2008Beta Minitrial
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The 2008 Beta Minitrial is a lightweight trial motorcycle ideal for beginners and young riders learning fundamental skills. Its compact 49cc single-cylinder engine and featherweight 42.5kg frame deliver the maneuverability and control essential for trial riding. The automatic transmission and centrifugal clutch simplify operation, making it perfectly suited for developing technique on rocky terrain.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 42.5 kg
- Seat height
- 570 mm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 Beta Minitrial
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanical drive drum 66 mm | Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanical drive drum |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanical drive drum 90 mm | Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanical drive drum |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It exists purely for teaching trial riding skills at very low speeds over obstacles, not for speed, commuting, or long-distance riding.
- Built for
- Light, playful, and forgiving, with an automatic centrifugal clutch that lets young riders focus entirely on balance and throttle control.
- Not ideal for
- It is not suitable for adults, road use, highway travel, or anyone seeking speed, comfort, or passenger capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1271 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 39.5 x 40.0 mm
- Compression
- 13.9:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Ignition
- Electronic Selettra
- Lubrication system
- Mix with fuel 1,5% (with synthetic oil)
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Automatic centrifugal wet clutch
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1020 mm
- Overall length
- 1530 mm
- Overall width
- 650 mm
- Overall height
- 940 mm
- Seat height
- 570 mm
- Dry weight
- 42.5 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 2.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 255 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 0.30 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel tubing
- Front suspension
- Mechanical fork with 30 mm shaft
- Front wheel travel
- 30 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanical drive drum
- Front brakes diameter
- 66 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanical drive drum
- Rear brakes diameter
- 90 mm
- Front tyre
- 2.5-16
- Rear tyre
- 2.5-14
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 50 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | — | 42 kg | 43 kg | 43 kg | 43 kg | 43 kg |
| Seat height | 570 mm | 570 mm | 570 mm | 570 mm | 570 mm | 570 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Beta Minitrial?
The 2008 Beta Minitrial has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Beta Minitrial have?
The 2008 Beta Minitrial has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).
How much does the Beta Minitrial weigh?
The 2008 Beta Minitrial has a Dry weight of 42.5 kg (93.7 pounds).
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