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2003 Sherco 0.5
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The 2003 Sherco 0.5 is a tiny trials bike for young children. Its air-cooled 49.3cc two-stroke single drives through a two-speed gearbox. A very low 510 mm seat, 34 kg dry weight and 2.3-litre tank make it a perfect first step into trials.
Capacity
49.3 ccm
Engine
Single, two-stroke
Gearbox
2-speed
Dry weight
34.0 kg
Seat height
510 mm
Power
5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2003 Sherco 0.5 vs the 2002
Spec 2002 2003
Dry weight
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34.0 kg (75.0 pounds)
Seat height
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510 mm (20.1 inches)
Fuel capacity
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2.30 litres (0.61 US gallons)
Wheelbase
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1020 mm (40.2 inches)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 7 Agility 67 Comfort 20 Off-road 55 Touring 5 Road manners 5
Best for It exists to introduce children or very small riders to off-road motorcycling in a low, lightweight, low-power package. Built for It is a playful, forgiving, low-speed training bike with an automatic clutch and simple 2-speed gearbox for easy operation. Not ideal for It is not suitable for adults, highway use, touring, or anyone seeking real speed or long-distance comfort.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Full specifications
Metric
Imperial
Engine
Capacity
49.3 ccm
Power
5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
Engine type
Single, two-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.1588 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
40.0 x 39.3 mm
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Kick
Ignition
Progressive electronic ignition and balanced magnetic flywheel
Lubrication system
Unleaded gasoline and 2 % oil pre-mix. Nikasil coated cylinder treatment
Transmission
Gearbox
2-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Clutch
Automatic
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1020 mm
Seat height
510 mm
Dry weight
34.0 kg
Fuel capacity
2.30 litres
Ground clearance
275 mm
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Deltabox type made in Chrome-molybdenum. Chromed finish
Front suspension
Hydraulic telescopic fork. Travel: 110 mm
Rear suspension
Oll monoshock
Front wheel travel
170 mm
Rear wheel travel
170 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
185 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
145 mm
Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026 .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us .
What changed, year to year Differences highlighted
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Sherco 0.5? The 2003 Sherco 0.5 has a Capacity of 49.3 ccm (3.01 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Sherco 0.5 have? The 2003 Sherco 0.5 has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).
How many gears does the Sherco 0.5 have? The 2003 Sherco 0.5 has a Gearbox of 2-speed.
How much does the Sherco 0.5 weigh? The 2003 Sherco 0.5 has a Dry weight of 34.0 kg (75.0 pounds).
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