2026 Beta 500 RS

2026 Beta 500 RS

The go-anywhere, do-anything dual sport. The RS line carries the same pedigree as Beta's RR X-Pro race bikes, making these the most off-road-worthy dual sports on the market — and they're 50-state street legal, so you can connect trails and ride to the trailhead on the same bike. Of the four RS engine sizes (350, 390, 430, and 500), the 500 is the best seller: a user-friendly engine with big torque and a lighter-than-expected feel, wrapped in a slim chassis that gives riders real confidence.

Out-the-door: $11,899 plus applicable taxes.

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Best-Selling 500 Power

• 477.5cc four-stroke single — liquid-cooled, 4-valve head with titanium intake and steel exhaust valves, plus a cooling fan for slow going.
• EFI with dual injectors — 42mm throttle body for crisp fueling everywhere.
• Dual-map ignition with on-demand traction control — Kokusan ignition, switchable maps and traction control integrated into the handlebar pad.
• 6-speed transmission with O-ring chain final drive and a wet diaphragm-style clutch — light pull, progressive feel, built to handle the torque.
• Electric start standard and a 200-watt high-output stator to run heated gear, GPS, and accessories.

Race-Bred Chassis, Street Legal

• New main frame — larger backbone tube reduces flex for a more stable feel; Xtrig Flexfix elastomer handlebar mounts cut vibration.
• Sachs ZF 48mm open-cartridge fork — adjustable compression, rebound, and spring preload with no tools required. The preload adjuster is designed for riders carrying extra fuel: back it off tool-free as fuel burns and weight drops. 11.6 in. of travel.
• Aluminum-body Sachs rear shock — adjustable rebound plus high- and low-speed compression, 11.4 in. of travel.
• Nissin disc brakes — 260mm floating front rotor, 240mm rear, with a new larger-volume rear master cylinder.
• 21" front / 18" rear wheels with DOT Maxxis Enduro tires — trail-ready and highway-legal.
• Tool-free air filter service — push-button seat removal and a large left side panel, a Beta staple since 2010.
• Street-legal kit that works: folding mirrors that tuck away on the trail, new rear muffler with removable spark arrestor, and a Trail Tech Voyager GPS with 40+ functions (GPS trail maps, altitude, engine temp, trip and hour meters) standard.

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Questions about this bike? Call Vamoose Gear Powersports at (970) 765-8950 or stop by 1912 S Townsend Ave in Montrose, CO.