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URBAN 125/200 cc Thanks for you preference, and have a good time! This hand- book contains the information you need to properly operate and maintain your motorcycle. The data and specifications provided in this manual does not constitute an engagement on the part of BETAMOTOR S.p.A. BETAMOTOR reserves the right to make any changes and improvements to its models at any moment and without notice.
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IMPORTANT We recommend checking all the tightenings after the first one or two hours’ ride over rough ground. Special attention should be paid to the following parts: • rear sprocket • footrest supports • front brake caliper • rear disk brake caliper •...
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CHAPTER 4 ADJUSTMENTS ............. 58 Adjusting the brakes ................60 Adjusting the clutch ................60 Adjusting the slow running ..............61 Fuel flow adjustment ................61 Adjusting the throttle play ..............61 Checking and adjusting the steering play ..........62 Tensioning the chain ................
OPERATING NOTES • The vehicle must be accompanied by: number-plate, registration document, tax disc and insurance. • Do not carry any animals or objects which are not securely fastened to the vehicle, or exceed the vehicle’s overall dimensions or the maximum load specified by the manufacturer.
RIDING SAFETY • Observe the Highway Code. • Always put on and fasten a homologated helmet. • Always keep the helmet visor clean. • Avoid wearing garments with hanging ends. • Do not keep sharp or brittle objects in your pockets while riding. •...
WARNING Tampering with the identification numbers is severely punished by law. ENGINE IDENTIFICATION URBAN 125 ENGINE IDENTIFICATION URBAN 200 DELIVERY The following items are supplied as stand- ard and are contained in a plastic enve-...
LOAD • Maximum load (rider + passenger): 280 kg. • To avoid making the vehicle unstable, do not carry bulky or heavy objects. • Do not carry objects that stick from the vehicle or cover the lighting and signalling devices. •...
KEYS AND LOCKS The vehicle is supplied with two keys for the ignition switch/steering lock and the helmet lock. WARNING Do not keep the spare keys in the vehi- cle. Keep the keys in a safe and easy-to- reach place. The code number stamped on the keys should be copied on this manual (or elsewhere) so it can be used to ask for duplicates should both keys be...
HOT TO SET AND USE THE ODOMETER TABLE OF CONTENTS ECTION CONTENT 10.0 Initial test and main screen 10.1 Warning lights 10.2 Instant speed and total distance (ODO) 20.0 Secondary functions 20.1 Trip odometer (TRP) 20.2 Clock (CLK) 20.3 Chronometer (LAP) 20.4 Max speed (MAX) 30.0...
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10.0 INITIAL TEST AND MAIN SCREEN (check) When turning the key or starting the engine, the instruments will turn on and will show a general screen, with all indicators and warning lights On, for 3 seconds: Check-up page: It checks all the segments and icons on the LCD and all the light indicators.
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10.1 WARNING LIGHTS AND SCROLL BUTTON The instrument is equipped with 4 lights, which are both indicators and warning light: •’Stand’ red warning light A: when On, it means the side stand of the vehicle is down. •’Neutral’ green warning light B: when On, it means the gear is in neutral.
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10.2 PAGE 1 WITH TOTAL DISTANCE COVERED (ODO) Fig. 1 This is the main screen, which contains information about Instant speed, total distance covered (ODO) and the battery voltage bar: •Instant speed: the Instant speed is displayed on 3 digits, from 0 to 199 km/h (or from 0 to 136 Mph).
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20.0 SECONDARY FUNCTIONS The main screen provides access to the following secondary features, containing information in the following sequence: Trip odometer (TRP) Clock (CLK) Chronometer (LAP) Max speed (MAX) In addition to the specific information, the screen will still show the instant speed and the battery voltage bar/icon.
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20.1 TRIP ODOMETER TRP Fig. 2 With the vehicle off, from Figure 1, quickly press SCROLL to go to figure 2, providing information on instant speed, subtotal distance covered (TRP) and the battery voltage bar: • Km/h (Mph) in 3 digits (large). •...
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20.2 CLOCK CLK Fig. 3 From figure 2, with the vehicle off, quickly press SCROLL to go to figure 3 containing information on Instant speed, 24h clock and battery voltage bar: •Km/h in 3 digits (large) •Clock in the hh:mm format in 4 digits (small) •Battery voltage bar The clock shows the time in the 24 hours...
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20.3 CHRONOMETER LAP Fig. 4 From figure 3, with the motorbike off, quickly press the button to go to figure 4, containing information on Instant speed, the chronometer in minutes:seconds and the battery voltage bar: •Km/h in 3 digits (large) •Chronometer in the mm:ss format in 4 digits (small) •...
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How to use: the chronometer can be started and stopped in manual and automatic mode when the instrument is set on “Figure 4A”: • The chronometer can be manually started and stopped by quickly pressing the start/stop button (only with the motorbike off). •...
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20.4 MAX SPEED MAX From figure 4, with the motorbike off, Fig. 5 quickly press SCROLL to go to figure 5, containing information on Instant speed, max speed and the battery voltage bar: •Km/h in 3 digits (large) • Max speed in 3 digits (small) •Battery voltage bar.
SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM LOAD rider + passenger ................280 kg VEHICLE’S KERB (DRY) WEIGHT URBAN 200 ........103 kg VEHICLE’S KERB (DRY) WEIGHT URBAN 125 ........101 kg DIMENSIONS overall length ................2,143 mm overall width ................820 mm overall height ................1,170 mm wheelbase ................
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FRONT SUSPENSION Hydraulic fork with Ø 37 mm. Amount of oil per stem: left ..................310 ± 5 cc right ..................310 ± 5 cc Oil type ................SHELL EBH16 or LIQUI MOLY RECING SUSPENSION OIL SAE 10W Oil level ............142 mm from tube upper rim with fork at end of travel and no spring Trail ..................
ENGINE URBAN 125 Type ........ Single-cylinder, forward-inclined, four-stroke, SOHC Bore x stroke ................54X54 mm Displacement ................124 cm Compression ratio ................10:1 Carburettor ............ MIKUNI UCAL 5Nh Ø 26-38 Lubrication ................oil in sump Fuel system ..petrol (unleaded, with a minimum octane number of 95), by carburettor Cooling system ..............
ENGINE URBAN 200 Type ..........single-cylinder, four-stroke SUZUKI H402 Bore x stroke ................66 x 58.2 Displacement ................199 cc Compression ratio ................9.4 : 1 Carburettor ............... MIKUNI BST31 42AD Lubrication ................oil in sump Fuel system ..petrol (unleaded, with a minimum octane number of 95), by carburettor Cooling system ..............
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WIRING DIAGRAM URBAN 125 R.H. BLINKER (BULB 12V-10W) FRONT STOP PUSH BUTTON RIGHT CENTRAL UNIT ENGINE STOP STARTING BUTTON TELL TALE LAMP CENTRAL STAND NEUTRAL INDICATOR LIGHT HEADLIGHT TELL TALE LAMP TRAFFICATOR LIGHTS TELL TALE LAMP DISPLAY FRONT SENSOR WHEEL...
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WIRING DIAGRAM URBAN 125 R.H. BLINKER (BULB 12V-10W) FRONT STOP PUSH BUTTON RIGHT CENTRAL UNIT ENGINE STOP STARTING BUTTON TELL TALE LAMP CENTRAL STAND NEUTRAL INDICATOR LIGHT HEADLIGHT TELL TALE LAMP TRAFFICATOR LIGHTS TELL TALE LAMP DISPLAY FRONT SENSOR WHEEL...
ELECTRICAL DEVICES BATTERY To have access to the battery A, remove the saddle, as described in “ Removal of body parts ” on page 52. Remove the cover B by loosening the screw C, release the strap D, disconnect the cables and remove the battery. WARNING To prevent damage to the electrical sys- tem, never disconnect the cables while...
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FLICKERING The flickering system G is under the tank; to have access to it, remove the right side underneath the tank, as described on page 53. HV REEL – STARTER RELAY – STAND RELAY - FUSE The reel H, the starter relay I, the stand relay L and the fuse M are centrally located on the left side of the motorbike.
AIS VALVE It is called AIS valve and is an air inflow system that completes the combustion of that part of un-burnt hydrocarbons that are the by-product of the thermodynamic cycle. To have access to the valve A, remove the right guard under the tank, as described on page 52...
CONTENTS CHAPTER 2 OPERATION Checks and maintenance before and after off-road use Recommended lubricants and fluids Running-in Starting the engine Shutting off the engine Refuelling...
CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS BEFORE AND AFTER OFF-ROAD To avoid trouble during operation, it is advisable to perform a few checks and maintenance operations before and after riding. In addition to making your vehicle safer, a few minutes spent carrying out these operations will enable you to save time and money.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS To maximize the vehicle’s performance and ensure many years of trouble-free opera- tion, we recommend using the following products: PRODUCT TYPE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE OIL BARDAHL XTM 15W 50 BRAKE OIL BARDAHL BRAKE FLUID DOT4 FORK OIL SHELL EBH 16 TIE ROD GREASE BARDAHL Outboard Grease NLGI2...
SHOW TO START THE ENGINE • Turn the fuel tank tap to OPEN (see Open Closed Reservoir drawing across). • Turn the key switch clockwise and make sure the neutral warning light on the switchboard is On (see ref. 3 on page 13).
STARTER URBAN200 The starter is used to start the motorbike more easily even when the engine is cold; to use this device, proceed as follow: • Pull out starting device knob D, located on the left side of the carburettor, until the second click is heard.
REFUELLING • Switch off the engine. • Remove cap A. Note The fuel tank capacity is approximately 6 litres, including 1 litres reserve. WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable. Immediately remove any leak of gaso- line from the body or any other part. Before refuelling, turn off the engine.
CONTENTS CHAPTER 3 CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE Engine oil and oil filter Fume collecting tube Brake pump oil - Bleeding the brakes Fork oil Air filter Spark plug Front and rear brakes Battery Removing the bodywork Notes for trial use Cleaning and checking the vehicle Scheduled maintenance Prolonged inactivity...
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER URBAN 200 Check Keep the vehicle in an upright position. Check the oil level through oil level sight A when the engine is cold. The oil level must never fall below the sight. If neces- sary, top up after removing filler cap B.
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• Fit the oil filter cover after fitting the spring and the O-ring, and then tighten the three fastening nuts C. •Fill in with the right amount of oil: - Oil replacement 850 ml - With filter replacement 950 ml - Overhaul 1300 ml •Close the inlet plug B again.dle for a...
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER URBAN125 Check Keep the vehicle in an upright position. The engine is cold, check for the pres- ence of oil. Topping up To restore the level, remove cap A and top up. Renewal Always renew the oil when the engine is hot.
FUME COLLECTING PIPE Fume collecting tube A is located on the left side of the vehicle next to the shock absorber. It comes out of the lower part of the Intake sleeve and is designed to collect the fumes produced by the engine oil. It is designed to collect the fumes produced by the engine oil.
Bleeding the front brake Follow these steps to bleed the front brake circuit: • Remove rubber cap A from valve B. • Remove the oil reservoir cap C. • Insert one end of a small tube into valve B and place the other end in a con- tainer.
FORK OIL Right-hand rods The procedure for changing the oil in the forks is provided only for information. We recommend having the operation per- formed by a BETAMOTOR authorized workshop. Follow these steps to renew the oil: 1) Loosen rod clamping screw A. 2) Remove the lower plug (Allen screw in the legging) and upper plug B.
AIR FILTER To have access to the filter unit A, remove the saddle, as described in “ Removal of body parts ” on page 52. • Remove the cover B by loosening the screw C. • Lift the battery holder, as shown in the figure, •...
If the gap is not as specified, restore the URBAN 200 = NGK DR8 EA proper gap by bending the earth elec- URBAN 125 = NGK CR7 HSA trode. Check that the insulator is not cracked and that the electrodes are not corroded, in which case the spark plug should be immediately replaced.
FRONT BRAKE Check To check the wear of the front brake, visu- ally inspect the brake pad ends by look- ing at the brake caliper from the front. The brake linings should be at least 2 mm thick. If the linings are thinner, replace the pads immediately.
BATTERY Check the charge of the battery by meas- uring the voltage with a voltmeter while the battery is at rest (engine off). The volt- age must not be less than 12.8 V. There is no need to check the level of the electrolyte or top up with water.
HOW TO REMOVE BODY PARTS Some parts of the body may have to be removed for easier inspections or main- tenance. WARNING: If these parts are improperly reassembled, they might suddenly come off while driv- ing, and the driver might lose control of the motorbike.
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How to remove the fuel tank Remove the saddle, then loosen the screw H which secures the tank to the frame, remove the pipe of the fuel tap and take off the tank by pulling it out of the back. How to remove the side frames To remove the two side frames L under the tank on both sides of the motorbike,...
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How to remove the plate holder To remove the back plate holder A including the lights and indicators, first remove the saddle (see previous page), then: •loosen the three screws and the fixing nuts B of the back plate holder. •disconnect the electric connections of the back lights and remove the plate holder A.
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Replacing the front sprocket A description of the procedure for repla- cing the front chain sprocket is provided for information purposes only. The ope- ration should always be performed by an authorized BETAMOTOR dealer. • - Turn the wheel until it reaches the stop, while loosening the nuts I (on both sides) and the chain adjusters L, so as to be able to loosen the chain.
CLEANING AND CHECKING THE VEHICLE Use a low-pressure water jet to soften the dirt and mud accumulated on the paintwork, then remove them with a soft bodywork sponge soaked in water and shampoo (2- 4 percent shampoo in water). Rinse generously with water and wipe dry with chamois leather.
PROLONGED INACTIVITY A few simple operations should be performed to keep the vehicle in good condition whenever it is to remain inactive for a long period (e.g. during the winter): • Thoroughly clean the vehicle. URBAN200 • Reduce the tyre pressures by approxi- mately 30 percent, and if possible raise the tyres off the ground.
CONTENTS CHAPTER 4 ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the brakes Adjusting the clutch Adjusting the slow running Adjusting the throttle play Checking and adjusting the steering play Tensioning the chain Adjusting the headlight...
ADJUSTING THE BRAKES Front brake The front brake is a hydraulically oper- ated disc brake, and therefore requires no adjustment. Back brake The back brake is a hydraulically- operated disk brake, so it needs no adjustment. ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH The only operation that may be required is the adjustment of the position of clutch lever E.
ADJUSTING THE SLOW RUNNING URBAN200 URBAN200 The slow running should be adjusted when the engine is hot. Connect an elec- tronic revolution counter to the spark plug cable. Tune up using adjusting screw A (idle speed = 1,400 ± 100 rpm). ADJUSTING THE SLOW RUNNING URBAN125 The slow running should be adjusted...
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING PLAY Periodically check the play of the steer- ing head tube by moving the forks back- wards and forwards as shown in the figure. If any play is felt, carry out the adjustment by following these steps: •...
TENSIONING THE CHAIN To ensure the drive chain a longer life, it is advisable to periodically check its ten- sion. Always maintain the chain clean and lu- bricated. If the chain play exceeds 20 mm, ten- sion the chain by following these steps: •Loosen the nuts A on both branche of the big fork.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT • The headlight beam is adjusted manually after loosening the screws on either side of the headlight with an Allen key. • Periodically check the direction of the beam. The beam can only be adjusted vertically. • Place the vehicle on level ground (but not on the stand) 10 metres from a vertical wall.
REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS The procedure for replacing the brake pads is provided only for information. We recommend having the operation per- formed by a BETAMOTOR authorized workshop. Front brake To replace the front pads, proceed as follows: • Loosen the two screws A and remove the brake caliper.
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Back brake To replace the back pads, proceed as follows: •remove the safety dowel A •loosen the pad holder pin B •remove the pads C. •to fit it all back in, proceed in reverse, taking care of properly placing the pads in their housings.
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULB To replace the front lights, proceed as follows: - remove the two screws A that secure the light unit to the light holder. - disconnect the electric connector B. - lift the rubber casing C. - release the spring D. - remove the faulty light and fit in a new one, taking care not to touch the bulb to avoid reducing its efficiency.
REPLACING THE REAR LIGHT BULB To replace the back light unit A, proceed as follows: • Remove the plate holder as described in the section, “ Removal of body parts ” on page 60. • Disconnect all electric connections. • Loosen the two screws B under the fen- der.
REPLACING THE TURN INDICATOR BULBS To replace the indicator lights, proceed as follows: •Loosen screw A and remove the lens. • Remove the faulty light and replace with a new one. Note: Any replacement lamp must meet the same specifications as the original ones (see Table below).
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PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine does not start - Fuel system clogged (fuel lines, Clean the system. fuel tank, fuel cock). - Air filter dirty. Proceed as described on page 48. - No current supplied to spark Clean or replace the spark plug. If the plug.
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Air filter ..................... 48 Brake pump oil ................... 45 Brakes, adjustment ................60 Brakes, bleeding ................. 45 Brake pad check and replacement ............66 Bulbs, replacement ................68 Chain, tensioning ................63 Checks after cleaning ................56 Checks and maintenance before and after off-road use ......36 Clutch, adjustment ................
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