Comments on: Ducati Apollo V4

By: Dirk

Dirk — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:53:48 +0000

RE: power output of the 750GT twin was in reality around 45HP. Another interesting motor was the 50cc Suzuki v-3 rotary valve GP that they were not able to run due to rule changes. Something like 19HP at 21,000rpm and 12 speed gearbox.

http://www.pocket-bike-racing.com.au/forum/pocket-bikes-discussion/12100-50cc-tow-three-cylinder-19-hp-gp-bike.html

By: Fredrik

Fredrik — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:59:54 +0000

Rohorn: Now that would be something

By: ROHORN

ROHORN — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:43:46 +0000

OK. Now stick two 1098 engines together, stick it in the Monster, and go eat a V-Max, B-King (are they fattening?) or anything else you crave.

By: hoyt

hoyt — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:52:38 +0000

The top cylinder headers look much better in the picture with just the engine; but the same headers muck-up the look when the engine is placed in a bike.

Proof that the sum of the parts don’t always add up to a looker. (and conversely, individual parts that are designed with aesthetic restraint, can look stellar when combined with the whole)

By: B.Case

B.Case — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:29:16 +0000

Great engine, ahead of it’s time. Certainly one could argue that it inspired H-D to attempt their own V4 years later. But the Apollo? Come on! What cowboy were they designing that for?? I know that was the established look for American bikes in the 1950′s, and I know that elusive Harley market is intoxicating, but seriously! Talk about a mis-matched engine and bike concept! At least Honda had the balls to try something different in America.