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2020 Sherco 300SEF Factory First Ride Impressions

10-1-19: Got a chance to spend an afternoon on a new 2020 Sherco 300 SEF Factory (Thanks Lenny!). This is my first ride on a Sherco enduro model and the 300 thumper left a very good initial impression. First thing that jumps out is the styling - lots of very bright eye catching colors. This Factory 300 really stands out right off the showroom floor. Next thing is some very nice components. Full Akrapovic exhaust with spark arrestor, Brembo brakes, high quality chain and sprockets, gripper seat with quick release, frame guards, skid plate, and perhaps the best part KYB suspension! I started with the factory KYB settings which was a good base. The chassis felt balanced and in control with good stability and little pitching under braking. Then I opened things up a few clicks to get more traction and comfort for some slower tight trail riding. The suspension responded well to clicker changes and took small or big inputs with a plush yet controlled feel. KYB is good stuff! Next is the engine. I currently own a 2020 Husky FX350 and like unique engine sizes so I was eager to ride a 300 4-stroke. The 300 SEF did not disappoint. Very lively and quick revving response to throttle inputs. Next is the free feeling of the engine - very little engine braking. I believe this is a trait of the Synerject EFI system which uses a stepper motor to reduce engine braking. It works! This engine makes strong power yet ran smoothly at low rpm with no stall tendency. It also revved out freely and the Akrapovic muffler was relatively quiet. There is a EFI map switch with (2) positions: soft and aggressive and the difference is noticeable. I actually rode in the softer map most of the time - easy to control yet strong power. The aggressive map gives the engine a quicker and more lively response - would be great on a MX track. I hope to spin some laps on a moto track with this bike soon. The overall feel and handling of the bike was really good. The chassis responds well to steering inputs and feels agile. It does have a more "sit on top of it" feel which makes it feel a little taller. Not sure it really is taller but the ergos gave me that sensation. Nice grips and bars and smooth side panels. Everything just worked. The seat has decent padding and the gripper cover keeps you in place. Brakes are Brembo and strong. I enjoy lightweight feel of 250F's but at 6' 2" and 200 lbs I like a little more torque feel. 450's are very fun with so much power but wear me out quickly. The 300SEF Factory feels just right!