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General information |
Model
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Sherco SM 450i Black Panther |
Year
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2012 |
Category
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Enduro / offroad |
Rating
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3.7 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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448.6 ccm (27.37 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Engine details
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Sherco engine |
Bore x stroke
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94.5 x 63.5 mm (3.7 x 2.5 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection. Magnetti Marelli digital |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Lubrication system
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Dry sump |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Hydraulic, multidisc in oil bath |
Emission details
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Euro III |
Exhaust system
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Stainless steel header pipe and muffler with catalytic converter |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Simple Chrome-Molybdenum and aluminium double cradle design |
Front suspension
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Paioli telescopic fork, Ø46 mm tubes rebound and compression adjustable |
Front wheel travel
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265 mm (10.4 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Sachs progressive, multiadjustable rear shock utilizing a linkage and rod system |
Rear wheel travel
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270 mm (10.6 inches) |
Front tire
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3.50-17 |
Rear tire
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5.00-17 |
Front brakes
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Single disc. Bremo |
Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. Bremo |
Diameter
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240 mm (9.4 inches) |
Wheels
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Aluminum rim, steel spokes and Michelin Pilot Power tubeless type |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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109.0 kg (240.3 pounds) |
Seat height
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880 mm (34.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Ground clearance
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360 mm (14.2 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1485 mm (58.5 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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7.50 litres (1.98 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Black/grey |
Starter
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Electric & kick |
Electrical
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12 V 7Ah battry |
Comments
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Model made in France. Spanish brand. |
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Rating sample for this Sherco bike
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Value for money for the 2012 Sherco SM 450i Black Panther:
(69.3 out of 100)
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