2012 Sherco SE 450i Racing Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2012 Sherco SE 450i Racing enduro - offroad motorcycle, Sherco pairs a 448.6 cc (27.4 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 95.0 x 63.5 mm (3.7 x 2.5 inches).
On the scales, the SE 450i Racing measures 109 kg (240 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 920 mm (36.2 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,485 mm (58.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 8.5-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Sherco archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2012 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
920 mm (36.2 in)
Engine
Displacement448.6 ccm (27.37 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSherco engine
Bore x Stroke95.0 x 63.5 mm (3.7 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Magnetti Marelli digital electronic fuel injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationDry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchHydraulic, multidisc in oil bath
Performance
Emission DetailsEuro 3
ExhaustStainless steel header pipe and muffler
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble cradle Chrome-Molybdenum design
Front SuspensionSachs ´GOLD´ telescopic fork, Ø 48 mm tubes rebound and compression adjustable
Front Travel300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear SuspensionSachs ´OR´ progressive, multiadjustable rear shock utilizing a linkage and rod system
Rear Travel320 mm (12.6 inches)
Wheelbase1485 mm (58.5 inches)
Ground Clearance385 mm (15.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre1.60-21
Rear Tyre2.15-18
Front BrakesSingle disc. Bremo
Front Brake Ø270 mm (10.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Bremo
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
WheelsAluminum rim, steel spokes and Michelin Enduro Competition tube type
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight109.0 kg (240.3 pounds)
Seat Height920 mm (36.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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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.
