Sherco ST 290 vs Sherco ST 2.9 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco ST 290stacks up against the Sherco ST 2.9. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco ST 290Sherco ST 2.9
Model year20132011
Price
Engine272 cc272 cc
Weight68 kg68 kg
Seat height25 mm25 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulically activated Formula floating discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulically activated Formula floatingSingle disc

Sherco ST 290 vs Sherco ST 2.9 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco ST 290 and the Sherco ST 2.9 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 Sherco ST 2.9 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: