Sherco SM 4.5i-F Black Panther vs GAS GAS SM 450 Supermotard (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco SM 4.5i-F Black Pantherstacks up against the GAS GAS SM 450 Supermotard. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco SM 4.5i-F Black PantherGAS GAS SM 450 Supermotard
Model year20112010
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight109 kg119 kg
Seat height35 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. BremoSingle disc. 2-piston caliper, Nissin
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc. Single-oiston
Tires3.50-17 / 5.00-17 120/60-17 / 150/60-17

Sherco SM 4.5i-F Black Panther vs GAS GAS SM 450 Supermotard — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco SM 4.5i-F Black Panther and the GAS GAS SM 450 Supermotard usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco SM 4.5i-F Black Panther brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the GAS GAS SM 450 Supermotard counters with its own power figure at 119 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: