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Royal Enfield Bullet 500/Classic/Military/Chrome
All these Royal Enfields are essentially the same bike, thoughtfully tailored to satisfy individual tastes. The entry-level bike, the Bullet 500, establishes the Indian marque’s retro look, but the air-cooled 499cc single (an all-new unit-construction design) features fuel injection and an electric starter. What’s more, all these bikes, which share engines and frames, have a disc front brake and a catalyst-equipped exhaust. In essence, all that buyers need to do is choose the style they like best, considering factors such as color of paint (civilian bright or military drab) and style of seat (a solo unit or a classic bench).
$5999/$6595/$6695/$6895
Sherco SE 300i/SE 300i Racing/SE 250i/SE 250i Racing
Although Sherco’s trials bikes are built in Spain, the company’s enduros come from France. The SE 300i Racing, now sold in the US, is a lightweight, beautifully finished four-stroke single that relishes tight and technical forest trails. The 304cc engine, which mounts in a chrome-moly steel frame, boasts Magneti-Marelli fuel injection and a stainless-steel exhaust with an aluminum muffler. WP suspension hangs at both ends. Also available: The SE 300i has a Sachs fork instead of WP. The 250i Racing and 250i are simply smaller-displacement versions of the same bike.
$8399/$8999/$7799/$8599
Sherco SE 300/SE 300 Racing/SE 250/SE 250 Racing
With two-stroke competition enduro machines making a strong comeback, the US importer for Sherco has decided to bring the SE 300 Racing to the States. It features two ignition map settings, electric starting, an electronically controlled exhaust valve, VForce reed valves, and a 36mm Keihin carburetor. Chassis highlights include a chrome-moly steel frame, a 48mm open-cartridge WP fork, and WP shock, with Brembo brakes used front and rear. Also available: The 300 SE is the same bike but with a Sachs fork. The 250s are smaller-displacement versions of the same bike, the Racing featuring a WP fork.
$7799/$8399/$7699/$8299
Sherco X-Ride 290
Sherco, known for making trials bikes, continues to make the X-Ride 290, a bike that defies categorization. In a sense, it’s a trials bike, thanks to Sherco’s 290cc two-stroke engine and lightweight, agile chassis that can take you just about anywhere. On the other hand, the X-Ride is a far more comfortable machine that can be ridden more like traditional off-road bike, one that’s fitted with a 40mm Marzocchi fork and a Sachs shock. The fuel tank is plastic, and although the X-Ride 290 has a headlight and turn signals, it is not street-legal in the US.
$7999
Sherco ST 2014 Trials
Sherco's trials bikes are available in the US with two-stroke engines displacing 272, 250, or 125cc. Last year, the powerplants gained a more ergonomic kickstarter, plus a right sidecase and skid plate that have been strengthened to better protect the engines against big impacts. Additionally, Sherco says thermodynamic changes to the cylinder have resulted in improved engine performance in all conditions. Aided by its light and narrow chrome-moly steel chassis, the Sherco ST2014 is ideal for club riders and world-class trials competitors alike.
$78001$7700/$7100
