francley40 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Hi Beta-freaks, I'm thinking of getting a 200 as I'm finding a 250 is a bit too much and a 125 isn't quite enough, if you see what I mean. I've recently been in touch with Chewy and Doogle who both rate the Evo 200 highly. Wondered if there's anyone else out there in TrialsCentralLand who will share their opinions about these bikes, please. The left sided kick start on my old 250 Techno was a pain but 200cc must be a bit easier to turn over..........? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Best bike on the market for an average rider, only man pride would make you buy bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Tonzer !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) He he, right on que. Edited February 10, 2012 by Thedbf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02-apr Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Hi Beta-freaks, I'm thinking of getting a 200 as I'm finding a 250 is a bit too much and a 125 isn't quite enough, if you see what I mean. I've recently been in touch with Chewy and Doogle who both rate the Evo 200 highly. Wondered if there's anyone else out there in TrialsCentralLand who will share their opinions about these bikes, please. The left sided kick start on my old 250 Techno was a pain but 200cc must be a bit easier to turn over..........? Thanks. The 200 Rev 3 is certainly a cracker. There's no rule that says a left side kickstart has to be operated by the left foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggi961 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have been riding my mates evo 200 on a few trials until i bought the evo 250. I found the 200 to be perfect weight and power for just about evertying I was doing. The 250 I have now is with out a doubt more powerful bike and in still getting use to after riding the 200. He also has 2 125 gasgas which I find are under powder and light on the throttle. I don't think there is much weight diffrence in the 200, 250 but what ever you get you should get use to the bike as its only going to move as quick as what you let the clutch, throttle. I would say that both are cracking bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterh Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have just gone from a 2009/2010 Evo 125 to a 2012 Evo 200. I had fitted Boyesen Reeds to the 125 and re-jetted it and had a fast-action throttle and it was a great bike. It would go wherever I (at 72kg) wanted it to go and would go places in the correct hands that I would not want to go. It needed the revs but was very willing and felt very nimble and light handling and yet was essentially the same weight as the 200, 250, 290 Evo. It taught me better skills. Now with the 200, there is more power but it is "softer" power, appears to have more tractable low down power and doesn't need the revs to go the same rock steps, logs and climbs and more that I was doing on the 125. It seems smoother (it has a slow action throttle on it, so that may help that feeling), but I haven't yet felt the need for a fast action. A happy Evo 200 rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdale Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 The 200 Beta has always been the most underated bike -John Lampkin rode them all the time and consequently it is most likely that the UK is the biggest market for them due to the softer, more controllable power enjoyed by most of us who don't want our arms pulling out. Everyone who tries one comments on the fact that they are more relaxing to ride and do everything required but in a more controllable way. The Evo is a bit sharper than the old Rev-3 200, but with a slow action throttle and the power map switch on position 1, they will do anything you want and pull from nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnh Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 if i was going to buy a bike new it would be the evo 200 without a doubt have ridden the rev 3 200 and the evo 200 and would definitley have one second hand if the price and condition were right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 I have a rev3 200 and will replace it with another or Evo 200 when the time comes. It is such a useable tool that does not fight back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) Trading In a 2011 to highland leisure next week for a new one if anyone's after one he should have it for next weekend. Not a thing wrong with it . Edited February 11, 2012 by fatbastard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Just for interest ; I'm enjoying riding in France at moment on my little (pony!) no 200 evo... It is very different from 200 available here... more power & tourque....we think probably UK bikes not being subject to homologation "stuff" has heavier flywheel and ignition timing more advanced... I.m 84 kilos and it pulls all gears up to 4 in sections as good as any...I've always been a bit throttle happy so it suits me better than a big un. Only negatives regarding beta generally are poorly designed/manufactured and overpriced rear mudguard and of course the electrics/stator. Both these issues must be cost/profit related .i.e considered more profitable to sell them like they are than to sort it out. I.ve found it effective to dismantle the clutch plates every few rides, just so they'll seperate WHEN you want them to ..not a millisecond after you pull the lever... I'm sure its just oil film and flatness of friction surfaces that causes stiction and would wellcome other solutions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Not a thing wrong with it . Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 one day somebody will make "the perfect bike" until then we are oblidged to "put up with bad points" of our chosen bikes ...bit like women really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
der_trials Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 The 200 Beta has always been the most underated bike -John Lampkin rode them all the time and consequently it is most likely that the UK is the biggest market for them due to the softer, more controllable power enjoyed by most of us who don't want our arms pulling out. Everyone who tries one comments on the fact that they are more relaxing to ride and do everything required but in a more controllable way. The Evo is a bit sharper than the old Rev-3 200, but with a slow action throttle and the power map switch on position 1, they will do anything you want and pull from nowhere. Totally agree, rode a 200 Evo at a trial between changing my Evo 250's and found it to be excellent. Got caught out once on a hillclimb when I didn't give it enough but that was my fault! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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