Enduro - Offroad · 2020

500 SCF Factory

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MotoLibrary Score

49 /100 Balanced

Engine

478 ccm

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500 SCF Factory Performance & Handling Ratings

Power

46/100

478 cc

Torque

52/100

~44 Nm

Agility

94/100

109 kg dry

Ergonomics

35/100

950 mm

Range

55/100

~259 km (9.7L)

Tires, Oil & Maintenance Specs 2020 Factory Reference

500 SCF Factory Tire Size, Oil & Service Capacities

🛞 Front Tire Size

1.60-21

Pressure: 1.5 bar (22 psi)

🛞 Rear Tire Size

2.15-18

Pressure: 1.5 bar (22 psi)

🛢️ Engine Oil & Capacity

SAE 10W-40 Synthetic 4T (API SL/SN / JASO MA2)

Capacity: 1.70 litres (1.80 US quarts)

⛓️ Final Drive & Chain

Chain 520

6-speed

⚡ Spark Plugs & Battery

NGK CR8E / CR9E /CR9EH-9

Battery: 12V 10Ah / 12Ah (YTX9-BS / YTX12-BS / YT12A-BS)

⛽ Fuel Tank & Range

9.70 litres (2.56 US gallons)

Est. Range: ~259 km (161 mi)

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Engine

Displacement 478.2 ccm (29.18 cubic inches)

Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke

Bore x Stroke 98.0 x 63.4 mm (3.9 x 2.5 inches)

Valves/Cylinder 4

Fuel System Injection. Synerject digital electronic fuel injection

Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Ignition Electric

Lubrication Dry sump

Cooling Liquid

Transmission

Gearbox 6-speed

Final Drive Chain (final drive)

Clutch Hydraulic, multidisc in oil bath

Driveline O-ring / X-ring chain final drive

Chain Size 520

Performance

Exhaust Stainless steel header pipe and muffler with catalytic converter meets Euro 3 stds.

Chassis

Frame Type Half perimeter frame Chrome-Molybdenum

Front Suspension KYB

Front Travel 330 mm (13.0 inches)

Rear Suspension KYB

Rear Travel 330 mm (13.0 inches)

Wheelbase 1490 mm (58.7 inches)

Ground Clearance 355 mm (14.0 inches)

Wheels & Brakes

Front Tyre 1.60-21

Rear Tyre 2.15-18

Front Tire Pressure 1.5 bar (22 psi)

Rear Tire Pressure 1.5 bar (22 psi)

Front Brakes Single disc. Bremo

Front Brake Ø 260 mm (10.2 inches)

Rear Brakes Single disc. Bremo

Rear Brake Ø 220 mm (8.7 inches)

Wheels Aluminum rim, steel spokes and Michelin Enduro Competition tube type

Dimensions & Weight

Dry Weight 109.0 kg (240.3 pounds)

Seat Height 950 mm (37.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

Fuel Capacity 9.70 litres (2.56 US gallons)

Oil Capacity 1.70 litres (1.80 US quarts)

Service & Fluids

Engine Oil SAE 10W-40 Synthetic 4T (API SL/SN / JASO MA2)

Brake Fluid DOT 4

Coolant Liquid cooled, ethylene glycol antifreeze 50/50 mix

Spark Plugs NGK CR8E / CR9E /CR9EH-9

Battery 12V 10Ah / 12Ah (YTX9-BS / YTX12-BS / YT12A-BS)

Other

Starter Electric

Color Options Blue/White

Electrical 12V 10Ah / 12Ah (YTX9-BS / YTX12-BS / YT12A-BS)

Notes

Spanish brand.

Owner Reviews, Editor Verdict & Safety Recalls Verified 2020 owner feedback, NHTSA/DVSA recall records & editorial review

2020 Sherco 500 SCF Factory Pros, Cons, Recalls & Verdict

✓ 5 Positive Owner Reviews (Pros)

Pro-level KYB 48mm closed-cartridge front forks and fully adjustable KYB rear shock provide world-class bottoming resistance and high-speed damping control
Full titanium Akrapovic competition exhaust system maximizes power delivery across the entire rev range while reducing overall weight
Cross-Country (SCF) specific valving and 18-inch rear wheel setup tailored for high-speed GNCC, desert scrambles, and GP off-road racing
Massive 478cc engine delivers explosive open-class horsepower capable of pulling tall gearing across sand washes and high-speed fire trails
Factory race livery featuring Selle Dalla Valle high-grip ribbed seat, heavy-duty AXP composite skid plate, and black Excel anodized rims

! 5 Negative Owner Reviews & Known Issues (Cons)

Devoid of headlight, taillight, or horn, making it strictly a closed-course competition machine that cannot be legally road-registered out of the box
Monumental power output and engine inertia make wrestling the bike through tight, rocky rock gardens exhausting for non-pro racers
Stiff, race-tuned KYB suspension settings feel harsh and unforgiving at low trail speeds until pushed at aggressive race pace
Competition-grade service schedule mandates frequent engine oil, filter, and valvetrain maintenance intervals
Premium factory hardware commands a steep top-tier purchase price compared to standard cross-country competitors

★ Editor's Technical Verdict (2020)

The 2020 Sherco 500 SCF Factory is a ferocious, closed-course cross-country weapon purpose-built to conquer high-speed off-road disciplines like GNCC, desert GP, and hare scrambles. Armed with elite KYB closed-cartridge suspension, full Akrapovic titanium exhaust, and boundless 500cc power, it delivers relentless acceleration and unflinching high-speed stability. It is an unadulterated race machine tailored exclusively for expert racers who have the skill and stamina to harness extreme open-class power.

🛡️ Official Safety Recalls (2020) 0 Official Recalls

No official safety recalls reported for this model year.

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Technical Overview

2020 Sherco 500 SCF Factory Technical Analysis, Chassis Review & Ownership Overview

Built around Sherco's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2020 Sherco 500 SCF Factory utilizes a 478.2 cc (29.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout designed for responsive throttle control. Internal cylinder geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 98.0 x 63.4 mm (3.9 x 2.5 inches), 4 valves per cylinder, fuel delivery managed via injection, synerject digital electronic fuel injection.

On the scales, the 500 SCF Factory measures 109 kg (240 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and dimensional geometry center around a 950 mm (37.4 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, a 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced cornering agility and high-speed highway composure, and 355 mm (14 in) of minimum ground clearance. The 9.7-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Structurally, the 2020 Sherco 500 SCF Factory is built around a Half perimeter frame Chrome-Molybdenum chassis with front suspension handled by KYB (330 mm / 13 in travel) and rear damping managed via KYB (330 mm / 13 in travel). Braking performance is delivered by single disc, bremo (260 mm rotor diameter) up front paired with single disc, bremo (220 mm) at the rear. Factory rolling stock mounts a 1.60-21 front tire and a 2.15-18 rear tire, sizing the contact patch for predictable turn-in grip and replacement tire availability.

Routine workshop maintenance calls for recommended SAE 10W-40 Synthetic 4T (API SL/SN / JASO MA2) engine oil (1.70 litres (1.80 US quarts)), NGK CR8E / CR9E /CR9EH-9 spark plugs, cold tire pressures of 1.5 bar (22 psi) front / 1.5 bar (22 psi) rear. Within MotoLibrary's Sherco catalog, this model lineage spans 2 indexed model years (2019–2020), enabling direct year-over-year comparison of equipment and emissions updates. Buyers cross-shopping the 2020 Sherco 500 SCF Factory in the Enduro - Offroad segment most frequently benchmark its horsepower, seat height, and curb weight against the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT (2017), Yamaha TT-R110E (2018), Yamaha TT-R125LE (2018).

Standover Height

950 mm (37.4 in)

Tire Combination

1.60-21 / 2.15-18

About These 2020 Sherco 500 SCF Factory Specifications & Data Sources: Technical data for the 2020 Sherco 500 SCF Factory is compiled from manufacturer OEM service sheets and type-approval records by the MotoLibrary Editorial Team. Performance ratings, seat-height ergonomics, A1/A2 license eligibility, gearing speeds, and ownership cost estimates are calculated across MotoLibrary's database of 43,881+ motorcycles using power-to-weight (HP/kg) ratios and factory chassis dimensions.

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Rider Profile

Who Is This Bike For?

🌲

Best For

Off-Road & Adventure

📏

Seat Height

95 cm / 37.4 in

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Handling

Very lightweight — easy to handle

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Seat Height & Ergonomics Seat: 950 mm (37.4 in)

500 SCF Factory Seat Height & Rider Height Fit

Rider Height 175 cm (5'9")

Leg Inseam 79 cm (31.1")

Footwear Sole:

🟢 Balls of Both Feet (Secure)

Est. Knee Angle: ~92°

Quick Height Reference (950 mm Saddle + 18 mm Seat Width Arc):

163cm (5'4")

1-Foot Only

170cm (5'7")

1-Foot Only

178cm (5'10")

1-Foot Only

185cm (6'1")

1-Foot Only

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License & Power Limit Check Full A License (Unrestricted)

500 SCF Factory A1, A2 & LAMS License Compatibility

Exceeds A1/A2 learner limits (>70 kW or >0.20 kW/kg). Requires an unrestricted Category A motorcycle license.

Output (kW / HP)

N/A

Power / Weight

Standard

LAMS Ratio

N/A

🇪🇺 EU/UK A1 (≤11kW) ✗ No

🇪🇺 EU/UK A2 (≤35kW) ✗ Full A Only

🇦🇺 AU/NZ LAMS (≤150kW/t) ✓ Eligible

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* EU Directive 2006/126/EC requires ≤35 kW (47.5 HP), ≤0.20 kW/kg wet weight, and a factory base model not exceeding 70 kW (95 HP) for A2 restriction. Always verify VIN homologation on your registration certificate.

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Engine Design & Chassis Dimensions Bore/Stroke: 1.55:1

500 SCF Factory Engine Stroke, RPM & Steering Geometry

Mean Piston Speed (@ 8,500 RPM)

18 m/s (3,543 ft/min)

Moderate Sport-Street Stress (Balanced)

Bore × Stroke Architecture

98 × 63.4 mm

Extreme Oversquare (High-RPM Top-End Rush)

Steering Rake & Trail

Standard Rake

Neutral Balanced Cornering & Highway Composure

Wheelbase & Stability

1,490 mm (58.7 in)

Balanced street/canyon wheelbase

Engine Note: Mean piston speed (v_m = 2 × Stroke × RPM / 60) measures piston travel velocity at peak power. Values under 18.5 m/s indicate low inertial stress on connecting rods and rings; values above 21.5 m/s approach Formula 1 / MotoGP velocities.

Sprockets, Chain & Cruising RPM Base: 16T / 43T (2.69:1) · Class Ref

500 SCF Factory Sprocket Ratio, RPM & Top Speed

Front Sprocket 16T (0)

Rear Sprocket 43T (0)

Final Ratio

2.69:1

0.0% (Factory Stock)

100 / 120 km/h RPM

Top gear est.

Geared V-Max

~180 km/h

Rule of Thumb: Dropping 1 tooth in the front (-1T) equals roughly adding +2.7 to +3 teeth on the rear sprocket, boosting wheel torque by ~6–7% at the cost of higher highway cruising RPM.

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Tire Pressure & Suspension Travel Travel: 330mm F / 330mm R

500 SCF Factory Tire Pressure (PSI / Bar) & Suspension Sag

1. Riding Setup Mode:

2. Payload / Passenger Load:

Target Rider Sag (F / R)

99 mm Front · 99 mm Rear

Free (Static) Sag target: 10–15 mm

Cold Tire Pressure (F / R)

22 / 22 PSI

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### 2020 Sherco 500 SCF Factory — Key Specs & Telemetry
| Parameter | Specification |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Category** | Enduro - Offroad |
| **Displacement** | 478.2 ccm (29.18 cubic inches) |
| **Power Output** | N/A |
| **Torque** | N/A |
| **Seat Height** | 950 mm (37.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| **Weight (Dry / Wet)** | 109.0 kg (240.3 pounds) / 115.5 kg |
| **Mean Piston Speed** | 18 m/s @ 8500 RPM |
| **EU A2 License Status** | Full A License (Unrestricted) |
| **Source & Full Telemetry** | https://motolibrary.com/bikes/sherco/500-scf-factory/2020 |

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Running & Fuel Cost Estimate

500 SCF Factory Annual Fuel, Maintenance & Ownership Cost

Annual km

Fuel Price ($/L)

Fuel Consumption (L/100km) — estimated

⛽ Fuel

per year

🔧 Maintenance

per year

🛡️ Insurance

per year

TOTAL

* Estimates only. Actual costs vary by country, riding habits, insurance provider and maintenance schedule.

Quick Buyer Answers

2020 Sherco 500 SCF Factory Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2020 Sherco 500 SCF Factory have any official safety recalls?

No official safety recalls reported for this model year.

What is the seat height and weight of the 2020 Sherco 500 SCF Factory?

The 2020 Sherco 500 SCF Factory has a seat height of 950 mm (37.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting., a dry weight of 109.0 kg (240.3 pounds), and a wet/curb weight of 115.5 kg (estimated).

Is the 2020 Sherco 500 SCF Factory EU A2 or LAMS license legal?

License classification: Full A License (Unrestricted). Exceeds A1/A2 learner limits (>70 kW or >0.20 kW/kg). Requires an unrestricted Category A motorcycle license.

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