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| General information |
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| Model: | Sommer Diesel 462 |
| Year: | 2012 |
| Category: | Allround |
| Rating: | 70.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Price as new (MSRP): | Euro 8750. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 462.00 ccm (28.19 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Diesel |
| Engine details: | Hatz 1B40 engine |
| Power: | 11.00 HP (8.0 kW)) @ 3500 RPM |
| Torque: | 26.25 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.4 ft.lbs) @ 2000 RPM |
| Top speed: | 99.0 km/h (61.5 mph) |
| Max RPM: | 4000 |
| Compression: | 20.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 88.0 x 76.0 mm (3.5 x 3.0 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed |
Transmission type,
final drive: | Chain |
| Clutch: | Mulitiplate in oil bath |
| Fuel consumption: | 2.25 litres/100 km (44.4 km/l or 104.54 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 59.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type: | Steel tube |
| Rake (fork angle): | 65.0° |
| Front suspension: | Telescopi fork |
| Front wheel travel: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Swing arm |
| Rear wheel travel: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front tyre: | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tyre: | 3.50-19 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc. Optional drum brake |
| Front brakes diameter: | 177 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Dry weight: | 180.0 kg (396.8 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0611 HP/kg |
| Seat height: | 760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase: | 1,400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.50 litres (3.57 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Color options: | Black, red, silver, yellow, blue |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Electrical: | Iskra 1 kW starter. Alternator 200W. |
| Factory warranty: | 2 year factory warranty |
| Comments: | Modified Royal Enfield bike. Sommer is a Germnan brand. |
| Further information |
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| Insurance costs | Get a US insurance quote from Progressive. |
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| Ask questions | Join the 12 Sommer Diesel 462 discussion group or the general Sommer discussion group. |
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