GAS GAS 280 PRO vs Sherco 2.9 Trial (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the GAS GAS 280 PROstacks up against the Sherco 2.9 Trial. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGAS GAS 280 PROSherco 2.9 Trial
Model year20052004
Price$5,895
Engine272 cc272 cc
Weight66 kg70 kg
Seat height25 mm25 mm
Fuel capacity0.8 L0.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-pistonSingle disc
Tires2.75-21 / 4.00-18

GAS GAS 280 PRO vs Sherco 2.9 Trial — which should you buy?

Picking between the GAS GAS 280 PRO and the Sherco 2.9 Trial usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the GAS GAS 280 PRO brings its published horsepower in a 66 kg package, while the Sherco 2.9 Trial counters with its own power figure at 70 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: