GAS GAS TrialGP 280 vs Sherco 290 ST (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the GAS GAS TrialGP 280stacks up against the Sherco 290 ST. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGAS GAS TrialGP 280Sherco 290 ST
Model year20202014
Price
Engine272 cc272 cc
Weight67 kg68 kg
Seat height26 mm25 mm
Fuel capacity0.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. NG WAVE floating, monoblock 4 pistons BRAKTEC calipeSingle disc. Hydraulically activated Formula floating disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. NG WAVE, autostand system 2 pistons BRAKTEC caliper. Single disc. Hydraulically activated Formula floating
Tires2.75-21 / 4.00-18

GAS GAS TrialGP 280 vs Sherco 290 ST — which should you buy?

Picking between the GAS GAS TrialGP 280 and the Sherco 290 ST usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the GAS GAS TrialGP 280 brings its published horsepower in a 67 kg package, while the Sherco 290 ST counters with its own power figure at 68 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: