The MY24 RR 480 best expresses itself in wide open spaces. Its characteristics are similar to the 430 model but with even greater torque and power, suitable for more expert and physically fit riders.
The RR 480 is ADR and LAMS compliant across Australia.
Powered by a 477.5cc Four-Stroke Single Cylinder Engine it’s airbox sleeve geometry has been overhauled. The reworked airbox allows better airflow to the engine, to offer greater performance at medium to high engine speeds, while maintaining the torque at low speeds which was obtained with the introduction of the current exhaust manifold. This innovation now allows for ‘full-blooded’ power delivery along the entire curve.
The chromoly frame is lightweight and narrow at the base which improves handling and ground clearance over difficult obstacles. The Advanced Technopolymer subframe improves strength, houses the airbox and gives tool-less air filter access for easy changes.
The new softer seat provides the rider with a much more comfortable point of contact with the bike.
The new shrouds are narrower than before to give the rider more freedom of movement, especially when cornering. Designed to be sleek and also contribute to the revised, simple, and essential new look of the bike.
The RR 480 receives new lighter and tougher radiators, featuring shaped reservoirs in the upper section in order to allow the bike to achieve a greater steering angle. The new radiators, which provide better coolant circulation for improved vehicle cooling, feature a greater number of reinforcements, and are also equipped with a new non-plastic cap which is tougher and less exposed to potential impacts.
Pulling the RR 480 up is easy, with a 260mm wave disc brake combined with a double-piston floating caliper up front, and a 240mm wave disc brake and single-piston caliper in the rear.
The front braking system has received upgrades to the brake line. The line’s protective sheath is now fastened with dual crimping (at the top and bottom, previously it was only crimped at the bottom), allowing the brake line protection to better withstand the continuous stresses it is subjected to.
Wet or dry engine maps, and traction control settings can be changed on the fly thanks to its easy centred location, helping you through the most difficult terrains or situations.
The traction control system has been further refined by the Betamotor technicians. Through improved mapping, the system is now more precise in its operation, mitigating unwanted or overly invasive intervention.
In addition to the continuous refinement of the suspension setup, the RR 480 features lighter upper fork tubes, particularly in the area of engagement of the lower fork sliders. The different machining of the tubes is designed to provide controlled flexibility, which results in smoother damping of rough terrain and therefore significantly improved comfort and sensitivity.
