The 2007 Sherco 2.9 Cabestany Replica is a lightweight trial bike designed for competitive and amateur riders tackling technical terrain. Its 272cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine delivers precise power control ideal for navigating obstacles, while the featherweight 69.5kg frame and low 625mm seat height enhance maneuverability and confidence on challenging courses.
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Off-road & trail98%
Cornering40%
City riding5%
Daily riding5%
Touring3%
Two-up0%
Track10%
Best for
Built purely for technical trials competition and obstacle-based riding, not for general riding, speed, or transportation.
Built for
A featherweight, razor-sharp specialist tool with a peaky low-displacement two-stroke engine and no flywheel effect for coasting, rewarding precise clutch and throttle control over outright power.
Not ideal for
Not suitable for riders wanting a comfortable seat, sustained road speed, highway travel, or a passenger-carrying machine.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Full specifications
Engine
Capacity
272.0 ccm
Power
27.2 HP (20.0 kW)
Engine type
Single
Power/weight ratio
0.3914 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
76.0 x 60.0 mm
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Kick
Ignition
Leonelli progressive, electronic ignition with a balanced magnetic flywheel
Lubrication system
Unleaded gasoline with 2% oil pre-mix
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Hydraulically activated multidisc in oil bath
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1322 mm
Seat height
625 mm
Dry weight
69.5 kg
Fuel capacity
3.00 litres
Ground clearance
305 mm
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Triangulated cross section Chrome-moly, painted flat black
Front suspension
Paioli 38mm dia hydraulic telescope fork, fully adjustable for preload and dampening.
Rear suspension
Progressive link system with single fully adjustable Oll absorber
Front wheel travel
185 mm
Rear wheel travel
175 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
185 mm
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter
145 mm
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted
Specification
2007
2008
Capacity
272 cc
272 cc
Dry weight
70 kg
70 kg
Seat height
625 mm
625 mm
Fuel capacity
3 L
2.9 L
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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