2014
Sherco 290 ST - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 100099 |
|---|---|
| Category | Trial |
| Make | Sherco |
| Model | 290 ST |
| Year | 2014 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Tubular section chrome-moly |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Hydraulically activated Formula floating disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Tech Ø 39 mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Frontwheeltravel | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Hydraulically activated Formula floating |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Progressive link system with single R16V adjustable shock absorber |
| Rearwheeltravel | 175 mm (6.9 inches) |
| Wheels | Moradgraphit anodized aluminum rim and aluminum hub, steel spokes with Michelin tube-type tire |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 76.0 x 60.0 mm (3.0 x 2.4 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Multiplate in oil bath |
| Displacement | 272.00 ccm (16.60 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Sequential gearbox with security selector system to prevent false shifts. Chain primary drive. |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Enginetype | Nikasil coated cylinder |
| Exhaustsystem | Steel header pipe with an integrated aluminum muffler |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Keihin Ø 28 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Ignition | Digital Hidria with two power curves |
| Lubricationsystem | Oil pre-mix, 2% |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Blue/white/yellow/black |
|---|---|
| Comments | Made in Spain. |
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 68.0 kg (149.9 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Seatheight | 645 mm (25.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Sherco
Country of Origin:
France (with Spanish facilities)
Founder:
Marc Teissier & Andreu Codina
Best Known For:
Trials excellence and competitive enduro/off-road motorcycles
Company History
Born from trials expertise, Sherco expanded into enduro with potent, sharp-handling two- and four-strokes that earn results in world championships and weekend races alike. The brand’s DNA is control—precise throttle response, chassis balance, and gearing that finds traction where others spin. Trials roots show in ergonomics and weight distribution that reward finesse, while modern electronics and suspension choices deliver stability at rally speeds. Factory and satellite teams feed setup knowledge directly into production, and owner communities benefit from parts availability and documentation that make home maintenance feasible. Historically, Sherco is a modern European success story: small enough to be agile, serious enough to win, and focused on riders who value feel as much as figures.