Positioned in Sherco's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2014 Sherco 290 X-Ride pairs a 272 cc (16.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 76.0 x 60.0 mm (3.0 x 2.4 inches).
On the scales, the 290 X-Ride measures 92.5 kg (204 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,404 mm (55.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7-liter (1.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Sherco archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2014 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
850 mm (33.5 in)
Engine
Displacement272.0 ccm (16.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 60.0 mm (3.0 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Dell´Orto PHBL 26BS
IgnitionHidria
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multidisc, with hydraulic command
Driveline5 speed sequential gearbox with security selector system to prevent no-gear insertion. Gears in primary drive, secondary drive with chain .
Performance
ExhaustStainless steel header pipe
Chassis
Frame TypePerimetric 25CD4S Steel pipes
Front SuspensionMARZOCCHI 40 mm hydraulic fork
Rear SuspensionSACHS Adjustable hydraulic single damper
Wheelbase1404 mm (55.3 inches)
Ground Clearance325 mm (12.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
WheelsAnodized light alloy rims
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight92.5 kg (203.9 pounds)
Seat Height850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Transmission
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