With SHERCO, another well-known motorcycle brand relies on the #raceproven products and expertise of the Swiss lubricant specialist. The global collaboration covers a wide range of areas:
Among offroading fans, SHERCO is famous for its super agile trial and enduro bikes. These are based on engines and frames designed by the company itself, and the focus is on traction, efficiency and minimising weight. It is significant that the first SHERCO ST 2.5 to be built was sold at the Swiss Trial in February 1999 – in other words, MOTOREX’s home country. SHERCO was founded by former trial riders Marc Teissier and Andreu Codina in 1998.
At present, the family company is based in Nîmes in France and is managed by Marc Teissier. This site has around 150 employees and builds close to 20,000 motorcycles every year. Globally, SHERCO operates in more than 74 countries across five continents and has more than 1,100 dealerships. This arrangement is ideally suited to MOTOREX’s forward-looking strategic approach for motorcycles.
With its distinctive motorbikes, SHERCO has delivered an impressive performance record right up this day. This is reflected in the many titles and distinguished riders in the Enduro, Extreme Enduro, Rally Raid and Trial categories. In all, SHERCO has 10 world championship titles to its name! Participation in the Dakar Rally has also featured at the top of the racing programme since 2009.
This year, Lorenzo Santolino (#15) excelled early in the event with his Stage 3 victory, while Rui Gonçalves (#19) achieved an impressive second place in Stage 10. Both riders are well aware of the importance of race-proven lubricants during the full 7,700 km stretch in the toughest conditions.
MOTOREX is strongly represented worldwide in motorcycle racing. Together with its partners, MOTOREX has so far won 177 world championship titles. The secret to success lies in the combination of maximum performance with the highest reliability. A reassuring feeling when demanding everything from your machine. Whether for the engine, gearbox, fork, braking system, or chain – you can rely on the products of the MOTOREX MOTO LINE. They are now also part of the wide SHERCO range; from the 50cc two-stroke to the 500cc rally bike.
The mutual exchange of knowledge and experience is a key factor in the continuous development of both partners. This applies to the entire scope of their collaboration—from motorsports and first-fill lubrication of production motorcycles to supplying SHERCO’s manufacturing facilities with innovative metalworking fluids from MOTOREX. While precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness are vital in metalworking, motorsports revolve around split-second advantages.
When developing a high-performance, long-lasting engine oil, the 19-member MOTOREX chemistry team is in its element. Hundreds of parameters, formulas, and years of experience contribute to achieving the goal. The R&D department operates a state-of-the-art laboratory equipped with high-precision analysis and testing instruments. If needed, small-batch prototype formulations can be created and evaluated through rigorous testing. Oil analyses also provide insight into the "inner workings of the engines," offering valuable data for development. To establish itself as a specialist in motorcycle lubrication technology, this unique mix of expertise is essential.
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