Sommer Diesel 516 2023 General information | |
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| Model name | Sommer Diesel 516 |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Category | Allround |
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Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 516.0 ccm (31.49 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Diesel |
| Engine details | Hatz 1B50 single cylinder engine |
| Power output | 12.0 HP (8.8 kW)) @ 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 27.5 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 20.3 ft.lbs) @ 2000 RPM |
| Top speed | 99.0 km/h (61.5 mph) |
| Max RPM | 4000 |
| Compression | 20.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 93.0 x 76.0 mm (3.7 x 3.0 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | 5-plate in oil bath |
| Fuel consumption | 2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 58.0 CO2g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Euro 4 |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Steel tube |
| Rake (fork angle) | 25.0° |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm, twin shocks |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-19 |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Optional drum brake |
| Diameter | 280 mm (11.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
| Wheels | Stainless steel rims, wire spoked |
| Seat | Single seat |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 165.0 kg (363.8 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 180.0 kg (396.8 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0727 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm (55.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 13.50 litres (3.57 US gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Color options | Black, red, light blue, blue |
| Starter | Electric |
| Instruments | Analogue instruments |
| Electrical | Iskra 1 kW starter. Alternator 200W. |
| Factory warranty | 2 year factory warranty |
| Comments | Modified Royal Enfield bike. Hand-made in Germany. |
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Further information | |
| Insurance costs | Compare US insurance quotes from the nation’s top providers. |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 23 Sommer Diesel 516 discussion group or the general Sommer discussion group. |
| Related bikes | List related bikes for comparison of specs. |
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