Saddle-ride type vehicle

Abstract

A saddle-type vehicle is provided with a front cover and an upper cover, and can reduce the running wind flowing to the passenger side. The saddle-type vehicle is provided with: a front cover (30) covering a vehicle body (10) from the front above a front wheel (2); and an upper cover (31) covering a handle (20) for steering from the front above the front cover (30), a front surface (40) of the front cover (30) and a front surface (47) of the upper cover (31) are inclined low in front and high at the back when the vehicle is viewed in side view, and a front edge (47a) of the front surface (47) of the upper cover (31) is located at a position further to the rear than an extension line (L) obtained by extending a rear edge portion (40a) of the front surface (40) of the front cover (30) upward and to the rear along the rear edge portion (40a).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to saddle-type vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, a saddle-mounted vehicle was known, which had a front cover that covered the vehicle body from the front above the front wheels and an upper cover that covered the steering handle from the front above the front cover. When the vehicle was viewed from the side, the front cover and the upper cover were tilted with the front lower and the rear higher (for example, see Patent Document 1).

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-283927 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] Furthermore, in the aforementioned conventional saddle-type vehicles, the airflow during travel flows rearward along the front and upper grilles. It is hoped that this airflow will not blow too strongly onto the occupants.

[0008] The present invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to reduce the wind flow towards the passenger side in a saddle-type vehicle with a front cover and an upper cover.

[0009] Methods for solving problems

[0010] This specification contains the entire contents of Japanese Patent Application No. 2021-012098, filed on January 28, 2021.

[0011] A saddle-mounted vehicle includes: a front cover that covers the vehicle body from the front above the front wheels; and an upper cover that covers the steering handle from the front above the front cover. When viewed from the side, the front surfaces of the front cover and the upper cover are inclined with the front surface lower than the rear surface. The saddle-mounted vehicle is characterized in that, when viewed from the side, the leading edge of the front surface of the upper cover is located behind a line of extension, which is obtained by extending the rear edge of the front surface of the front cover backward and upward.

[0012] Alternatively, in the above structure, the front surface of the upper cover may have a downwardly recessed portion, and when the vehicle is viewed from the side, the bottom surface of the recess is located on the extension line.

[0013] Alternatively, in the above structure, the front surface of the upper cover may have an upwardly protruding portion that protrudes forward relative to the extension line when the vehicle is viewed from the side.

[0014] Furthermore, in the above structure, the leading edge, the recess, and the protrusion can also be arranged sequentially from the front side of the vehicle.

[0015] Alternatively, in the above structure, the upper cover and the handle can rotate left and right integrally, the upper cover has a lower surface portion extending rearward from the front edge, the front cover has an upper surface portion located below the lower surface portion of the upper cover below the rear edge portion, and a gap is formed between the lower surface portion and the upper surface portion of the upper cover.

[0016] In addition, in the above structure, when viewed from above, the rear edge of the front cover is curved forward in a convex shape with the central part in the vehicle width direction at the frontmost position.

[0017] Alternatively, in the above structure, the front surface of the upper cover may have a portion that protrudes forward relative to the extension line when the vehicle is viewed from the side.

[0018] [Invention Effects]

[0019] The saddle-mounted vehicle has: a front cover that covers the vehicle body from the front above the front wheels; and an upper cover that covers the steering handle from the front above the front cover. When the vehicle is viewed from the side, the front surfaces of the front cover and the upper cover are inclined from the front to the rear. When the vehicle is viewed from the side, the front edge of the front surface of the upper cover is located behind a line extended from the rear edge of the front surface of the front cover.

[0020] According to this structure, a portion of the driving airflow that flows from the rear edge to the upper rear along the front surface of the front cover flows from the front edge of the upper cover to the upper rear along the front surface of the upper cover, thus enabling the driving airflow to flow upward efficiently. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the driving airflow towards the occupant side.

[0021] Alternatively, in the above structure, the front surface of the upper cover may have a recessed portion that curves downwards, and when the vehicle is viewed from the side, the bottom surface of the recess is located on the extended line.

[0022] According to this structure, the airflow from the front cover along the extended line to the rear and upward can flow smoothly along the bottom surface of the recess. In addition, the airflow is concentrated in the recess and flows to the rear and upward, thus forming an airflow that is directed to the rear and upward.

[0023] Alternatively, in the above structure, the front surface of the upper cover may have an upwardly protruding portion that protrudes forward relative to the extended line when the vehicle is viewed from the side.

[0024] According to this structure, the airflow is blown onto the protrusion that extends forward relative to the extension line, thus flowing upwards. Therefore, the amount of airflow flowing towards the occupant side can be reduced.

[0025] Furthermore, in the above structure, the leading edge, the recess, and the protrusion can also be arranged sequentially from the front side of the vehicle.

[0026] According to this structure, the airflow from the leading edge along the front surface of the upper cover is concentrated in the concave portion, and then flows upward upon contact with the convex portion. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the airflow towards the occupant side.

[0027] Alternatively, in the above structure, the upper cover and the handle can rotate left and right as a single unit. The upper cover has a lower surface portion extending from the front edge to the rear, and the front cover has an upper surface portion located below the lower surface portion of the upper cover at the rear lower edge. A gap is formed between the lower surface portion and the upper surface portion of the upper cover.

[0028] According to this structure, a gap can be ensured between the upper surface of the left-right rotating upper cover and the upper surface of the front cover, thus making it easy for the upper cover to rotate.

[0029] Alternatively, in the above structure, when viewed from above, the rear edge of the front cover can be curved forward in a convex shape with the central part in the vehicle width direction at the frontmost position.

[0030] This structure ensures a relatively large gap between the rear edge of the upper cover and the front cover, which can rotate left and right, thus making it easy for the upper cover to rotate.

[0031] Alternatively, in the above structure, the front surface of the upper cover may have a portion that protrudes forward relative to the extended line when the vehicle is viewed from the side.

[0032] According to this structure, the airflow is directed towards the portion protruding forward relative to the extension line behind the leading edge, thus flowing upwards. Therefore, the amount of airflow flowing towards the occupant side can be reduced. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a left view of an automatic two-wheeled vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a left view of the front of an automatic two-wheeled vehicle.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a top view of the front of an automatic two-wheeled vehicle.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a front view of the front of an automatic two-wheeled vehicle.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view of the front of the autonomous two-wheeled vehicle viewed from the left front side. Detailed Implementation

[0038] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the directions of front, back, left, right, and up / down are the same as those relative to the vehicle body. Furthermore, in each figure, the reference numeral "FR" indicates the front of the vehicle body, "UP" indicates the top of the vehicle body, and "LH" indicates the left side of the vehicle body.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a left view of the automatic two-wheeled vehicle 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] The automatic two-wheeled vehicle 1 is a pedal-type saddle-riding vehicle, which includes: a frame 10 (body); a front fork 11 that supports the front wheel 2 for steering; a unit swing-type power unit 12 that is supported at the rear of the frame 10; a rear wheel 3; and a seat 13 for the rider to straddle and sit on.

[0041] The automatic two-wheeled vehicle 1 is equipped with a body cover 14 that covers the vehicle body, including the frame 10.

[0042] The frame 10 includes: a front seat tube 15 located at the front end of the frame 10, a lower frame 16 extending downward from the front seat tube 15, a bottom frame 17 extending rearward from the lower frame 16, and a seat frame 18 extending rearward and upward from the bottom frame 17.

[0043] The front fork 11 is supported on the front riser 15 and is configured to turn freely left and right with the front riser 15 as the center.

[0044] The front wheel 2 is supported on the lower end of the front fork 11.

[0045] The steering handle 20 is mounted on the upper end of the front fork 11.

[0046] The unit swing-type power unit 12 extends along the front-rear direction of the vehicle below the seat frame 18.

[0047] The unit swing-type power unit 12 is integrally provided with a power unit 21 that drives the rear wheel 3 and a swing arm 22 that supports the rear wheel 3 so that it can swing freely.

[0048] The power unit 21 is an internal combustion engine. The rear wheel 3 is supported at the rear end of the swing arm 22. A rear buffer 23 is provided between the rear end of the swing arm 22 and the rear of the seat frame 18.

[0049] A footrest 24 is provided below the front of the seat 13 and behind the front riser 15 for the occupant sitting in the seat 13 to place their feet.

[0050] The front of the vehicle body cover 14 includes a front cover 30 that covers the front of the frame 10 from the front, an upper cover 31 that covers the handlebars 20 from the front above the front cover 30, and an inner cover 32 that covers the front of the frame 10 from the rear.

[0051] The front fender 33, which covers the front wheel 2 from above, is mounted on the lower part of the front fork 11. The front cover 30 is located above the front wheel 2 and the front fender 33.

[0052] The headlight 34 is located at the lower part of the front cover 30.

[0053] Figure 2 This is a left view of the front of the automatic two-wheeled vehicle 1. Figure 3 This is a top view of the front of the automatic two-wheeled vehicle 1. Figure 4 This is a front view of the front of the automatic two-wheeled vehicle 1. Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view of the front of the automatic two-wheeled vehicle 1 as seen from the left front side.

[0054] The front cover 30 covers the upper part of the front riser 15 and the lower frame 16 from the front. The front surface 40 of the front cover 30 is an inclined surface that slopes downwards from the front and upwards from the rear when viewed from the side. In addition, the front surface 40 of the front cover 30 is curved as a whole with the central part of the front cover 30 in the vehicle width direction at the foremost position. The width of the front surface 40 of the front cover 30 in the vehicle width direction increases as it moves towards the rear of the vehicle.

[0055] The headlight 34 protrudes forward from the lower part of the front surface 40 of the front cover 30.

[0056] The front surface 40 slopes from the lower part to the upper part of the front cover 30, with the front surface 40 being lower and the rear surface 40 being higher when the vehicle is viewed from the side.

[0057] The front cover 30 has an upper surface portion 41 that is inclined to a near-horizontal level compared to the front surface 40 at the rear lower part of the rear edge portion 40a.

[0058] The upper cover 31 includes a front portion 45 that covers the handle 20 from the front and a rear portion 46 that covers the handle 20 from the rear.

[0059] The handle 20 is a rod-shaped handle that extends to the left and right from the upper end of the fork 11.

[0060] An instrument unit 35 displaying information such as vehicle speed is provided on the upper part of the rear part 46 of the upper cover.

[0061] The front portion 45 of the upper cover extends relatively long in the vehicle width direction (left-right direction) along the handle 20. The front portion 45 of the upper cover covers the central portion of the handle 20 in the vehicle width direction from the front.

[0062] The front portion 45 of the upper cover includes: a front surface 47 (front surface of the upper cover) that extends downwards from the front and upwards from the rear when the vehicle is viewed from the side; a lower surface portion 48 that extends rearwards from the leading edge 47a of the front surface 47; and a lower extension portion 49 that extends downwards from the rear edge of the lower surface portion 48. The lower surface portion 48 is located below the front surface 47 and covers a portion of the front surface 47 from below. The leading edge 47a of the front surface 47 corresponds to the leading edge of the upper cover 31.

[0063] The upper cover 31 is positioned in the center of the vehicle width direction, similar to the front wheel 2. The upper cover 31 is positioned above and behind the front surface 40 of the front cover 30. The upper cover 31 is positioned rearward relative to the rear edge 40a of the front surface 40 of the front cover 30.

[0064] The leading edge 47a of the front surface 47 of the upper cover is positioned at the rear relative to the rear edge 40a of the front surface 40 of the front cover 30.

[0065] The central part of the leading edge 47a in the vehicle width direction protrudes in a triangular shape when viewed from above (observed from above), in a manner that the width narrows as it moves toward the front of the vehicle.

[0066] The front surface 47 of the upper cover has a recess 50 that is recessed downward and backward when the vehicle is viewed from the side, behind the leading edge 47a. Furthermore, the front surface 47 of the upper cover has a protrusion 51 that protrudes upward when the vehicle is viewed from the side, behind the recess 50.

[0067] The recess 50 and the protrusion 51 are disposed in the center of the upper cover 31 in the vehicle width direction and in the center of the automatic two-wheeled vehicle 1 in the vehicle width direction.

[0068] The recess 50 is a triangular-shaped indentation on a portion of the front surface 47 of the upper hood when viewed from the front or from above. The recess 50 is positioned such that one vertex of the triangle points towards the front of the vehicle.

[0069] The recess 50 has a bottom surface 50a that forms the bottom surface of the recess 50. The bottom surface 50a is triangular in shape. In addition, the recess 50 has a pair of side wall portions 50b extending upward from the left and right side edges of the bottom surface 50a and a rear wall portion 50c extending upward from the rear edge of the bottom surface 50a.

[0070] The spacing between the left and right sidewall portions 50b increases as they move towards the rear.

[0071] In this embodiment, the recess 50 is triangular in shape, but it is not limited to this. For example, the recess 50 may also be trapezoidal in shape, which increases in width as it moves toward the rear of the vehicle.

[0072] The protrusion 51 is formed by bulging the rear part of the front surface 47 of the upper cover upward. The protrusion 51 extends in the vehicle width direction behind the recess 50.

[0073] The protrusion 51 protrudes upward relative to the recess 50. The protrusion 51 has a front wall portion 51a facing the front of the vehicle and an upper wall portion 51b extending rearward from the upper edge of the front wall portion 51a.

[0074] The concave portion 50 and the convex portion 51 are continuous front and back, and the rear wall portion 50c of the concave portion 50 is the front wall portion 51a of the convex portion 51.

[0075] exist Figures 2 to 5 The diagram illustrates an extension line L extending rearward and upward along the rear edge 40a of the front surface 40 of the front cover 30. The extension line L is an imaginary straight line extending rearward and upward from the center of the vehicle width direction.

[0076] Reference Figures 2 to 5 When observing a vehicle from the side ( Figure 2 The leading edge 47a of the front surface 47 of the upper cover is located further back than the extension line L. In addition, when observing the vehicle from the side, the leading edge 47a is located further forward than the trailing edge 41a of the upper surface portion 41 of the front cover 30.

[0077] The leading edge 47a is located at approximately the same height as the trailing edge 40a of the front surface 40 of the front cover 30.

[0078] exist Figure 3 In the top view, the leading edge 47a, the concave portion 50, and the convex portion 51 overlap with the extension line L.

[0079] The bottom surface 50a of the recess 50 is an inclined surface that slopes downwards from the front and upwards from the rear when the vehicle is viewed from the side. The bottom surface 50a lies on the extended line L when the vehicle is viewed from the side. The bottom surface 50a overlaps with the extended line L and is approximately parallel to the extended line L when the vehicle is viewed from the side.

[0080] When viewing the vehicle from the side, the protrusion 51 protrudes forward and upward relative to the extension line L.

[0081] The front wall portion 51a of the protrusion 51 protrudes upward relative to the extension line L.

[0082] The extension line L intersects the lower part of the front wall portion 51a.

[0083] The front wall portion 51a is an inclined surface that slopes downwards from the front and upwards from the rear when the vehicle is viewed from the side. The inclination of the front wall portion 51a is closer to the vertical direction than the inclination of the bottom surface 50a of the recess 50.

[0084] On the front side of the front cover 30, the driving wind W accompanying the movement of the automatic two-wheeled vehicle 1 flows backward and upward along the front surface 40.

[0085] A portion of the driving wind W flowing along the front surface 40 flows rearward and upward from the rear edge 40a of the front surface 40 along the extension line L, and then flows rearward and upward along the front surface 47 of the upper cover.

[0086] In detail, the airflow W passes slightly in front of the leading edge 47a of the upper cover front surface 47 and reaches the lower part of the upper cover front surface 47, and then flows within the recess 50. Since the leading edge 47a is located further rearward than the extension line L, the airflow W easily reaches the upper cover front surface 47. For example, when the leading edge 47a is located further forward than the extension line L, the airflow W along the extension line L easily flows towards the upper cover lower surface portion 48, but has difficulty flowing towards the upper cover front surface 47.

[0087] The driving airflow W is guided in the vehicle width direction by the left and right sidewalls 50b of the recess 50 and flows rearward and upward along the bottom surface 50a. The driving airflow W becomes more directional in the rearward and upward direction by flowing between the left and right sidewalls 50b.

[0088] The airflow W flowing in the recess 50 blows onto the front wall 51a of the protrusion 51 and flows backward and upward along the front wall 51a. The slope of the front wall 51a is closer to the vertical direction than the slope of the bottom surface 50a, so the airflow W is strongly directed upward.

[0089] In this way, in the automatic two-wheeled vehicle 1, the driving air W flowing along the front surface 40 of the front cover 30 can be efficiently blown onto the front surface 47 of the upper cover, and the driving air W can be directed to the rear and upward by the front surface 47 of the upper cover. Therefore, the amount of driving air W flowing towards the passenger side seated on the seat 13 behind the upper cover 31 can be reduced.

[0090] The upper cover 31 is installed on the handle 20. When the handle 20 is turned, the upper cover 31 and the handle 20 rotate together to the left and right.

[0091] The leading edge 47a of the front surface 47 of the upper cover moves rearward from the rear edge 40a of the front cover 30. Furthermore, a gap 52 is provided in the vertical direction between the lower surface 48 of the upper cover extending rearward from the leading edge 47a and the upper surface 41 of the front cover 30. Therefore, when the upper cover 31 rotates left and right, a large space is ensured between the rear edge 40a of the front cover 30 and the upper cover 31, allowing the upper cover 31 to rotate easily.

[0092] The upper surface portion 41 is provided in a range that is approximately the same as the rear edge portion 40a in the vehicle width direction.

[0093] like Figure 3As shown, when viewed from above, the rear edge 40a of the front cover 30 curves forward in a convex shape with the central portion of the rear edge 40a in the vehicle width direction at the foremost position. Therefore, it is possible to ensure a large gap between the front edge 47a of the upper cover 31 and the rear edge 40a of the front cover 30, allowing the upper cover 31 to rotate easily.

[0094] As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the automatic two-wheeled vehicle 1 includes: a front cover 30 that covers the frame 10 from the front above the front wheel 2; and an upper cover 31 that covers the handlebar 20 for steering from the front above the front cover 30. When the vehicle is viewed from the side, the front surface 40 of the front cover 30 and the front surface of the upper cover 31, namely the front surface 47 of the upper cover, are inclined with the front lower than the rear. When the vehicle is viewed from the side, the front edge 47a of the front surface 47 of the upper cover is located behind the extension line L. The extension line L is an extension line obtained by extending the rear edge portion 40a of the front surface 40 of the front cover 30 backward and upward along the rear edge portion 40a.

[0095] According to this structure, a portion of the travel air W flowing rearward and upward along the front surface 40 of the front cover 30 from the rear edge 40a flows rearward and upward along the front surface 47 of the upper cover 31 from the front edge 47a, thus enabling the travel air W to flow upward efficiently. Therefore, the amount of travel air W flowing towards the occupant side can be reduced.

[0096] In addition, the front surface 47 of the upper cover has a recessed portion 50 that is recessed downwards, and the bottom surface 50a of the recessed portion 50 is located on the extension line L when the vehicle is viewed from the side.

[0097] According to this structure, the driving air W, which flows backward and upward from the front cover 30 along the extension line L, can flow smoothly along the bottom surface 50a of the recess 50. In addition, the driving air W is concentrated in the recess 50 and flows backward and upward, thus enhancing the backward and upward directionality of the driving air W.

[0098] In addition, the front surface 47 of the upper cover has an upward protrusion 51 that protrudes forward relative to the extension line L when the vehicle is viewed from the side.

[0099] According to this structure, the airflow W blows onto the protrusion 51 that protrudes forward relative to the extension line L, thus flowing upward. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the airflow flowing towards the occupant side.

[0100] Furthermore, the leading edge 47a, the recess 50, and the protrusion 51 are arranged sequentially from the front side of the vehicle.

[0101] According to this structure, the travel air W flowing from the leading edge 47a along the front surface 47 of the upper cover is concentrated in the recess 50, and then flows upward after contacting the protrusion 51. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the travel air W flowing towards the occupant side.

[0102] In addition, the upper cover 31 rotates left and right as an integral part of the handle 20. The upper cover 31 has a lower surface portion 48 extending rearward from the front edge 47a. The front cover 30 has an upper surface portion 41 located below the lower surface portion 48 of the upper cover at the rear lower part of the rear edge 40a. A gap 52 is formed between the lower surface portion 48 and the upper surface portion 41 of the upper cover.

[0103] According to this structure, a gap 52 can be ensured between the upper cover 31, which rotates left and right, and the upper surface portion 41 of the front cover 30, thus making it easy for the upper cover 31 to rotate.

[0104] In addition, when viewed from above, the rear edge 40a of the front cover 30 curves forward in a convex shape with the central part in the vehicle width direction at the frontmost position.

[0105] According to this structure, it is possible to ensure that the gap between the upper cover 31, which can rotate left and right, and the rear edge 40a of the front cover 30 is large, so that the upper cover 31 can be rotated easily.

[0106] In addition, the front surface 47 of the upper cover has a protrusion 51 behind the leading edge 47a as a part that protrudes forward relative to the extension line L when the vehicle is viewed from the side.

[0107] According to this structure, the travel air W contacts the protrusion 51, which projects forward relative to the extension line L, behind the leading edge 47a, thereby flowing upward. Therefore, the amount of travel air W flowing towards the occupant side can be reduced.

[0108] Furthermore, the above embodiments represent one way of applying the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments.

[0109] In the above embodiment, a recess 50 and a protrusion 51 are provided on the front surface 47 of the upper cover, but it is not limited to this. For example, the recess 50 may not be provided and only the protrusion 51 may be provided.

[0110] In the above embodiments, an automatic two-wheeled vehicle 1 was used as an example for description, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The present invention can be applied to saddle-riding vehicles with two front wheels or two rear wheels and saddle-riding vehicles with four or more wheels.

[0111] Label Explanation

[0112] 1: Automatic two-wheeled vehicle (saddle-type vehicle);

[0113] 2: Front wheel;

[0114] 10: Chassis (body);

[0115] 20: Handle;

[0116] 30: Front cover;

[0117] 31: Cover;

[0118] 40: Front surface (front surface of the hood);

[0119] 40a: Trailing edge;

[0120] 41: Upper surface;

[0121] 47: Front surface of the upper cover (front surface of the upper cover);

[0122] 47a: Leading edge;

[0123] 48: Lower surface of the upper cover;

[0124] 50: concave part;

[0125] 50a: bottom surface;

[0126] 51: Convex part (the part that protrudes forward relative to the extension line);

[0127] 52: Gap;

[0128] L: Extension line.

Claims

1. A saddle-mounted vehicle comprising: a front cover (30) covering the vehicle body (10) from the front above the front wheel (2); and an upper cover (31) covering the steering handle (20) from the front above the front cover (30), wherein, when viewed from the side, the front surface (40) of the front cover (30) and the front surface (47) of the upper cover (31) are inclined with the front lower than the rear, the saddle-mounted vehicle being characterized in that, The leading edge (47a) of the front surface (47) of the upper cover (31) moves rearward from the rear edge (40a) of the front surface (40) of the front cover (30). When observing the vehicle from the side, the leading edge (47a) of the front surface (47) of the upper cover (31) is located behind the extension line (L), which is obtained by extending the rear edge (40a) of the front surface (40) of the front cover (30) backward and upward. The front surface (40) of the upper cover (31) has a downwardly recessed portion (50). When viewing the vehicle from the side, the bottom surface (50a) of the recess (50) is located on the extension line (L).

2. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front surface (47) of the upper cover (31) has an upwardly projecting protrusion (51). When viewing the vehicle from the side, the protrusion (51) protrudes forward relative to the extension line (L).

3. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The leading edge (47a), the recess (50) and the protrusion (51) are arranged sequentially from the front side of the vehicle.

4. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover (31) and the handle (20) rotate left and right as a unit. The upper cover (31) has a lower surface portion (48) extending rearward from the leading edge (47a). The front cover (30) has an upper surface (41) located below the lower surface (48) of the upper cover, below the rear edge (40a). A gap (52) is formed between the lower surface portion (48) and the upper surface portion (41) of the upper cover.

5. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, When viewed from above, the rear edge (40a) of the front cover (30) curves forward in a convex shape with the central part in the vehicle width direction at the frontmost position.

6. The saddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The front surface (47) of the upper cover (31) has a portion (51) that protrudes forward relative to the extension line (L) when the vehicle is viewed from the side.

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