Description
The Ducati Supermono was introduced at the 1992 Cologne Motorcycle Show to worldwide acclaim. It was the the collaboration of Ing. Massimo Bordi, for the engine design, Claudio Domenicalli (now CEO of Ducati) for the chassis design and Pierre Terblanche for the styling (999, MHE, Sport Classic, Multistrada and Hypemotard designer). It was created to enter the growing class of the sound of singles, culminating in the Supermono class held at World Superbike rounds from 1994. to 1997. The production run was 40 machines in 1993 (100 x 70 bore and stroke = 549cc) and a further 27 made in 1995 (102 x 70 bore and stroke = 572cc), making a total of 67. The Ducati Supermono was runner-up in 1994 and 1996 in the hands of Journalist/ Racer Alan Cathcart, who also went on to win the British Singles Championship in 1997, I was his race engineer/ mechanic.
The Supermono had a unique way of balancing the inherent in balance of a single cylinder engine, by utilising a reciprocating balance arm connected to a second con-rod assembly that would have been connected to a piston on a 90 degree V twin (as a 90 degree V twin is perfect in primary and secondary balance) this arm is pivoted inside the crankcases in what would be the middle of the 'V' on a twin. This allowed the design to rev to 11, 000 rpm without any vibration.
Not only is the Supermono one of the best looking motorcycles ever produced, it is arguably the most satisfying rider focused machine ever produced, it is a truly amazing riding experience never to be forgot.
Ducati Supermono replica/ continuation bike is built by myself Alistair Wager, and I have had the privilege of working on over 20 of the 67 bikes produced. This bike is made from new old stock, sourced from around the world over a long period of time (over 1300 parts are required to build a bike). Possibly the last accurate replica/ continuation Supermono able to be made. I have also produced and sold 5 examples of the first electric start road going versions of this fabulous bike too.
