Beta Motorcycles RR 350 EFI 2018 User manual

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RR 350-390-430-480 EFI
Thanks for you preference, and have a good time! This hand-
book contains the information you need to properly operate and
maintain your motorcycle.
The data, specifications and images shown in this manual does not constitute
an engagement on the part of BETAMOTOR S.p.A. BETAMOTOR reserves
the right to make any changes and improvements to its models at any mo-
ment and without notice.
Code 031440420 000

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IMPORTANT
We recommend you to check all the tightenings after the first one
or two hours’ ride over rough ground. Special attention should
be paid to the following parts:
•rear sprocket
•ensure that the footrests are properly fixed
•front/rear brake levers/calipers/discs
•check that the plastics are properly fastened
•engine bolts
•shock absorber bolts/swingarm
•wheel hubs/spokes
•rear frame
•pipe connections
•tensioning the chain
IMPORTANT
In the event of interventions on the vehicle, contact Betamotor
after-sales service.

CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
Operating instructions.............................................................................5
Symbols................................................................................................5
Riding safety .........................................................................................6
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................7
Vehicle identification data .......................................................................8
Tools kit ................................................................................................8
Familiarizing with the vehicle...................................................................9
Specifications ......................................................................................10
Recommended lubricants and liquid .......................................................13
CHAPTER 2 OPERATION..................................................................15
Main parts ..........................................................................................16
Digital rpm indicator operating instructions..............................................20
Checks before and after use..................................................................30
Running in...........................................................................................30
Fuelling...............................................................................................31
Starting the engine...............................................................................32
Engine shut-down.................................................................................32
Vehicle preparation for use in heavy-duty conditions.................................33
CHAPTER 3 ADJUSTMENTS..............................................................35
Key to symbols.....................................................................................36
Brakes ................................................................................................36
Clutch.................................................................................................36
Adjustment of gas clearance..................................................................37
Idle adjustment ....................................................................................37
Handlebar adjustment ..........................................................................37
Adjusting fork......................................................................................39
Shock absorber....................................................................................39
CHAPTER 4 CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE .....................................43
Engine oil............................................................................................44
Gearbox oil ........................................................................................46
Liquid coolant......................................................................................47
Air filter ..............................................................................................49
Spark plug ..........................................................................................51
Front brake..........................................................................................52
Rear brake .......................................................................................... 55

CONTENTS
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Clutch control ......................................................................................58
Check and adjusting of steering play......................................................60
Oil fork...............................................................................................61
Rear suspension leverage......................................................................64
Tyres...................................................................................................65
Chain.................................................................................................65
Headlight............................................................................................67
Replacing the headlight bulbs................................................................67
Tail light..............................................................................................67
Battery................................................................................................68
Fuses..................................................................................................70
Cleaning the vehicle.............................................................................71
Electrical connector maintenance ...........................................................72
Prolonged inactivity..............................................................................74
Scheduled maintenance vehicle ............................................................75
Tightening torque overview ...................................................................77
CHAPTER 5 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SUPERSTRUCTURES ....79
Removing and installing of the saddle.....................................................80
Removing and installing air filter cover panel...........................................81
Removing and installing of the tank ........................................................82
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................83
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................84

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
•The vehicle must be accompanied by: number-plate, registration document, tax
disc and insurance.
•Do not sit on the vehicle when it is on its stand.
•Do not start the engine in closed places.
WARNING
Any modifications and tampering with the vehicle during the warranty period exempt
the manufacturer from all responsibility and invalidate warranty.
SYMBOLS
SAFETY/ATTENTION
Failure to respect information marked with this symbol can entail a personal
hazard.
INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE
Failure to respect information marked with this symbol can entail serious damage
to the vehicle and termination of the warranty.
FLAMMABLE LIQUID HAZARD
Read the use and maintenance manual carefully.
MANDATORY TO WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Use of the vehicle is subject to wearing specific protective clothing and safety
footwear.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES MANDATORY
To perform the operations described, it is mandator y to wear protective gloves .
FORBIDDEN TO USE NAKED FLAMES OR POSSIBLE UNCONTROLLED
IGNITION SOURCES
NO SMOKING
DO NOT USE MOBILE PHONE
CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES HAZARD
Liquids marked with this symbol are highly corrosive: handle with care
POISONING HAZARD

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RIDING SAFETY
•Observe the Highway Code.
•Always wear approved personal protective equipment.
•Always keep the crash helmet visor clean.
•Do not keep sharp or brittle objects in your pockets while riding.
•Properly adjust the rearview mirrors.
•Always ride in a seated position, with both hands on the handlebars and both feet
on the footrests.
•Never ride abreast with other vehicles.
•Do not tow and avoid being towed by other vehicles.
•Always keep a safe distance from other vehicles.
•Do not start off while the vehicle is on its stand.
•Avoid swaying and wheelies as they are extremely dangerous for your own and
other people’s safety as well as for your vehicle.
•Always apply both brakes on dry roads with no gravel and sand. Using one brake
may be dangerous and cause uncontrolled skidding.
•To reduce the braking distance, always apply both brakes.
•On wet roads and in off-road riding, drive with care and at moderate speed. Take
special care in applying the brakes.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS
Vehicle identification data .......................................................................8
Frame identification ...........................................................................8
Engine identification ..........................................................................8
Tools kit ................................................................................................8
Familiarizing with the vehicle...................................................................9
Main parts........................................................................................9
Specifications ......................................................................................10
Weight...........................................................................................10
Dimensions.....................................................................................10
Tyres..............................................................................................10
Capacities......................................................................................10
Front suspension..............................................................................11
Rear suspension ..............................................................................11
Front brake.....................................................................................11
Rear brake .....................................................................................11
Engine ...........................................................................................12
Recommended lubricants and liquid .......................................................13

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
DATA
FRAME IDENTIFICATION
Frame identification data Aare stamped
on the right side of the steering head tube.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
Engine identification data Bare stamped
in the area shown in the figure.
TOOLS KIT
The following items are supplied as stand-
ard: operation, maintenance manual, tool
kit and the cable adapter to connect the
CAN socket to a scantool (see photo).
B
The hex key 1and its socket wrench (8
mm) are found inside the battery compart-
ment. Remove the seat to reach them (page
80).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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FAMILIARIZING WITH THE VEHICLE
MAIN PARTS
1 - Fuel tank
2 - Tank cap
3 - Silencer
4 - Rear shock absorber
5 - Headlight
6 - Rear light
7 - Side stand
8 - Fork
9 - Rider’s footrests
10 - Lower bumper
(Bumper kit)
11 - Saddle
12 - Engine
13 - Front mudguard
14 - Number-plate holder
15 - Kick-start
16 - Gear lever
17 - Rear brake lever
18 - Front brake lever
19 - Clutch lever
20 - Throttle
21 - Fork covers
22 - Rear mudguard
23 - Cover air filter
24 - Front indicators
25 - Rear indicators
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19
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12
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6
3
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15
10
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT
Weight in running order with full fuel and optional
Version Total [kg] Front [kg] Rear [kg]
RR 350 - RR 390 126,5 61,8 64,7
RR 430 - RR 480 127,5 62 65,5
DIMENSIONS
maximum length (with plate holder)..............................................2270 mm
maximum width ...........................................................................807 mm
overall height ............................................................................1270 mm
wheelbase.................................................................................1490 mm
saddle height...............................................................................940 mm
ground clearance.........................................................................320 mm
footrest height..............................................................................413 mm
TYRES
front rim........................................................................ 21x1,6 - 36 holes
rear rim ...................................................................... 18x2,15 - 36 holes
CAPACITIES
fuel tank..........................................................................................8 liter
including reserve..............................................................................2 liter
coolant circuit...............................................................................1,3 liter
engine oil.................................. 750 ml following normal maintenance work
.................................................800 ml following a complete engine review
gear oil..................................... 750 ml following normal maintenance work
.................................................800 ml following a complete engine review
Dimensions Pressure [Bar]
Front tyre Rear tyre Front tyre Rear tyre
90/90-21 140/80-18 1,5 (road use) 1,8 (road use)
1 (off-road use) 1 (off-road use)

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FRONT SUSPENSION
Hydraulic upside-down fork (shafts Ø48 mm) with open cartridge
Spring ............................................................................................K 4,8
Oil type ......................................................................Liqui Moly SAE 5W
Oil quantity.................................................................................... 545 g
Compression clicks (from completely closed)............................................14
Rebound clicks (from completely closed)..................................................14
REAR SUSPENSION
Single shock absorber with compound lever
Spring ............................................................................................K 5,4
Static sag load (see page 41)..........................................................35 mm
Compression clicks, high speeds (from completely closed).........................21
Compression clicks, low speeds (from completely closed)..........................24
Rebound clicks (from completely closed)..................................................20
Rear wheel travel .........................................................................290 mm
FRONT BRAKE
Ø 260 mm disc and dual-piston floating caliper
REAR BRAKE
Ø240 mm disc and single-piston floating caliper

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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ENGINE
Version RR 350 RR 390 RR 430 RR 480
Type Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Bore x stroke [mm] 88x57,4 88x63,4 95x60,8 100x60,8
Displacement [cm³]349,1 386 431 478
Compression ratio 13,19:1 12,5:1 12,3:1 11,9:1
CO2[g/km] * # 93 94 94 102
Fuel consumption [l/100km] * # 3,842 3,896 3,887 4,219
* Only valid for EUROPA version
# WMTC cycle related data, for class L vehicles
Fuel system.............................................electronic injection, double injector
Cooling system ......................................... forced liquid circulation by pump
Spark plug .................................................................... NGK LKAR 8A - 9
Clutch..................................................................................wet, multidisc
Transmission.................................................. 6-speed with front claw clutch
Version RR 350 RR 390 RR 430 RR 480
Primary drive 28/76 28/76 31/72 31/72
Gear ratio 1st gear 12/31 12/31 12/31 12/31
Gear ratio 2nd gear 15/28 15/28 15/28 15/28
Gear ratio 3rd gear 19/28 19/28 19/28 19/28
Gear ratio 4th gear 20/24 20/24 20/24 20/24
Gear ratio 5th gear 27/27 27/27 27/27 27/27
Gear ratio 6th gear 28/24 28/24 28/24 28/24
Final drive 15/45 *
13/50
15/45 *
13/49
15/45 *
13/48
15/45 *
13/48
* Only valid for EUROPA version
Starting.................................................electric starter (Kick-starter optional)

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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND LIQUID
To maximize the vehicle’s performance and ensure many years of trouble-free opera-
tion, we recommend using the following products:
PRODUCT TYPE SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE OIL Liqui Moly racing Synth 10W50
GEAR AND CLUTCH OIL Liqui Moly racing Synth 10W50
BRAKE OIL Liqui Moly brake fluid DOT 5.1
CLUTCH ACTUATOR OIL Liqui Moly brake fluid DOT 5.1
FORK OIL Liqui Moly SAE 5W
TIE ROD GREASE Liqui Moly Schmierfix
LIQUID COOLANT Liqui Moly Coolant ready mix RAF 12 PLUS
Note:
It is essential that all renewals should be performed with the products listed in the
table above.

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OPERATION
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CHAPTER 2 OPERATION
CONTENTS
Main parts ..........................................................................................16
Clutch lever ....................................................................................16
LH switch........................................................................................16
RH switch .......................................................................................16
Front brake lever and gas control ......................................................17
Gear change lever...........................................................................17
Brake pedal....................................................................................17
Kickstart - Optional ..........................................................................17
Side stand ......................................................................................18
Keys ..............................................................................................18
Steering lock...................................................................................19
Digital rpm indicator operating instructions..............................................20
Checks before and after use..................................................................30
Running in...........................................................................................30
Fuelling...............................................................................................31
Starting the engine...............................................................................32
Engine shut-down.................................................................................32
Vehicle preparation for use in heavy-duty conditions.................................33

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OPERATION
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MAIN PARTS
CLUTCH LEVER
Clutch lever 1is fitted to the left-hand side
of the handlebars.
LH SWITCH
The dip and service switch is located on
the left side of the handlebar and is com-
posed as follows:
1- Horn button;
2- Dip switch:
parking lights and high beam;
parking lights and low beam;
3- Flash-to-pass button;
4- Turn signal light switch: shifting lever
left or right activates the left or right
indicators. When released, the lever
returns to the central position. Press it
to turn the indicators off.
RH SWITCH
Starter button 1is located on the right-hand
side of the handlebars and operate the
electric engine starter. For startup, refer to
page 32.
Do not press the button 1while the engine
is running.
The button 2turns off the engine.
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OPERATION
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FRONT BRAKE LEVER AND GAS
CONTROL
The front brake lever Aand the gas throt-
tle Bare located on the right side of the
handlebar.
GEAR CHANGE LEVER
Gear change lever is fitted to the left side
of the engine.
The positions corresponding to the different
gears are shown in the figure.
BRAKE PEDAL
Brake pedal is located in front of the right-
hand footrest.
KICKSTART - OPTIONAL
The kick-starter pedal is located on the
right side of the engine. The upper part
is rotatable. To start, depress the kick-
starter outward and with a quick movement
downward.
The pedal will automatically return up-
wards. After starting, manually fold the
pedal in the rest position.
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OPERATION
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SIDE STAND
Press down side stand with the foot and
lean the vehicle against it.
Ensure that the ground is solid and the
vehicle stands steadily.
WARNING: do not climb on
the vehicle when the side stand
is down.
If the vehicle is used off-road, the closed
stand can be further fastened by means of
rubber band.
KEYS
The vehicle is supplied with two keys (one
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OPERATION
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STEERING LOCK
To activate the steering lock:
- turn the handlebar counter-clockwise;
- push the key and turn counter-clockwise;
Remove the key from this position.
To deactivate the steering lock:
- turn the key clockwise;
- turn the handlebar clockwise;
From this position, the handlebar is free to
move, the key can be removed.
WARNING: do not keep the spare key
inside the vehicle, but in a safe place.
We suggest you note the code number
stamped on the keys. In this way you can
obtain a duplicate.

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OPERATION
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DIGITAL RPM INDICATOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Index
1 General information
2 Operating condition
3 General characteristics
3.1 Dashboard start-up process
3.1.1 Wake up events
3.2 LCD Display
3.2.1 LCD general characteristics
3.2.2 Speed
3.2.3 Odometer
3.2.4 Trip A
3.2.5 Trip B
3.2.6 Clock
3.2.7 Ride Time
3.2.8 Unit option display
3.2.9 Wheel length display
3.2.10 Motorbike battery level
3.2.11 Push Button Management Table
3.3 Telltales
4 Coin battery
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The dashboard integrates these main blocks:
- LCD display for showing all required information
- 2 pushbuttons
- Coin battery
2 OPERATING CONDITION
Standard supply voltage: 10 to 16V
Minimum supply voltage w/o reset: 6.5V