2025 Sherco 500 SEF Factory Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Sherco for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2025 Sherco 500 SEF Factory utilizes a 478.2 cc (29.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 93.0 x 63.4 mm (3.7 x 2.5 inches).
Rider ergonomics and chassis 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, combined with a 1,465 mm (57.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 9.8-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Sherco archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2019 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
950 mm (37.4 in)
Engine
Displacement478.2 ccm (29.18 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSherco engine
Bore x Stroke93.0 x 63.4 mm (3.7 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Synerject digital electronic injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionCDI
LubricationDry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchHydraulic, multidisc in oil bath
DrivelineGears in primary drive secondary drive with chain
Performance
ExhaustSherco Factory exhaust with Akrapovič silencer
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.