2027 Beta 250 RXF First Look and Specs

Ryan Nitzen | June 15, 2026

Beta announced its all-new 2027 250 RXF four-stroke motocross bike alongside its other full-sized motocrossers, the ’27 450 RXF (formerly 450 RX) as well as the 250 and 350 RX two strokes. The 250 RXF is a brand-new model for the Italian manufacturer with the engine being designed and manufactured in Florence, Italy.

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Beta has officially announced its all-new 250 RXF, the brand’s first four stroke motocross bike.

ENGINE DETAILS

  • 249.3cc
  • Twin cam 
  • Electric start
  • Dual fuel injection
  • Aluminum center cases w/ magnesium ignition, clutch, and valve covers
  • Forged crankshaft
  • Box-in-Box piston design
  • Durable 5-speed transmission
  • 5-level launch control
  • Quickshifter system
  • Two power maps
  • Traction control
  • Made in Italy, in-house
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Beta’s new 250 RXF rides on KYB suspension and Dunlop tires.
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Five levels of launch control, a quick-shift system, two mapping stages, and traction control which are all housed in the handlebar pad.

The powerplant sees a dual-overhead cam, electric start, dual fuel injectors, and a hydraulic clutch. On-board electronics offer the rider five levels of launch control, a quickshift system, two mapping stages and traction control, which are all accessed via the handlebar pad. The 250 RXF rides on KYB suspension front and rear and tips the scales at a claimed dry weight of 222.6 pounds. Nissin brakes along with excel wheels wrapped in Dunlop MX 34 tires complete the new Beta. The MSRP is still to be determined. All three of the 2027 Beta motocross models are set to arrive in September 2026.

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The 250 RXF’s engine is made in-house at the Italian headquarters.
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Dual-overhead cams, electric start, dual fuel injectors, and a hydraulic clutch are standard on the new Beta.

2027 Beta 250 RXF Specifications

MSRP TBA
Engine Type Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 4 valve (titanium intake and exhaust)
Displacement 249.3cc
Bore x Stroke 78 x 52.3mm
Compression Ratio  14.4:1
Valvetrain DOHC finger follower, 4 valve, titanium
Cooling System Liquid
Starting System Electric
Lubrication Twin oil pumps w/ cartridge filter & separate compartments for engine & transmission
Fueling EFI & dual injectors
Transmission 5-speed, w/ wet multi-disc hydraulic clutch
Frame Molybdenum steel / double dradle w/ quick air filter access
Front Suspension 48 mm KYB AOS closed-cartridge fork, adjustable compression & rebound
Rear Suspension KYB 50mm body w/ linkage, adjustable rebound, and high/low speed compression adjustment
Front-Wheel Travel 12 in.
Rear-Wheel Travel 11.8 in.
Front Wheel 21 in.
Rear Wheel 19 in.
Front Tire Dunlop Geomax MX34; 80/100-21
Rear Tire Dunlop Geomax MX34; 110/90-19
Front Brake Single Nissin 260mm disc
Rear Brake Single 240mm disc
Seat Height 37.2 in.
Ground Clearance 13.4 in.
Fuel Capacity 1.85 gal.
Wheelbase 58 in.
Weight (Dry, claimed) 222.7 lbs.

 

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The 250 RXF is set to arrive in September of 2026.