Ducati Berliner Apollo (1964)

The Ducati Berlinger Apollo was a motorcycle produced in 1964, featuring a four-stroke, 90-degree V4 engine with 1252 cc capacity and 2 valves. It had a compression ratio of 8:1, air-cooled cooling system, wet sump lubrication system, and was powered by 4 SS1 32mm carburetors, with electric and kick starting options available. The motorcycle had a maximum power of 73.5kW or 100hp at 7000rpm, or 58.8kW or 80hp at 6000rpm, with a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension consisted of telescopic forks and the rear of the swinging arm, with drum brakes and ribbed and block-tread tires for the front and rear respectively. The motorcycle had a width of 750mm, a ground clearance of 170mm, a wheelbase of 1550mm, and a weight of 210kg or 463lb.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati Berlinger Apollo

Year: 1964

Engine: Four stroke, 90o V-4, 2 valves

Capacity: 1252 cc / 76.4 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 84.5 x56 mm

Compression Ratio: 8:1

Cooling System: Air cooled

Lubrication System: Wet sump

Induction: 4 x SS1 32 mm carburetors

Battery: 12V 32Ah

Starting: Electric and kick

Max Power: 73.5 kW / 100hp @ 7000rpm, or 58.8 kW / 80 hp @ 6000 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Swinging arm

Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

Front Tyre: 5.00 -16, Ribbed

Rear Tyre: 5.00 -16, Block tread

Dimensions: Width: 750 mm / 29.5 in

Ground Clearance: 170 mm / 6.7 in

Wheelbase: 1550 mm / 61 in

Weight: 210 kg / 463 lb