2019 was an epic year for riding. A HUGE thank you to Beta USA for hooking me up with a 2019 Beta 500 RR-S. Also huge thanks to IMS Products, Highway Dirt Bikes, and TUBliss for sending over items that just made the loaner more protected and more like my personal bikes. 

I see how hard it is for dedicated moto journalist to test bikes. It's not cheap and they never really feel like your own bike.  You are also less likely to put the bike into a situation and this is probably why you don't see many people testing them out in the gnar where drops do happen. However I feel I did test it on real singletrack that I typically ride and thus took the chances to be able to show you all through my YouTube video what it can do. YouTube Playlist

In the coming months  I will be talking more about the Beta, what I liked and didn't like, what could and should be done when you buy one from the get go. 

Overall it's a very nice bike with lots of power that is a lot lighter then my 2012 GasGas EC300 (they were pigs in 2012). I also got to say from the people I talk with what they love about their Beta's is the fact that Beta USA stands behind importing them and bends over backwards to make people happy.  If for some reason you are having issues with your dealer, call Beta up and talk with them. 

I hope everyone has a fun 2020, and they get out there and ride more. See you all on the trails!

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