SHERCO 450 SEF FACTORY
Power , Speed and Stability
Introduced into the Sherco lineup in 2015, the 450 is specifically designed for enduro and cross country riders. The 450 engine has proven reliability and tried and tested by the Sherco Dakar team. The semi-perimeter frame, as is the case throughout the range, is a welded configuration made from chrome molybdenum steel. Proven Dakar reliability with 3 out of 3 finishes in 2021 Dakar
The latest generation DOHC engine is compact, less noisier, and reduced weight delivering more smoother power with less inertia. It is equipped with a Synerject injection system that was specifically developed by Sherco. It is a high-tech system that allows for very precise fuel and air distribution, combining liveliness and escalation … The secret to its effectiveness as an enduro machine was seen on the slopes of the Dakar!
Standard features of the Factory 4 stroke model :
- In mould plastics
- Air filter box with side entry access
- Full Akrapovic exhaust system
- CNC machined triple clamps with KYB closed cartridge forks 48mm
- Swing arm with linkage suspension
- Excel Rims and Michelin Medium Enduro tyres
- KYB 50mm rear shock
- Brembo hydraulic brake and clutch systems
- Galfer brake discs
- BS Lithium battery
- Electronically controlled fan and boil bottle
- AXP bashplate
- New larger handguards
- Map switch with hard and soft settings
- Electronically controlled VITESCO fuel injection system
- LED headlight
- Selle Dalla Valla gripper seat
Factory Upgrades
- Bodywork re- design
- New air filter box with side entry system
- New chassis
- New cooling system
- New braking discs
- New CNC triple clamps
- New dashboard support
- New handguards
- New fork protector
- New skid plate
- New side stand
- New electrical harness
- New fuel tank mount
- New axle linkage
- Improved accessibility to the muffler
- New Akrapovic full exhaust system
- New fuel pump
- New map
- New swingarm / New front and rear wheels
- Tilt sensor
Highlights for new model
- Bold new graphics
- KYB suspension front and rear
- New titanium intake valves
- Tilt sensor in event of fall
- New swing arm
- New full Titanium Akrapovic exhaust system, reduced weight, more power and reduces sound.
- New engine maps for better performance with map switch, optimised to fit the engine improvements.
| Engine | 4 stroke DOHC, 4 valve Sherco technology |
| Displacement | 449.40 cc (27.42 cu in) |
| Bore and stroke | 95 x 63.40 mm (3.74 x 2.50 in) |
| EFI | VITESCO digital electronic fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid system with forced circulation, fan and expansion tank |
| Starting | Unique electric starting system |
| Battery | 12 V BS Lithium-ion |
| Exhaust | Full Titanium Akrapovic exhaust system |
| Transmission | 6 speed sequential gearbox, primary gear drive chain secondary drive |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, multidisc in oil bath |
| Ignition | 220 W Alternator |
| Chassis | Double cradle Chrome-Molybdenum design |
| Fuel tank | 9.8 L capacity |
| Brakes | Brembo Hydraulic Ø 260 mm (10.24 in) (front) Ø 220 mm (8.66 in) (rear) |
| Front suspension | KYB 48mm closed cartridge forks |
| Rear suspension | KYB 50mm shock |
| Front wheel | 1.60 x 21″ aluminum rim with Michelin Enduro Competition tube-type tire |
| Rear wheel | 2.15 x 18″ aluminum rim with Michelin Enduro Competition tube-type tire |
| Weight | TBA |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm (58.27 in) |
| Ground clearance | 355 mm (13.78 in) |
| Seat height | 950 mm (37.4 in) |