GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro Racing vs Sherco ST 2.9 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro Racingstacks up against the Sherco ST 2.9. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGAS GAS TXT 280 Pro RacingSherco ST 2.9
Model year20122011
Price
Engine272 cc272 cc
Weight67 kg68 kg
Seat height26 mm25 mm
Fuel capacity0.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating disk, 4-piston caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston caliperSingle disc
Tires2.75-21 / 4.00-18

GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro Racing vs Sherco ST 2.9 — which should you buy?

Picking between the GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro Racing and the Sherco ST 2.9 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the GAS GAS TXT 280 Pro Racing brings its published horsepower in a 67 kg package, while the Sherco ST 2.9 counters with its own power figure at 68 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: