December 22, 200520 yr I did try the 290 at the BVM test day and in Breakheart quarry, on the dry grippy rocks it was excellent. I can't comment on how good it was in the wet as..... it wasn't. I can certainly agree with the TMX report about the bigger engine having a very user friendly power delivery.
December 22, 200520 yr But to me, the Sherco 290 is simply an awesome trials bike. Only things I found on mine after having it a bit is don’t expect the anodising on the wheels to stay there for too long. (Hardly surprising really) and the area where the inside of your boot rubs the frame is getting tatty and I need to protect it with something which I will do before I ride it again. Otherwise, I fully agree with the above, it’s a completely different machine to ride than the last 290 I had. Big improvement I reckon. :santa1: And something else maybe worth mentioning, I have just changed from a Sherco 4T and I have been riding the 290 in a similar style and getting good results. Particularly with reference to the amount of grip Im getting. Maybe of interest?
December 22, 200520 yr Oh yes the Sherco v's Gas Gas test, compared the 125 against the GG, and the 290 against the 280 GG Wonder what they are like against the Beta or Scorpa
December 27, 200520 yr ive now got my 06 sherco 125 and think its by far the best bike ive had or ridden. the review in T&MX was spot on and the gearing is amazing, looks the part to cant wait untill the engine is broken in and give it some gas! lol
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