MX like in delivery . Map two is smoother , less responsive , but still plenty quick at covering ground . Great torque is available in both modes and the engine lugs strongly when called upon . Surprise stalling , or stalling at all really , does not happen . The engine revs out toom with little vibration , so top-end power is your friend as well . It ’ s a very hard engine to fault . Likewise , the rest of the Sherco is a pleasing machine . KYB provides excellent suspension components and these are set up for the quick rider ... plush , but firm and progressive . The ergonomics are excellent with a flat smooth design that is roomy without being bulky . I rotated the bars forward for a little more standing room , that was it – a very comfortable bike .
The handling feels light and the steering very quick . I dropped the forks in the triple lamps over a centimetre to balance the turn-in to stability , and would have increased the rear sag if time had allowed to get a more planted fell . The issue was not really a chassis problem , more the fact that the intermediate front tyre was not suited to the very slippery conditions . Relaxing the edginess of the steering did keep the 300 more composed . The brakes were faultless . Overall , the Sherco 300 SE is a very impressive machine . It has a winning engine , top shelf suspension and braking and is ergonomically very slick . The chassis only needs individualising for ones needs and then it ’ s time to go racing . JOCK MCLAUCHLAN
KIWI RIDER 67