Beta 500 RR-S vs Sherco Motorcycles SEF 500 Factory (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta 500 RR-Sstacks up against the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 500 Factory. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBeta 500 RR-SSherco Motorcycles SEF 500 Factory
Model year20262026
Price$10,999$13,690
Engine478 cc478 cc
Horsepower58 hp
Torque45 Nm
Weight112 kg
Seat height940 mm950 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L9.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed manualManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesSingle 260mm discHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle 240mm discHydraulic Disc
Tires90/90-21 front, 140/80-18 rearMichelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21 / Michelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21

Beta 500 RR-S vs Sherco Motorcycles SEF 500 Factory — which should you buy?

Picking between the Beta 500 RR-S and the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 500 Factory usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta 500 RR-S brings 58 hp in a 112 kg package, while the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 500 Factory counters with its own power figure. On price, the Beta 500 RR-S has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: