For the 1964 model year, the Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 595.2 lb (270 kg).
Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo is heavier than about 99.3% of 76 Ducati motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1964 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 595.2 lb (270 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,257 cc |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.11 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.4 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo weight FAQ
How heavy is the Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo?
Listed dry weight is 595.2 lb (270 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo heavy compared with other Ducati motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 99th weight percentile in its Ducati category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How heavy is the Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 775.2 lb (351.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.11 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo from the median Ducati motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 194.4 lb (88.2 kg) heavier than the compatible median Ducati motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Ducati website.