Sherco 450 SEF-R Factory vs GAS GAS EC Raid 450 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco 450 SEF-R Factorystacks up against the GAS GAS EC Raid 450. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 450 SEF-R FactoryGAS GAS EC Raid 450
Model year20162014
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight109 kg123 kg
Seat height37 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L8.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18 90/90-21 / 140/80-18

Sherco 450 SEF-R Factory vs GAS GAS EC Raid 450 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 450 SEF-R Factory and the GAS GAS EC Raid 450 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 450 SEF-R Factory brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the GAS GAS EC Raid 450 counters with its own power figure at 123 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: