A Brief History of the Marque
Sherco is a French and Spanish motorcycle manufacturer, specialising in off-road motorcycles.
Sherco Moto SARL was founded in 1998 by Marc Teissier, who was also one of the founders of Scorpa. The brand was initially Bultaco Sherco as Teissier had purchased the rights to the Bultaco marque. The factory was at Caldes de Montbui, some 30 km north of Barcelona.
The firm did very well, and in order to extend its manufacturing capacity bought the French (previously Italian) HRD concern in Nimes, France. This became the company headquarters, although some 70% of production occurred in Spain.
Sherco are best known for their very popular trials bikes, and they also make enduro and supermoto machines along with 50cc junior off-road motorcycles.
Sherco 250 2.5 2005 Trials
Engine:
Liquid-cooled 2-stroke single. Bore x Stroke 78.2 x 60 mm., 249.7 cc. Carburettor: Dellorto PHBL 26 mm. 5-speed gearbox. Hydraulic-actuated clutch. Kickstarter.
Chassis
Frame: steel. Fork: Païoli 38 mm. - travel 170 mm. Rear suspension: Boge monoshock. Rear travel 175 mm. Brakes: front 185 mm disc. Rear 145 mm disc. Weight 73 kg (wet). Fuel capacity: 3.1 litres.
Sherco 450 4.5I 2005 Enduro
Engine:
Liquid-cooled single-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve head. Bore x Stroke 94.5 x 64 Induction: Fuel injection. Six-speed gearbox. Hydraulic-actuated clutch. Electric start.
Chassis
Frame: Double crib. Fork: Paoli Kayaba Rear suspension: Paoli Kayaba. Brakes: front disc. Rear disc. Weight 109 kg (dry). Fuel capacity: 8.5 litres.
Sherco 450 4.5I 2006 Enduro
Engine:
Liquid-cooled single-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve head. Bore x Stroke 95. 4 x 64 mm., 448.6 cc. Induction: Fuel injection. Six-speed gearbox. Hydraulic-actuated clutch. Electric start.
Chassis
Frame: Double crib. Fork: Païoli/Kayaba USD 46mm - travel 295 mm. Rear suspension: Paï oli monoshock. Rear travel 300 mm. Brakes: front 270 mm disc. Rear 240 mm disc. Saddle height 900 mm. Weight 109 kg (dry). Fuel capacity: 8.5 litres.
Sherco 510 5.1I 2006
Engine:
Liquid-cooled single-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve head. Induction: Fuel injection. Six-speed gearbox. Hydraulic-actuated clutch. Electric start.
Chassis
Frame: Double crib. Fork: Païoli/Kayaba USD 46mm - travel 295 mm. Rear suspension: Paï oli monoshock. Rear travel 300 mm. Brakes: front 270 mm disc. Rear 240 mm disc. Saddle height 900 mm. Weight 109 kg (dry). Fuel capacity: 8.5 litres.
Sherco 250 Trial 1999
Engine:
Liquid-cooled 2-stroke single. Bore x Stroke 72.8 x 60 mm., 249.7 cc. Carburettor: Dellorto 26 mm. 5-speed gearbox. Hydraulic-actuated clutch. Kickstarter.
Chassis
Frame: steel deltabox. Fork: Païoli 38 mm. - travel 170 mm. Rear suspension: Ollé monoshock. Rear travel 170 mm. Brakes: front 185 mm disc. Rear 150 mm disc. Fuel capacity: 3 litres.
Sherco 320 Trial 2007
Engine:
Liquid-cooled single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC , 4-valve engine Bore x Stroke 82 x 60 mm., 317 cc. Carburettor: Keihin 28 mm. 5-speed gearbox. Hydraulic-actuated clutch. Kickstarter.
Chassis
Frame: steel. Fork: Ceriani - travel 185 mm. Rear suspension: Ollé monoshock. Rear travel 175 mm. Brakes: front 185 mm disc. Rear 145 mm disc. Weight 73 kg (dry). Fuel capacity: 2.9 litres.
Sherco 320 Trial 2008
Engine:
Liquid-cooled single-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve head. Bore x Stroke 82 x 60 mm., 317 cc. Carburettor: Keihin 28 mm. 5-speed gearbox. Hydraulic-actuated clutch. Kickstarter.
Chassis
Frame: steel. Fork: Ceriani - travel 185 mm. Rear suspension: Ollé monoshock. Rear travel 175 mm. Brakes: front 185 mm disc. Rear 145 mm disc. Weight 73 kg (dry). Fuel capacity: 2.9 litres.
Sources: wikipedia.ca, sherco.com, Le Guide Vert, et al.
