Ive got a 2016 300RR, and it can aslo tractor up hills like this. I do most technical climbs and playing in quarries in 2nd gear, as it keep traction and just lugs. 1st gear it is more likely to spin and break grip. 1st is good for slow crawling over boulder beds in rivers etc. Fantastic bikes!
I finally got a chance to ride the 300RR a few weeks back and it sure is amazing. The power is really smooth. I wasn't expecting that, and your right it has all the bottom end the Xtrainer has plus a ton more in the mid and up top. But wow, the power is so linear and always feels like you have extra on tap. If I ever upgrade the Xtrainer that will probably be my pick.
Did they change the cable that picks up the magnet or a different one? I've had the one that goes down the fork to the magnet changed once by the dealer but it didn't fix it. While I was on the trail I ran into a dealer and he said he ran into the problem and he told me there is a way to bypass the plug under the triple clamp and that fixed one of the bikes he's seen the problem on. I haven't had a chance to check that yet but plan to take it back to the dealer in a few months hoping they will still fix it under warranty.
The 300rr has the same low end grunt and resistance to flameout as the Xtrainer. It is at times mind boggling how slow these bikes can run in steep technical situations and has saved my tail countless times when in over my head.
Thanks for the heads up on the 300RR. I was curious if it did. I'm looking forward to next year's Beta demo days to test one. My Xtrainer was my first ever 300 and I love it. The last two stroke I had was back in 1992. I got into street bikes after that and didn't buy another dirt bike until around 2000. Ever since then I've been riding 4 strokes until now. I've seen the light and don't think I'll ever go back. My next 300 is either gonna be a Beta 300RR or a Rieju MR pro 300.
@notgamingwithmax can't go wrong with either of those bikes! The modern 300cc two stroke class is truly amazing and so very different from the old school 2 strokes.
The rr and xt have the same engine. Swap out that tiny expansion chamber for an fmf performance chamber, and you will see a pretty significant improvement in power without the loss of any grunt. Have fun.
Do you ride at different elevations? How do you like it? Did you have any tuning issues or was it good out of the box? I was looking into a smart carb because I'm working on a trip to go to Idaho but may opt just to do jetting changes this go round. Maybe in the future.
@@notgamingwithmax I haven't ridden at much diff elevations. No tuning issues, though it was set lean as rec'd. Thorough instructions made it easy to install and dial in (all external adjustment). Due to the Xtrainer smaller frame, it was a tight fit. Best $900. I ever spent.
I would say the biggest difference will be how the power is delivered. The power on the Xtrainer is delivered in a more linear fashion with more bottom-end grunt. The Ranger hits harder in the midrange with a little less on the bottom. The Beta's seat is a brick and horrible, The rieju's is comfy but has an overall shorter peg to seat height, you can always get the pro seat to raise it about an inch but it's not as comfy. If you are a shorter rider the Rieju will be more comfortable as the rear suspension is adjustable and can be lowered or raised from the factory. Also, the Rieju is pre mix fuel and the beta is oil injected. Either way works for me. But having the oil injection makes it easier if you refill at a gas station or borrow fuel from a buddy. I've had a few hundred miles on each now and they are both great for singletrack woods riding. The only real big gripe I have on either is the rear brake on the Beta from the factory is horrible. When I say horrible I mean the play in the lever. The pivot on the master cylinder has so much play the lever sits .5"-.75" higher than it should making it hard to set it in a position where using it while sitting and standing feels right. I pressed out the bushing on mine and replaced it with a tighter tolerance bushing and now it's much better. The stopping power is fantastic it was just that extra play that was making me not comfortable while riding. If you have any other questions feel free to ask. I'll be taking my Rieju to the trails again soon and will probably do an update video with the mods I've installed. My Rieju I think was jetted a little on the lean side from the factory so I'm gonna try and do some tuning to get some more bottom end out of it. We'll see how it goes.
Ive got a 2016 300RR, and it can aslo tractor up hills like this. I do most technical climbs and playing in quarries in 2nd gear, as it keep traction and just lugs. 1st gear it is more likely to spin and break grip. 1st is good for slow crawling over boulder beds in rivers etc. Fantastic bikes!
I finally got a chance to ride the 300RR a few weeks back and it sure is amazing. The power is really smooth. I wasn't expecting that, and your right it has all the bottom end the Xtrainer has plus a ton more in the mid and up top. But wow, the power is so linear and always feels like you have extra on tap. If I ever upgrade the Xtrainer that will probably be my pick.
Cool video. Glad you're alright guy! I yelled out when you were going over!
Thanks
i just replaced my speedo cable (beta covered it under warrenty on my 23) and it fixed my intermittent speedometer like yours
Did they change the cable that picks up the magnet or a different one? I've had the one that goes down the fork to the magnet changed once by the dealer but it didn't fix it. While I was on the trail I ran into a dealer and he said he ran into the problem and he told me there is a way to bypass the plug under the triple clamp and that fixed one of the bikes he's seen the problem on. I haven't had a chance to check that yet but plan to take it back to the dealer in a few months hoping they will still fix it under warranty.
The 300rr has the same low end grunt and resistance to flameout as the Xtrainer. It is at times mind boggling how slow these bikes can run in steep technical situations and has saved my tail countless times when in over my head.
Thanks for the heads up on the 300RR. I was curious if it did. I'm looking forward to next year's Beta demo days to test one. My Xtrainer was my first ever 300 and I love it. The last two stroke I had was back in 1992. I got into street bikes after that and didn't buy another dirt bike until around 2000. Ever since then I've been riding 4 strokes until now. I've seen the light and don't think I'll ever go back. My next 300 is either gonna be a Beta 300RR or a Rieju MR pro 300.
@notgamingwithmax can't go wrong with either of those bikes! The modern 300cc two stroke class is truly amazing and so very different from the old school 2 strokes.
The rr and xt have the same engine. Swap out that tiny expansion chamber for an fmf performance chamber, and you will see a pretty significant improvement in power without the loss of any grunt. Have fun.
Pretty neat! I installed a 'smart carb' on mine, and it's even more linear.
Do you ride at different elevations? How do you like it? Did you have any tuning issues or was it good out of the box? I was looking into a smart carb because I'm working on a trip to go to Idaho but may opt just to do jetting changes this go round. Maybe in the future.
@@notgamingwithmax I haven't ridden at much diff elevations. No tuning issues, though it was set lean as rec'd. Thorough instructions made it easy to install and dial in (all external adjustment). Due to the Xtrainer smaller frame, it was a tight fit. Best $900. I ever spent.
I CALL MY XTRAINER..THE MULE!
Lol I hear ya, I was thinking Mountain Goat.
How do you compare the XTRAINER with the Rieju?
I would say the biggest difference will be how the power is delivered. The power on the Xtrainer is delivered in a more linear fashion with more bottom-end grunt. The Ranger hits harder in the midrange with a little less on the bottom. The Beta's seat is a brick and horrible, The rieju's is comfy but has an overall shorter peg to seat height, you can always get the pro seat to raise it about an inch but it's not as comfy. If you are a shorter rider the Rieju will be more comfortable as the rear suspension is adjustable and can be lowered or raised from the factory. Also, the Rieju is pre mix fuel and the beta is oil injected. Either way works for me. But having the oil injection makes it easier if you refill at a gas station or borrow fuel from a buddy. I've had a few hundred miles on each now and they are both great for singletrack woods riding. The only real big gripe I have on either is the rear brake on the Beta from the factory is horrible. When I say horrible I mean the play in the lever. The pivot on the master cylinder has so much play the lever sits .5"-.75" higher than it should making it hard to set it in a position where using it while sitting and standing feels right. I pressed out the bushing on mine and replaced it with a tighter tolerance bushing and now it's much better. The stopping power is fantastic it was just that extra play that was making me not comfortable while riding. If you have any other questions feel free to ask. I'll be taking my Rieju to the trails again soon and will probably do an update video with the mods I've installed. My Rieju I think was jetted a little on the lean side from the factory so I'm gonna try and do some tuning to get some more bottom end out of it. We'll see how it goes.
@@notgamingwithmax Thank you very much for this detailed explanation and comparison. Very much appreciate it! Enjoy your riding!
@@notgamingwithmax Thank you very much for this comprehensive explanation.