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Minitrial

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2008 Beta Minitrial Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Beta's trial motorcycle platform, the 2008 Beta Minitrial relies on a 49 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 39.5 x 40.0 mm (1.6 x 1.6 inches) with a 13.9:1 compression ratio.

On the scales, the Minitrial measures 42.5 kg (94 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 570 mm (22.4 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,020 mm (40.2 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 2-liter (0.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Beta archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2004 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Standover Height
570 mm (22.4 in)
Engine
Displacement 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Compression 13.9:1
Bore x Stroke 39.5 x 40.0 mm (1.6 x 1.6 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor. Dell´Orto SHA 14 - 12L
Ignition Electronic Selettra
Lubrication mix with fuel 1,5% (with synthetic oil)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox Automatic
Clutch Automatic centrifugal wet clutch
Chassis
Frame Type Steel tubing
Front Suspension Mechanical fork with ø30 mm shaft
Wheelbase 1020 mm (40.2 inches)
Ground Clearance 255 mm (10.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 2.5-16
Rear Tyre 2.5-14
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanical drive drum
Front Brake Ø 66 mm (2.6 inches)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanical drive drum
Rear Brake Ø 90 mm (3.5 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 42.5 kg (93.7 pounds)
Seat Height 570 mm (22.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 940 mm (37.0 inches)
Overall Length 1530 mm (60.2 inches)
Overall Width 650 mm (25.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity 2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)
Reserve Fuel 0.30 litres (0.08 US gallons)
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