Sherco 50CC SM Black Panther - 2008 Specifications and Reviews

The 2008 Sherco 50cc SM Black Panther is a lightweight supermoto designed for young riders and beginners seeking nimble urban performance. Its compact 49.7cc liquid-cooled engine and 83kg dry weight deliver agile handling and easy maneuverability, while the low 850mm seat height ensures accessibility. Best known for combining street styling with off-road capability, it excels in urban environments and entry-level track days.

2008
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Engine and Transmission Specifications

ClutchMultidisc in oil bath
Transmission typefinal driveChain
Gearbox6-speed
Cooling systemLiquid
StarterElectric & kick
Fuel systemCarburettor. Dellorto
Bore x stroke40.3 x 39.0 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
Stroke2
Engine typeSingle cylinder
Capacity:49.70 ccm (3.03 cubic inches)
 
 

Physical measures and capacities

Wheelbase1,360 mm (53.5 inches)
Ground clearance260 mm (10.2 inches)
Seat height850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight83.0 kg (183.0 pounds)

Sherco 50CC SM Black Panther dimensions and frame

Exhaust systemSteel exhaust system with aluminum silencer
Rear brakesSingle disc
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear suspensionOlle single shock absorber, adjustable spring preload
Front suspensionPaioli 41mm dia hydraulic telescopic fork
Frame typeChrome-molybdenum tubing main frame with a removable sub-frame
 
 

Speed and acceleration

Color optionsBlack
Fuel capacity7.00 litres (1.85 gallons)

CategorySuper motard
Year2008
ModelSherco 50cc SM Black Panther

Other specs

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Performance Profile & Rider Fit

Best For

Track45%
City80%
Cornering75%
Daily Riding40%
Touring15%
Passenger15%

Rider Profile

Best ForBest suited to younger or novice riders, or licensed riders using it as a fun lightweight supermoto for learning throttle and brake control.
PurposeA tiny 50cc supermoto built for playful, nimble city and backroad fun rather than outright speed or distance riding.
Rider FitVery low weight and low seat height make it accessible to smaller or lighter riders, including teens transitioning up from smaller bikes.
CharacterLight, flickable and eager to change direction, with sporty supermoto styling and handling but limited by its tiny engine output.
Not Ideal ForNot suitable for highway travel, long touring distances, carrying a passenger, or riders wanting genuine high-speed performance.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2008 Sherco 50CC SM Black Panther Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 850mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2008 Sherco 50CC SM Black Panther, with a relaxed knee angle of around 125 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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