Sherco 250 SE-R Factory vs Serpento Viper 250 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco 250 SE-R Factorystacks up against the Serpento Viper 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 250 SE-R FactorySerpento Viper 250
Model year20202020
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight105 kg130 kg
Seat height37 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. BremboSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. BremboSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18 110/90-19 / 4.60-17

Sherco 250 SE-R Factory vs Serpento Viper 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 250 SE-R Factory and the Serpento Viper 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 250 SE-R Factory brings its published horsepower in a 105 kg package, while the Serpento Viper 250 counters with its own power figure at 130 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: