VOLUME ISSUE JANUARY , P85
SHERCO 300 SE FACTORY
MSRP: $11,849
WEIGHT (MEASURED, WET): 255 LBS.
Shercos are built in France, are well-
known in Europe, and have several
major hard enduro race wins, including
the granddaddy of them all, Erzberg.
However, Sherco is a relatively new
brand in the U.S., but the name is gain-
ing traction here quickly, especially af-
ter the signing (and recent re-signing)
of former EnduroCross and SuperEn-
duro World Champion Cody Webb and
young rising star Cooper Abbott (yes,
Destry's son).
Like the Beta, the Sherco 300 SE
Factory is carbureted. However, the
Sherco is the only bike in this compari-
son that utilizes an electronic exhaust
power valve; the others are me-
chanical. This means that when you
change the Sherco's mapping from
the handlebar switch, you are also
changing the power valve. To adjust
the power valves on the other bikes,
you must stop and use a tool.
The Sherco is also the only bike
with a built-in radiator fan. It also
comes with several quality parts,
including Neken handlebars, KYB
suspension components, a Selle Dalla
Valle seat, a Brembo front brake, and
a deluxe AXP heavy-duty skid plate.
The bike comes with hand guards,
and it has the highest-capacity fuel
tank of the group at 2.75 gallons. It's
also the heaviest in this comparison
at 255 pounds but keep in mind you're
also getting a radiator fan, a heavy-
duty skid plate and a larger-capacity
fuel tank.
(Left) The Sherco
is built for battle
with its heavy-duty
skid plate, stout
handguards and
radiator fan for
when things get
toasty. (Below) If
you like power and
lots of torque, you'll
like the French-
made Sherco. It's
made to go when the
going gets tough.
