Sherco 2.5 Trial vs Honda Montesa Cota 4RT 260R (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco 2.5 Trialstacks up against the Honda Montesa Cota 4RT 260R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 2.5 TrialHonda Montesa Cota 4RT 260R
Model year20042025
Price$9,299
Engine250 cc259 cc
Weight70 kg78 kg
Seat height25 mm655 mm
Fuel capacity7.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedManual
Front brakesSingle discHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle discHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® 80/100-21 / Dunlop® 120/100-R18

Sherco 2.5 Trial vs Honda Montesa Cota 4RT 260R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 2.5 Trial and the Honda Montesa Cota 4RT 260R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 2.5 Trial brings its published horsepower in a 70 kg package, while the Honda Montesa Cota 4RT 260R counters with its own power figure at 78 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: