Honda Montesa Cota 300RR vs Beta Evo 290 2T (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Montesa Cota 300RRstacks up against the Beta Evo 290 2T. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Montesa Cota 300RRBeta Evo 290 2T
Model year20192010
Price
Engine288 cc288 cc
Weight74 kg70 kg
Seat height26 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity0.5 L0.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. 4-piston caliper
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. 2-piston caliper
Tires80/100-21 / 120/80-18 2.75-21 / 4.00-R18

Honda Montesa Cota 300RR vs Beta Evo 290 2T — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Montesa Cota 300RR and the Beta Evo 290 2T usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Montesa Cota 300RR brings its published horsepower in a 74 kg package, while the Beta Evo 290 2T counters with its own power figure at 70 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: