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2020 SHERCO OFF-ROADERS
RIDE REVI EW
The U.S.-spec Cross Country is a Factory model. It also gets
KYB suspension—but with stiffer settings—and Dunlop tires with
full knobbies versus Euro-spec tires. The Cross Country models
also come sans lights, instrumentation and racing wiring harness.
(There is no Racing version of the SC.)
As far as changes from 2019 to 2020, most are refinements with
special emphasis on reducing weight, engine noise (for the larger
four-stroke models) and improving durability. Last year, the entire
range saw a significant revamp, not so much this year.
The Players
As I said, Sherco has many off-road
bikes to pick from. There are two-
strokes (SE) and four-strokes (SEF),
ranging from 125cc to 500cc. Start-
ing with the two-strokes, Sherco
offers a 125, 250s and 300s.
Four-strokes, you have 250s, 300s,
450s, and 500s. Most of them—
both two- and four-strokes—come
in two variants: "Racing" (standard)
and "Factory" (higher end). There
is also a "Cross Country" (SC and
SCF) line that is designed exclu-
sively for the U.S. market.
What you need to know is that
the Racing models come fitted with
WP suspension and the Factory
with upgraded KYB suspension
(48mm fork and larger 50mm
shock), and the four-strokes Fac-
tory models are equipped with
Akrapovic exhausts; two-strokes
get FMF mufflers. Other things ex-
clusive to the Factory bikes include
special handlebars, grips, engine
guard, rims, sprockets and seat.
(Top) This is the
2020 Sherco
SE250R Racing
model. It comes
with WP suspension.
(Bottom) The
Sherco SE300F is
an outstanding
all-around off-road
bike that will
appeal to a wide
range of riders.
