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This is likely due to the fact it shares its frame with the other smaller capacity four-strokes. And a very compact frame it is too, easy to swing a leg over, not heavy or cumbersome in the slightest. I had the opportunity to take the other four-strokes out, and I did the occasional loop on each of them, but it was clear to me that the 480 my pick of the bunch. two-stroke through to the grunting 480. It’s clear to see Beta has put some serious thought into the design, with small touches like a button to release the seat and access the battery and relays instead of a couple of bolts like most other bikes. I really enjoyed my time riding the Betas, and even though the Beta name might not be as well-known as The build quality felt really good, with no some of its rivals here in New Zealand, I would rattles or crazy vibrations felt during the day definitely consider one as my next enduro/ on any of the bikes. All of the bikes felt very trail bike. RAY HERON smooth and manageable, right from the 125 56 KIWI RIDER