Beta Rev 4T

Thumpermeister · 08-26-2012, 09:53 AM

I've been lusting over a Monty 4RT for a while but also came across a very clean looking 2009 Beta Rev 4T not too far away from me. Anyone know much about these? Anything to watch for? It's the 250 version, although my preference would be for the 300 if given the choice. Beggars can't be chosers though!
The bike looks to be in great shape but I don't know a lot about late model trials bikes. Been hoping to try some modern-type events (while I still can!) after years of riding old lumps in twinshock competition!

scruffy · 08-26-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Thumpermeister

I've been lusting over a Monty 4RT for a while but also came across a very clean looking 2009 Beta Rev 4T not too far away from me. Anyone know much about these? Anything to watch for? It's the 250 version, although my preference would be for the 300 if given the choice. Beggars can't be chosers though!
The bike looks to be in great shape but I don't know a lot about late model trials bikes. Been hoping to try some modern-type events (while I still can!) after years of riding old lumps in twinshock competition!

I've got a 2008 Rev 4 that I bought used. I put a 300 kit on it and when I installed the kit discovered that the base gasket was leaking on the right side and have been told that was not uncommon. Mine would blow white smoke when I first started it so I wasn't surprised to find the head gasket issue. I also replaced the water pump shaft and seals. Runs great now. I'm selling mine now, only because I bought an 2012 Evo 250 2 stroke. There is also one listed on Denver craigslist. I'm still not sure I want to sell mine now that I've done all the work on it.

lamotovita · 08-26-2012, 05:10 PM

I ride a 4RT. I would say a Beta 250 is a better bike for a beginner, the power is much softer (unless it's been hopped up).

roadholder · 08-28-2012, 12:49 PM

If you think you need the 300 you might hold off for an example of the factory original version rather then get into the risk, cost and hassle of upgrading a 250...particularly if it is already a fresh, good running example. Otherwise get the 250 and leave it alone if you can!

08-26-2012, 09:53 AM	#1
Thumpermeister ^OP roost maker Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Frosbite Falls Oddometer: 1,145	Beta Rev 4T I've been lusting over a Monty 4RT for a while but also came across a very clean looking 2009 Beta Rev 4T not too far away from me. Anyone know much about these? Anything to watch for? It's the 250 version, although my preference would be for the 300 if given the choice. Beggars can't be chosers though! The bike looks to be in great shape but I don't know a lot about late model trials bikes. Been hoping to try some modern-type events (while I still can!) after years of riding old lumps in twinshock competition!

08-26-2012, 05:10 PM	#3
lamotovita Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: WA USA Oddometer: 864	I ride a 4RT. I would say a Beta 250 is a better bike for a beginner, the power is much softer (unless it's been hopped up). __________________ It's not a big motorcycle, just a groovy little motor bike.

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08-28-2012, 12:49 PM	#4
roadholder Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Oddometer: 1,980	If you think you need the 300 you might hold off for an example of the factory original version rather then get into the risk, cost and hassle of upgrading a 250...particularly if it is already a fresh, good running example. Otherwise get the 250 and leave it alone if you can!