Exhibit

We have issued our report dated June 23, 2017, with respect to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of the Regal Beloit Corporation Retirement Saving Plan on Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements of Regal Beloit Corporation on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-155298 effective November 12, 2008, 333-176283 effective August 12, 2011, 333-193414 effective January 17, 2014, and 333-204645 effective June 2, 2015).