Supermono

1997 Bimota Supermono Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Bimota's sport motorcycle platform, the 1997 Bimota Supermono utilizes a 652 cc (39.8 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 48 HP (35 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 59 Nm (43.5 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 73.6 HP per liter and a 500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (6,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Supermono measures 145 kg (320 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3.02 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Bimota archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1996 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.