Motorcycle
US4508189A · kind A · utility
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13References
9Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 1982 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B2275/20
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Several embodiments of improved compact motorcycle configurations. In each embodiment, a single suspension element is provided for the rear wheel that extends generally in the longitudinal center plane of the motorcycle. In accordance with each embodiment, plural intake passages serve each chamber of the engine to permit the use of a smaller more compact induction system. Separate carburetor barrels serve each intake passage. In one embodiment, the intake passages communicate with the chamber through separate intake ports and in another embodiment, the intake passages serve the chamber through a common intake port.
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