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Saddle-ride type vehicle

US9505460B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 12, 2015
Grant dateNov 29, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62M7/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A saddle-ride type vehicle which includes a rear suspension supporting portion disposed on a cross member of a body frame, and an engine supported on the body frame, wherein the load transmission between the front and rear of the body frame is suppressed while mass concentration is achieved. The saddle-ride type vehicle supports a shock absorber upper end coupling portion on the cross member coupling left and right pivot frames, and supports the engine E below main frames forwardly of the pivot frames. The cross member is disposed closer to the seat rail coupling portions between upper rear portions of the left and right pivot frames. The shock absorber upper end coupling portion is provided at a leading end portion of a shock absorber support bracket extending forwardly and downwardly from the cross member.

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