Nearly 30 years ago, the Ducati Supermono was created by Pierre Terblanche and became an integral part of the motorcycling lexicon. The name became synonymous with iconic design, original engineering, and unparalleled exclusivity. Produced in a limited run of just 67 units, the legendary Supermono returns with a new look designed by Terblanche himself. Indeed, at the Barber Vintage Festival, organized by the museum of the same name in Birmingham, a very special concept was unveiled.
Pierre Terblanche is a legendary designer and a key figure in shaping numerous creations, notably for Ducati, a brand with which he collaborated from 1989 to 2006. His credits include the first Multistrada, the third generation of the SS 900 twin-cylinder, the Hypermotard, and more. He has now returned to a long-standing passion: the Supermono, the now-iconic model that appeared in the early 90s and was designed to compete in the SoS – Sound of Singles championship. You read that right: after almost thirty years, the father of one of the most popular and perhaps even most successful motorcycles in Ducati's history is ready to give it a new look.
The Ducati Supermono, an original example of which is prominently displayed in the Barber Museum, has been redesigned while retaining its original features. The result is a very interesting concept bike that was unveiled on the opening day of the Vintage Festival.
From the front, characterized by a large air intake that discreetly conceals the headlight, to the resolutely minimalist style of the rear loop, the design of the machine's structure itself has also been completely revised. The old trellis frame has given way to a monocoque structure, with the rear section serving as both an aesthetic and structural element. This entirely new piece houses an engine that retains its single-cylinder configuration, as is the myth of the Supermono, and still features a swingarm pivoting within the robust crankcase.
Unfortunately, for fans of the Borgo Panigale brand, this is just a concept… But who knows, Pierre Terblanche's magnificent work might give Ducati some ideas, who could, for example, create an anniversary series with 67 revisited models!
