Ducati Supermono (1993)

The Ducati Supermono Desmoquattro is a motorcycle produced in 1993 with a four-stroke, single cylinder, Desmodromic DOHC, 4 valves engine and a capacity of 549 cc / 33.5 cu in. Its cooling system was liquid cooled and had a compression ratio of 11.8:1. The Weber Marelli fuel injection and electronic ignition make it electrically started, with a max power of 55.9 kW / 75 hp @ 10000 rpm. Its front wheel suspension is 42 mm ~Ahlins inverted telescopic forks, compression and rebound damping with adjustable spring preload, while the back has an Ahlins monoshock. It has a 6-speed transmission, chain final drive, and weighs 125.6 kg / 277lbs. With a fuel capacity of 15.1 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal, it takes 31.1 m / 102 ft to stop from 100 km/h and can reach a top speed of 227 km/h / 141 mph. The standing 1/4 mile is 11.4 sec / 197.5 km/h / 122.7 mph. Reviewed by Motoclub-tingavert.i.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati Supermono Desmoquattro

Year: 1993

Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmodromic DOHC, 4 valves

Capacity: 549 cc / 33.5 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 100 x 70 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 11.8:1

Induction: Weber Marelli fuel injection

Ignition: Weber Marelli electronic

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 55.9 kW / 75 hp @ 10000 rpm (rear tyre: 45.8 kW / 61.4 hp @ 9750 rpm)

Max Torque: 50.8 Nm / 5.18 kgf-m / 37.5 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: 42 mm ~Ahlins inverted telescopic forks, compression and rebound damping. spring preload adjustable.

Front Wheel Travel: 110 mm / 4.3 in

Rear Suspension: ~Ahlins monoshock

Rear Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in

Front Brakes: 2 x 280 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 190 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 3.10/80 – R17

Rear Tyre: 155/60 – R17

Dry Weight: 125.6 kg / 277lbs

Wet Weight: 136.5 kg / 301 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 15.1 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal

Braking 100 km/h – 0: 31.1 m / 102 ft

Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.4 sec / 197.5 km/h / 122.7 mph

Top Speed: 227 km/h / 141 mph

Review: Motoclub-tingavert.i