Supermono

1998 Bimota Supermono Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Bimota for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1998 Bimota Supermono relies on a 652 cc (39.8 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 6,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 56 Nm (41.3 lb-ft) at 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 76.7 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,250 rpm) and peak power (6,750 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 0.34 HP/kg (2.9 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.