Sherco SM 5.1i-F vs Vertemati S 501 Supermoto (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco SM 5.1i-Fstacks up against the Vertemati S 501 Supermoto. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco SM 5.1i-FVertemati S 501 Supermoto
Model year20092001
Price
Engine510 cc512 cc
Weight109 kg116 kg
Seat height35 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. BremoSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc
Tires3.50-17 / 5.00-17 120/70-17 / 150/60-17

Sherco SM 5.1i-F vs Vertemati S 501 Supermoto — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco SM 5.1i-F and the Vertemati S 501 Supermoto usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco SM 5.1i-F brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the Vertemati S 501 Supermoto counters with its own power figure at 116 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: