The relatively small brand that
produces around 15,000 to 20,000
motorcycles per year punches
above its weight in competition. Al-
ready, Sherco has a lot to be proud
of. It has 10 FIM Trial World Cham-
pionships with the UK's Emma
Bristow, and Pat Smage earned all
14 of his AMA Trials Champion-
ships on a Sherco. On the off-road
side, Mario Roman, Wade Young
and Teodor Kabakchiev have won
some of the best-known hard en-
duro events in the world on Sherco
motorcycles. Several Sherco-
mounted riders have also won
FIM Enduro World Championship
events, and Grant Baylor claimed
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RIDE REVIEW I 2026 SHERCO 250 SEF FACTORY
(Above) The latest-
generation Sherco
motorcycles look
impressive, and their
performance will
likely surprise you—
at least it did for us.
(Left) The cockpit is
comparable to that
of most off-road
motorcycles. Sherco
deserves props
for bodywork that
doesn't impede rider
movement. The Selle
Dalla Valle gripper
seat keeps you
planted.
