Trial Tube - The NEW 2023 Sherco STR 300 - Honest Review
This week we have an exclusive like no other and the first look at the new Sherco STR 300!
This is the first comprehensive review of its kind and we would like to thank the guys at Road and Trials for the access BEFORE ANYONE ELSE!
This bike has had a lot of hype surrounding it and we are about to lift the lid!
So strap in because.....
This is TRIALTUBE!
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Getting back into trials after 30 years on road rockets. Your channel is fantastic, sarcastic and a real inspiration to get stuck into the sport again. Many thanks for all your efforts and please keep it up.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! Thank you for the comments and glad you like my version of “the truth” will keep doing my best to please!
One thing I found when injection first came to MX bikes is that when kicking them over, you might have better luck leaving the throttle alone as there is probably a start feature programed into it. The habbit of twisting the trottle while kicking is a hard one to break.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Personally didn’t find it a problem, but young Carrie seemed to not get in with it too well…
@davidtaxel1238
9 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly
I have to say her lines and the back end just look amazing and the overall new look of that new baby ?? just to die for and also the levers and plastics are so cool nice one danny !!
Test rode a 2023 Sherco last weekend. Loved the direct throttle response and injection worked like a charm (no bogging or delays). Bike feels even lighter than my 2023 TRS RR. We also had some issues with the starting, kick starting without giving gas worked better for us. And as always Danny, a great vid.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
You are right! It’s a “no gas” starting procedure! Thank you for the support!
Fantastic Carrie & Danny
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and don’t forget, sharing is caring 😉
Carrie is a natural at this presenting stuff 👍
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
She did well
Great review of the bike. 👍.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you!!!!
That thing is gorgeous!
You need her all the time Danny!
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Haha do we now?
Perfect timing for this review. But 🤫dont tell TRS!
Great vid. All the goods and bads.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Try our best!
Great video as always! Nice to see a test rider (who's way more looksome by the way) who actually rides like most of us mere mortals do. These new fandangled EFI bikes sure seem to finicky to start. Isn't that supposed to be easier than the carbed machines? Guys with the green bikes in our club are getting right side thighs like Tony Bou.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
It’s a technique, takes a bit of practice. I was fine.
Great review kids 👍 but for now I’ll stick with vertigo. We do have a Sherco too, both fantastic clubman bikes. Both 300cc
Thanks for another good review vid Danny. Interesting you would say the Sherco feels long. I did a little investigation - according to the Sherco website, the WB is 1310 mm. For a point of reference, the new Gas Gas you said that felt very similar to your Vert is 1320 mm. The feel is what matters. Keep up the great work.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
That tells us that geometry is everything!
@mikepeters9996
Жыл бұрын
@@TrialTube Danny, do you think the front tire would have felt more grippy in the turns if you had been able to move the bars forward to your preferred riding position? It would definitely put a higher weight percentage on the front axle and compress the forks more which would change the rake ever so slightly.
those kickstands are like cheese.. the replacements are better.great vid, glad to see carrie on here, more of that dan! all the best, cheers
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
Yo Danny, nice review. I wont lie. In some parts of the vid you look MUCH better than usual. That tight overall ... wow! Also the long hair looks good!
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Been working out haven’t I?
@davidsturch7057
Жыл бұрын
Yeah Danny can tell !
Thanks Danny for the review. It looks superb, can’t wait to see the 250 which hopefully will be more Clubman focused so less power and softer. I hope you get chance to test the 250 Sherco or Scorpa
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Let’s hope so!
@chrisstoddart4342
Жыл бұрын
@@TrialTube I currently have. DL 250 and that has ample power which is manageable. Be great to hear your opinion on how the 250s compare
Hi Danny, thanks again for a great review. You'll have to have Carrie help you some more I feel. I'm about her size and looking for my first trials bike. Looked exactly like Carrie trying to start a 250 beta. (well not exactly😉 doh) but couldn't start it. so am looking at 125's particularly st125 sherco due to the light weight, and ones available in my price range. Do you think it would be a good beginner to trials bike? 2012 model. I'm old and tiny. Cheers
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
All the modern bikes are good and the Sherco head angle does lend itself to be friendly rolling off things,
Good review how were the plastics and stickers. I had a sherco ten years ago and although the rest of the bike was shite the stickers held up well compared to my beta.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
They look great, super high quality. But only had it a day.
Awesome video, the new co-presenter is nice.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
Well done Danny great video . Think you,re assistant needs longer legs to help starting
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, it’s not an easy thing to get used to the FI as we know 😅
8:29 is it linkage crack or it is moulding imperfection? Very nice bike i love it.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Not sure
I like the looks of it. My last Sherco was crazy bad about bending right at the footpeg mounts, to the point that every 10 rides or so I would have to take it all apart and put a portapower in there to bend it all back into shape, otherwise the pegs were both pointed South. I would have liked to see them go with separate peg mounts, not welded on ones. Oh well, nothing could pry my Nitro 250 away from me anyway...
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
It would be a hard change for me too now!
Very interesting points , some bits I do like ! Be interesting to see how long it now takes for Beta to catch up with all the rest as I don’t think it will be long before gasgas change.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!!!
@stan9636
Жыл бұрын
I've been told by a very good source HP that Beta have plans to upgrage the Evo in 2040 there's more colour schemes in the rainbow that can change the look so thats the route they sticking to
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
@@stan9636 this is a class comment. Much appreciated and right on our level!
Hmmm I’ve not come away thinking I must have one, watching the vid though you both seemed incredibly balanced and in control. Ie a high level of confidence in a bike not personalized.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
It felt great and I started to really get into it but I felt the same..I wasn’t like “I must have it!” But I would t mind it either!
Awesome review. Seems maybe a bit more revvy then the green bikes? If so and if good or bad probably depends on the rider. I'm glad to see they improved the airbox. The previous gen was a giant pain in the arse to change. Also the previous gen was pretty bad about killing the airbox when the fender was bent upwards. BTW how is the new gen Vertigo fender? Love the old bikes and how flexible they were, though I do prop mine after riding to keep upright lol. Oh also found out the hard way you can run over the old Vertigo with a large pickup truck and it will mostly survive.. at least mine did thankfully 🤣
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Oh my god! You ran over it! Lol the new gen rear mudguard is good on the new Vertigo. Well I haven’t snapped one yet lol
@shawnmcginnis2508
Жыл бұрын
@TrialTube just to clarify I didn't run it over. Someone visiting our club grounds ran it over with a RAM 2500 HD lol. I was clearing a section, heard a clank, and turned just in time to see the bed of his truck hike into the air and my bike getting smashed into the ground by his tire! . The only casualties were my Hebo Carbon helmet, the fork brace, kickstand mount, and bar pad. Scratched one of my forks, but between the clamps. Thankfully wheels and forks are still straight. Could of been way worse.... ofcoure it's insured, and the new 2023s are looking dang good. Maybe I should of told him to go back over it a few more times 😬😭🤪🤣
okay danny maybe you could give insights while we watch carrie the prophet...? great vid, thanks.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Starting to worry about how good my insights are..
Great review as usual Danny! By the way, I am a bit surprised you didn't feel the clutch to be super snappy? Like on-off. I had the opportunity to try this bike, and it felt super light from the back-end as you said, fast revving as you said, but the clutch really felt extremely on-off
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
It felt good to me with a high pressure, I guess it depends on the setting. Feeling light doesn’t mean it’s good.
@motocrivens4109
Жыл бұрын
@@TrialTube @PacoTrials I wonder if the soft clutch setting will make 2023 model's clutch response feel like 2022 model (not on-off)?
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
@@motocrivens4109 it’s not that bad…I suppose it’s each to their own like
Think I was done with it as soon as she couldn't start it. Last thing I need at the end of a tough trial is to be spending all that time and energy trying to get the damn thing started. Reminded me of the first EFI OSSA.
@TrialTube
3 ай бұрын
I will be honest they have nak to get them going!
Wonder if they offer the seat kit for this yet?
@TrialTube
9 ай бұрын
They are doing a kit for it 100%
Fantastic rear end.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Game changing!
I'm curious, did that bike have a crack in the left side of the gold linkage?
@TrialTube
7 ай бұрын
No, perfect condition. 👍
Hey another great video from danny and ohhhh just move over ? she is way better looking 🥰 soooo back to the video yes distracted there anyway brilliant ase always danny keep up with the info great to see another video !!!!
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
Enjoyed that video , great 👍 . One of the big plus points seems to be the price ? Ok , 900 quid is a good wedge but how much is the bike ? Id wager that a lot of the "new bike buyers" , of whom I'm not one btw , wouldn't be swayed . I might be wrong and tbh I hope the new bike proves itself .
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Ya know I think you are right as people that are in the “new buying” bike rotation probably wouldn’t feel the difference in the cost jump
@gordonshort4264
Жыл бұрын
Yeah , well that's what I was wanting to say , but someone will say 900quid is a lot , which it is . Had it been a couple of thousand fair enough . I'd rather be on a green bike but that's maybe just me 👍
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
@@gordonshort4264 it’s horses for course
Hi Trial Tube, this bike has a completely new air box. In future can you please open up the airbox or show us the new filter. Huge part of regular maintenance and engine performance. Looks like a massive air cleaner as well which seems to be how it has to be with fuel injection.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, great comment and I will now make sure I include this in the next episodes!
@timlewis5527
Жыл бұрын
@@TrialTube cheers. I've owned a couple of 05-06 gasgas bikes, an 11 and a 13 sherco and a beta evo (year doesnt matter haha). All have different airboxes with pros and cons. The 11 sherco being the easiest to work on and worst at keeping water out of the carb. The gasgas being impossible to work on. The beta somewhere in the middle.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
@@timlewis5527 the Beta also terrible for water in the carb…
@timlewis5527
Жыл бұрын
@@TrialTube Agreed but the sherco was so much worse. 2010 and 2011 shercos had a flat filter that went to the very bottom of the airbox, no low point before the carb and no proper drain. Any water that got in went straight to the carb. At least the evo has a drain plug.
Karri is amazing,please tell me she's going to be in every future episode,
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Haha, a lot of guys seem to say that…
makes sense to have guess presenters Danny. Lots of ladies and girls now ride, which we didn't see in the 80's and 90's which is awesome, why shouldn't you have Carrie or Kieghley helping out with review's, little Jack too of course :) With some of us old boys still riding we could do a review to, we all look for something different in a bike :) another great upload, thanks
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
That was a top comment mate and will take it into consideration!
@jackmckinnon3208
Жыл бұрын
@@TrialTube I would volunteer for the old boy test, but now I live in Canada it's a bit of a commute!! Cheers Danny, thanks for the videos
What is the cost of one?
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
It’s at the end.
You stated that it's the lightest bike on the market maybe I got my kg to pounds wrong or google did but my 2023 beta is about a pound lighter I guess there is a question in there am I understanding something wrong
@davidevorider2002
Жыл бұрын
I have a new beta and it’s defo heavier than that Sherco
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately we weighed every single new bike. In the real world. The Sherco smashed the Beta out the water..
@michaelmiskell
Жыл бұрын
I'm just going according to the beta website the new beta weighs 146 and the weight he listed is a pound more I had to google kg to pounds so the conversion could be off p.s I'm not saying anything bad about the bike at all just looking for clarification thank you keep up the amazing videos
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelmiskell no worries and we get you. Appreciate the support !!
@waynesimpson2074
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelmiskell Is it an 80cc?🤣
woh !
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Innit!
@badlarry172
Жыл бұрын
@@TrialTube your not answering from Scotland are you?, that's real commitment if you are ✊
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
@@badlarry172 nah I ain’t riding, but if I was I would still reply (didn’t get an entry this time or last time)
@badlarry172
Жыл бұрын
@@TrialTube 👍
Im sure these fuel injected bikes need a start button to prime the pump and start first kick!
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
The pump comes in fine. It’s practice that makes perfect
@shawnmcginnis2508
Жыл бұрын
Even my pre-battery 2020 Vertigo 300 starts cold between 1-3 kicks. It's just a different beast and you gotta get used to it.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
@@shawnmcginnis2508 indeed!
did you hear that, all the green riders have left the chat.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha maybe, maybe not!
The first thing I’d like to point out is your co presenter is a lot easier on the eye than your brother and dad 😂. Second that bike looked like a proper twat to start. Good review mate, you always make me wanna buy a sherco over all the other bikes you review.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Haha well it was a bit of a pain but I didn’t struggle as much as Carrie coming from the Carb machine
Wow what a beautiful creature your co-tester is.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
I must reminder to tell her!
Naturally aspirated to fuel injection? Not really bothered to be honest about that mishap, I just liked liked what I saw.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
I bet!
when are trials bikes going to ditch the kickstart and get an electric starter, KTM enduro bikes got lighter when they did so
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
TRS already have this and the conversion is heavier believe it or not
@jamesal0
Жыл бұрын
@@TrialTube I get why TRS failed - they didnt design the bike from the ground up as electric start. still has a manual kicker. I ride enduro and want a trials bike to practice skills - but after owning electric start enduro and MX bikes for 10 years there is no way I'm going back to kick. In a flame out stall situation, we are cranking on the electric start, and letting the clutch out before the motor has fully caught. the bike never stops
I think time will tell that the build quality and design is just as poor as past Shercos. What's the point of 2 Jubilee clips on the intake especially when one of them seems to be incorrectly fitted. I'd say you had to put a bit of effort in to start it Danny and appears unstartable for ladies or possibly even smaller blokes.
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Well the jubilee clips (I have heard) are because of the compression. But when starting the kick start simply moves waaaaayyyyy too fast! As for starting it 100% requires practice and a technique. When I got used to it it was easy enough but for smaller (less experienced) bodies it may not be too easy.
Still heavier than a 12 year old Ossa lol
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
Haven’t weighed one? Would love too!
@benspeedschannel888
Жыл бұрын
@@TrialTube 64.5kg
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
@@benspeedschannel888 wet or dry?
@timlewis5527
Жыл бұрын
The ossa has an unfair advantage the gearbox is made of ultra lightweight paper mache! Seriously though would love a trial tube ep on the I'll fated Ossa. If you can find one with a working gearbox..
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
@@timlewis5527 I have one I could borrow…
66,9 kg ??? Heavier than 10 years old bikes….
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
I said lightest bike on the market. Are the bikes of ten years ago purchasable new?
@scannorse
Жыл бұрын
@@TrialTube Of course not new, but purchaseable :-)
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
@@scannorse I all fairness I can only go off a comparative market item 👍
@scannorse
Жыл бұрын
@@TrialTube Yep….just wondering why the bikes have become heavier over time.
2:39 Dsheesas Chryst, Danny! My eyes are bleeding! These boots dont fit at all. Unsubscribed!!! 🤣 Ok just kidding, but HOW DARE YOU!
@TrialTube
Жыл бұрын
You are right, but they go with my signature gear too well 🔥🔥🤘