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

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco SM 4.5i-FHighland SuperMotard 450
Model year20092009
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Horsepower56 hp
Torque51 Nm
Weight109 kg103 kg
Seat height35 mm39 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. BremoSingle disc. Floating disk, six piston caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc. Brembo caliper
Tires120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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

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