Sherco 0.5 vs Polini Minicross X5 (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco 0.5stacks up against the Polini Minicross X5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 0.5Polini Minicross X5
Model year20062005
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight34 kg43 kg
Seat height20 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity0.6 L1.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission2-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc

Sherco 0.5 vs Polini Minicross X5 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 0.5 and the Polini Minicross X5 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 0.5 brings its published horsepower in a 34 kg package, while the Polini Minicross X5 counters with its own power figure at 43 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: