Sherco's profilation of this bike |
This model has received a new exhaust system and a new engine management card. These changes have resulted in providing this major player in the trial scene with an engine response that is much more linear. It has also received a new fuel delivery system. The new system incorporates a bypass in order to avoid overloading the carburetor. |
General information |
Motorcycle name
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Sherco 290 ST |
Year
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2014 |
Category
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Trial |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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272.0 ccm (16.60 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Single cylinder, two-stroke |
Engine details
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Nikasil coated cylinder |
Bore x stroke
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76.0 x 60.0 mm (3.0 x 2.4 inches) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin Ø 28 |
Ignition
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Digital Hidria with two power curves |
Lubrication system
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Oil pre-mix, 2% |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Multiplate in oil bath |
Driveline
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Sequential gearbox with security selector system to prevent false shifts. Chain primary drive. |
Exhaust system
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Steel header pipe with an integrated aluminum muffler |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Tubular section Chrome-moly |
Front suspension
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Tech Ø 39 mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
Front wheel travel
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165 mm (6.5 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Progressive link system with single R16V adjustable shock absorber |
Rear wheel travel
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175 mm (6.9 inches) |
Front brakes
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Single disc. Hydraulically activated Formula floating disc |
Diameter
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185 mm (7.3 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. Hydraulically activated Formula floating |
Diameter
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145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Wheels
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Moradgraphit anodized aluminum rim and aluminum hub, steel spokes with Michelin tube-type tire |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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68.0 kg (149.9 pounds) |
Seat height
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645 mm (25.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Ground clearance
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305 mm (12.0 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1322 mm (52.0 inches) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Blue/white/yellow/black |
Starter
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Kick |
Comments
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Made in Spain. |
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