California Scooter RX4 vs Vahrenkamp Diesel 462 (2020)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the California Scooter RX4stacks up against the Vahrenkamp Diesel 462. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | California Scooter RX4 | Vahrenkamp Diesel 462 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2020 | 2016 |
| Price | $5,395 | $9,300 |
| Engine | 450 cc | 462 cc |
| Horsepower | 40 hp | 11 hp |
| Torque | — | 26 Nm |
| Weight | — | 165 kg |
| Seat height | — | 30 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 L | 3.6 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | diesel |
| Transmission | — | 4-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional ABS | Single disc. Optional drum brake |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 110/80-19 / 150/70-17 | 3.25-19 / 3.50-19 |
California Scooter RX4 vs Vahrenkamp Diesel 462 — which should you buy?
Picking between the California Scooter RX4 and the Vahrenkamp Diesel 462 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the California Scooter RX4 brings 40 hp, while the Vahrenkamp Diesel 462 counters with 11 hp at 165 kg. On price, the California Scooter RX4 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: