CPI SM Ultimate vs Sherco 50 SE-R (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the CPI SM Ultimatestacks up against the Sherco 50 SE-R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCPI SM UltimateSherco 50 SE-R
Model year20062023
Price
Engine49 cc50 cc
Horsepower7 hp
Weight96 kg83 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires110/80-17 / 130/70-17 2.50-17 / 2.15-18

CPI SM Ultimate vs Sherco 50 SE-R — which should you buy?

Picking between the CPI SM Ultimate and the Sherco 50 SE-R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the CPI SM Ultimate brings 7 hp in a 96 kg package, while the Sherco 50 SE-R counters with its own power figure at 83 kg.

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: