The 2006 Beta Rev-80 is a lightweight trial motorcycle designed for novice and intermediate riders learning fundamental off-road skills. Its compact 80cc engine delivers manageable power with excellent maneuverability on technical terrain. Known for reliability and user-friendly handling, it excels as an entry-level competition and training platform.
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Off-road & trail98%
Cornering60%
City riding10%
Daily riding5%
Touring3%
Two-up0%
Track5%
Best for
Built purely for technical, low-speed trials competition and practice, where the goal is clearing obstacles with precise balance and throttle control rather than covering distance or achieving speed.
Built for
A featherweight, highly responsive trials tool with sharp low-speed control, strong ground clearance, and a chassis tuned purely for agility over obstacles rather than outright pace.
Not ideal for
It is not suitable for anyone wanting a comfortable road, commuting, or long-distance touring motorcycle, since it lacks a seat for cruising, has a tiny fuel range, and no real top-end power.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Full specifications
Engine
Capacity
79.6 ccm
Engine type
Single, two-stroke
Bore x stroke
48.0 x 44.0 mm
Compression
14.7:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Carburettor
Ignition
Electronic
Lubrication system
Fuel mix 1.5%
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Wet multi-disc
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1230 mm
Overall length
1925 mm
Overall width
815 mm
Overall height
1110 mm
Dry weight
64.0 kg
Fuel capacity
2.50 litres
Ground clearance
345 mm
Reserve fuel capacity
0.50 litres
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Steel
Front suspension
Hydraulic fork
Rear suspension
Monoshock
Front wheel travel
160 mm
Rear wheel travel
150 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
175 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
150 mm
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted
Specification
2004
2006
2007
2008
Capacity
80 cc
80 cc
80 cc
80 cc
Dry weight
64 kg
64 kg
64 kg
64 kg
Seat height
—
—
652 mm
652 mm
Fuel capacity
2.5 L
2.5 L
2.5 L
2.5 L
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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