Sherco ST 290 vs GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco ST 290stacks up against the GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco ST 290GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro
Model year20132012
Price
Engine272 cc272 cc
Weight68 kg68 kg
Seat height25 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity0.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulically activated Formula floating discSingle disc. Floating disk, 4-piston caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulically activated Formula floatingSingle disc. 2-piston caliper
Tires2.75-21 / 4.00-18

Sherco ST 290 vs GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco ST 290 and the GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco ST 290 brings its published horsepower in a 68 kg package, while the GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro counters with its own power figure at 68 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: