Sommer Diesel 462 vs Voge Valico 500DS (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sommer Diesel 462stacks up against the Voge Valico 500DS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSommer Diesel 462Voge Valico 500DS
Model year20162022
Price$9,300$5,890
Engine462 cc471 cc
Horsepower11 hp46 hp
Torque26 Nm43 Nm
Weight165 kg193 kg
Seat height30 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L4.4 L
Fuel typedieselpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Optional drum brakeSingle disc. ABS
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. ABS
Tires3.25-19 / 3.50-19 120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Sommer Diesel 462 vs Voge Valico 500DS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sommer Diesel 462 and the Voge Valico 500DS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sommer Diesel 462 brings 11 hp in a 165 kg package, while the Voge Valico 500DS counters with 46 hp at 193 kg. On price, the Voge Valico 500DS has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: