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Trail and Enduro

SHERCO 450 SEF-R FACTORY SHERCO 300 SEF-R FACTORY SHERCO 250 SE-R FACTORY
$14,990 $14,490 $13,090

Strong yet ultra-smooth horsepower developed The mid-size four-stroke that conquered the 2016 Progressive at low throttle, force at mid-throttle, and
from the most cutting-edge technology brings the Enduro World Championship is a sheep in wolf’s signifi cant power at high throttle, the Sherco two-stroke
450SEF-R to life. The power delivery is silky smooth, clothing. Often described as a bike that makes a bad engine block is there when you need it. The chassis uses
with plenty of torque which allows the rider to explore rider look good, the 300SEF-R is incredibly pliable and the proven formulas that made the brand’s four-stroke
instant power on demand. The 2017 Factory edition easy to enjoy. It’s agile on the trails yet packs enough engines famous: rigorous directional.
comes with Akrapovic exhaust system, Pyramid anti- punch to take out the heavyweights.
slip seat and distinctive Factory graphics.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Engine/displacement: 449.4cc, four-stroke DOHC Engine/displacement: 303.68cc, four-stroke DOHC Engine/displacement: 249.32cc, two-stroke single
four-valve single-cylinder four-valve single-cylinder cylinder with electronically controlled exhaust booster valve
Tyres: F: 90/100 x 21 R: 140/80 x 18 Tyres: F: 90/100 x 21 R: 140/80 x 18 Tyres: F: 90/100 x 21 R: 140/80 x 18
Seat height: 950mm Seat height: 950mm Seat height: 950mm
Kerb weight: 109kg (dry) Kerb weight: 102kg (dry) Kerb weight: 105kg (dry)
Fuel capacity: 9.7L Fuel capacity: 9.7L Fuel capacity: 10.4L

VERDICT: STRONG, YET SMOOTH VERDICT: CONQUEROR VERDICT: NEXT-GEN

SUZUKI DR650SE $8090 SUZUKI DR-Z400E $7990 SUZUKI DR-Z250 $6990

The 2017 DR650SE offers you the versatility of hitting This is the bike that, unlike any other, fi ts the A blend of lightweight control and torquey four-stroke
the highways or raising the dust, without compromise on description of a dirt-churning weapon. This year, the performance is the hallmark of this taut, well-mannered
either surface. Reliable, big on value and street legal, the bike that year after year rocks its rivals comes loaded missile. At its core is a compact 249cc four-stroke
DR650SE is eligible for the Learner Approved Motorcycle with high-tech ammunition. The DR-Z’s motivation engine featuring dual overhead cams and four-valve
Scheme (LAMS) in certain states and territories. comes from 398cc of displacement, DOHC with four Twin-Swirl Combustion Chamber cylinder head for
huge valves and liquid cooling. strong torquey performance.

SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Engine/displacement: 644cc, single cylinder, four- Engine/displacement: 398cc, four-stroke, liquid- Engine/displacement: 249cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled
stroke, SOHC, air-cooled with SACS cooled, DOHC, four-valve with SACS, DOHC, four-valve
Tyres: F: 90/90 x 21 R: 120/90 x 17 Tyres: NA Tyres: F: 80/100 x 21 R: 100/100 x 18
Seat height: 885mm Seat height: 935mm Seat height: 890mm
Kerb weight: 166kg (wet) Kerb weight: 138kg (wet) Kerb weight: 131kg
Fuel capacity: 13L Fuel capacity: 10L Fuel capacity: 10.5L

VERDICT: ACCOMPLISHED DUAL
SPORT VERDICT: RACE-INSPIRED VERDICT: WELL SPEC’D

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