Lest YOU FORGET

When most people consider getting into the mid-cap market they think of the KTM 350EXC-F or, more recently, the white version (Husky FE350). Those with broader interests will include the impressive Sherco 300SEF Factory in their decision-making process and, in years gone by, some would have considered the Husqvarna TE310 (now SWM RS300R) in that equation.

But so many forget to include the Beta RR350. Most of the Betas we see on the trails are two-strokes, with the RR480 and RR390 the most popular in the Italian brand’s four-stroke collection. But what about the RR350?

According to Beta Australia importer Patrick Lowry, the RR300, X-Trainer, RR200, RR480 and RR390 are all more popular than the 350 among Aussie buyers. In fact, the RR350 came seventh out of the top eight MY20 Betas sold (see breakout).

That seems strange given the KTM 350EXC-F and Husky FE350 are the second