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2020 SHERCO OFF-ROADERS
RIDE REVI EW
This is Sherco's
premier off-road
race bike—the
SE300 Factory. It's
easy to ride and
ready to take on
anything.
ON BOARD
Sherco Two-Strokes
The SE125R is a relatively new model for
the brand. It was introduced last year and
features a six-speed transmission, an elec-
tronic—and now adjustable—exhaust power-
valve, a Keihin carburetor, an updated piston
and electric starting!
This bike, which comes only in the Racing
package, was a big hit among the journalists,
including me. "Fun" was the word I heard
used most often to describe it. I used it as
well. But not only is it fun to ride, but fast, as
well. Yet, it's very rideable for a 125cc two-
stroke off-road bike. It screams on top yet
will chug along just fine off the bottom when
things get tight and technical. It would never
stall but would from time to time load up just
a bit after long periods of super-slow speeds,
but a couple of quick blips of the throttle
would clean things out instantly. For a 1-2-5,
it has ample torque and bottom end.
Of course, the Sherco 125 feels ultra-light,
slim and agile, and the suspension fit my 170
pounds just fine. Yes, this bike is pure fun.
The 250 and 300 are essentially the same
motorcycle, except for the 300's larger bore,
of course. They both feature an electric
starter, a six-speed transmission, and an elec-
tronic power-valve. And, they are carbureted.
Changes from 2019 to 2020 are mini-
mal but effective. Engineers tweaked their
intake systems to improve rideability, and it
worked, especially with the 300. The 300
is a powerful motorcycle, yet it is still very
manageable thanks to a smooth transition
from bottom to mid. This is the bike you
want to be on when trails are ultra-technical
and hilly. It's nearly impossible to stall, and
it chugs like a bulldozer over rocks and
roots, yet has plenty of power to pull you up
long and steep, Erzberg-type hills.
