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[[Image:Beta logo.jpg|center|100px]] | [[Image:Beta logo.jpg|center|100px]] | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Moto-Beta.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''Moto-Beta''' [http://www.museoannicinquanta.it <small>Source</small>]]] |
| + | [[File:1958-1962 Beta 50 Competizione.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''1958-1962 Beta 50 Competizione"'<br>49,9 cc 2 stroke | ||
| + | 4,5 hp at 8000 rpm | ||
| + | 3 gears top speed 80 km/hr | ||
| + | 51 kg | ||
| + | <br><small>Photo by Theo Jonkhart</small> | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
| + | [[Image:Beta Lince 2 stroke, One-cylinder 75 km-h.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''1959 Beta Lince with a 2 stroke, One-cylinder engine and could reach 75 km/h''']] | ||
| − | '''Beta''' was founded in [[Florence]] in 1948 comes from the initials of founder [[Enzo Bianchi]] and [[Henry Tosi]]. The first models | + | '''Beta''' was founded in [[Florence]] in 1948 and the name comes from the initials of founder ''[[Enzo Bianchi]]'' and ''[[Henry Tosi]]''. The first models WERE [[motorcycles]] [[engines]] with a roller drive mounted on a frame of a bicycle. The engines were produced by others manufactures, but later '''Beta''' will build there own. The first 125 cc was a two stroke, with a front shock fork and the rear suspension had telescopic shock absorbers (1950). A 175 cc followed and was entered into sport racing events like the ''Milano-Taranto'' and the ''Motogiro'' with excellent results. |
| + | In 1952 they presented a new model with a 160 cc 2 stroke engine called the ''Vulcan'', they made two versions, a [[touring]] and a [[sport]] that only differ in the finish or styling. The ''Titan'' 175 was added to the lineup in 1953, as well as its sister model, the ''Uranus'', which at had a 125 cc; both had a four-stroke engine. These were followed by the ''Grillo'' and ''Mercury'' with both [[moped]] models available in a 150 cc and 200 cc version. Also added were the ''Orion'' with a 4-stroke engine and the ''Lynx'' with a 75 cc 2 stroke. | ||
| − | [[Image: | + | In 1958 the ''Astro'' was introduced with a 98 cc 4 stroke engine reaching 90 km/h but in 1959 the ''Astro'' would be upgraded to a 125 cc engine. The engine was a single stroke with vertical rods and rocker arms adapted on a 4-stroke model constructed by the company to this point. |
| + | [[Image:Beta Cross Special 4v 1968.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''1968 Beta Cross Special''']] | ||
| − | == | + | [[Image:beta_logo.png|center|60px]] |
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| + | == More Recent== | ||
'''Beta''' today is specialising in [[off-road]] motorcycles are best known for their popular [[Motorcycle Trials|trials]] bikes. In 2005, they launched a range of [[enduro]] motorcylces using [[KTM]] engines. | '''Beta''' today is specialising in [[off-road]] motorcycles are best known for their popular [[Motorcycle Trials|trials]] bikes. In 2005, they launched a range of [[enduro]] motorcylces using [[KTM]] engines. | ||
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Hornberg.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A 2000 Beta Rev 3]] |
[[Image:Beta MX 6 1978.jpg|thumb|250px|left|'''1978 Beta MX 6''']] | [[Image:Beta MX 6 1978.jpg|thumb|250px|left|'''1978 Beta MX 6''']] | ||
[[Image:Beta Trial 5v 1973.jpg|thumb|left|250px|'''1973 Beta Trial''']] | [[Image:Beta Trial 5v 1973.jpg|thumb|left|250px|'''1973 Beta Trial''']] | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Motorcycle]] | * [[Motorcycle]] | ||
| − | + | * [[Scooter]] | |
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Latest revision as of 22:55, 13 December 2010
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History
Beta was founded in Florence in 1948 and the name comes from the initials of founder Enzo Bianchi and Henry Tosi. The first models WERE motorcycles engines with a roller drive mounted on a frame of a bicycle. The engines were produced by others manufactures, but later Beta will build there own. The first 125 cc was a two stroke, with a front shock fork and the rear suspension had telescopic shock absorbers (1950). A 175 cc followed and was entered into sport racing events like the Milano-Taranto and the Motogiro with excellent results.
In 1952 they presented a new model with a 160 cc 2 stroke engine called the Vulcan, they made two versions, a touring and a sport that only differ in the finish or styling. The Titan 175 was added to the lineup in 1953, as well as its sister model, the Uranus, which at had a 125 cc; both had a four-stroke engine. These were followed by the Grillo and Mercury with both moped models available in a 150 cc and 200 cc version. Also added were the Orion with a 4-stroke engine and the Lynx with a 75 cc 2 stroke.
In 1958 the Astro was introduced with a 98 cc 4 stroke engine reaching 90 km/h but in 1959 the Astro would be upgraded to a 125 cc engine. The engine was a single stroke with vertical rods and rocker arms adapted on a 4-stroke model constructed by the company to this point.
More Recent
Beta today is specialising in off-road motorcycles are best known for their popular trials bikes. In 2005, they launched a range of enduro motorcylces using KTM engines.
See also
External links
- Bike Models External Link
- Beta Official site.
- Beta Racing UK Uk based Beta Trials site.
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