Sherco SM 5.1i-F Black Panther - Specifications & Review

SM 5.1i-F Black Panther

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Articleid847822
CategorySuper motard
MakeSherco
ModelSM 5.1i-F Black Panther
Year2011

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels

FrametypeSimple Chrome-Molybdenum and aluminium double cradle design
FrontbrakesSingle disc. Bremo
Frontbrakesdiameter320 mm (12.6 inches)
FrontsuspensionPaioli telescopic fork, Ø46 mm tubes rebound and compression adjustable
Fronttyre3.50-17
Frontwheeltravel265 mm (10.4 inches)
RearbrakesSingle disc. bremo
Rearbrakesdiameter240 mm (9.4 inches)
RearsuspensionSachs progressive, multiadjustable rear shock utilizing a linkage and rod system
Reartyre5.00-17
Rearwheeltravel270 mm (10.6 inches)

Engine & Transmission

Borexstroke95.0 x 72.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
CoolingsystemLiquid
Displacement510.40 ccm (31.14 cubic inches)
EmissiondetailsEuro 3.
EnginedetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
ExhaustsystemStainless steel pipe with aluminium silencer
FuelsystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection/digital engine management by Magneti Marelli
Gearbox6-speed
TransmissiontypefinaldriveChain
Valvespercylinder4

Other Specifications

ColoroptionsBlack
Electrical12 V 7Ah battery
StarterElectric & kick

Physical Measures & Capacities

Dryweight109.0 kg (240.3 pounds)
Fuelcapacity7.50 litres (1.98 gallons)
Groundclearance365 mm (14.4 inches)
Seatheight880 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.

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