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Exhaust systems and motorcycles including same

US7896124B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2008
Grant dateMar 1, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2200/12
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An exhaust system for a motorcycle includes a muffler configured for attachment at a location substantially beneath a motorcycle engine. The muffler includes a first input port and a second input port. A first exhaust pipe has a first longitudinal length. The first exhaust pipe is configured for extending between and connecting the first input port and a first exhaust port of a first motorcycle engine cylinder while being substantially entirely disposed forwardly of a motorcycle engine. A second exhaust pipe has a second longitudinal length substantially equal to the first longitudinal length. The second exhaust pipe is configured for extending between and connecting the second input port and a second exhaust port of a second motorcycle engine cylinder. A motorcycle including an exhaust system is also provided.

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