OEM Update: 2026 Beta Alp 4.0 and X

OEM Update: 2026 Beta Alp 4.0 and X

These “mini” models are finally making their way to the U.S. and are a great entry into the adventure platform.

The Beta Alp 4.0 and X are mini adventure bikes and start at a base MSRP of $6,490. We spoke with Tim Pilg, president of Beta USA, to get more details on this line’s selling points and any promotional assistance being offered. Check out the video to learn more!

2026 Beta Alp 4.0

2026 Beta Alp 4.0 and X Specs

  • Engine and drivetrain:
    • 348 cc, single-cylinder, four–stroke, liquid-cooled, four-valve, electric start engine
    • Wet, multi plate spring-type clutch
    • Six-speed transmission
    • Two riding modes: on-road and off-road
  • Suspension:
    • Front: 43-millimeter conventional with 7.3-inch travel
    • Rear: Single shock with preload adjustment and linkage with 7.7-inch travel
  • Wheels and tires:
    • 4.0:
      • 21-inch front, 18-inch rear
      • Adventure knobby tires
    • X:
      • 19-inch front, 17-inch rear
      • Adventure crossover tires
  • Brakes:
    • Front: 290-millimeter floating rotor
    • Rear: 220-millimeter rotor
    • Bosch antilock brake (ABS) system
  • Additional specs:
    • 2.9-gallon fuel tank capacity
    • Seat height:
      • 4.0: 34 inches
      • X: 33.6 inches
    • Ground clearance:
      • 4.0: 10.6 inches
      • X: 10.2 inches
    • TFT color dash
    • LED headlamp
    • 4.0: Saddle and passenger handlebars
    • Two-year unlimited mileage warranty
  • Colorways:
    • 4.0: Red, White
    • X: Dark Grey, Light Grey
  • MSRP: $6,490
  • Availability: June
2026 Beta Alp X
2026 Beta Alp X

Product Pairings

REV’IT! SAND 5

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Continuing a shift towards a more sportive aesthetic, the updated design of the SAND 5 ADV jacket, pants and gloves reflects the evolving landscape of the motorcycle industry. With a rebalance of functional priorities, this ADV jacket enhances performance, versatility and comfort — ensuring riders are equipped for every journey. As the pinnacle of the company’s “All In One” layered system, this jacket integrates seamlessly with its Sand, Offtrack, Tornado, and Outback collections.

Every REV’IT! product is designed with precision and purpose, ensuring that riders experience the highest level of performance, safety and comfort. This commitment to excellence is reflected in the company’s latest designs, featuring:

  • Advanced materials: Engineered for durability, flexibility and protection in all riding conditions.
  • Ergonomic fit: Optimized for comfort and movement, providing a second-skin feel.
  • Innovative safety features: Integrated impact protection, abrasion resistance and CE-certified armor for uncompromising security.
  • Layering system compatibility: Seamlessly fits within the All-In-One system, allowing riders to tailor their gear for every condition.

Mitas ENDURO TRAIL-ADV 2 Tire

MITAS ENDURO TRAIL-ADV 2 tire

The ENDURO TRAIL-ADV 2 tire comes in two popular adventure sizes: 90/90-21 and 150/70-18.

Designed for the modern adventurer, the ENDURO TRAIL-ADV 2 tire offers a perfect blend of on-road performance and off-road capability. With a 70 on and 30 off-road tread design, inspired by the Mitas ENDURO TRAIL+, this tire offers exceptional performance and confidence on both paved and off-road terrains.

Thanks to its high silica content, the ENDURO TRAIL-ADV 2 tire provides superior grip in wet conditions. The innovative carcass structure of the ENDURO TRAIL-ADV 2 guarantees excellent stability and comfort at high speeds. 

SW-Motech Legend Gear Tail Bag LR4

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At 18 liters, the all-new Legend Gear Tail Bag LR4 fills a perfect size niche in the Legend Gear lineup. The LR4 fits well with most types of bikes and can be mounted on the passenger seat or a rear rack. It also includes stashable straps for attaching to a sissy-bar and its width doesn’t interfere with the top-loading Legend Gear LC1/2 or LH saddlebag systems. It features a vertical expansion zipper to provide up to 25 liters of capacity and the same double-lid enclosure as it’s bigger sibling, the LR5.

Garmin Tread 2 Powersports Navigator

Tread 2

Garmin announced the rugged Tread 2off-road navigator that guides adventures on dirt, snow and everything in between. Purpose-built for snowmobile, side-by-side, ATV, UTV and motorcycle enthusiasts, the next-gen Tread 2 features an ultra-bright 6-inch touchscreen display, turn-by-turn navigation, topographic maps and more to enhance any journey. Additionally, Garmin announced the new Handlebar Controller(sold separately) that offers riders more convenient navigator control from their handlebars.

Tread 2 brings adventure to life with a 6-inch, high-resolution, ultra-bright display, which is easy to view in direct sunlight and easy to operate while wearing gloves. It has an IP67 dust/water rating to withstand weather and demanding terrain. Travel confidently across tough terrain using built-in sensors that include an altimeter, barometer, compass and pitch/roll gauges. Additionally, Tread 2 includes rugged roll tube and handlebar mount options to best fit the setup of a wide range of powersport vehicles.

The Tread 2 offers an incredible assortment of mapping features to help adventurers push their limits and explore with greater confidence, including off-road mapping, maps for snowmobiles, satellite imagery, federal public lands boundaries, live updates, on-road mapping and Outdoor Maps+.

Adventure-seekers can easily operate their compatible Tread or zūmo XT2 navigators with the new, wired Handlebar Controller (sold separately). The controller lets riders zoom in and out of their map view, select and scroll through their preferred map layers and waypoints, control music and more. And, the intuitive push-button design makes it easy to operate the controller without removing gloves or other gear.

The handlebar controller includes versatile mounting options to fit most snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATVs. It can also withstand adventurous rides with an IP67 dust and water-resistance rating, while the wired power source ensures reliable performance in extreme temperatures.

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