Cycle News Staff | June 27, 2018
Sherco has released information on its complete line of off-road bikes for the 2019 model year.
The Sherco 500 is a new model for 2019.
The French company, which specializes in dirt bikes, including trials bikes, will offer at least seven primary displacement off-road models—three two-strokes and four four-strokes. The two-stroke line includes a 125, 250 and 300, and the four-stroke line a 500, 450, 300 and 250. Each displacement model is available in two ranges (enduro “SE” and cross-country “SC”) and in two levels—“Racing” and “Factory Edition.” Racing is the standard line and Factory Edition is the upgraded line that features higher-end suspensions and exhaust systems, plus smaller amenities. In addition, the company will be offering a “Baja Edition,” which it says will be “delivered in racing condition with standard parts kit.” This bike features an additional external fuel tank and other add-ons specific for racing in Baja.
The 2019 Sherco 250 and 300 (shown) two-strokes get an updated top-end and powervalve.
The Racing line is fitted with WP suspension components (including WP XPLOR forks), while the Factory line gets KYB shocks and forks. The Factory four-strokes will feature Akrapovic exhaust systems, and both two-stroke lines—Racing and Factory—get FMF exhaust pipes, though the Factory Editions also get FMF mufflers.
2019 Sherco Off-Road Models: First Look
The 2019 Sherco 125 gets a few changes, among them is a new piston.
In addition, the Factory models get blue Excel rims, Galfer racing brake discs, dual-material rear sprocket, skid plate, Neken handlebar pad, different graphics, a gripper seat cover, dual color Domino grips, a fan kit and an upgraded Lithium ion battery. The SC Factory models also gets stiffer suspension settings and no lighting.
Looking for a 300 off-roader? With Sherco you can chose between a four-stroke (pictured) and a two-stroke.
As far as changes from 2018 to 2019, there are many for both the two-strokes and four-strokes. The 250 and 300 four-strokes feature a lighter clutch, updated cylinder head, revised intake and exhaust camshaft profiles, and larger valves. Sherco claims the 250 and 300 four-strokes have more torque at higher rpm. The 450 gets higher compression (11.8:1 to 12.3:1) and a re-balanced crank. The 250 also gets a bigger piston and a shorter stroke.
Sherco is stepping things up for 2019. They want to be the next big player in off-road.
The 500 is a brand-new model, which is similar to the 450 but with a larger bore.
The 250 and 300 two-strokes get a new top-end with improved cooling and a reworked and more compact electronic powervalve. The clutch is also lighter, and there are new settings for the carburetor. Electronics have been significantly upgraded, as well. The 125 gets a new piston to improve engine reliability.
SPECIFICATIONS
2019 Sherco SE-R and SEF-R specifictions
2019 Sherco Cross Country specifications
2019 Sherco SE & SE-F specifications
