What we REALLY think about the 2024 Beta 450RX

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The 2024 Beta 450RX is an all-new bike for the Italian motorcycle manufacturer that originated in 1905. The MXA wrecking crew has been living with the 450RX all year and we've learned a lot about the new machine. The smooth and linear engine is a highlight for the machine, while the suspension proved to be the most work for us. Thankfully, TBT Suspension spent multiple days at the track, working with Josh Mosiman, Shawn Bushnell and Josh Fout, to make us more comfortable. Then, the addition of the Ride Engineering 20.5mm offset triple clamps (compared to 22mm stock) was the cherry on top which really helped out this bike.

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[kirkwilliams]

Hopefully Beta will take note and make these changes. Thanks to MXA:-) Hope you're healing up Josh, we miss ya on the bikes.

[jaymckoskey]

Why is it that every bike you test needs new triple clamps and suspension work? It's almost like you're selling something.

[stkyfngrszmooth]

Can't wait for the 2025 model, not to mention the brand new Ducati 450. That bike looks screaming fast standing still.

[rowantrefz]

Love the green grass in the background, good job GH and MXA boys!

[johndepperschmidt]

Adding a link to the chain is a much cheaper way to add stability than triple clamps. Sliding the forks up and down is not a generally effective way to get the forks to work properly..

[robkeller]

I have one and everything they said is exactly what i felt, suspension stock is horrendous, has decent low to mid but nothing on top, wont rev, and wont pull 3rd in corners. Not a bad first shot at a Motocross bike but you have to remember, all the other manufactures have had decades to develop their bikes. Give this a few years and it will be in the mix with the rest, Beta is top notch off-road company, they will figure it out.

[megadawg]

The difference between 57.8hp and 59hp is 1.2hp....NOT 2 hp as you stated. If ya go to the trouble of rating in 10/ths of 1 hp... you should be as accurate in your spoken commentary. You do a very good job. KUDOS.

[benmartin]

Can’t wait to see the head to head with beta Ducati triumph and the others

[Joe-pblx]

is this you after the crash you had at laroccos leap?

[markbury]

I have owned a Beta trials bike, but have always been a motocross racer, the quality is top notch. If I buy another race bike, I'm probably going to buy a Beta.

[austinmonk]

I personally rode the 300 2 stroke version and the bike felt light yet heavy, wanted to be short shifted bad, and felt insanely stiff, does whoops great tho, my first impression was in a night race in the desert so results may vary

[johndepperschmidt]

Rewatching, the rear end danced around a lot under power? The traction control wasn't mentioned? Wondering if Twisted can unlock the Continental ECU and find more?

[connorbarnes]

Is it just me or does that front number plate look like its about to touch the sky? haha

[JanASS]

Hope that Beta will fix those things and should be an awesome bike for an average "weekend warrior".

[BrianPatterson-zg]

There is no way Ducati triumph beta 4 Japanese and 3 versions of ktms will make enough $12, 000 sales to make it profitable. In 4 years 3-4 will be gone.

[toddrobison]

I have a 300 rx and i totally agree with the suspension and foot pegs. Also the seat is absolutely horrible. Its like sitting on the frame.

[josephtiner]

The way they do reviews make no sense. The power is an issue, BUT it’s equivalent to a Kawi and better than a Suzuki and just under a KTM. Do better

[dylanp]

The 25 models are dropping now im really thinking im wanting one now they grew on me can get really good deals on the 24 models like 8500 new or can go with the newer 25 model. I love my hondas but this thing looks cool im really thinking this is what im going to try and get for next year.

[daneg]

I don't understand the switch in the middle of the bar pad. doesn't that defeat the purpose of the padding?

[daneg]

Bet that Beta would've gotten you over the leap wide open in 2nd (in so many pieces 😉).