Berliner 1260 Apollo

1964 Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Ducati for the prototype - concept model motorcycle segment, the 1964 Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo relies on a 1257 cc (76.7 cu in) air-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 79.6 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Berliner 1260 Apollo measures 270 kg (595 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.7 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 749 mm (29.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,554 mm (61.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability.