Husqvarna FE 450 vs Sherco SM 450i Black Panther (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Husqvarna FE 450stacks up against the Sherco SM 450i Black Panther. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna FE 450Sherco SM 450i Black Panther
Model year20262012
Price$12,599
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight109 kg109 kg
Seat height952 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity8.0 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Bremo
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. bremo
TiresDunlop®AT82: 80/100-21 (51M) / Dunlop®AT82: 110/100-18 (64M)3.50-17 / 5.00-17

Husqvarna FE 450 vs Sherco SM 450i Black Panther — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna FE 450 and the Sherco SM 450i Black Panther usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna FE 450 brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the Sherco SM 450i Black Panther counters with its own power figure at 109 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: