Highland SuperMotard 450 vs Sherco SM 4.5i-F (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Highland SuperMotard 450stacks up against the Sherco SM 4.5i-F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHighland SuperMotard 450Sherco SM 4.5i-F
Model year20092009
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Horsepower56 hp
Torque51 Nm
Weight103 kg109 kg
Seat height39 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating disk, six piston caliperSingle disc. Bremo
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo caliperSingle disc. bremo
Tires120/70-17 / 160/60-17

Highland SuperMotard 450 vs Sherco SM 4.5i-F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Highland SuperMotard 450 and the Sherco SM 4.5i-F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Highland SuperMotard 450 brings 56 hp in a 103 kg package, while the Sherco SM 4.5i-F counters with its own power figure at 109 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: