The original Ducati Supermono was one of the most controversial sports experiments of the 90’s.
Planned to race in the Supermono Championship dedicated to single cylinder prototypes, the Supermono 550 had technical specs similar to 125 gran prix model: 118 kg, 75 hp at 10,000 rpm, and a top speed of more than 225 km/hr.
The single cylinder engine was basically a slice of the performance V2 desmoquattro Superbike; using only the transverse cylinder, it was also characterised by a system of reducing vibrations with a vertical piston rod.
After 15 years, Alistair Wager is bringing the ‘Mono back into vogue, with a more powerful engine and the ability to comply with road norms.
After six years of development, the Supermono Strada will become a fully fledged road bike, complete with headlights and number plate.
The engine adopted is a Ducati 999R testastretta with 595cc and capable of 88 hp.
The titanium piston rods are from Pankl with a reinforced twin cam and larger valves.
The new Marelli injection system uses 54 mm throttles, and further features are the Ohlins suspension, 305 mm brake disk and Marchesini alloys.
The Supermono Strada has kept the original electronics and is equipped with carbon elements and and a twin titanium exhaust system.
The refit has apparently cost upwards of 50,000 pounds: worth it or not depends on how much you like the bike…