Supermotos
2012Sherco SM 450I Black Panther
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The 2012 Sherco SM 450I Black Panther is a supermoto for riders who want agile, lively handling on city streets. Its 449cc liquid-cooled single keeps things simple and dependable, with an 880 mm seat, a 109 kg dry weight and a 7.5-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 448.6 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 109.0 kg
- Seat height
- 880 mm
- Power
- 44.9 HP (33.0 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for supermoto-style riding, mixing tight cornering aggression on tarmac with the light, flickable feel of an offroad-derived chassis.
- Built for
- Raw, punchy and playful, with a big single-cylinder engine character and razor-sharp handling typical of the supermoto class.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited to riders wanting a comfortable, long-distance tourer or a stable, relaxed daily commuter with passenger-carrying ability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 448.6 ccm
- Power
- 44.9 HP (33.0 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4119 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 94.5 x 63.5 mm
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Dry sump
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Hydraulic, multidisc in oil bath
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1485 mm
- Seat height
- 880 mm
- Dry weight
- 109.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- 360 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Simple Chrome-Molybdenum and aluminium double cradle design
- Front suspension
- Paioli telescopic fork, Ø46 mm tubes rebound and compression adjustable
- Rear suspension
- Sachs progressive, multiadjustable rear shock utilizing a linkage and rod system
- Front wheel travel
- 265 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 270 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Bremo
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Bremo
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 3.50-17
- Rear tyre
- 5.00-17
Other
- Color options
- Black/grey
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Sherco SM 450I Black Panther?
The 2012 Sherco SM 450I Black Panther has a Capacity of 448.6 ccm (27.38 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Sherco SM 450I Black Panther have?
The 2012 Sherco SM 450I Black Panther has a Power of 44.9 HP (33.0 kW).
How many gears does the Sherco SM 450I Black Panther have?
The 2012 Sherco SM 450I Black Panther has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Sherco SM 450I Black Panther weigh?
The 2012 Sherco SM 450I Black Panther has a Dry weight of 109.0 kg (240.3 pounds).
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