The 2025 Beta RR 300 X-Pro is one of Beta Australia’s top-selling enduro weapons and for 2025, in its 20th year of production, the Italians have come out swinging with a bunch of updates and upgrades to ensure that the model is better than ever, and more rider friendly than ever before.
It’s no secret that the 300 two-stroke market is strong, and the Beta 300 platform has been a favourite among riders around the world for a long time. The engine has always been the standout feature of this bike and while Beta hasn’t messed around with that too much for 2025, it has put a lot of focus into rideability and comfort of the bike out on the trail.
It should be noted that Beta offers two versions of the 300 two-stroke platform: the RR 300 X-Pro model tested here is the entry level bike, while the RR 300 Race is the beastly KYB-equipped machine that is built to ride fast.
But let’s get back to the 2025 Beta RR 300 X-Pro…
WHAT’S NEW?
Right off the bat, you’ll notice the fresh new look. The white and red colour scheme is laid on top of fresh new plastics that feature a more aggressive and sleek shape. The X-Pro models look totally different to the Race models, which still feature Beta’s tried and tested blue and red colours. Personally, I rate the X-Pro looks higher than the Race bikes.
Along with the new look, Beta has moved the mapping switch so that it sits in the ’bar pad and out of harm’s way, and it has added X-Trig FlexFix bar mounts ’bar mounts to help with rider comfort. It has also lowered the seat height by 20mm and given it an updated frame from the RR models to lower the centre of gravity and provide a stronger backbone for improved rider feedback and control.
As far as engine changes go, the updates aren’t massive. Oil injection means there is no need to premix fuel and, if you’re a diehard two-stroke fan, you’ll be happy to see the 2025 Beta RR 300 X-Pro retains the ever-reliable Keihin PWK36 carburettor. Beta has, however, added a lighter, stronger piston that is said to be more responsive throughout the rev range, and the counter-balancer minimises vibrations.
The biggest change to the 2025 Beta RR 300 X-Pro is the addition of a new ZF SHC single spring front fork and updated ZF shock. The new fork is around 250g lighter than the old unit and is fully adjustable, with spring preload adjustment on the right-side tube and compression and rebound adjustments on the left side. The new shock has been built to work in sync with the new fork.
OUT ON THE TRACK
There may be the option to fit a kickstarter on the RR 300 X-Pro, but it isn’t needed as the bike fires up nice and quick with a touch of the starter button; it’s funny how we don’t even think twice about electric start on a two-stroke these days.
Full credit to the boys from Beta Australia who had this bike running perfectly as soon as I hopped on it; the jetting was spot on with no bog off the bottom and as crisp as it could get throughout the entire rev range. The engine has an epic bark to it, too.
Now, the trails are Queensland Moto Park (QMP) are not exactly singletrack but that didn’t faze the RR 300 X-Pro. The engine produces awesome bottom-end power, with a ton of torque that allows you to ride it in third gear just about everywhere, and it will happily wind down to almost nothing and then crawl out of anything gnarly.
The more I rode it the more comfortable I became with the power on offer and the more I started revving it out, and damn this bike is fast! Once you get on the pipe, man, are you moving. It can be quite deceptive just how fast you are going and the corners come up pretty quick when you get a bit throttle happy.
Luckily it’s nice and light and the updated Nissin brakes pull you up hard and keep you out of trouble. Second and third gears are where this bike loves to be ridden. I love the feel of a perfectly jetted two-stroke and this one sounded so bloody awesome I could have sat there in neutral revving it out for ages. I reckon this engine may be the best 300 two-stroke on the market today.
Regarding the updated ZF suspension, we played around with the sag a little bit as I felt the bike sat too low in the rear when I first hopped aboard. We cranked the rear spring up a smidge to run the sag at around 102mm and off I went.
While much improved, the handling and balance of the RR 300 X-Pro could do with a bit of love for my liking. The ZF units are definitely better than in the past, but they still run on the softer side of life, and it can be a little bit uncomfortable at a faster pace. For those riding around at a slower pace, however, and over more technical trails, the ZF fork and shock are plush and forgiving. The suspension soaks up all the little rocks and roots no problem, so if slow singletrack is your jam, then this bike is built for you.
While the plush fork is nice on the hands on slower technical trails, the rear shock produces incredible traction allowing you to drive hard in and out of the snotty stuff. Extreme enduro guys will be all about the handling of the X-Pro, but for anyone chasing the faster AEC-style of races, then I’d say the KYB equipped Race model would be the one for you.
Although the suspension is soft, the X-Pro feels nicely balanced. Once I cranked up the compression on the fork and raised the rear end to 102mm sag, the bike felt more capable and I felt more in control. I reckon Beta could go up a spring rate or two in the fork just to help the front end hold up more under brakes, as it tends to dive a fair bit. Having said that, the smoother I was into the corners, the less the bike dived, and I found myself playing around in rutted corners with no real issues.
As mentioned above, the traction that the rear shock is able to provide in technical sections is pretty amazing; combined with the torque the engine produces, I could crawl out of any gnarly situation I threw the bike at. It was impressive.
X-Pro or Race model?
It is impressive to see a small manufacturer like Beta producing such a large number of models. There are not only eight X-Pro models (four two-strokes and four four-strokes), but also the same number of Race models. And they all have their own individual feel and identity.
Whether you’d go for the 2025 Beta RR 300 X-Pro or the RR 300 Race will boil down to what style of riding you do. If you are a trail rider/weekend warrior, then the X-Pro is for you, and honestly, it is pretty bang on with soft suspension that doesn’t beat you up and a strong engine that, while not as fast as the Race model, still offers loads of grunt.
The RR 300 X-Pro offers a nice mix of power and rideability and I think Beta has done a great job meshing these two characteristics together. I feel like I could ride this bike on a full-day trail ride and not get too beaten up, while also not being too worn out from the power on offer. It is a very easy bike to ride.
Final thoughts
I really like the Beta 300 platform. The RR300 X-Pro is fast and grunty yet it doesn’t feel like it’s out to kill you. The power hits smoothly and creates a very tractable ride that will leave you standing at the top of the worst hills wanting even more carnage to conquer. The ZF suspension is without a doubt an improvement over the previous ZF setup but, as I said, I’d like still a little more stiffness and predictability.
If you are looking for a bike that can do it all and have fun doing it, then the Beta RR 300 X-Pro could be a worthy option and, rest assured, you’ll look the part because that new 2025 colour scheme is sweet.
