The First V4 Engine from Ducati, Probably The First Harley Davidson Imitator?

The Ducati Apollo V4, a groundbreaking motorcycle from the 1960s, featured a 1,256 cc air-cooled V4 engine capable of over 200 km/h. Designed to rival Harley-Davidson for the U.S. police market, it faced technical challenges, particularly with tire durability. Only two prototypes were made, with one restored and displayed at the Ducati museum, symbolizing Ducati’s ambitious innovation and engineering prowess.
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[@mociczyczki]

300 kg wet weight distribution with rider look like 55%-60% at rear +/- and still tire was so 💩 that they csnt handle power of 100 hp ? 🫣 from what was made those tire hard plastic? wood ? steel? or some other 💩 🤭

[@rippn6124]

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