Italian trial and off-road specialist Betamotor has awarded Dunlop the Original Equipment contract for its latest Evo 2T 2-stroke and Evo 4T 4-stroke range, it has been announced. Both machine’s will be fitted with Dunlop’s title winning D803GP trials tyres, which will be supplied to Beta in 80/100R21 and 120/100R18 sizes.
Beta’s main objective for the new Evo 2T and 4T family was to create bikes that can cope with the demands of championship winners, while also offering accessible performance for amateurs and less experienced riders. Dunlop are certain that this fits the remit of the D803GP, which is proven to delivers in a wide range of conditions for both off-road leisure and competitive riding. Beta were said to be particularly impressed by the compliant casing construction of the tyre, which helps to deliver excellent traction.
Other features of the Dunlop D803GP include a silica blended compound designed to offer high grip levels in wet or cold conditions, as well as a tread and construction that offers a faster turning response for increased agility.
“This new technical collaboration is significant as both companies have a long history in competition,” states Miguel Morais, original equipment manager, Dunlop Motorcycle EMEA. “Dunlop tyres were first used in competition nearly 130 years ago, and Beta was formed 112 years ago. The experience of both companies has been combined to form a new partnership based around the proven trial-winning performance of the Dunlop D803GP.”
Find out more about the D803GP here.
