RIDE REVIEW I 2023 SHERCO 300 SE FACTORY
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The motor is the standout fea-
ture on the 300 SE. It rips when
you want it to but has amazing
traction and tractability when you
need it, especially when you use
the alternative soft map setting via
the handlebar-mounted switch.
Unlike many other bikes with
alternative maps, the difference is
very noticeable on the 300 SE. If
you ever rode 500cc two-strokes,
this is about as close as you can
get to that type of power with a
current production motorcycle.
The counter-balancer reduces
the vibration significantly from
older generation two-strokes, but
it is not quite as vibration free as
the Austrian two-strokes.
We felt that the stock 13/48
gearing is a little tall for tight and
technical trails, as it seemed
that we needed to use first gear
in places we would like to use
second. So, we asked the U.S.
FactoryOne Sherco team man-
ager Cody Richelderfer what they
use for their AMA Hard Enduro
race bikes, and he said that they
typically use 12/50 or 51. So that
is something to keep in mind if
you like the tight stuff. The stock
gearing is good for more open
trails.
(Left and below)
The Sherco off-road
bikes come fitted
with a radiator fan
and coolant catch
tank. This really
comes in handy if
you like to tackle
tight and technical
trails.
