CARBURETOR Vs TPI, 2020 300cc Shootout! KTM VS Sherco!

Today the IRC Tire makes his switch back to the Austrian brand KTM from the French Sherco. He compares the difference in performance on the fuel delivery systems TPI vs Carbureted.
2020 Sherco Shootout
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[@Tapped_out_talon]

Just bought a 21 sherco 300 factory last weekend and I was afraid you were gonna make me regret it but thankfully you didn't.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Great choice! It's a killer machine!!

[@Danger_mouse]

You bought the right bike 👍

[@UTPP]

I'm considering one myself mate. What's your thoughts now?

[@Tapped_out_talon]

@@UTPP no regrets.. it's a great bike.

[@rareshmarcus1038]

Best bike u can buy i just bought 2 for me and my dad and we are in love with this bikes,we just order the 300se-f because we wanted a 4t to and here we are big fans of sherco

[@jeffhartman7545]

Good honest explanation as always... I chose the Sherco SE300 and couldn't be happier. Watching your riding clips it truly looked like you and the Sherco had a good blend, Your stability and confidence in hard climbs looked well planted and controlled. I'm a fan of fuel injection but getting on my Sherco I have rekindled my love for a carb. Keep up the great videos!

[@1trackmindsantos]

Just bought a 21 Husq. TX 300, I came very close to the Sherco. At 140lbs, 5' 8" ergonomics put the Sherco too tall, and limited parts access threatens my mental and emotional well being. IRC Tire Guy had the BEST input on my research. I am totally satisfied with my machine. Thank Mr. Larson, your accurate unbias opinion is the standard I seek. Commendable.

[@ShiftGearsMoto]

Really good comparison. The clutch take is pretty interesting and parts availability is huge! People used to say that about KTMs in the states.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I agree 100% Sherco's have a great future!

[@Danger_mouse]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto As you said, Sherco is gaining traction in the US. Parts supply will improve. Here in Australia, we are Sherco's biggest market outside France and parts supply is better than most Japanese bikes. Multiple dealers in each state, premium dealers with their own stock holdings plus the importer's warehouse. That and the aftermarket is diving in with accessories. A bright future indeed 👍

[@rwilko9525]

@@Danger_mouse rode ktm in north east Vic for 10 years. Now more ktm store near the border (albury/ wodonga) Sherco has good room for expansion here. I'll be looking at a 300se for my next bike, Hard to beat all the factory options and the carb is a smart choice. TPI still has to be proven if you ask me.

[@Danger_mouse]

@@rwilko9525 You're in luck, Buzz's Bikes and Bits is in Aubrey 👍 Sherco Australia offers great support for owners here in Australia and our country get special treatment from the team in France as we are their biggest market outside France 👍 I certainly think you will be happy out of box, just jet it to suit your area and roll it on. In regards to TPI, I think KTM have made a mess of their version of the system, the last models of them seem to be sorted. Sherco will have EFI in the near future, and I'll be one of the first to line up for one. As a mechanic, I love EFI. 👌

[@rwilko9525]

@@Danger_mouse holly shit hey, I just had a rear tyre done on my 15' SDR there. I didn't know they were a sherco dealer. They are really good at Buzzs, they are great people. I'm going to have to sweat them soon for a 22' 300 test ride.

[@UTPP]

Best dirtbike channel around, cheers!

[@andychips6923]

Easy solution for the parts availability dilemma.. have everything spare on hand you’d normally break.. spokes, levers, plastics. All cheap to just have sitting around

[@maverick2242]

I really don’t see this as an issue most parts aren’t specialty parts, RMATV, etc and from what I understand Sherco UsA have had some of not the best customer service delivery and response in the industry, Im not sure if that’s the case since Covid but I know others have had issues with that also, not just this industry.

[@jesseleblanc989]

Excellent no non-sense review! Thank you!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christophernicola9293]

The advantage of the ktm is you can just about buy parts from 7/11 .. I ride a gasser and availability is always an issue..

[@rwilko9525]

Gas gas?

[@Drewski423]

Alright Rich....you’ve got influence with IRC.... I’ll keep it simple.....Tell the upper brass to give us an M5B in a Gummy version. That’s all

[@TylerBrezai]

In the 140

[@Drewski423]

@@TylerBrezai yep. A 140 for sure. M5B Gekotta. That’d be awesome

[@66chvle]

you explain things extremely well thats why my son and I keep watching! thank you

[@powerpit48]

Great video. You did a good job explaining the difference between the two bikes without saying one was better then the other.

[@richbiebeljr5273]

I just put a deposit on a 21 300 SE Factory today after strongly considering the Gas Gas. Sherco won me over with KYB and I keep hearing that the TPI isn’t dialed in perfect without spending big $$ on a GET ecu setup as well as the WP suspension needs some massaging to make it work as well as the KYB on the Sherco out of the box. Now time to go shopping for all the usual bike protection.

[@beverlyboys73]

Great video. I heard your 2nd podcast with Kyle (DBC) and really enjoyed it. Very informative and really helpful. Thx

[@northernlightse3066]

Awesome breakdown Rich. Love it.

[@1trackmindsantos]

Wow. Thanks IRC Tire Guy. I had a very hard choice to make between the Sherco 300 and Husky 300 and chose the Husky. I know now that I would have been happy with either with my level of skill. The key to my selection is access. I the kinda guy who's gotta have it, and have it now. Big Fan, thanks, your clutch comparison gave me the warm and fuzzy feeling.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Right on! Glad I could help!

[@Tibingi84]

another great review. I just bought a 2021 300 tpi, but as I also ride fast sand tracks and single tracks in addition to Hard Enduro, I decided to replace the WP with the Ohlins Cartridge kit. Hope it will take away KTM's biggest disadvantage...

[@jimmygritz9714]

Man I love old yeller as a riding partner 😂

[@adamdyment9732]

Still want a video about the hard enduro dog....

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

We need it!!

[@adamdyment9732]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto everyone loves a dog video.

[@r6chrisk]

Apparently it’s got paw wheel drive 🙈 sorry 😆

[@RTRrentals]

Love the comparison. I agree with alot of that having gone back and forth between the two bikes! Thanks for the insight!

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

The TPI is like fuel injection on a snowmobile - the throttle does not modulate off the bottom end. It just wants to hit. On a dirt bike the carb is easier for me to modulate up steep gnarly switch backs, etc.

[@DenisElpashev]

Very comprehensive comparison, thanks! And what do you think about YZ for hard enduro, compared to those?

[@crimzikk]

🤔

[@gtbtp2036]

Different planet

[@Cyril_Harperink_87]

I also bought a 2021 Sherco 300 Factory and my technician just setup the carb. It looks to be very efficient but my real opinion will be after 5 or 6 hours riding and a -1 on the gearbox output pinion like the KTM I already own to compare.

[@PNWEnduro]

Funny you say you are more likely to light up the rear tire in technical situations with the TPI compared to a carb, I find the opposite is true for me. The TPI tractors up technical climbs really well.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Very interesting!! Have your tried the sherco?

[@PNWEnduro]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto Yes, I did a review on the 250SE. Had a chance to ride it back to back with my 250xc tpi. Looking forward to trying out the 2021's now they are counterbalanced. I liked the Sherco a lot, I'd probably get a 300SE if I was buying a new bike today, great bikes.

[@MrNekra]

i think he needs more time with the tpi, when i switched i found it horrible!It took me many hours to get used to the power delivey,after 150h it is like i am driving a scooter,tpi is so linear!

[@jamescruickshanks5755]

Iam 12 hrs in on my new husqvarna te 250 2021 after getting off my well jetted ktm 250 xc I feel like I made a mistake selling mine and going tpi . My ktm xc was way better low down in the rev range I could bring the front end nice and light easily and it tracktored along lovely say in 3 Rd low down where the tpi just gives a vauge feel low down and I can't get the fine balance between the clutch /excelarator 🙈 due to this plus it don't pull the same in 3rd at all on the hills..... I want my carb back 😫 🤣

[@michaelschwab9563]

@@jamescruickshanks5755 Get a TSP Head and Computer package for $600 and you'll never want a carb again. Night and day bro.... literally night and day. Just trying to help.

[@yoramlavee]

Great review, very honest. I personally feel that the "tunability" went away with the Tpi. As you said, with the carb it's really easy to set the power behavior as you like just with jetting. want some more? power valve, heads and pipe to suit. No so much with Fi, especially not at home. See you at KOM?

[@mixalis6168]

You kidding, you have even more Tune ability than any carb on a TPI

[@yoramlavee]

@@mixalis6168 How come? you dont even get PV spring anymore and KTM will void warranty if you touch it and break the paint mark. Most of tuning changes require fuel adjustment accordingly. Unless you have 1K GET ECU you do not have any access to the ECU. On the carb? The car itself allows you to do plenty to suit your liking but you can change PV springs, you can change pipe, heads, port timing..anything you want and just to adjust the carb to suit your changes. On the Tpi? None of those basically.

[@azmesarc]

Holy cow you’re good. Thanks for this.

[@jeffb6350]

So, stick to the pre tpi KTMs with a carb and awesome clutch. Got it.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Great plan, You can do that. They're all great!!

[@mixalis6168]

Why, TPI are great bikes !!

[@jeffb6350]

Simplicity. Can fix trail side very easily. No batteries needed.

[@coloradosupermoto8046]

Interesting video and agree. It was funny because I went to a 300tpi demo and the 4st guys thought it was wild and the 2st guys (even beta and sherco guys not mx 2dt riders) thought it was missing some motor. The best way I could describe it was it felt like it was a 275. It was missing that bottom to mid but was insanely smooth and actually revved out nice. I really liked the XPLOR forks. Not that they were the best but really smooth and most of all, predictable. Betas SACHS forks weren't and the KYB's on the sherco were so much better than I ever expected. I have an older sherco and was really considering leaving the brand, really thought the kybs were just hype and no doubt a good marketing thing. Turns out, I liked them a lot more than other KYB equipped bikes I've ridden. I'm torn between wanting to keep 2st's simple and actually really enjoying the ride. Part of me thinks if I'm going to complicate things,I'm just going back to 4it's. Either way, awesome to have choices! Riding the Beta, sherco, and KTM it's really about picking the features you like the most. Another awesome video!

[@erikjensen7704]

I noticed the Rekluse clutch cover . What of theirs are you using? I’ve recently made myself get used to the clutch again, and won’t put the auto clutch back in until I stop enjoying the learning. Thanks so much for the videos! I watch them all

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thats only a cover. It's much stronger! I don't run auto clutches ever. They make a great manual though.

[@joshbru8243]

Great review. Would love to see something like this with beta and gasser reviews too! Seems like everyone here in Colorado loves orange bikes... is there something better?

[@thebeardedyorkshireman8368]

How did you find the difference between the Sherco linkage vs KTM PDS systems. Stock suspension etc?

[@ian9toes]

Good question

[@johnnyhelems5296]

I just bought the 2021 300 sef sherco

[@gordonsmithsa115]

Great point of view... same thoughts here in SA, last week I broke my gear lever on a climb and was able to put a new one on that one of my mates had, sadly that would not be the case if I rode a Sherco....keep the good content coming.... cheers

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Very true! Thanks for the support!

[@davidbrennan3650]

Its the same brembo clutch and front brake lever. Sherco/ktm

[@OldManEnduro]

Damn you, Rich Larson!!! I've been up in the air about the Sherco as my next bike. Being in Southern, UT there are no dealerships and the closest one is up North. Since I am a weekend rider, I wasn't too concerned about the parts thing. My biggest factor was what I've heard about the suspension being so much better and not having to spend another $1200-$1500 getting the suspension dialed is a beg cost savings with the Sherco. Add on the skid plate and FMF exhaust and there's a big chunk of change that you'd have to spend on the KTM over the Sherco. I hadn't heard anything about the clutch issue until this review and now I'm back where I started!

[@seannichols7966]

I have 70 hours on my 2020 Sherco 300 and haven't had one issue with the clutch. I'll probably throw the Rekluse plates in it at 100 hours but that is normal maintenance anyways. Can't go wrong with the Sherco especially with the KYB. I'm in Colorado and there is a Sherco dealer in Grand Junction so that may be closer for you. I haven't had to really buy any parts as the bike has been extremely reliable to this point but the parts I did need came in pretty quick (2 days). Good dealers like MotoCenterAz have a good online store and will ship the parts just like Rocky Mountain would.

[@rztrzt]

Just get the sherco, you won't regret it

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

If you're not riding hard enduro constantly with extreme uphills that are hard on ANY clutch, the clutch on the Sherco won't be a problem. You won't regret getting one. The Bottom end grunt and tractable power alone will be worth it. They are a great bike. I'm not picking one over the other at all. And if the clutch is an issue you can add a Rekluse manual kit, problem solved.

[@OldManEnduro]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto mainly focus on the technical stuff, but do ride some more open singletrack on occasion just to switch it up. I'm just really torn between the two.

[@rztrzt]

@@OldManEnduro There's also the Rekluse TorqDrive Clutch Pack if you want different clutch plates.

[@wipperwil]

Great feedback! Any re-mapping possibility for the tpi?

[@stephaneseelen7735]

It’s easy to solve carb problems on trail.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Very true

[@superwilcox9026]

Friends injector went out on a ktm350 and so did the top end. Carbs dont do that

[@mixalis6168]

@@superwilcox9026 Ahaahahah Carbs can wear out!!!!!!

[@Danger_mouse]

A good reasonably unbiased assessment of the two bikes. I would like to comment on a couple of points tho. 3:53 Multiple workshops testing various bikes report that the Sherco produces more HP than the KTM. It probably feels stronger to you as there's such a contrast between the bottom and the top end on the Kato. The Sherco is one long smooth line from the bottom to the top with their electronic power valve. 4:50 Your assessment of the clutch is an isolated case, your own bike may have been one of a very small batch that had undersized linings supplied by the clutch supplier. Even in Hard Enduro racing clutch wear is not an issue with most owners doing multiple seasons without issues. Your experience wasn't typical of the brand.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Right on. Thanks for your thoughts! I wouldn't be surprised if the Sherco has more HP. I'm more talking the general feel of the bike doesn't have the same snap. Much like a 250sx can feel faster than a 300 xc due to the snappy engine feel and CDI. As far as the clutch goes thats really interesting. I'll research it. I've rode two separate Sherco's and they both had the same problem. I've also spoke to a factory Sherco rider who said he had the same exact same experience. But it is an easy fix. The Rekluse Manual replacement is a huge improvement over stock. I loved the Sherco and really hope to do some testing on the 2021's. Thanks for your insights and support!

[@Danger_mouse]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto Info on the clutch was from a guy I chat with from Sibiu where he hires out a fleet of Shercos for Romaniacs and tours. I've just purchased a 2021 300 myself and love the bike. It is certainly smoother than the 2020, but not electric smooth. Torque is unbelievable and 49 and a bit HP is always handy 🙂👍

[@richardstremlow6075]

I am looking hard at Sherco myself. They say you can swap out the factory head and get a lot more snap. Did the clutch get so hot you had to let it cool?

[@BUZZB8Z]

You doing anything to wake up the TPI’s bottom end? Mapping, gearing, etc.?

[@clintonshank5137]

Would you ever consider a beta? Why or why not love the instruction has done so much i appreciate your efforts. Keep shreddin

[@timkuitems4431]

Rich, where can we follow you as a racer? Have you raced Ersberg yet?

[@johnbranson7253]

Great review

[@streetrider11]

I still wanna see you take something like a Crf250L and see how far you can make it through your training loop.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

haha! Well see!!

[@enduro-parts-aus]

i like the miss matched grip combo you're running haha

[@Drewski423]

I like the mix and matched XC plastics on the W.... I’ve ridden both, own a 300xc TPi..... I love just how smooth the KTM/Husky and now GasGas are. Sherco is a great bike tho. Heck all the European bikes nowadays are great.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Exactly what I'm saying!!

[@Drewski423]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto yep. After riding the 2020 ktm, it would be hard to go back to something non counterbalanced. I hear even the 21 Sherco still vibrates a ton similar to the New Beta. I run the mako 360 on mine and man has it spoiled me. Could I get used to vibration again? Yes, but i would have to be heavily persuaded to switch after all this smoothness lol. I ride a lot of faster paced single track and quite a bit of gnar and coming of my yz250x to this KTM was a major difference. I’m impressed. But at the end of the day, I think I would’ve been happy if I had bought any of the 300s no matter the brand.

[@kraigvanderwyk1153]

Have you checked out the 2021 models yet? Any changes?

[@JohnVanHolt]

Rich did the Sherco feel smaller than the KTM? More cramped ergos?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

It's smaller for sure. I wouldn't say cramped, I liked the ergos.

[@rwilko9525]

Wallet pounder suspension isn't as good as the KYB.

[@cnw-jd9tt]

does tpi cause more wear i am hearing that but i plan on getting either a ktm 250 xc or sf

[@musicbox4022]

Do u like the PDS? Sometimes little dudes don’t like the pds

[@kanonymous6414]

Hi Rich. What would be the right carburetor and size for my 2018 KTM XC-W?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

36 mm

[@otpipe]

Just curious what parts are hard to get for the Shercos that you wouldn't already have spares of?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

A good example was the throttle assembly. Sfter breaking mine I couldn't get a replacement. There also wasn't any after market assembles in stock. That was a struggle. Stock and FMF Pipes were sold out and not available. A few examples like that. I'm sure things will slowly get better but I figured it was mentioning.

[@otpipe]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto I'm kinda lucky. I went into my small local Beta dealer once needing a front fender and they didn't have any. He sold me one off a new bike sitting on the floor.

[@donniemcfarland3160]

Have you had a chance to ride a Beta?

[@husaislander4838]

How do you find the PDS over the linkage? Parts availability is huge. That being said the KTM dealers here on Vancouver Island dont stock a lot of parts. If you miss the day they order parts you have to wait another week. Here in Canada we can not get stock KTM/Husky parts shipped to us.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Interesting. It's easy to get them in Utah. I'll maybe do a video on PDS vs Linkage.

[@martinh2075]

You can but it's expensive. Orange motorsports in Ontario will ship them to you. Better off just ordering at the dealer and waiting like you said.

[@09Tedesco]

Would/do the KTM TPI’s come with a map switch that would help out with the power delivery you mentioned?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I would bet! Ive never tested it but I'm curious for sure!

[@MrNekra]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto map 2 is way softer than the map 1 wich is the default,get your self a map switch,i have a 2020 too and i never ride it in map 1 in hard enduro trails,,too much power! :D

[@09Tedesco]

We will wait for the 2021 review with the new preload adjuster and map switch test.

[@k.snyder_812]

Beta next?

[@danssubscriptions]

It’s refreshing to hear honest reviews, but I’m a little cut your not riding a Sherco anymore 🥺

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Doesn't mean I'm not going to go back and forth! Depending on the race I'd choose one over the other.

[@pedrorelvao4117]

What about the Beta 300 ou xtrainer300?

[@Vurpvarning]

What happens when your clutch gets hot, how do you notice it and what are the symtoms?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

The Sherco clutch will start to scream. Literally makes a noise. Starts to become inconsistent on engagement. A rekluse manual clutch made it 10x better.

[@gophop]

On KTMs when the clutch overheats, the bite point shifts. Once you overheat the plates, they will stick. The bike will creep while the clutch is pulled in. That also makes it hard to change gears.

[@johnfavre1987]

Love my carbed KTM.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

They're great!

[@mixalis6168]

Loved mine, and love my injected even more !

[@austinw638]

Wow this guy really knows how to ride!

[@leom5028]

What about the differences of ktm xc & xc-w, can you do a video?

[@bikesbeersbeats]

The biggest factor for me as an xcw rider who mostly rides technical trails but recently had some wide open MX and desert races to compete in was the HUGE gap between 2nd/3rd gear and the suspension reaction over whoops on the xcw. I had never noticed this until I was aiming for all out acceleration/speed in a long race and had to deal with a lot of whoops. The xc handles these areas very well as there is no gap between 2nd/3rd and the linkage suspension does a better job at high speed over whoops or landing massive jumps. If I was mostly riding MX or desert I'd definitely go with the xc. Both are capable they are just tuned slightly to certain applications.

[@leom5028]

@@bikesbeersbeats so would the xc handle trail riding just fine, like not the very technical stuff but still? Cuz im just getting into this and i wanna be able to do both, medium to hard trails and ride fast with friends, i wanna get experience in both styles of riding and eventually mostly end up in the hard technical stuff. But im definitely set on the 300 ktm/huskie...

[@johnbranson7253]

@@leom5028 KTM XC is awesome for trail riding, linkage takes a little more maintenance & comes with the air fork

[@bikesbeersbeats]

@@leom5028 they are both fantastic bikes and neither of them is the wrong choice when starting out trail riding. XC can do it all. XCW is just more tuned to more technical stuff.

[@russozard2626]

Interesting vlog

[@shooter7a]

Sherco with SmartCarb SC2

[@Dissentient01]

Simple vs not. I will keep my Beta.

[@NaturallyCaffeinated]

I love my Beta too but like Rich stated parts availability can be an issue. I’ve had nothing but back order issues with about 90% of the parts I order from Beta US. Frustrating but I know I need to be patient with COVID (which is likely the culprit).

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Hopefully we can do a review on one!

[@NaturallyCaffeinated]

I would love to see a review on the 300rr since most people buy this model.

[@otpipe]

@@NaturallyCaffeinated What kind of parts do have trouble getting? I have a 2016 300RR and the only things I've had to replace with factory parts are a clutch cover and radiator. Everything else can be crossover parts.

[@NaturallyCaffeinated]

@@otpipe So I've had issues with the following parts (all at different times) screws for my plastics, spacers for the screws, battery holder (the rubber band), gas tank valve, and engine side cover gasket. I love the bike and hope it's all been COVID related.

[@oly10676]

The video is so engaging that i have a hard time listening! have to go back and forth!

[@Papparratzi]

I’m not interested in buying either one, but less to worry about while riding, is the difference between thinking things through and overthinking. No matter what bike you’re thinking of, anything that’s a distraction, even a weird noise can cause you to make mistakes or go slower. Bringing up confidence in the bike is subjective, but it makes sense to include it in your evaluation.

[@LuckyNikitaBoba]

Damn you’re good! I thought only Europeans can ride extreme enduro.

[@johnnyhelems5296]

I’m guessing you can afford a trailer full of parts

[@tomcumby1118]

That ur dog running around n front of u? Lol

[@warriortuningacademyinstit1075]

It’s tru on a factory tpi But you can remaping your tpi,adding more fuel in the rpm range you want enrichment,and retard your timing map as you like. Iam tuner and don’t go back to carbureted bikes again

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

So I've heard I'd love to try that! I wish there was an app or something.

[@Erez84]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto If youl get yourself a GET ecu you will have an app and the option to add or substract fuel/ ignition in specific rpm's , in a specific throttle position and more. Allso thanks for your riding tech brakedown videos, very helpful and motivating.

[@warriortuningacademyinstit1075]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto tunertools.com/products/ktm-motorcycle-diagnostics-and-tuning-interface,that is the economic technique,cooberecu.com/products/coober-ecu-ktm-husqvarna-300-tpi-2018-2019 and the spensive way, but you need a dirt bike tuner because he says what you need for the enduro , really need advanced knowledge for that,the tuner labor it’s around 500 bucks.plus re flash the factory ecu or buy a fully programmed one

[@efecnar3341]

Shercooo ❤️

[@mvthmoto8781]

Sherco

[@robsonenduro3316]

Far more to go wrong with KTM TPI then Sherco. Current TPI design IMO is a ticking bomb - oil pump or oil hose fails then engine blows...Because of that I bought Sherco and don't regret. Engine and suspension wise Sherco beats KTM all the way. BTW Sherco parts are a lot cheaper then KTM if something goes wrong, but I'm close to 100 hours and bike runs as new.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Ive raced both and to me they were both reliable. Once I put over 200 hours on a single oil pump and top end. Never had a problem. But more things can definitely go wrong. The Sherco was great for me as well. Well over 100 hours. Worked great the whole time.

[@chadrides914]

I agree. I avoided both ktm and Sherrco, and went with a much more reliable platform than either of those. Yz250 😁

[@martinh2075]

The oil pumps themselves are rated for over 3000 hours of use in other applications. The problem is dirt ingestion will cause it to slowly fail. As of 2020 the oil reservoir on tpi's have a filter.

[@robsonenduro3316]

@@chadrides914 why zee? they're from the past...

[@chadrides914]

@@robsonenduro3316 because to me, they are tough as an old boot and feel just right.

[@madMX96]

not going to lie...bit disappointed you ride ktm... Its more about reliability for average guy and that is better on Sherco side...ask hundreds of happy owners in UK who switched from KTM. We do not have problem with spares here...and i like to be different...still too much orange at races...

[@nicolacollodoro8741]

sherco, the worst bike Ever.

[@Ozfreerider2504]

I just don’t know how anyone can deal with the vibration of a Sherco ....that’s a deal breaker for me ...