Gilera RCR 50 vs Sherco SM 50 Freegun (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecGilera RCR 50Sherco SM 50 Freegun
Model year20152013
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight97 kg83 kg
Seat height35 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. AJP, floating
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. AJP
Tires80/90-21 / 110/80-18 2.50-17 / 3.50-17

Gilera RCR 50 vs Sherco SM 50 Freegun — which should you buy?

Picking between the Gilera RCR 50 and the Sherco SM 50 Freegun usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Gilera RCR 50 brings 3 hp in a 97 kg package, while the Sherco SM 50 Freegun 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: