The Braking rotors and Brembo calipers on the 2013 Beta 250 RR have excellent feel.

Technical trails are cake on the 2013 Beta 250 RR.

2013 Beta 250 RR

The Beta 250 RR is new for 2013.

The 2013 Beta 250 RR is stable at speed.

The 2013 Beta 250 RR has a MSRP of $7,999.

The suspension is a little soft on the 2013 Beta 250 RR.

The Sachs TFX forks on the 2013 Beta 250 RR are some of the best ever.

The 2013 Beta 250 RR's bottom-end power is impressive.

The electric starter on the 2013 Beta 250 RR is not visible and as vulnerable as the other bikes in this test.

The fuel tank on the 2013 Beta 250 RR is only 2 gallons.

2013 Beta 250 RR

A push button release on the seat gives easy access to the air filter on the 2013 Beta 250 RR.

The 2013 Beta 250 RR turns well, but not as well as the Husaberg.

The 2013 Beta 250 RR has the lowest seat height in the test.

2013 Beta 250 RR

Our crew rated the 2013 Beta 250 RR highly in the handling department.

The low-end grunt of the 2013 Beta 250 RR works well in technical situations.

2013 Beta 250 RR

The 2013 Beta 250 RR pushes slightly in slow, tight corners.

The rider's compartment on the 2013 Beta 250 RR is smaller and more compact.