Swedish mopeds of the 1950s—part 1: Apollo

Apollo Apell moped

Manufacturer:: M Berlin & Co AB, Värnamo, Sweden
Engine:: Zündapp 50cc 2-stroke engine, producing 0.8bhp. Compression ratio: 1:6.5. Bing 1/9/9 carburettor with automatic choke. Flywheel magneto.
Transmission:: 2-speed, dry clutch. Chain drive to rear wheel.
Suspension:: Botttom link type sprung front fork. Swinging arm suspension for rear wheel with telescopic spring units.
Frame:: Apollo’s special ‘helicopter frame’.
Tyres:: 24"×2"
Features:: Top speed restricted to 30 km/h (to conform to Swedish moped regulations).
Price:: 890Kr

Manufacturer:: M Berlin & Co AB, Värnamo, Sweden
Engine:: Zündapp 2-stroke engine with hard-chrome plated cylinder barrel, decompressor for easier starting. Cylinder capacity: 50cc, power: 0,8bhp, compression ratio 1:6.5. Bing carburettor with intake silencer. Flywheel magneto.
Transmission:: Centrifugal clutch, single speed, driving rear wheel by kilrep.
Suspension:: Bottom link type sprung front fork, rigid rear.
Tyres:: 24"×2"
Frame:: Central beam type frame.
Features:: 30km/h top speed conforming to Swedish moped regulations 12% hill climbing ability. Tank capacity of 5.5 litres.
Price:: 765Kr

Manufacturer:: M Berlin & Co AB, Värnamo, Sweden
MOTOR:: Zündapp moped engine, cylinder capacity 50cc, output 0.8bhp, compression ratio 1:6.5, 2-stroke. Bing carburettor with intake silencer, air filter and automatic choke. Kickstart.
Transmission:: Dry clutch, drive to rear wheel via ½"×3/16" chain.
Suspension:: Spring front fork of bottom-link type.
Frame and bodywork:: Apollo’s ‘helikopter’ central beam type frame enclosed with pressed steel body work incorporating an air duct to maintain engine cooling.
Tyres:: 24"×2½" back, 14"×3" front.
Features:: 30km/h top speed conforming to Swedish moped regulations 12% hill climbing ability. Tank capacity of 5 litres.
Price:: 1050Kr