Beta EVO Factory models

Beta’s new EVO Factory models are claimed to be manufactured using the finest components at Beta’s Italian factory, and to represent the next level of trial evolution. They share the same base platform as the standard EVOs, along with a series of updates on both the frame and engine side, and are available in limited numbers providing exclusivity as well as performance.

The upgrades from the standard models are too many to list here, but the most obvious distinguishing feature on the 125 and 200cc two stroke models is their black magnesium crankcases, which provide a weight saving of 1kg. They also have a lanyard kill switch for added safety. Chassis-wise, the gold forks are another giveaway on the twoand four-stroke models. www.beta-uk.com

The four-stroke 300 gets a higher power ECU which translates to improved spark and combustion throughout the power range. A special titanium muffler is fitted, increasing overall power over the standard model while offering half a kilogram of weight reduction.

Akrapovič Evo Titanium

THE RACE INSPIRED AKRAPOVIČ

Evolution Line Titanium exhaust for the 2023 Yamaha YZ450F is almost identical to the systems that the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team will be racing with in the 2023 Motocross World Championship season.

The tailor-made design has been manufactured to fit within the bike’s limited space while providing improved flow for exhaust gases. Constructed completely from lightweight, high-grade titanium alloys, this system claims to provide a heightened response through the rev range. The power and torque levels have reportedly been increased by an extra 2.4hp at 10,600rpm and 1.5Nm at 10,500rpm on the in-house dyno in back-to-back tests compared against the stock exhaust. www.akrapovic.com

Developed for competition use (it’s not road legal), it is a simple plug-and-play operation to install, with no remapping required.