Is the Beta Better? (Than the KTM500EXC)

[2wheels]

2014 Open-Class Dual-Sport Smackdown: Beta 520 RS vs. KTM 500 EXC

"It's funny how wary these two opponents were of each other before we sent them into our testing arena - or rather how concerned their respective factory representatives were.
While there is no malice between the two companies that we know about, each representative politely warned us to watch out for little "tricks" used by the other guy to improve their vehicle's chances."

(Motorcycle.com)

 

[The Bigfella]

Interesting read. The only way they could get the results close was to give the Beta better marks for one factor three times.

 

[bill]

The Beta's one inch lower which might suit some. The 500 is bloody high.

Other than that, it probably comes down to a choice of Carb v FI.