GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro vs Sherco 2.9 (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the GAS GAS TXT 280 Prostacks up against the Sherco 2.9. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro | Sherco 2.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 272 cc | 272 cc |
| Weight | 68 kg | 70 kg |
| Seat height | 26 mm | 25 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 0.7 L | 0.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Floating disk, 4-piston caliper | Single disc. AJP |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston caliper | Single disc. AJP |
| Tires | 2.75-21 / 4.00-18 | — |
GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro vs Sherco 2.9 — which should you buy?
Picking between the GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro and the Sherco 2.9 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro brings its published horsepower in a 68 kg package, while the Sherco 2.9 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: