Here’s the OFFICIAL designs for Suzuki’s Supermono single-cylinder!

Could the Japanese factory really be looking to push out a single-cylinder motorcycle that is similar in idea to the classic Ducati from 20 years ago? According to a couple of patent applications that have surfaced in the States on outlets Cycle World and Asphalt & Rubber, yep.

What we can see from the drawings is that the patents are for a SOHC motor with a single upright cylinder. Inside the engine is a second con-rod attached to a weighted rocker. It’s the same idea as was used on the Ducato Supermono (minus the Italian bike’s dummy cylinder).

Why do this now, especially as Suzuki previously filed a patent for an engine like this over two years ago? Well, the resulting motorcycle would most likely be small capacity and the well-balanced lump would mean that it could deliver many more revs than a conventional single.

The previous patent for a supermono was sited to sit in a motocross or enduro bike so there’s every chance that this could do the same – but what if it’s not? Would you fancy a high-revving, powerful single-cylinder roadster? Yes, we would too.

You can see the original, very good, articles from Cycle World HERE and from Asphalt & Rubber HERE.