2014
Sommer 462 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 347134 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Sommer |
| Model | 462 |
| Year | 2014 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel tube |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Optional drum brake |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 177 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopi fork |
| Fronttyre | 3.25-19 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rake | 65.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Swing Arm |
| Reartyre | 3.50-19 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Seat | Single seat |
| Wheels | Stainless steel rims, wire spoked |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 88.0 x 76.0 mm (3.5 x 3.0 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | 5-plate in oil bath |
| Compression | 20.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 462.00 ccm (28.19 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Diesel |
| Enginetype | Hatz 1B40 engine |
| Fuelconsumption | 2.25 litres/100 km (44.4 km/l or 104.54 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 59.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Maxrpm | 4000 |
| Power | 11.00 HP (8.0 kW)) @ 3500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 99.0 km/h (61.5 mph) |
| Torque | 26.25 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.4 ft.lbs) @ 2000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, red, light blue, blue |
|---|---|
| Comments | Modified Royal Enfield bike. Diesel or Biodiesel fuel. Sommer is a German brand. |
| Electrical | Iskra 1 kW starter. Alternator 200W. |
| Factorywarranty | 2 Year Factory Warranty |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 180.0 kg (396.8 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 13.50 litres (3.57 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0611 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Sommer
Country of Origin:
Germany
Founder:
Sommer Motorradtechnik (Friederich Sommer)
Best Known For:
Diesel-powered classic-style singles (e.g., Sommer Diesel 462)
Company History
Sommer carved a niche building diesel motorcycles with classic British lines—teardrop tanks, bench seats, and relaxed ergonomics—powered by industrial single-cylinder diesels known for longevity and thrift. These bikes are not about speed; they are about range, simplicity, and the reassuring thump of a slow piston. Owners value 2–3 L/100 km economy, tractor-like torque, and the ease of sourcing filters and parts from industrial suppliers. Frames and cycle parts are chosen for durability and service access, making long ownership realistic. Historically, Sommer shows how alternative propulsion can live happily inside traditional aesthetics: a practical, almost meditative approach to motorcycling that prizes patience and mechanical empathy over outright performance.