Sommer Hatz 1B50 Diesel vs Harley-Davidson Model B (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sommer Hatz 1B50 Dieselstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Model B. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSommer Hatz 1B50 DieselHarley-Davidson Model B
Model year20191928
Price
Engine516 cc557 cc
Horsepower12 hp
Torque28 Nm
Weight165 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L
Fuel typedieselpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Optional drum brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.25-19 / 3.50-19

Sommer Hatz 1B50 Diesel vs Harley-Davidson Model B — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sommer Hatz 1B50 Diesel and the Harley-Davidson Model B usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sommer Hatz 1B50 Diesel brings 12 hp in a 165 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Model B counters with its own power figure.

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: