The BEST Four Stroke Dirt Bike 2021 Sherco 300SEF Review

[@Saa45MIV]

I’d love to try that bike.. the last four stroke I tried that I loved was the beta 390rr at that beta demo a few years back… I had so much fun on that bike I’ve been thinking about buying one ever since.

[@PNWEnduro]

Thanks to @SmoMoto for letting me test the new 300sef!

[@0cernnunos0]

@Damian Sanchez yes

[@joebarczak1448]

I recently switched from a KTM 350 to a Sherco 300 SEF. Like you, I love the suspension, turning and overall handling. The only time have have even noticed a little less power was the one day we went to ride in some wide open sandy conditions.

[@Anthony_404]

What year 350? Rode a '23 350 xcf and loved it, but, have never ridden a sherco

[@TorqueDorque]

Best kept secret. I have the 2020 and it has been the most fun bike I have ever ridden. An acquired taste for someone that has owned many 2 strokes. It is so fun.

[@billybob1773]

Makes you wonder if the other manufacturers will follow with 300cc, I know TM does one which incidentally won the second day overall by a decent margin at the the Portugal enduro GP a week back.

[@DavidJones-mj5ju]

Have yet to here anything bad about that 300 4t in past years! I definitely wanna try one out. I'm thoroughly loving Sherco's business model and solid lineup of more than capable bikes 👍

[@PNWEnduro]

Sherco is killing it these days. I'm starting to see a lot more blue out on the trails around here!

[@painsrides3616]

I'll always be a 4T guy at heart and I bet this Sherco is tops ..But 2T is just the way to go for trail riding, especially the tight gnarlys of the Right and Left Coasts 😎

[@PNWEnduro]

Yes I agree the 2T is a better fit for me and the type of the riding I do most of the time.

[@Danger_mouse]

I loved both of my Sherco 300 4T models, they truly are THE best all round bike. I'm on the 21 300 SE 2T now and love that too. It's a tough gig choosing one over the other! Both brilliant 👌

[@PNWEnduro]

@Dangermouse both are great. The 300se is more suited for a lot of the riding I do but I'd love to have the 300sef as a second bike.

[@Danger_mouse]

@@PNWEnduro The 2T certainly is great for the technical stuff we focus on now, although the 300 SEF can still do it. 👍 When Sherco fuel inject the 300 SE, it will be the perfect bike 👌 EFI convenience, 2 stroke torque - I can't wait for 2024. I've been updating every 2 years and my bike is only 12 months old now. It's going to be a long wait 🙂

[@dirtbikeheaven1129]

That bike looks and sounds nice. I’ve always thought 300cc was the perfect size for a dirt bike. Let’s see a review once you have some more hours on it.

[@Ozfreerider_adventures]

What you talking about it sounds like it’s rattling it’s head off and breathing though a straw 🤷‍♂️

[@stevenllewellyn8906]

@@Ozfreerider_adventures sounds just like a yz450f or Wr

[@bikersoncall]

Yep, sounds great.

[@timm1807]

Great bikes. I have the 300SE but i think the 300SE-F would of maybe been a more pleasant bike to buy. Those 300 four strokes are beautiful

[@jzezulka2357]

Hey just curious I know that this sounds insane but I was looking to get my first bike, I'm 6 foot 230 pounds fit and Wanted a bike that I won't need to upgrade for a while. would the Sherco 300 2-stroke be too much power I'm looking to buy used a I see them for around 5k and there are very few 300 4-stroke on the market. I have some rider experience on my Buddy's 350

[@PNWEnduro]

If you can ride the 350 okay you should be fine on the Sherco 300SE.

[@jzezulka2357]

@@PNWEnduro does the soft map on the bike, make the power more linear?

[@whoscook4481]

I love the sound of the bike!

[@soulriverdogs]

“One more trail” bro! I ride chwk area btw. Rock on!

[@PNWEnduro]

There is always another trail to ride!

[@racesla]

Just put a deposit down on a 2022. Can't wait. Thanks for the review.

[@PNWEnduro]

Nice, congrats!

[@dirtyoffroader2093]

I rode one back to back with my Husky 350 last week and really liked the sherco, very useable power and felt easier to turn in the tighter stuff. Next bike for me for sure.

[@PNWEnduro]

Yes, the Sherco's do seem to like to change direction faster in single track.

[@motoboggle7525]

Great review of a fantastic bike , can you tell me how far through the triples you have the forks ? First it second ring on the fork tubes ?

[@PNWEnduro]

Not sure, wherever it was set by the dealer, second ring I'd guess.

[@davidudy467]

A good review . I have a 19 300sefr and my mate has a 19 300ser we swap sometimes and we love both . They do the same job different. I think the 2 stoke is better in the slow grovel but the 4 stroke does a good job of it just need to slip the clutch a little when near the idle , the 2 stoke doesn't stall . The 4stoke flows better on faster trails and is easier to skim woops and holes with .

[@Madtigertv]

I agree the 300i is what got me into the brand although I owned a Sherco 2t first. Always heard how legendary theyre 3004t is and I wasnt dissapointed.

[@wednesdar452]

I had the 2017 4t. I sold it after I got the 2021 2t. It is a super-capable machine, wonderful in open terrain... felt like it wanted to pull your arms out of the sockets on technical steep stuff. I think the constant threat of flame-out makes you need to carry more speed than you otherwise might, making the bike feel heavier than it is.

[@PNWEnduro]

I experienced the same thing with trying to always keep momentum through obstacles.

[@glennaltschwager5234]

Cool review as always mate. I really do think the little 4 stroke ticks a lot of boxes. How do you find the power in the more flowing trails compared to a 350?

[@PNWEnduro]

Thanks. So far it feels like it has enough power in the faster stuff. I'm looking forward to riding it on some faster trails and big hills in the mountains this summer.

[@glennaltschwager5234]

@@PNWEnduro Thanks for the reply mate. I look foward to another review. I've been wanting to swap over to a Sherco 300 SE Factory or GasGas EC300 for my next bike. Currently on a '21 350 exc and love it. The little 300 Sherco 4t gets such good reviews, it's seems definitely worth considering. 👍

[@brianh8484]

@@glennaltschwager5234 I’ve ridden a few 350’s and a few 250’s (4t) and own a 17 250xc 2t and a 12 500xcw. I’ve also ridden a 300 sef 4t for about 2 hours and I loved it. Any 250 4t Ive ridden has underwhelmed me with the power they make (most recently a 20 250fx yammy and 19 250xcf ktm) but I loved the Sherco. The power was great. Way more bottom/mid than any 250. I didn’t want to get off it. Doesn’t have to punch of a 350xcf but I never felt like I wanted more. I was also at 9-10000ft so power was down 20+ % on sea level. I’d own one in a heartbeat. Wouldn’t bother me in tight tech either other than a bit more clutch work and it runs hotter. I’ve also ridden a sherco 300 2t and didn’t like it near as much and I’m a 2t rider since the80’s. A/expert level for reference.

[@natebird23]

How is the geometry? My uncle had a 2020 Sherco se300. I took it for a ride and was deathly afraid going down a hill. Once put the lowering link on, it was rideable.

[@brianq103]

I know the 4 stroke is costlier to do a rebuild on, but what's the hour usage expectation compared to the 2 stroke? I've been looking at getting a 300 2 stroke but if something like this will let me ride it for longer without doing a rebuild, that would interest me, especially given what you are saying about the weight, handling and the torque.

[@timm1807]

Yep the reason i bought a 300 2 stroke. But to be honest i think i would have preferred the power delivery of this. The 2 stroke is a violent ride

[@tcmx712]

200+ I'd imagine for a top end being a small bore. I usually go 150hrs for my 300exc for peace of mind but honestly it's always looked like I could get way more out of it. Even my crf450r has now gone 230hrs on the original top end but it def needs to be done as it was very tired at 200 haha

[@אמיררמות]

Had 2017 sef300, best 4 st i ever had

[@AudreyH48]

I had a 2020 300SEF and it handled and the suspension was beautiful but I just didn't get along with the engine sadly. I kept having flame outs and would stall in tight technical sections. I switched back to a 2t and have been loving life. I think it was mainly operator preference but the 4t guys love these sef's.

[@TorqueDorque]

I went 2 teeth larger in the rear and no more flame outs. I know what you mean

[@viperracing2889]

What upgrades were made to these bikes since the 2018 model, and which model years got which upgrade?

[@zoranbilbiloski652]

What bike do you think weighs more,the Sherco 300 sef or Beta 350 4T?Which one would you pick up as your favorite?

[@PNWEnduro]

I don't know the weights but the Sherco feels lighter to ride.

[@DavidJones-mj5ju]

And that motor sounded super luggy, almost like the old rfs motors.

[@bikersoncall]

I read that it's 224lbs dry. So about 240lbs +-. I like the sound of this bike.

[@PNWEnduro]

My 300SE is 267 lbs full of fuel with all the guards and mousses. I will weigh my buddies 300SEF when I get the chance.

[@bikersoncall]

@@PNWEnduro Cool..

[@hurelllucieer6225]

I seriously thought about getting one of these bikes, but went 2 stroke instead. Still want to try the sherco, though

[@adxtriple]

This might come as no surprise to anyone that ridden one…but this thing sounds EXACTLY like my Husaberg Fe390 and certainly a whole lot shorter and a whole lot lighter. I’m interested.

[@CommieHunter7]

Can you describe some of the noticeable technique differences you found between riding a 4T and 2T? Not specifically "how the bikes are different" but "how I found I changed my riding".

[@PNWEnduro]

On the 2T I can rely on a quick stab of power to get over obstacles where on the 4T I am more concerned with keeping momentum up to and over an obstacle so the bike will not stall/flame out.

[@akkenblessings]

300 4t or 450 4t ? Choose one

[@ModularMuscle]

What’s your take on the kyb vs wp xplor setup on the ktm excf/xcfw/xcw 350/300?

[@PNWEnduro]

KTM spring forks are more plush than KYB for sure. The KYB stuff handles the bigger hits better.

[@itsaRiot]

How well will the bike lug down? I have a 300 2 stroke and just off idle I can take off on a hill. Is the 300 4 stroke simular?

[@PNWEnduro]

It lugs well but you can't beat a 300 2T in that department.

[@itsaRiot]

@PNW Enduro good to know! What kinda horse power does the bike have? I've looked and can't find anything, idk if you happen to know

[@tomnekuda3818]

I find it amazing that the weight is lower than the 300........also, it lugs down to almost nothing and then pulls right back up. As a desert rider for 50+ years, it would take me awhile to learn you type of trails......has the bike ever seen top gear? LOL.

[@PNWEnduro]

I need to break down and buy a shipping scale one of these days. I also find it hard to believe it's lighter than the two stroke. I doubt it's seen 6th gear yet, hopefully get to ride it on some more open terrain soon.

[@richardlennon4148]

Hamish Macdonald is pretty handy on one.

[@terrywilson1362]

I don't know if you have ever ridden a yz250fx before, but in the four stroke bikes I think it's hard to beat, it has a six speed tranny and first gear will tractor around really nicely, most of the time I'm in 2nd gear in tight techy single track and have no problem, not sure how many gears on the Sherco, I know Sherco is a good bike, but I love my Yamaha

[@terrywilson1362]

Also what's the price on the Sherco? I paid 8 for my Yamaha

[@PNWEnduro]

@Terry Wilson, it's been a long time since I tried the yz250fx but I'd love to test the latest model. This Sherco is a 6 speed, msrp is 11K.

[@terrywilson1362]

@@PNWEnduro mine is a 19 model, September will be 2 years that I have had it, I I'm just getting better and better on it, I ride with a couple guys on Sherco 2 strokes and they push my abilities to the max but I'm doing it, one of them keeps telling me I'm better than I think I am, I'm trying everything I come across and making it about 95%of the time, I fall on occasion but that's learning, like you I try again if I don't make it the first time, I'm just loving riding my bike and wish I could more often Sorry so long winded Great videos as always

[@PNWEnduro]

@Terry Wilson I always appreciate your support, hopefully we can go for a ride together someday.

[@terrywilson1362]

@@PNWEnduro that would be cool, I want to get up there where you are one day

[@AlbertSotosculptamesh]

Walker ?

[@kenbishop2455]

Thanks!

[@rztrzt]

The beta 390 is another great 4stroke.

[@PNWEnduro]

Yes, a lot of people love the Beta 390.

[@seroycozmo329]

How much whp?

[@OtisFlint]

Really irrelevant for this type of bike.

[@seroycozmo329]

@@OtisFlint no

[@peskymcnuggets3357]

How many times did you flame out on it?

[@PNWEnduro]

I stalled it when getting used to it, after that only a couple random flame outs.

[@jacobworld333]

Is there sth u dont like about that bike?

[@PNWEnduro]

The transmission is a bit notchy and it sometimes hits neutral when you don't expect it. The occasional four stroke fame out.

[@jacobworld333]

@@PNWEnduro U mentioned that natural before on Sherco - is it the oil or any other reason?

[@PNWEnduro]

Not sure why, but it seems to find neutral when you don't want it to. Different oils may help a bit but I think it would still be an issue.

[@markmtbrider]

You haven't ridden my xr4honey yet....lol

[@PNWEnduro]

That's true, I have not lol.

[@out-about7652]

Problem With sherco is resale value sucks .drop to much coin no one wants a used sherco ,were the Austrian brands hold there value much better

[@PNWEnduro]

Resale value is not a deciding factor for me at all. I realize a KTM brand bike will hold it's value more but I would rather just ride what I want. I've owned several KTM's and it was time to try something different.

[@damolux3388]

The extras the sherco has as well as not needing to throw money at the pieces of crap pretending to be forks evens the resale out.

[@out-about7652]

@@damolux3388 yei most guys spend more coin getting them KYB revalved softer . were the WP oc are plush and valved much nicer for 65kg rider in technical rocky creek beds and extrema enuduro ,dont really need a closed cartage fork unless your at pro leave or doing mx

[@johnmccoy1887]

4 stroke is lighter than 2 stroke 300