2013 and newer / KYB forks from 2020
Beta Race Edition suspension packages
The most common Beta Race Edition setups run from $1,245 to $2,945. Every price is the whole bike, front and rear, with springs for your weight included. Hard parts are extra if they are needed.
KYB forks from 2020 on, and the better design. In stock form it is better on faster, flowier terrain, and it is the cheaper bike to get to a great result once it is revalved.
The 2019 and earlier bikes have a Sachs closed cartridge fork. They can get springs and valving, but no cartridges are available for them.
Pick a starting point
The most popular setups
These are where most Race Edition owners land, not the only choices.
- 01
Springs and valving
Fork revalve and springs / Shock revalve, spring, AMP Compression Adjuster, low friction piston band
The budget oriented option. Both ends valved and sprung for your weight, along with an AMP Compression Adjuster and a low friction piston band for the shock.
The stock compression adjuster does a very poor job of managing internal pressures and keeping the tire in contact with the ground. Those upgrades, together with valving corrections and the right springs, give you far more compliance and traction without giving up bottoming resistance on the bigger hits.
- 02
Lucky cartridge
Lucky cartridge with springs / Shock revalve, spring, AMP Compression Adjuster, low friction piston band
Completely replaces the stock fork internals. Rather than modifying the stock design to work better, it is built from the ground up as a complete replacement cartridge. Better construction, circuits and sophistication mean less compromise over a wider range of terrain and speeds.
Every cartridge installed here is valved and tailored to suit the rider. Fork springs come with the cartridge.
On the Race Edition, the Lucky is recommended for slower, more technical riding, as there are some compromises over reworking the stock internals.
From MXTech
- Huck Valve with high and low speed sensitive bottoming control
- Open cartridge: rebound adjuster on top, compression at the bottom
- Lucky forks average 3 pounds lighter than stock
- 3 port mid-valve piston to improve initial feel and reaction
- Low friction: fewer sliding surfaces for more traction and feel
- 03
Raven cartridge
Raven cartridge with springs / Shock revalve, spring, AMP Compression Adjuster, low friction piston band
Essentially a closed chamber Lucky. Hare scrambles, woods and some light MX.
Every cartridge installed here is valved and tailored to suit the rider. Fork springs come with the cartridge.
On the Race Edition, the Raven is head and heels better than the stock cartridges and better suited to a broad range of off road riding.
From MXTech
- Lucky based 22mm closed cartridge
- Lower swept to displaced volume ratio than the Blackjack, for plusher action in the gnarliest conditions
- Large 39mm ICS spring charge with a 10mm cartridge rod to minimize friction
- Advanced mid-valve and base valve, external Huck Valve
- Shim tunable spring seat
- 04
Blackjack cartridge
Blackjack cartridge with springs / Shock revalve, spring, AMP Compression Adjuster, low friction piston band
The ideal MX cartridge. Larger internals and greater swept volume than the Raven.
Every cartridge installed here is valved and tailored to suit the rider. Fork springs come with the cartridge.
On the Race Edition, the Blackjack is suited to motocross, arenacross, or high speed riding with large impacts.
From MXTech
- 25mm closed cartridge tube for a wide range of damping
- External Huck Valve speed sensitive bottoming control
- 39mm spring charged ICS piston in a Kashima coated tank
- Shim tuned spring perch adds speed and position sensitive damping
- Compound leaf spring mid-valve with 3 bending surfaces
- The lightest full featured twin chamber fork on the market
There are no downsides in performance to going more premium. You are not robbing Peter to pay Paul. Each step up adds circuits and sophistication, which means less compromise over a wider range of terrain and speeds.
Every RR package
The shock work
Every RR package includes the same shock work: revalve, a spring for your weight, the AMP Compression Adjuster ($220) and a low friction piston band ($25). The shock work is the same whichever fork option you pick.
There are no downsides in performance to going more premium. We are not robbing Peter to pay Paul. Each step up adds circuits and sophistication, which means less compromise over a wider range of terrain and speeds.
Add to any of them
Options and extras
- Lowering $200 extra
- For the whole bike, fork and shock together, added to any package. How lowering works.
- Hard parts If needed
- Seals, bushings and shock seals are not in these prices, and you hear about them before they get installed. See parts prices.
- Riding something else?
- KTM, Husqvarna, Yamaha, Honda and more come across the bench too. Email with your bike information, or send in a complete rider form, for a recommendation.
Order by email
Just need parts?
You can order any parts, cartridges, springs or other upgrades on their own. Email Aaron with what you would like to order, along with a good shipping address.
Ready to start?
Fill out the rider form when you are ready. Once your suspension is apart and inspected, Aaron calls with a quote. Questions first? Email is preferred, and calls are welcome.
Prefer paper? Grab the rider info PDF instead. Or call (406) 351-1633 and leave a voicemail. Email is preferred.