Sherco Motorcycles SEF 500 Factory vs Beta 500 RR-S (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 500 Factorystacks up against the Beta 500 RR-S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco Motorcycles SEF 500 FactoryBeta 500 RR-S
Model year20262026
Price$13,690$10,999
Engine478 cc478 cc
Horsepower58 hp
Torque45 Nm
Weight112 kg
Seat height950 mm940 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L9.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed manual
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle 260mm disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle 240mm disc
TiresMichelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21 / Michelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 2190/90-21 front, 140/80-18 rear

Sherco Motorcycles SEF 500 Factory vs Beta 500 RR-S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 500 Factory and the Beta 500 RR-S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 500 Factory brings its published horsepower, while the Beta 500 RR-S counters with 58 hp at 112 kg. On price, the Beta 500 RR-S has the lower MSRP.

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: