Here’s a bike you won’t see offered for sale very often, as a ‘new’ Ducati Supermono goes up for auction at the H&H Classics bike sale at the National Motorcycle Museum on Wednesday, 20th July, 2022. It’s been built from new old stock, and the replica/continuation has been built by supermono expert Alistair Wager.
The Ducati Supermono has styling designed by Pierre Terblanche and other parts created by Claudio Domenicalli and Massimo Bordi, including the 550cc four stroke desmodromic single cylinder engine which used a dummy connecting rod to act like a second piston and create a balance similar to a V-twin more usually identified with the Italian motorcycle manufacturer.
Designed to compete in the Sound of Singles class and also featured as a supporting series for World Superbikes from 1994 until 1997, just 40 bikes were built in 1993, with a larger 572cc engine being used for a futher run of 27 constructed in 1995. Built for handling and a light weight, carbon fibre bodywork and parts were complimented by magnesium for the case covers, chain adjustment covers and triple clamps.
The front suspension features Ohlins 42mm forks, with a rear Ohlins DU2041 shock absorber, the exhaust came from Termignoni, and the three-spoke magnesium wheels from Marchesini. Brembo fully-floating iron 280mm discs were used at the front with racing calipers. Plus there’s a six-speed close ration gearbox and dry racing clutch to enjoy as you make the most of the 75hp and 37.5 lbf-ft of torque.
So you can imagine it’s taken a long time for Alistair Wager to collect more than 1300 parts to build the bike for sale with a larger 572cc capacity, which he believes is likely to be the last example which could be created in this way. And having worked on more than 20 of the original bikes produced, including for Alan Cathcart, who used one to win the British Singles Championship in 1997, he should know.
Given the rarity of the Ducati Supermono, it’s not surprising that there’s an estimated sale price of £64,000 to £68,000. But having been lucky enough to witness the singles championship back in the 90s, it’s always had a place in my dream garage due to the combination of looks, sound and handling.
And it’s not the only special creation on sale, as the same auction will also offer an Allen Millyard 1976 Kawasaki KH500 “KH Five”, along with a hose of classics including Vincent Black Shadows and Rapides, a 1975 MV Agusta America, a 1973 Triumph X75 Hurricane, and the unusual 2017 Avinton Collector GT, along with a lot of other more affordable bikes, including many with no reserve price (for example, a 1994 MZ Skorpian Sports or a 1993 Ducati 900SS). You can see everything on offer on the H&H Classics site, here, along with bidding details and information if you want to attend.
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