2011
Sherco SM 0.5 Black Panther - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 229605 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | Sherco |
| Model | SM 0.5 Black Panther |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chrome-molybdenum tubing main frame with a removable sub-frame |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. AJP |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Gold Paioli Upside down 37mm dia hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 2.50-17 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. AJP |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Olle single shock absorber, adjustable spring preload |
| Reartyre | 3.50-17 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 40.3 x 39.0 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet, multidisc |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 49.70 ccm (3.03 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Gear primary drive. |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Enginetype | Minarelli AM6 engine. Nikasil coated cylinder with automatic oil injection . |
| Exhaustsystem | Steel exhaust system with aluminum silencer |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. DellÓrto |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Lubricationsystem | Nikasil coated cylinder with automatic oil injection (unleaded gasoline) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black |
|---|---|
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 83.0 kg (183.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Seatheight | 850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 89.0 kg (196.2 pounds) |
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.