2011 BETA Minitrial Review

Intro

Built for children between the ages of six and nine years, the 2011 BETA Minitrial has a single-cylinder engine with a single trial seat. It has driver-only foot pegs, and the engine displacement to weight ratio is 0.53cc. The two-stroke engine has a displacement of 49cc, and the bike has a kick starting mechanism. For a bike of its size, the Minitrail has remarkably powerful performance. It is quick to get up to speed and handles very well on offroad trails. Fuel capacity is expectedly low, so the bike requires refueling a lot of times with a gas/oil premix fuel. However, it is not meant for long-distance travel, so the small fuel tank should not be an issue. The bike, which is manufactured in Italy, comes with a six-month warranty that protects against major defects in workmanship and manufacturing. Overall, the 2011 BETA Minitrial makes a great choice for young riders who are looking to start a new hobby on the Motocross trail.

New For 2011

  • Driver-only foot pegs with a trial seat
  • Wheel-hubs with pressure-cast aluminum for keeping the bike light and more rigid
  • 32-hole wheels for reducing the weight of the bike
  • Rear disc brake with floating mechanical caliper
  • Higher-performance exhaust system
  • Dell'Orto PHVA carburetor with external adjustments for more consistent operation and improved performance

2011 BETA Minitrial Specs

  • Model: BETA Minitrial 50
  • Engine Type: 49-cc single-cylinder
  • Bore and Stroke: 3.95 inches and 1.57 inches
  • Compression ratio: 13.9:1
  • Valve Train: Reed valve
  • Induction: Air
  • Ignition: Kick
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Final Drive: Chain
  • Fuel Capacity: 0.6 gallons
  • Estimated Fuel Economy: N/A
  • Brakes (Front): 6.3-inch hydraulic disc
  • Brakes (Rear): 5.9-inch disc
  • Suspension (Front): 1.2-inch telescopic fork (non-adjustable)
  • Suspension (Rear): Aluminum twin-sided swing arm (non-adjustable)
  • Wheelbase: 40.2 inches
  • Rake: N/A
  • Trail: N/A
  • Seat Height: 22.4 inches
  • Curb Weight: 92 pounds
  • Tires (Front): R14 Trial
  • Tires (Rear): R16 Trial

Accessories

  • BETA Motocross jacket; available in a variety of colors to match the color of the Minitrail
  • BETA Motocross boots
  • Motocross helmets to protect riders
  • Mud flaps to prevent trail grime from spraying on the driver

Key Competitors For The 2011 BETA Minitrial

  • Sherco ST 1.25 Trials
  • Gas Gas TXT Rookie
  • BETA EVO 80 Senior
  • OSSA TR 280i