2025 Beta 450 RC First Look

A new cross-country model from Beta USA for those who ride off-road and MX.

Beta’s large lineup of dirt bikes grows by one in 2025 with the addition of the 450 RC. According to Beta USA, this model is one that the company has received many emails from customers asking it to build. The 450 RC is designed for riders who race in the woods on the weekends and hit the motocross track during the week.

The cross-country motorcycle segment is a popular one, and Beta now offers one with its 450 RC.Beta

This cross-country model shares the same platform as the 450 RX and is equipped with additional features to make it suited for off-road racing. Parts that differentiate it from the motocrosser of the same engine type and displacement include RR Race model radiator shrouds, a 0.6-gallon-larger fuel tank, 18-inch rear wheel, O-ring chain, plastic skid plate, and hand guards.

An aesthetic difference between the 450 RC and 450 RX is the former’s rims are black instead of blue.Beta

The 450 RC costs the same as the 450 RX with a suggested retail price of $10,999, and it’s available now.

2025 Beta 450 RC Specs

MSRP: $10,999
Engine: DOHC, liquid-cooled single-cylinder; 4 valves/cyl.
Displacement: 449cc
Bore x Stroke: 97.0 x 60.8mm
Compression Ratio: 13.5:1
Transmission/Final Drive: 5-speed/chain
Fuel System: EFI w/ 46mm throttle body
Clutch: Wet, multiplate diaphragm; hydraulic actuation
Frame: Double-cradle chromoly steel
Front Suspension: KYB Air-Oil Separate (AOS) 48mm closed-cartridge coil-spring fork, compression and rebound damping adjustable; 12.0 in. travel
Rear Suspension: KYB shock, spring preload, high/low-speed compression damping, and rebound damping adjustable; 11.8 in. travel
Front Brake: Nissin 2-piston caliper, 260mm floating disc
Rear Brake: Nissin 1-piston caliper, 240mm disc
Tires, Front/Rear: Maxxis Maxxcross MX-ST
Rake/Trail: N/A
Wheelbase: 58.4 in.
Ground Clearance: 13.0 in.
Claimed Seat Height: 37.2 in.
Fuel Capacity: 2.4 gal.
Claimed Wet Weight (w/o Fuel): 229 lb.
Availability: Now
Contact: betausa.com