What's this old V4 thing?

[dangerous]

stumbled on this picture, V4 by my reconing but what brand is it? kinda reconise the tank badge... 271518

[DEATH_INC.]

This? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ducati_Apollo

[AllanB]

Very cool. Note the tyre brand..... things have improved over the years. Tyres are keeping up now I remember in the 80's the tyres struggling with 100 hp Jap 'superbikes'!

[ellipsis]

..isn't that what they are going to use for the MotoGP next year...

[Motu]

The tyres in the first post are Pirelli MT53's - most often seen on a flattracker, but they were a pretty good street tyre in the day. Try doing this on an over the counter street tyre today.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3255/3133884105_ba92a1a9a8_b.jpg

[Subike]

its what D wants to build in his new shed, fit two 1200 corsa engines to his ag100

[george formby]

That is one helluva photo.:2thumbsup

[actungbaby]

stumbled on this picture, V4 by my reconing but what brand is it? kinda reconise the tank badge...

Is that areil sqaure foure the apprently bloody heavy not so good

[Paul in NZ]

Is that areil sqaure foure the apprently bloody heavy not so good

No - its not a square four (regardless of how you spell it) as its obviously a V4 (or L4) and the earlier poster had it right - its a Ducati Apollo... It didn't work out for them but half of it as a twin seemed to go very well...

[Laava]

That is one hell of an arse grabbing grab rail too!
For one hell of an arse I guess?

[dangerous]

This? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ducati_Apolloawesome, never knew of it having said that it never went into production... bummer cos 100hp back then...


The 1964 Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo was a prototype 1,250 cc (76 cu in) V4 engine motorcycle producing 100 bhp (75 kW) and capable of over 120 mph (190 km/h). It was never put into production,

[98tls]

D you need one of these if your going for that look.

[AllanB]

its what D wants to build in his new shed, fit two 1200 corsa engines to his ag100

He is indeed a crafty bastard - I hear he wrote off a nice V twin Aprilia........... bet he will be bidding on that sweet engine when it comes up as a insurance sale. Just right for the AG100 conversion...............

[98tls]

He is indeed a crafty bastard - I hear he wrote off a nice V twin Aprilia........... bet he will be bidding on that sweet engine when it comes up as a insurance sale. Just right for the AG100 conversion...............

That or hes looking for a motor that will fit in a Guzzi facing the right way round....:wacko:

[ducatilover]

This? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ducati_Apollo
Yup, beat me to it.
Bet it was reliable...

[Voltaire]

They are even more proud of this one....parked off the main museum floor by the Toilets....
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p235/rednzep/scooter.jpg

[ellipsis]

...is that a v-for and after, shot...

[dangerous]

They are even more proud of this one....parked off the main museum 4 by the Toilets....

...is that a v-for and after, shot... No its a vee twin turbo... as if a v4 would fit in a scoot :wacko:


He is indeed a crafty bastard - I hear he wrote off a nice V twin Aprilia........... bet he will be bidding on that sweet engine when it comes up as a insurance sale. Just right for the AG100 conversion...............its just a scratch... FFS all this fuss :oi-grr:


That or hes looking for a motor that will fit in a Guzzi facing the right way round....:wacko:best thing you could ever do man is put a HOLDEN engine in ya ute, so there... :2thumbsup

[doc]

http://www.bikerenews.com/AntiqueBikes/CodeNameNova.htm

[ducatilover]

They should have done it.

[ktm84mxc]

Yep should have done it or a least build one model a 1000cc V4 to take on the Japs, what ifs and may bees the life of a bike company.
The Euros fared no better Laverda V6 comes to mind ran at Le Mans 12 hr never made it to production.

[BMWST?]

Yep should have done it or a least build one model a 1000cc V4 to take on the Japs

they have (https://www.google.co.nz/search?num=10&hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1366&bih=653&q=Ducati+Desmosedici&oq=Ducati+Desmosedici&gs_l=img.12..0l10.2523.2523.0.5092.1.1.0.0.0.0.261 .261.2-1.1.0...0.0...1ac.2.6Uhi9_vp0bE#hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=Ducati+Desmosedici&oq=Ducati+Desmosedici&gs_l=img.12...0.0.0.34318.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0...0 .0...1c.LbTd8CJJ7sk&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=310bc458e9da3702&bpcl=35466521&biw=1366&bih=627) homie

[schrodingers cat]

http://www.bikerenews.com/AntiqueBikes/CodeNameNova.htm

I'm not that good with sums.
Would this be twice as shit or half as good?

[ktm84mxc]

Wasn't referring to the modern V-Rod or the other Hot Rod, but the model shown here Doh...... And weren't we talking about the late 70's .
The same could be said of Suzuki's rival of Honda's CBX 6 cylinder even though they're 25 yrs apart in design.

[ducatilover]

they have (https://www.google.co.nz/search?num=10&hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1366&bih=653&q=Ducati+Desmosedici&oq=Ducati+Desmosedici&gs_l=img.12..0l10.2523.2523.0.5092.1.1.0.0.0.0.261 .261.2-1.1.0...0.0...1ac.2.6Uhi9_vp0bE#hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=Ducati+Desmosedici&oq=Ducati+Desmosedici&gs_l=img.12...0.0.0.34318.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0...0 .0...1c.LbTd8CJJ7sk&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=310bc458e9da3702&bpcl=35466521&biw=1366&bih=627) homie
Bit late though?
The delicious RSV4 does spring to mind also.