Enduro 360 First Look of the Sherco 300I
 

Lots of are on page 6 and 8

http://www.befuriousforo.com/threads...co-2014/page8?

this is one bike I really want to take a spin on.. a long stroke 300 fi.. sounds like it would fit my need really well if I could sneak a plate on it. Ride the 6-8 miles to and from the main trail heads here and then go to all the ds rides that ck for actually plated bikes.

Steve,

I agree it does sound like it might fit the bill. Clay's son seems to go really good on one too. I know Jeff has always said he wanted a modern long stroke motor and this may be it. I never saw one, but did see an older 450 up close at the Rattlesnake enduro a few years ago. They seem to have very few issues, you get the impression that R&D and prototype testing were very well done and the production bikes are ready to go with no BS. I'd like to see how the parts distribution takes shape before any consideration though.

That new Yamaha 250f is an interesting bike. I love the compact layout, no pipe exposed, and short muffler. Not much to break in the rocks. Even the seat height spec is an inch lower than the '13. Gained four lbs over the '13, from EFI no doubt, but thats a good thing if they did not cut corners elsewhere. I was checking out a new '13, they are light and ergos fit me very well. I'm going to watch this one close, let someone else try one in the woods first, but its very attractive.

It would not surprise me to see them being raced in the second half of the GNCC season after the summer break.

Which new yamaha?? is it a yz or wr? actually does not matter as I cant get either plated in Pa.. but if I could I wouldnt mind one.. I still would like to pick up an old yz or wr 426 and do a sumo bike with the old yellow/black racing graphics from back in the king kenny days, like a throw back on a more modern bike. That since every time I find a rz350 or 500 I'd have to sell a car or put the house on a second mortgage to afford it.

The new YZFs, but a 250 for me not a 450. It's just a curiosity really, but I have a thing for really minimalist bikes, and that thing is just so clean. If it starts easy, has no thermal issues, lasts a reasonable amount of time, and handles well, it should be good considering it can be remapped with a $250 tuner. A 2 gal tank with EFI will be plenty big. They make the perfect amount of power for most all trail situations. I'd want to see someone else do it first though, I'm done with that.


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It sure did catch my eye. And I have thought that big bore kits on the new short stroke motors (YZF250, crf250, etc.) are a complete waste of time - you need more stroke to go along with the bigger bore or else the extra displacement isn't going to "take you anywhere".

Sherco increased the stroke on this motor for 2013 - seems like a great move to me. Would love to ride one. Tasky's has an annual "demo day" at a private club owned track north of seattle. It looks like they have one in stock...

But you need a complete package for woods riding - compliant suspension to keep you connected to the ground - in control and able to deliver power in any increment and in any situation. Relatively tight but neutral steering manners. In this area - reports are that the 300i also delivers. Again, I would love to ride one.

Jeff

Here is video on youtube. Looks and sounds great - hooks up and goes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhvdTnJ3rDU

jeff

Sherco
 

Tasky does have one, and it looks to be a very nice bike. But Sherco offers no demonstrator incentive to a dealer, and I can't blame Jeff for not wanting to take the hit of selling it at demo, instead of new price. The most I could ride it was around the parking lot.
Still, I liked it a lot and sometimes wonder how it would have done if it was mine.