2009 Sherco SM 0.5 Black Panther Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2009 Sherco SM 0.5 Black Panther enduro - offroad motorcycle, Sherco features a 49.7 cc (3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 40.3 x 39.0 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches).
On the scales, the SM 0.5 Black Panther measures 83 kg (183 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 1,360 mm (53.5 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 2009 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
850 mm (33.5 in)
Engine
Displacement49.7 ccm (3.03 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Bore x Stroke40.3 x 39.0 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multidisc
Performance
ExhaustSteel exhaust system with aluminum silencer
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-molybdenum tubing main frame with a removable sub-frame
Front SuspensionPaioli 41mm dia hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear SuspensionOlle single shock absorber, adjustable spring preload
Wheelbase1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Ground Clearance260 mm (10.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre2.50-17
Rear Tyre3.50-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. AJP
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. AJP
Rear Brake Ø180 mm (7.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight83.0 kg (183.0 pounds)
Seat Height850 mm (33.5 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
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