2003 is the first year that Sherco has developed an 80cc Trials Motorcycle. Suited much better for riders "in-between" a 50cc and a 125cc, this baby definitely delivers! We had 11 year old Youth Rider Dean Baumert take the new 80cc for a test ride to find out exactly how it worked for him. Dean has had experience with a lot of different motorcycles and was currently riding a 125cc Sherco in competition, but thought an 80cc might be the ticket!
Dean fit very well on this bike. Dean said, "The smaller stance gives me more confidence than the bigger and more powerful 125cc". He also stated that he knows the less power on the 80cc compared to the 125cc will not hinder his riding at all. "Using the proper technique and the added confidence of the smaller frame will help me in the sections".
What was Dean’s first ride impression? "It handles great and has awesome power, with lots of low end".
He also said, "I was surprised how easy it was to start, and I could start it while it was in gear".

Well if first impressions are any indication of how well a bike will do, the new Sherco 80 should be very well received and be a great addition to the Sherco family of Trials bikes. Dean did a great job testing out the bike and checked it out thoroughly. He was definitely riding with a lot more confidence from the very first time he threw a leg over it.
The Sherco 0.8 is a truly upgradeable bike as it uses many of the same components from the Sherco bigger sisters. You can upgrade it to 1.25 or 2.0 capacity by just changing the top end and you can have a full size bike by just changing the wheels (actually all you need to do is lace up a new set of rims as it uses the some hubs as the 1.25/2.0) and front fork.

Engine type

2 stroke SHERCO S1

Capacity

99.54 cc

Bore

50 mm

Stroke

50.7 mm

Cylinder lubrication

Unleaded gasoline and 2% oil pre-mix. Nikasil coated cylinder treatment

Cooling

Closed water circuit with constant water circulation. Electronic thermostatically controlled fan

Start

Geared system with foldable pedal, bike can be started with a gear engaged.

Fuel intake

Carburetor with air-fuel intake regulator Lead-free fuel

Intake

Soundproof filter box, carburetor and duct direct into crankcase through reed-valve box. Ports to combustion chamber

Carburetor

Dellorto PHBL 26 with mixture and air regulators

Exhaust

Steel tube with single aluminum muffler integrated in the body

Transmission

5-speed sequential gearbox with security selector system to prevent no-gear insertion. Gears in primary drive, secondary drive with chain

6 mixed friction spring-pushed plates Hydraulically activated by the clutch lever

Electric system

Progressive electronic ignition and balanced magnetic flywheel

Skidplate

Made of stamped Ergal

Engine block

Built out of aluminum alloy using precision machining. Ignition cover made of plastic material to absorb impacts

Chassis

Built from Chrome-molybdenum forming a single structure. Aluminum alloy swing arm with mountings for the rod system, the rear shock absorber and the rear disc brake caliper. Chain adjusted via offset washers

Pos

Name

Pts

1

Joan Pons (Sherco)

43

2

Fabio Lenzi (Gas Gas)

49

3

Daniele Maurino (Gas Gas)

75

4

Valerio Bauce (Beta)

82

5

Diego Bosis (Montesa)

87