Tao Motor DB17 vs Sherco TY Classic (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Tao Motor DB17stacks up against the Sherco TY Classic. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTao Motor DB17Sherco TY Classic
Model year20212020
Price$999—
Engine124 cc124 cc
Torque7 Nm—
Weight70 kg—
Seat height—28 mm
Fuel capacity—0.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed—
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires70/100-17 / 90/100-14 1.6-21 / 2.15-18

Tao Motor DB17 vs Sherco TY Classic — which should you buy?

Picking between the Tao Motor DB17 and the Sherco TY Classic usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Tao Motor DB17 brings its published horsepower in a 70 kg package, while the Sherco TY Classic counters with its own power figure.

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: