Review Beta Alp X (2026)

Same Engine, Different Priorities

The Beta Alp X shares its engine, suspension, and price with the Alp 4.0—but it is a different motorcycle. Smaller wheels, more street-oriented tires, a lower seat height, and modern-classic styling. This test reveals who will be better served by the X—and who will not.

As of: March 17, 2026 | Tested model: Beta Alp X (2026) | Price: €5,900

Engine: Identical to the 4.0—and That’s a Good Thing

The Alp X uses the same engine, transmission, and drivetrain as the Alp 4.0. It is the same 348 cc liquid-cooled DOHC single-cylinder engine developed jointly with Chinese manufacturer Tayo, producing 35 hp at 9,500 rpm, with electronic fuel injection, Euro 5+ compliance, and a 6-speed transmission.

This commonality should be seen as a sign of efficiency rather than a weakness: Beta has developed a solid engine platform and built two different personalities around it. Those personalities start to be expressed through thedyutcvosomkttccp

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