arw Report post Posted January 4, 2015 ive got a 2004 sherco 290, ive had it for nearly 10 years and riden it on/off but this last year ive been trialing harder and competing at a higher level, its been a fantastic bike and had hardly let me down but I would like to upgrade to something abit newer and lighter before mine starts to let me down on trials. looked at a few 09/10 plate models but the frame seems extremely similar so if got one would I actually be much better off? 2011 onwards looks a more competitive bike. I also like the feel of a gas gas, what cc would I bet better off with if im used a 290? is a 300 and animal or would I prefer a 280? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shercoben12 Report post Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) sherco 290 is actually 275 i think.... the 290s i have ridden where very pokey. i think you would be right at home on a 300 gasgas . i have had 3 of them and im 15 and 65kgs haha . awesome machines. and yeah the sherco didnt really change between 04 and 09. only minor differences. they where alright from 2010 on but still only ALRIGHT because they are still a sh**co i should run ... quickly ... Edited January 4, 2015 by shercoben12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob214 Report post Posted January 4, 2015 i always buy the newest bike i can afford. ride one and decide for yourself. rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arw Report post Posted January 4, 2015 in theory I could afford a year old bike but I don't want to spend the money! I need to change soonish and get rid of the 04 before it wears out an costs me a lot of money. ridden newish gas gas and I liked them but preferred my sherco (which I would after 10 years) ridden a 09 sherco and it felt very similar. il have to have a go on a newer sherco to make a decision. what are gas gas like for reliability? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fivebrick Report post Posted January 4, 2015 what are gas gas like for reliability? Hmmmm, have you looked at the thread on that question? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
copemech Report post Posted January 5, 2015 As stated by Shercoben, he can shag out a gasser in a year of so, not the most maintenance friendly bike, yet high performance. Coming off a 2.9, the 300 gasser will poke along gently, but can be way too much if you open the throttle, as a gasser 280 is more comparable to the 2.9. On a Sherco, I would recco a "12 bike on up, depending upon condition, and for sake of reliability I would consider a Beta Evo before the "G" word! Just saying, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
