2011
Sherco SM 4.5i-F Black Panther - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 198315 |
|---|---|
| Category | Super motard |
| Make | Sherco |
| Model | SM 4.5i-F Black Panther |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Simple Chrome-Molybdenum and aluminium double cradle design |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Bremo |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Paioli telescopic fork, Ø46 mm tubes rebound and compression adjustable |
| Fronttyre | 3.50-17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. bremo |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Sachs progressive, multiadjustable rear shock utilizing a linkage and rod system |
| Reartyre | 5.00-17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 270 mm (10.6 inches) |
| Wheels | Excel aluminum rims, steel spokes and Michelin Pilot Power tubeless type. |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 94.5 x 64.0 mm (3.7 x 2.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Hydraulic, multidisc in oil bath |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 448.60 ccm (27.37 cubic inches) |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 3. |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | Sherco proprietary engine technology |
| Exhaustsystem | Stainless steel header pipe and muffler with catalytic converter. |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Electronic fuel injection/digital engine management: Magneti Marelli |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 109.0 kg (240.3 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 7.50 litres (1.98 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 365 mm (14.4 inches) |
| Seatheight | 880 mm (34.6 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.