Sherco 50 SM-R America vs HM Derapage (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco 50 SM-R Americastacks up against the HM Derapage. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 50 SM-R AmericaHM Derapage
Model year20192018
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Weight83 kg96 kg
Seat height34 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires2.50-17 / 3.50-17 100/80-17 / 130/70-17

Sherco 50 SM-R America vs HM Derapage — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 50 SM-R America and the HM Derapage usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 50 SM-R America brings its published horsepower in a 83 kg package, while the HM Derapage counters with its own power figure at 96 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: