The single cylinder Ducati racer was built with power to wight in mind. Carbon fiber pieces included bodywork, sub frame, full tank, rear sets, airbox and instrument housing. Magnesium was used for case covers, chain adjustment covers and triple clamps.Dry weight was 267 pounds (121 kg).
42mm Ohlins inverted telescopic forks were used, similar to those used on the Ducati888 Corsa. Other notable components include a cantilevered Ohlins DU2041 shock absorber, Termignoni exhaust and 3 spoke Marchesini magnesium wheels. The front brakes were Brembo 280 mm fully floating iron front discs and Brembo P4. 30-34 racing calipers.
The Supermono inherited many of its features from 888 Racing. Liquid cooled double overhead cam shaft with four valve desmodromic cylinder head. A horizontally placed 550cc cylinder utilized a "dummy connecting rod" that acted like a second piston. This ingenious piece of engineering was the key to overcoming vibration problems.
- Single cylinder, four stroke, liquid cooled, fuel injected
- 549cc (100 x 70mm)
- 76 bhp @ 10,500 rpm
- Weight : 267 lbs. (122 kg)
- Wheels : 17” Cast Magnesium
- Transmission: 6 speed, chain final drive
- Maximum speed: 145 mph