OSSA Factory R vs Sherco 305 ST (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the OSSA Factory Rstacks up against the Sherco 305 ST. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecOSSA Factory RSherco 305 ST
Model year20162014
Price
Engine294 cc294 cc
Weight65 kg68 kg
Seat height26 mm25 mm
Fuel capacity0.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Four-piston calipers. Single disc. Hydraulically activated Formula floating disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Hydraulically activated Formula floating disc
Tires2.75-21 / 4.00-18

OSSA Factory R vs Sherco 305 ST — which should you buy?

Picking between the OSSA Factory R and the Sherco 305 ST usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the OSSA Factory R brings its published horsepower in a 65 kg package, while the Sherco 305 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: