2008 Sommer Diesel 462 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Sommer for the allround motorcycle segment, the 2008 Sommer Diesel 462 features a 462 cc (28.2 cu in) air-cooled diesel configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11 HP (8 kW) at 3,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 26.3 Nm (19.4 lb-ft) at 2,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 23.8 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (2,000 rpm) and peak power (3,500 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Diesel 462 measures 180 kg (397 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.06 HP/kg (16.36 kg per horsepower).
Within MotoLibrary's Sommer archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2008 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
23.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.06 HP/kg (16.36 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,000–3,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement462.0 ccm (28.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeDiesel
Engine DetailsDiesel
Power11.0 HP (8.0 kW)) @ 3500 RPM
Torque26.3 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.4 ft.lbs) @ 2000 RPM
Compression20.5:1
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 76.0 mm (3.5 x 3.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMulitiplate
Performance
Top Speed100.0 km/h (62.1 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.20 litres/100 km (45.5 km/l or 106.92 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases51.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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