SWM MC 250 S vs Sherco 250 SE (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the SWM MC 250 Sstacks up against the Sherco 250 SE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSWM MC 250 SSherco 250 SE
Model year20162014
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg105 kg
Seat height38 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/100-21 / 100/90-19 1.60-21 / 2.15-18

SWM MC 250 S vs Sherco 250 SE — which should you buy?

Picking between the SWM MC 250 S and the Sherco 250 SE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the SWM MC 250 S brings its published horsepower in a 103 kg package, while the Sherco 250 SE counters with its own power figure at 105 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: