Sherco SM450: history, specs, pictures

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The Sherco SM450i Black Panther is a single cylinder, four-stroke enduro / offroad motorcycle produced between 2009 and 2012.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 94.5mm bore x 63.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 448.6 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the hydraulic, multidisc in oil bath.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50-17 front tire and a 5.00-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. bremo in the front and a single disc. bremo in the rear. The front suspension was a paioli telescopic fork, ø46 mm tubes rebound and compression adjustable while the rear was equiped with a sachs progressive, multiadjustable rear shock utilizing a linkage and rod system. The SM450i Black Panther is fitted with a 1.98 Gallon (7.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighs just 240.3 pounds (109.0 Kg). The wheelbase is 58.46 inches (1485 mm) long.

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Sherco SM450
Manufacturer
Also called SM 4.5i-F, SM 4.5i-F Black Panther, SM450i Black Panther, SM 450i Black Panther
Production 2009 - 2012
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 94.5mm x 63.5mm
Fuel System injection. magnetti marelli digital
Ignition cdi
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: hydraulic, multidisc in oil bath
Suspension Front: paioli telescopic fork, ø46 mm tubes rebound and compression adjustable
Rear: sachs progressive, multiadjustable rear shock utilizing a linkage and rod system
Brakes Front: single disc. bremo
Rear: single disc. bremo
Front Tire 3.50-17
Rear Tire 5.00-17
Wheelbase 58.46 inches (1485 mm)
Seat Height 34.65 inches (880 mm)
Weight 240.3 pounds (109.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 1.98 Gallon (7.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Sherco SM450i Black Panther was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Sherco between 2009 and 2012.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 94.5mm bore x 63.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 448.6 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the hydraulic, multidisc in oil bath.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50-17 front tire and a 5.00-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. bremo in the front and a single disc. bremo in the rear. The front suspension was a paioli telescopic fork, ø46 mm tubes rebound and compression adjustable while the rear was equipped with a sachs progressive, multiadjustable rear shock utilizing a linkage and rod system. The SM450i Black Panther was fitted with a 1.98 Gallon (7.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 240.3 pounds (109.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.46 inches (1485 mm) long.