Ducati APOLLO
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| Ducati APOLLO | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1963 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | Four cylinder, V configuration |
| Bore / Stroke | 83.8mm x 83.8mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 80.06 HP (59.7 KW) @ 6000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: Gears Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Swinging arm rear suspension with twin shocks |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 5.00x16 |
| Rear Tire | 5.00x16 |
| Weight | 270.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ducati APOLLO was a Four cylinder, V configuration Road motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1963. Claimed horsepower was 80.06 HP (59.7 KW) @ 6000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1257.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a Gears transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 5.00x16 front tire and a 5.00x16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm rear suspension with twin shocks.
1963 Ducati APOLLO[edit | edit source]
In the history of Ducati, it would be fitting to define the Apollo as the link in the evolution of the Borgo Panigale motorcycle, as the missing link which explains why Ducati went from one-cylinder to two-cylinder motorcycles.