Sold my Sherco 300 about three years ago when I moved to Texas. I wanna cry when I think of it. sweetest dirt bike I’ve ever touched.
@GahBoe2 жыл бұрын
This Sherco is his favorite 4 stroke to date? Apparantly he hasn't ridden my twenty year old xr400r, certified beast. Let me know when you'd like to review it, we can work something out.
@Danger_mouse3 жыл бұрын
4:37 I would get the ecu mapping and TPS calibration checked if you are needing to crack the throttle. I've owned two of these bikes now and ridden at least 5 others. On my own bikes I've have jumped between ecu maps and updates (kindly uploaded by my dealer friend) The idle is self managed and throttle is not required to start them once warm, and there are map updates that improve cold starting also. 5:00 That is the same for any other current 4 stroke efi motorcycle Definitely agree with you on the forks and motor, perfect single track combination that leaves you smiling after the ride 👌 Agree with you on the air filter, if you have adult sized hands, it sucks - The factory has been told by many owners. 11:08 No force is required to release the fuel coupling - Tip Undo the pump wires and start the engine, this drains away the fuel pressure, the clip can easily be pushed down and the hose comes out.
@markar19773 жыл бұрын
The trick to release the fuel line from the tank is to disconnect the plug to the pump, then push the starter butten. This will release the pressure in the fuelline and it will pop off really easy :)
@DirtBikeChannel3 жыл бұрын
Too bad the manual doesn't outline this process. I followed the instructions they give there :(
@markar19773 жыл бұрын
@@DirtBikeChannel Totally agree. I felt that something was wrong when it was a pita to remove that fuel line. Guess its a good thing so you dont get sprayed with fuel :)
@TheSmarquez3 жыл бұрын
These are pretty common fuel connections in the European automotive industry, very easy. Just push the elbow of the hose towards the pump first, then push the grey lock down, the fuel pressure will blast off the hose.
@marvinjames63983 жыл бұрын
I love how honest you are. All bikes have some sort of flaw. Great review 👍
@petergray8822 жыл бұрын
I broke one until I relised you.need to relise the pressure first
@Duddyfunguy Жыл бұрын
Best first six minutes ever. Thank you, that's what I needed to hear.
@Pint763 жыл бұрын
It was either Sherco or 250FX for my 4T. I'm so glad I went with the Yamaha, especially after watching this review. Wayyy too many negatives for nearly 11K.
@robsonenduro33163 жыл бұрын
Sherco is becoming new KTM :) my Sherco 2020 2t 300se factory is fantastic and my next 4t will be probably a Sherco as well to replace ktm 500 exc-f. Sherco motor and suspension have no competition today. Foot pegs position is really personal thing, higher pegs have some advantages too. Also these radiator plastic protection do actually work.
@CODIAK13 Жыл бұрын
I feel like talking crap on 450 dirt bikes is the cool thing to say these days in the dirt bike world… This video want even about the 450’s but still comments get slipped in. It really gets old, and just because you’re smaller and don’t like the weight doesn’t mean that it’s not right for someone else. And the big 4 strokes are making a lot of progress in their “lugability” and is getting a lot better. I’m 6’4 weigh 240, and have been riding for the last 20 plus years. A 450 works great for me, is it heavier than a 2 stroke, or these new 300 4 strokes… sure. But really 15 pounds a lot of which is fairly low in the bike isn’t a deal breaker for me and really gives loads more power which I appreciate being a bigger guy. I know I’m not the only one that thinks this either, but a crap ton of dirt bike content producers today constantly talk down on them.
@Norcal2stroke3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kyle for your real reviews. Your channel rocks! ✊
@petergray54913 жыл бұрын
Tip when removing fuel line ,disconnect electrical plug,turn over engine and it takes pressure of fuel line and pop off line
@ktmkaos3 жыл бұрын
Disconnect the fuel pump connector then push starter to release pressure .It will disconnect easy .Ahh sherco ownership ....its special
@Jurke922 жыл бұрын
Having problems with starting the bike?? My 2012. SE300i with almost done battery starts without any problems... Or newer date bikes have some issues or you are just making stuff to fill cons list...
@Captain250FX3 жыл бұрын
Still say the FX, but I could be a little biased! 😂
@katietrotter93743 жыл бұрын
What else have you ridden?
@100868ful3 жыл бұрын
Kyle please try the new KTM 350 exc f or the XC F . It is a different machine than the one you rode a few years ago. All you have to do is Uncork it and you will be amazed how great the motor is and how light weight it feels.
@jackbatchelor15853 жыл бұрын
What year is your Ktm 350?
@100868ful3 жыл бұрын
@@jackbatchelor1585 Mine is a 2020.
@williamstones17732 жыл бұрын
How on earth do you remove the fuel line retaining clip from the tank if it is not holding any more? I have a new on to go on. Love your reviews and adore how you weigh the bike in real world ways! I totally agree on the oil filler location coment!
@tylerclees62263 жыл бұрын
Would like to see you review the 21 Husqvarna fe350, I just got one and love it so far but would like to see someone like you with a higher skill level test it out.
@DirtZen3 жыл бұрын
I second this. A buddy just got one and I rode it and it's an amazing bike. Would be great to see Kyle review it. 👍✌️
@Chris-po1xh3 жыл бұрын
I Third this. I bought a 2021 Husqvarna FE350 in September and love it. I do get some chain slap which is very annoying when lugging it even when the chain is adjusted correctly, anyone else having that issue.
@thedirtracer92023 жыл бұрын
I love my kx 85cc it's a great bike.
@jakemoyer28013 жыл бұрын
i’m thinking abt getting one how are they?
@thedirtracer92023 жыл бұрын
@@jakemoyer2801 it's really nice and really smooth
@erikobergg3 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention the 220w dc output no risk draining the battery 😊
@crazykracing93203 жыл бұрын
just rode my buddys 21 300sef and it stalls alot at low rpm had to pull the clutch and rev it to keep it from happening
@williamstones17732 жыл бұрын
Clean the air flow sensor to the right of the fuel injector and the idle control to the left of the injector and this makes a huge difference to how it runs!
@scotz713 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stating which bikes you would take the SEF over. Surprised you said YZ250FX. Thought YZ250FX was your favorite 4T. So Kyle, tell us which bike you would take 1st, 2nd, 3rd of the 3 you are giving away in December.
@danielbunimovich65703 жыл бұрын
please review the 250 factory 2 stroke!
@ktmkaos3 жыл бұрын
Sherco's only have 5 clutch springs in stead of 6, so they are heavier springs and a stupid heavy clutch . I installed a clake one clutch Awesome Aussie invention .
@knolysjohnson72443 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one with that problem lol!! Burned holes in my pairs of pants with my Yoshimura exhaust...
@vincentmatarazzo91462 жыл бұрын
Wich brand for replace the radiator? And do u have a link for buy the radiator protection? Thank u
@nuthintoprove3 жыл бұрын
Battery low is a good thing. Why do I need access to my battery? I don't need access to it unless I'm changing it. I couldn't care less that oil got on it. Spray it off when you clean your filter if you want. I'd rather put the weight low, then feel fuzzy that I can look at it on top.
@tugamarselha29033 жыл бұрын
What about testing a tm 300 en? Very very nice hand build bike, only euro bike to have alumínium frame
@simondalikeable96553 жыл бұрын
Easy to fill the oil. Flexible hose and pump the oil in!
@pedrorelvao41173 жыл бұрын
What About the beta 390? It was your 4t favourite and now? Isso it better than the beta or not? Tou didn't compare both...
@kurtrussellekhali76313 жыл бұрын
The kx green is my ride,
@jmeezy40502 жыл бұрын
coming off the 350xcf KR edition I may try this bike out in 2023. Hopefully they apply some of these changes.
@johnnyhelems52963 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2021 and it’s crazy snappy I’m 150 lbs I can snap the throttle in third and the front will come right up
@chaseriddle54063 жыл бұрын
Great vids man! Well-thought-out and articulated. This video led me into watching your review on the yz250x. I just got a new 2021! Best thing to come out of 2020 so far. Leading up to my purchase I watched a lot of videos and your Channel is now my go-to. Going to buy some gear and maybe win this dirt bike! Question: I'm 230 lb. So I need to do something about the rear suspension. You have any thoughts?
@JakeRawSon3 жыл бұрын
Good info, Thanks
@superlativegoose54473 жыл бұрын
Im 15 and personally haven't really ridden any brand new bikes but i cant say I have a blast on one of my buddys yz450f and my brothers wr250f. I have an old 1999 honda cr125r but am looking to get a yz250. I was torn between a 450 and the 250 two stroke but in the end it came down to me being 135 pounds and the yz250 is a lighter bike overall but nevertheless both are super fun
@harleyosterlund57962 жыл бұрын
How was the flame outs?
@cdr1883 жыл бұрын
3/4 of the gripes here are more of a lack of knowledge than actual issues with the bike. Oil changes are much easier than you made it look, the plastic isn't brittle (iv only ever seen one broken handguard out of dozens of Shercos being raced), the air filter comes right in and out with only a quarter turn, the fuel coupler is simply a push the ring down and pull the fitting up- you forced it and broke it.. The cockpit may feel smaller yet 6'3" Cody Webb runs stock pegs where as he always used low pegs on his KTM. I'd like to make a rebuttal video soon. I do agree though it's a great motor, great handling, and the suspension is leaps better than KTM even cone valve..
@lifeoff-road2802 жыл бұрын
An OFF-ROAD dirt bike without a kickstart is a deal-killer for me.
@corbinr92533 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of getting a Sherco 300 2T, how was the parts availability?
@coloradosupermoto80463 жыл бұрын
Actually really good. I've ordered some odd stuff and still have it in 2-3 days. The issue for some people is that there aren't a ton of aftermarket vendors but definitely enough to get anything you'd want and really good ones too
@austinhall64523 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another amazing video you legend. :)
@thedougster39983 жыл бұрын
Bultaco is back!!!
@johnnyhelems52963 жыл бұрын
The 2021 exhaust doesn’t even need a exhaust shield not close to anything and you can get to the oil fill
@bobellisp53 жыл бұрын
your right they have changed everything on the new 21 model
@dylanhedges56343 жыл бұрын
Love the honesty, keep up the good work.
@ktmkaos3 жыл бұрын
AXP make a bash plate that extends to protect linkage
@jack_petersen_20053 жыл бұрын
Just commenting on the rear break sticking out. I just bought a 2021 300 se factory and the rear break pedal is so tucked in under the cluch cover I can't even get to it half the time.
@mgmgomez76583 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advices !!
@youtubeaccount90583 жыл бұрын
with having to crack the throttle to start it, did you check the valves?
@ryllyduc1198 Жыл бұрын
Have you had a chance to ride any of the 2023 Shercos? Or ever ridden the 500 sef factory? Considering making that a dual sport that is dirt bias.
@gg4760-k5n3 жыл бұрын
Not surprising, Enduro in France is mostly forest and slow speed unless racing and even there nowhere near as open as what you have. And silencer is quiet beaucoup regulations here are very strict and to be road legal and not get shot by hunter and thrown rocks by people in the forest being quiet is important.
@ImovDave3 жыл бұрын
Another great review! Thanks for all the good content. Maybe ill be lucky enough to win that sucker!!
@jasonmurray2193 жыл бұрын
AHH I've been waiting for this review thanks! I like what you've done with the bike except I'm a short guy so I'm going to be raising the foot pegs back up when I get it lol
@dwayneganzel6323 жыл бұрын
Great informational video Kyle, really enjoyed it. I have a KTM 350 that seems to flame out quite easily. The Sherco sounds like it doesn't have this problem? That would be a good selling point for me. Thanks!
@bradburt383 жыл бұрын
my 2021 doesn't have a hint of flame out not even chopping the throttle
@dwayneganzel6323 жыл бұрын
@@bradburt38 I wish that were true for mine. But 10 years of technology updates may have helped? Often thought about adding the JD injection tuner. Would be great to hear from someone who has.
@tim92842 жыл бұрын
@@dwayneganzel632 Tuner
@RUSTY-A-L3 жыл бұрын
How about a 300 comparison between TM, Sherco, SWM and the AJP?
@kennedyracing75273 жыл бұрын
Why have you not tried a TM Racing Enduro which has won the 2020 Euro GP?!
@freeriiiiide3 жыл бұрын
Can you do a trail review of a new KTM 250sx? Its like 2000 dollars less than the xcs and the last bare bones big bore 2 stroke they make.
@easy4steve3 жыл бұрын
ill stay on my KTMs ,,, thanks for the review , do you ever ride the bigger 4 strokes ?
@moonzy113 жыл бұрын
same. Just cant beat them
@johnkoko3 жыл бұрын
I have to ask...what about this versus the Beta 390? You skipped over that one.
@richardhartley70943 жыл бұрын
awesome and honest review thank you Kyle👍🇬🇧
@HardcoreWeeaboo3 жыл бұрын
This will be my first dirt bike next year. Or the 250 sef if this 3hunna will be too powerful for a beginner😌
@coloradosupermoto80463 жыл бұрын
I think it's easier to ride than a 250f. Just enough more bottom to mid to compensate for screwing up. I'd only pick their 250f if I were trying to race in the 250 class
@williamstones17732 жыл бұрын
It would be an amazing first or fourth bike, you can always put it in the mild position on the mapping and it dumbs it down a bit. So much easier to learn on a bike that is built well and performs well. You will never be able to blame the bike for the riding issues.....
@tcepilot2 жыл бұрын
I was down until the battery location. Now I’m out
@russozard26263 жыл бұрын
Awesome review and bike 👍
@buz1163 жыл бұрын
wow, Is it really pronounced A-crop-a-vich?!?! Everyone I know have been saying Acro-poe-vic for years! .....learn something new every day. Great Review!
@nuthintoprove3 жыл бұрын
Yes it really is. Ran in to a sales rep years ago and he cleared it up. All the sport bike racers knew this 15 years ago.
@buz1163 жыл бұрын
@@nuthintoprove Thanks for clearing that up! That's exactly where I started hearing it the wrong way. From both the sport bike and Bavarian car scene.
@titushutton7923 жыл бұрын
To the 1% reading this god bless, stay safe and have a wonderful day (my dream is to become a famous dirtbike rider) Thanks❤️
@stevesanchez4533 жыл бұрын
Chase and work towards your dreams, you’ll make it!
@titushutton7923 жыл бұрын
@@stevesanchez453 thanks man
@potatopobobot42313 жыл бұрын
Hopefully god will protect me from ur self promoting spam ass in the future
@titushutton7923 жыл бұрын
@@potatopobobot4231 stfu
@announmousmylife39673 жыл бұрын
I wonder what are the chances of winning one of the moter bikes in the give away it be Interesting to know the odds
@kaoswiththekearneys89843 жыл бұрын
I prefer the long format videos
@brentsullivan25563 жыл бұрын
Oil issues and air filter is reason enough not to buy. I had a 2007 CRF 250 x was an even worse design air filter box, I would buy a bike based on its air filter design. Yamaha have got it right.
@andychips69233 жыл бұрын
But they don’t have it right... my 18 450fx even though the air filter is up in front of the seat it was still at a steep angle and easy to put on wrong
@brentsullivan25563 жыл бұрын
@@andychips6923 at least it would be an easier space to clean. I don't own a Yamaha, just looked like it would be a good position. I have a 2009 husaberg which has the air filter over or sort in the tank. No tool air filter box. It does have one issue and that is dropping fuel into it if you over fill. Not perfect but better than this sherco. Ktm has a good ait filter box as well.
@mvcg-cl4cr3 жыл бұрын
Better than cone valve WP’s?
@noysiboy11able3 жыл бұрын
are you gonna test TM Bikes? :)
@joecro14533 жыл бұрын
God this is my dream bike!!
@simonlarsson13133 жыл бұрын
Is the sweeptakes only for USA?
@MXUnion3 жыл бұрын
Great video! 👍
@ssse31233 жыл бұрын
These bikes look like they have never been ridden.
@chriss46903 ай бұрын
That’s because KTM, Husky, Beta, Sherco riders, always clean/ take care of their bikes after rides, and can afford to replace any damaged parts lol
@jeffestrada68573 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review I was excited about maybe buying this bike but after all those design flaws I think I will look elsewhere 👍
@user-ls5wh9io3c3 жыл бұрын
Best 4st ever geat review
@PBmxer3 жыл бұрын
i believe awkward describes french designs. just like their ski clothing. great quality but awkward fitting and annoying design features.
@motoklx3 жыл бұрын
You just gave me $10,000 of reasons not to buy the Sherco
@philwilliamson33703 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Sounds like a total pain in the ass to work on with strange design components. Pass.. 🤷♂️
@cdr1883 жыл бұрын
1. You CAN change the oil with the skid plate on 2. You can turn the air filter a quarter turn and it comes in and out of the bike very easy. 3. You don't have to remove the case saver to remove the oil filter cover. It's very close but it does clear.
@motoklx3 жыл бұрын
@@cdr188 4. It still doesn't get me pass the $10,000 asking price
@cdr1883 жыл бұрын
@@motoklx then go spend 10k for a bike with a worse motor and bad suspension 🤣
@motoklx3 жыл бұрын
@@cdr188 geez dude what are you a Sherco sales rep?
@markmtbrider3 жыл бұрын
I will take it if I win. E start !
@brandonmurphy46573 жыл бұрын
You really don't like 450 s do you ...
@DirtBikeChannel3 жыл бұрын
I've ridden a lot of them and have never found one that I liked very much for most of my riding.
@johnnywoods2273 жыл бұрын
What gas did you run in it?
@kalebgrubb22723 жыл бұрын
Never getting a sherco
@my-max-media76213 жыл бұрын
And you paid #!@% for that bike with all those negatives? I'll stick with my Yamaha thank you 👍
@c2protect3 жыл бұрын
Amen
@donboucher24403 жыл бұрын
FYI your full reviews are NOT too long, you can't review a bike in 5 mins.. sorry... Great reviews, keep'm coming.... Gas gas 300ec this year? Maybe?
@dominiccimarolli89703 жыл бұрын
Try out the brand new klx 300
@silaswolf85913 жыл бұрын
Thats not a race/preformance bike. Its like a crf250L, super heavy and hardly any power. Its labeled as a dual sport bike. Kyle wouldn't be able to do any of the trails he currently does, with the klx300. It weights like 125 pounds more and i think is air cooled.
@warrenstemphly57563 жыл бұрын
Those bikes are almost half the price too. Sometimes a comparison like that is not only fun, it shows what you’re actually getting for twice the price.
@silaswolf85913 жыл бұрын
@@warrenstemphly5756 true it would be kinda cool but that not what kyle does. Say he bought one, most of his audience, probably at least 80%, wouldn't watch those videos cuz that not a race type bike. Also btw its a pretty well known thing in the motosports world that a used bike thats a few years old thats half the price is a crazy lot better than a new bike that doesn't fit ur riding style. If ur looking for a bike that is still raceable and fun then buy a used performance bike.
@warrenstemphly57563 жыл бұрын
Understood totally, I’m not much of a rider and as much as I’d love a higher end bike, and could afford a Sherco, I know that as a newbie at age 47 I’ll never get anywhere near what the higher end bikes can do. A TTR230/KLX230 or CRF250F are in my future though and I’m sure that they will be able to do anything I’d ever want.
@silaswolf85913 жыл бұрын
@@warrenstemphly5756, what are u looking to do with ur back once u get one? Maybe i can help u decide what one to get. Also where are u from cuz the condition can also affect what kinda bike ur gonna want. Like if ur doing single track woods in the upper midwest and u don't want like a ton of power but u still want a nice bike then its hard to beat the price of a honda crf250x. Lighter, electric start, not a ton of power. I have a friend whos 52 and only has riden for 2 years and he thinks that the 250x is the best bike for him. U don't need a newer one because they are all good, I'd get a 2008 and up one.
@maksikkarenduro92183 жыл бұрын
Bro you gotta pull the side cover to get to the air filter and it’s easy to do and like it better than KTM and husky version. I think you need to educate yourself before posting reviews about stuff you know nothing about or didn’t take the time to figure it out.
@RafaLauris3 жыл бұрын
Please include subtitles...
@david92xj3 жыл бұрын
You can turn them on
@ayagnich3 жыл бұрын
nothing is perfect, good bike.
@midnorthmidwest31283 жыл бұрын
Trust me the kx in the back round would be a better bike The Shercos efi sucks dirt and dust and in those conditions you cant ride half a day before it wont run properly and flames out endlessly Over here in Auz they are a bad joke
@williamstones17732 жыл бұрын
Must be bad maintenance on that bike as I have over 75 hours on my bike with no flame outs ever....oh and I am in SE Queensland where we have lots and lots of dust mate....
@ktmkaos3 жыл бұрын
Oil changes PITA...hahahah
@r0ckworthy3 жыл бұрын
Those are a huge list of insidious, unacceptable maintenance bugaboos. So basically every single process you're going to do all the time, like change the oil and air filter, become so long and complicated it make people go far too long between services. If Sherco wants me to buy their bike they need to really think about all the regular maintenance items like that.
@mschumaker13 жыл бұрын
The melted pants is enough to make me not buy one!
@c2protect3 жыл бұрын
So there's another cost not figured into the 10,000
@williamstones17732 жыл бұрын
Never melted anything in 70 hours of running so far. Maybe pants just last longer here in Australia because we are used to high temps and fire!
@wfodavid3 жыл бұрын
I like the motor but the suspension was Nothing compared with my KTM. I run the Explor Pro components so might be unfair comparison. Bikes sure are Purty!
@cdr1883 жыл бұрын
Kyb is leaps better than even cone valve WP components
@mixalis61683 жыл бұрын
Just shows you, i would never take this Sherco 300 over a KTM 350 EXC-F
@cdr1883 жыл бұрын
You don't want better suspension and a better motor with better handling because he had a hard time changing the oil? Haha
@williamstones17732 жыл бұрын
@@cdr188 too hard to remove three springs I guess....
@AngelGarcia_4203 жыл бұрын
Best 4 stroke, but has all that stuff wrong with it. . ?? Jesus.. . Would hate to see the worse 4 stroke dirtbike.
@andychips69233 жыл бұрын
Not “wrong” I would say. Things that sherco have a reason for in my mind...
@johnanagnwstou99903 жыл бұрын
I I I :O
@riser93123 жыл бұрын
This bike has a lot of problems like the only good thing it has is the motor
@toyotaholics16443 жыл бұрын
All I saw were negatives, no thank you.
@c2protect3 жыл бұрын
No kidding. 10.000 negative reasons.
@dennissawyer84963 жыл бұрын
Well I can guarantee you I won't be buying a sherco after this review. Sounds like a real pos.
@williamstones17732 жыл бұрын
I have had lots and lots of bikes and this Sherco is the best bike I have ever owned by far. The air filter is not an issue, and the oil fill is easy if you just unclip the three springs and remove header, takes one minute and it gives you a chance to clean behind header and the header itself. On the trails it is amazing and you get so much more for your money in a lighter bike in the real world. All those KTM weights can be thrown out the window once you put all the accessories that the Sherco comes stock with, that are not on the KTM. Akro exhaust?? Have to add that to a KTM too...