davidc Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Any experience/views on Beta 4T with long range kit vs Montesa 4RT with the HM seat/tank kit? Tossing up between these two bikes for trail riding and casual trials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munch Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 ride both bikes ,forget the kit ! they both work ok . then the choice will be very clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffers Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Hi davidc, It has to be the 4RT all day long, with the tank seat unit added you will get approx 50 miles in total for trail/LDT riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhoh7 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hi davidc,It has to be the 4RT all day long, with the tank seat unit added you will get approx 50 miles in total for trail/LDT riding. Can that kit still be found new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzralphy Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Beta = New, light, Good traction off idle, narrow, tight!!!! turning circle, 5k quid. Mont = Old design, bit heavier, Heavier steering is a bit heavy, can be a little abrupt off idle, 6.5k quid. Both are jetted well and will do upwards of 800-1000 hours of work before major work is needed. Not a difficult equation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidc Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Yes, the HM kit for the Montesa can still be purchased new, but direct from Italy as I believe Sandifords don't carry it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Yes, the HM kit for the Montesa can still be purchased new, but direct from Italy as I believe Sandifords don't carry it anymore. was in spain last week and watched a guy fit an HM kit to a 4rt, looked good. Would have thought 5 litres of fuel would get you nearer 100 miles. As a trail bike I think the 4rt would take some beating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbriggs1 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Don't forget the 4RT is fuel injected. Easy starting once you have the formula down. Immaculate "jetting" after that. I have the seat from Lewissports and a Hebo fork-mounted extra gas tank. Works well. Love ripping down the trail on the Cota! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisa Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I had a KTM exc-f 350. What was I thinking! The 4RT and HM combo is brilliant for trails and off the trails. If you've got nothing but fast lanes the any KTM will be more comfortable, but if you have a mix of technical bits the only option is the Honda, for me at least. I say "wouldn't have done that on the 350" a LOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsunt Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 The Mont will do 25 miles of roadwork on 2.1l of fuel being ridden flat out on std gearing . Std gearing will push 70mph on soft tyres. With the correct gearing, maybe 34 or36 on the rear and a set of trail tyres it would be an absolute blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc21 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 I have done about 27 miles on a single tank riding my 07 4RT and had 2 fuel bottles with me for extra range ending in about 38 miles of trail riding that day on under 3l used. I would love an HM and have it on the list for Christmas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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