How Much Different Is An Evo 300 "super Smooth" Vs A 250?

[19delta]

Guys,

I have been looking for a 250 evo. My dad bought a used 11 250, and it rides amazing!

I posted on a few sites that I am looking for a 250, and not a bigger bike. Had a guy say he has a 300 super smooth.... and claims it rides just like a 250. True? BTW, I only ride INT here in the states.

Also, what year did the SS come out?

Is there a breakdown somewhere of the different years on the Evo's that shows the differences between them? (something more detailed than the beta site).

Thanks to all!

[19delta]

Forgot to post, I currently ride a 2002 Beta Rev 3 270.

[copemech]

As I recall the SS was done here by the importer with added flywheel weight. I am sure it is indeed smooth, but with more torque, so if your arm sockets are up to it, would be a fine bike, if more aggressive than the 250.

[goudrons]

You can tame a standard 300 down by using some or all of the techniques used on the SS.

Saying that any 250, 290 or 300 upto and including 2014 models can be "smoothed out"

From 2015 Beta changed the stator/flywheel arrangement (flywheel is closer to crank centre and stator on the outside I believe) so it's more difficult to weight the flywheel down.

You can compare the normal and SS here

http://www.spiritlakemotorsports.com/new_vehicle_compare.asp?veh1=323145&veh2=323135&go2=Go

Basically the SS has a flywheel weight (with case spacer) which is available from Beta and just bolts on, but other companies make them as well.

It's geared down with 10T - 41T sprockets rather than 11T - 41T.

Domino grips which are slightly fatter and a slower action throttle.

Suflex clutch plates.

Titanium front exhaust pipe.

And importantly, it cost more money.

So you can take a standard pre 2015 bike and alter it.

I'd start with a slower action Domino throttle (black rather than white tube to it) and the flywheel wieght.

If it's still a little too gittery for you, reduce the gearbox sprocket to a 10T.

My 2014 300 was a little fierce to start with, it was either not running and calm or running and vertical!

I tried a slower action throttle, that did calm it down, but I didn't like the extra action I had to put into the wrist when needed.

I refitted the standard throttle and fitted a genuine Beta flywheel weight and it's perfect, just the right amount of power and torque without being over the top.

Edited March 11, 2015 by goudrons