South Island Moto Trials Rounds 3 & 4
2010 3.2 F
| Engine | 4 stroke – Sherco proprietary design 4 valve head chain driven cam |
| Engine Size | 317 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 82 x 60 mm |
| Cylinder | Nikasil coated cylinder |
| Lubrication | Wet pump pressure lubrication |
| Start | Geared system with folding lever |
| Carburetor | Carburetor Ø28mm with SPS (Sherco Prompt System) |
| Exhaust | Steel header pipe with an integrated aluminum muffler |
| Transmission | 5 speed sequential gearbox with security selector system to prevent false shifts. Primary gear drive chain secondary drive |
| Clutch | Hydraulically activated multidisc in oil bath |
| Ignition | Dual Map Leonelli progressive electronic ignition with a balanced magnetic flywheel |
| Skid plate | Made from stamped heat treated Aluminum |
| Chassis | Tubular section Chrome-moly |
| Fuel tank | Ergal aluminium with integrated fuel pump |
| Brakes | Hydraulically activated AJP, floating 185 mm front and 145 mm. rear |
| Front suspension | Ceriani 38 mm. dia hydraulic telescope fork, 185 mm travel fully adjustable for preload and dampening, micro crom treatment on the fork tubes |
| Rear suspension | Progressive link system with single Olle adjustable shock absorber, 175 mm travel |
| Front wheel | Morad 21” black anodized aluminum rim and aluminum hub, steel spokes with Michelin tube-type tire |
| Rear Wheel | Morad 18” black anodized aluminum rim and aluminum hub, steel spokes with Michelin tubeless tire |
| Weight | 70 kg (154.32 lbs) |
| Wheelbase | 1,322 mm (52.05 in) |
| Ground clearance | 310 mm (12.20 in) |
| Seat height | 645 mm (25.39 in) |
| The 2010 Sherco trials models represent one of the most important breakthroughs in the trials world in recent years. Since the first units left the factory in Caldes de Montbui in 1998, Sherco has continued to evolve the design of the trials motorcycle. In many cases Sherco has developed technical solutions that have paved the way forward, making the mark a clear leader in the highly competitive trials market place. This position has been further strengthened by offering a full range of engine sizes from the small 50cc to the powerful 290cc 2-stroke and the 320cc 4-stroke, these motorcycles have dominated many area and national championships and have also being faithful and reliable machines for thousands of riders around the world.
Sherco as a company has been restless in recent months. They have been methodically developing a full range of new trials models; little by little it has gestated a major project that is slated for release in November of 2009. The new models will propel the brand into 2010 and beyond. Based on the experience gained over the past 10 years, the new Sherco trials will certainly mark the beginning of a new era in this beautiful motorcycle discipline that is called trials. The new Sherco is amazing and spectacular. Aesthetically it maintains the features of the brand, but its design is radically different, it incorporates many new features and a striking change in the overall dynamic of the bike. Improvements in the performance of the chassis are important and in turn will directly affect the engine performance. A tubular chassis, new fuel tank, new air filter, plus a new aesthetic appearance are the things that most apparent to the naked eye. Up close the new Sherco is even more striking with exceptional accessibility to all of its components. The new tubular steel frame embraces two of the most important developments of the new Sherco. The positions of the fuel tank and the air filter have been exchanged. With the relocation of these two major components you get a new weight distribution closer to the nucleus. The tank which is made out of ergal incorporates a small fuel pump which will provide an efficient flow of gasoline to the carburetor no matter what position the bike is in, ensuring that the engine can operate at full capacity under all circumstances. The air filter is now located just behind the steering head, this is a clear advantage in all conditions. It allows a better supply of fresh, clean air, while allowing air to enter the filter even if the seat is completely under water. This is a situation that has been unthinkable until now. An additional advantage of this filter location is that it improves the efficiency of the engine. Many other issues have been addressed, such as the anchoring of the radiator with out using any fixing screws, and also providing easy access to most of the electrical system. The new Sherco contains many other significant design changes including new Ceriani forks, new aluminum fork internals, new bodywork and new aesthetics. The new 2 stroke and 4 stroke models will start rolling off of the assembly line in November. |
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