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So, I'm considering pulling the trigger on moving one of my KTM MX bikes for a new Sherco SE 300 Factory Edition two stroke. Have the new in line just making sure. Anyone with any experience with them? I've spoke with Clay Stuckey (who recently just sold the US distribution) and he spoke very highly of the build quality. The Factory Edition has a lot of nice extras such as skid plate, cooling fan, Selle Dalla Velle seat, Factory graphics, FMF pipe and silencer, KYB suspension.
My goal is to do either the Iron or possibly the Bronze class at Red Bull Romaniacs within the next few years...before I get too old. So that is my reasoning for starting being more serious into hard enduro. But kinda want a little something different, bike wise.
Any thoughts?
The SE 300 Factory is obviously way more capable than I am as Sherco won Romaniacs last year with Wade Young. Both Wade and Mario Roman have been consistent top 5 finishers of most hard enduro races including several wins and both in the top 5 at Erzberg a couple of weeks ago.
My goal is to do either the Iron or possibly the Bronze class at Red Bull Romaniacs within the next few years...before I get too old. So that is my reasoning for starting being more serious into hard enduro. But kinda want a little something different, bike wise.
Any thoughts?
The SE 300 Factory is obviously way more capable than I am as Sherco won Romaniacs last year with Wade Young. Both Wade and Mario Roman have been consistent top 5 finishers of most hard enduro races including several wins and both in the top 5 at Erzberg a couple of weeks ago.
I like the suspension on my KTM better, only because it's what I'm used to and it's set up for me. And his bars were way too low for me. But other than that, I loved the bike. It seemed to handle the crazy technical stuff a bit better than the KTM, but the KTM was maybe better for some of the faster sections. Could've all been due to our different setups though.
The fit and finish, and the components are all top notch. Definitely not a bike where you're compromising anything.
I've been considering making the switch myself ever since.
Good luck in preparing for Romaniacs. That's on my bucket list for sure.
So basically it's almost a straight trade for a brand new19 SE 300 Factory. I have a few MX bikes so I am contemplating it because I need a true enduro bike that I can work with, on and prepare. Honestly, I know my decision shouldn't be based just off that but it is a big factor if one dealer is offering a whole lot more for what you have.
Obviously, resale here will be not nearly as good but I'm not sure I want to buy a bike based off the idea that I'm selling it before I even have it.
I also have inquired with my friend Klaus Sorenson who used to be the Romaniacs track director. He will prob give the most insight on the bike but I also didn't know if any here had any experiences since I come here daily.
Thanks for any and all input.
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I also have a 17 Ktm 350sx model that I ride, mainly moto and sprint enduro. I needed something with a bit of forgiveness in the suspension im not a moto guy so suspension gets well used at the moto track, suspension is obviously stiffer which isn't ideal for running over trail trash, but great for coming up short and any jump I hit.
Resale isn't my friend with the sherco, I'm probable going to be holding onto that one longer than the KTM.
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