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General information |
Model
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Sommer Diesel 462 |
Model year
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2012 |
Category
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Allround |
Price as new | Euro 8750. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.5 Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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462.0 ccm (28.19 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Diesel |
Engine details
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Hatz 1B40 engine |
Power output
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11.0 HP (8.0 kW)) @ 3500 RPM |
Torque
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26.3 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.4 ft.lbs) @ 2000 RPM |
Top speed
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99.0 km/h (61.5 mph) |
Max RPM
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4000 |
Compression
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20.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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88.0 x 76.0 mm (3.5 x 3.0 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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2 |
Fuel system
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Injection |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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4-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Mulitiplate in oil bath |
Fuel consumption
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2.25 litres/100 km (44.4 km/l or 104.54 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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52.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Steel tube |
Rake (fork angle)
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25.0° |
Front suspension
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Telescopi fork |
Front wheel travel
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150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Swing arm |
Rear wheel travel
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120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Front tire
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3.25-19 |
Rear tire
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3.50-19 |
Front brakes
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Single disc. Optional drum brake |
Diameter
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177 mm (7.0 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter
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152 mm (6.0 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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180.0 kg (396.8 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.0611 HP/kg |
Seat height
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760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Wheelbase
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1400 mm (55.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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13.50 litres (3.57 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Black, red, silver, yellow, blue |
Starter
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Electric |
Electrical
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Iskra 1 kW starter. Alternator 200W. |
Factory warranty
|
2 year factory warranty |
Comments
|
Modified Royal Enfield bike. Sommer is a Germnan brand. |
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