DIRTBIKE

SHERCO

250SE-R

FOR:

• Road
  registerable


• Bigger tank


• Electric start


• Enduro goodies
  (skidplate,
  handguards, frame
  guards, speedo,
  tool-less air fi lter
  access, moulded
  grab handles in
  rear guard, coolant
  overfl ow bottle)


• Map switch
  More compact feel
  and modern styling

AGAINST:

• (Slightly) heavier
  
  
  • Fiddly fuel tap
    placement
  
  
  
  


• Suspension too
  soft for faster
  riders

YAMAHA

YZ250X

FOR:

• Lower price


• Lighter weight


• Excellent dealer
  network and parts
  availability


• Proven engine
  and chassis


• Better
  suspension and
  handling at speed


• Minimalist, bare
  bones race bike

AGAINST:

• No ADR, only rec
  reg with YRD
  lighting kit


• Cable clutch


• Range limited by
  small tank


• Kickstart only

YAMAHA YZ250X

ENGINE

Type Liquid-cooled two-stroke

with reed-valve induction

Displacement 249cc

Bore × stroke 66.4 x 72mm

Compression ratio 7.9 to 9.4:1

Carburettor Keihin PWK38S

Fuel capacity 8.0L

Transmission Five-speed, wide ratio

Clutch Cable, wet multidisc

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 1486mm

Seat height 970mm

Ground clearance 361mm

Dry weight 98kg

SUSPENSION

Fork KYB Speed-Sensitive USD; fully-

adjustable, 300mm travel

Shock KYB Monoshock with linkage,

multi-adjustable, 315mm travel

BRAKES

Front Nissin 250mm wave disc

Rear Nissan 245mm wave disc

RUNNING GEAR

Handlebar Tapered aluminium

Front Dunlop AT81F 90/90 x 21

Rear Dunlop AT81 110/100 x 18

PRICE & CONTACTS

RRP $10,499

Distributor Yamaha Motor Australia

Phone number (02) 9757 0011

Warranty Three months parts only

SHERCO 250SE-R

ENGINE

Type Liquid-cooled two-stroke

withreed-valve induction

Displacement 249cc

Bore × stroke 66.4 x 72mm

Compression ratio N/A

Carburettor Keihin PWK36

Fuel capacity 9.5L

Transmission Six-speed, constant mesh

Clutch Brembo hydraulic, wet multidisc

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 1480mm

Seatheight 950mm

Ground clearance 355mm

Dry weight 105kg

SUSPENSION

Fork WP48mm USD, adjustable

compression and rebound, 300mm travel

ShockWP progressive shock with linkage,

multi-adjustable, 330mm travel

BRAKES

Front Brembo 260mm wave disc

Rear Brembo 220mm wave disc

RUNNING GEAR

Handlebar Oxia tapered aluminium

Front MichelinEnduro Comp 90/100 x 21

Rear Michelin Enduro Comp 140/80 x 18

PRICE AND CONTACTS

RRP $11,590

Distributor Mojo Motorcycles

Phonenumber (03) 9918 8000

Warranty Six months parts and labour

SPECS

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