Straddle type vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a straddle type vehicle. A straddle-type vehicle is provided with: a front cowl (40) which is disposed in front of a head pipe and covers the front part of a vehicle body; and an instrument panel (50) disposed at the rear of the front cowl (40). The front cowl (40) is provided with a step section (61) that forms a flow path (60) for guiding the traveling wind. The upper edge (53) of the dashboard (50) is in contact with or close to the rear portion of the front cowl (40). A notch (54) is formed in a portion of an edge portion (52) of the instrument panel (50). At least a portion of the cutout (54) includes an opening (55) communicating with the flow path (60). When viewed from the front of the vehicle, the front cowl (40) overlaps the instrument panel (50) so as to cover the instrument panel (50). At least a portion of the opening (55) is formed at a position where the front cowl (40) overlaps the instrument panel (50).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present utility model relates to a straddle-type vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there has been a technology in which the running wind received from the front of the vehicle during running is taken into the front fairing and discharged from an opening provided in the instrument panel. In particular, a vehicle with a large front fairing needs to discharge more running wind, and it is necessary to increase the area of the opening provided in the instrument panel. In this case, there are problems that the wiring inside the front fairing is exposed from the opening, resulting in a decrease in the appearance design, or light leakage of the headlamp occurs. Therefore, it is required to effectively discharge the running wind flowing into the front fairing and improve the problems caused by the provision of the opening. For example, Japanese Patent No. 5913277 discloses a straddle-type vehicle including: a front fairing having an upper surface portion that causes the running wind to flow rearward and upward; an instrument panel that displays vehicle information toward the driver; and a windshield that covers the upper front of the instrument panel. A communication port that penetrates to the back surface is formed in the position of the upper surface portion of the front fairing covered by the windshield. The communication port is formed below the instrument panel. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] When a communication port is formed in the position of the upper surface portion of the front fairing covered by the windshield, the communication port is easily visible from the front of the vehicle, so there is a problem of a decrease in appearance. Therefore, it is desired to suppress the decrease in appearance, improve the maneuverability and safety, and improve the efficiency of exhaust air.

[0004] The object of the solution of the present utility model is to suppress the decrease in appearance, improve the maneuverability and safety, and improve the efficiency of exhaust air. Furthermore, the solution of the present utility model further improves traffic safety and contributes to the development of a sustainable transportation system.

[0005] The straddle-type vehicle according to the first aspect of the present utility model includes: a front fairing that is disposed in front of the head pipe and covers the front part of the vehicle body; and an instrument panel that is disposed behind the front fairing. The front fairing has a stepped portion that forms a flow path for guiding the running wind. The upper edge of the instrument panel abuts or approaches the rear part of the front fairing. A cutout is formed in a part of the edge of the instrument panel. At least a part of the cutout includes an opening portion that communicates with the flow path. When viewed from the front of the vehicle, the front fairing overlaps the instrument panel so as to cover the instrument panel, and at least a part of the opening portion is formed at a position where the front fairing overlaps the instrument panel.

[0006] Based on the cross - riding type vehicle described in the above - mentioned first solution, it is also possible that the front fairing includes: a vehicle - width center plane that faces the front of the vehicle and is disposed at the center in the vehicle - width direction; and a vehicle - width outer side surface that is inclined obliquely outward in the vehicle front - rear direction and is disposed at a position outside the vehicle - width center plane in the vehicle - width direction. The step portion is formed at the connecting portion between the vehicle - width center plane and the vehicle - width outer side surface.

[0007] Based on the cross - riding type vehicle described in the above - mentioned second solution, it is also possible that, when viewed in a cross - sectional view passing through the step portion and including the vehicle up - down direction and the vehicle front - rear direction, the edge portion of the instrument panel has a first extension portion that extends in a manner such that an extension line intersects the front fairing, and a second extension portion that bends from the front end portion of the first extension portion and extends to a position where it abuts or is close to the front fairing. At least a part of the cutout is formed at a position facing the outer surface of the second extension portion.

[0008] Based on the cross - riding type vehicle described in any one of the above - mentioned first to third solutions, it is also possible that the cross - riding type vehicle further includes a headlight, and a gap is formed between the lower edge of the front fairing and the upper edge of the headlight. When viewed from the vehicle front - rear direction, at least a part of the gap is formed within the vehicle - width range of the opening portion.

[0009] Based on the cross - riding type vehicle described in the above - mentioned fourth solution, it is also possible that a space is formed behind the front fairing to communicate the gap with the opening portion.

[0010] Based on the cross - riding type vehicle described in any one of the above - mentioned first to fifth solutions, it is also possible that, when viewed from the vehicle front - rear direction, the vehicle - width direction length of the opening portion is substantially the same as the vehicle - width direction length of the flow path.

[0011] The cross - riding type vehicle described in the above - mentioned first solution of the present utility model includes a front fairing disposed in front of the head pipe and covering the front part of the vehicle body, and an instrument panel disposed behind the front fairing. The front fairing has a step portion that forms a flow path for guiding the traveling wind. The upper edge of the instrument panel abuts or is close to the rear part of the front fairing. A cutout is formed in a part of the edge portion of the instrument panel, and at least a part of the cutout includes an opening portion that communicates with the flow path. When viewed from the front of the vehicle, the front fairing overlaps the instrument panel in a manner of covering the instrument panel, and at least a part of the opening portion is formed at the position where the front fairing overlaps the instrument panel, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0012] At least a part of the opening is formed at the position where the front fairing overlaps with the instrument panel. As a result, it is difficult for the driver to see the opening, so that the deterioration of the appearance can be suppressed. In addition, by increasing the area of the cutout (including the opening) formed at the edge of the instrument panel, the opening area for air discharge can be increased, and the maneuverability and safety can be improved. In addition, by the traveling wind guided to the flow path, the air inside the front fairing can be discharged rearward of the vehicle through the opening, and the exhaust efficiency can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the appearance, improve the maneuverability and safety, and improve the exhaust efficiency. Moreover, the motorcycle of the first aspect further improves traffic safety and contributes to the development of a sustainable transportation system.

[0013] According to the motorcycle of the second aspect of the present utility model, the front fairing has a vehicle-width center plane facing the front of the vehicle and disposed at the center in the vehicle-width direction, and a vehicle-width outer side surface inclined obliquely outward in the vehicle longitudinal direction and disposed at a position outside the vehicle-width direction with respect to the vehicle-width center plane. A stepped portion is formed at the connecting portion between the vehicle-width center plane and the vehicle-width outer side surface, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0014] When the vehicle is moving straight forward or tilted, the traveling wind is concentrated on the stepped portion and guided rearward, so that the exhaust efficiency can be further improved.

[0015] According to the motorcycle of the third aspect of the present utility model, in a cross-sectional view passing through the stepped portion and including the vehicle vertical direction and the vehicle longitudinal direction, the edge portion of the instrument panel has a first extension portion extending in a manner that the extension line intersects the front fairing, and a second extension portion bent from the front end portion of the first extension portion and extending to a position in contact with or close to the front fairing. At least a part of the cutout is formed at a position facing the outer surface of the second extension portion, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0016] The second extension portion constituting the edge portion of the instrument panel abuts on or approaches the front fairing in a manner of entering the front side of the front fairing, and at least a part (including the opening) of the cutout is formed at a position facing the outer surface of the second extension portion. Therefore, it is more difficult for the driver to see the opening. Therefore, the deterioration of the appearance can be further suppressed.

[0017] According to the motorcycle of the fourth aspect of the present utility model, the motorcycle further includes a headlight, and a gap is formed between the lower edge of the front fairing and the upper edge of the headlight. When viewed from the vehicle longitudinal direction, at least a part of the gap is formed within the vehicle-width range of the opening, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0018] The traveling wind can be taken in through the gap formed between the lower edge of the front fairing and the upper edge of the headlight and flow toward the opening, so that the exhaust efficiency can be further improved.

[0019] For the straddle-type vehicle according to the fifth aspect of the present utility model, a space is formed behind the front fairing to communicate the gap with the opening portion, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0020] The running wind flowing in from the gap can flow through the space formed behind the front fairing to the opening portion, so that the exhaust efficiency can be further improved.

[0021] For the straddle-type vehicle according to the sixth aspect of the present utility model, when viewed in the vehicle longitudinal direction, the vehicle-width direction length of the opening portion is substantially the same as the vehicle-width direction length of the flow path, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0022] The air inside the front fairing can be efficiently discharged from the opening portion by the running wind guided from the flow path. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a left side view of the motorized two-wheeler of the embodiment.

[0024] Figure 2 is a front view of the motorized two-wheeler of the embodiment.

[0025] Figure 3 is Figure 2 an enlarged view of the upper part of

[0026] Figure 4 is a view of the instrument panel of the embodiment as viewed from the rear upper side.

[0027] Figure 5 is in Figure 4 a view of the state where the front fairing is removed in

[0028] Figure 6 is a right side view of the front lower fairing of the embodiment.

[0029] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the step portion of the embodiment as viewed from the upper right.

[0030] Figure 8 is a view including Figure 3 section VIII-VIII including

[0031] Figure 9 is a view including Figure 4 section IX-IX including

[0032] Figure 10 is a view including Figure 4 section X-X including

[0033] Figure 11 is a view including Figure 1View of the XI-XI cross-section.

[0034] Figure 12 It includes Figure 1 View of the XII-XII cross-section.

[0035] Figure 13 It includes Figure 1 View of the XIII-XIII cross-section. Detailed implementation mode

[0036] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, as an example of a straddle-type vehicle, a motorized two-wheeler will be described. In the following description, directions such as front, rear, left, and right are the same as those in the vehicle unless otherwise specified. In the drawings used in the following description, arrows FR indicating the front of the vehicle, arrow LH indicating the left side of the vehicle, arrow UP indicating the upper side of the vehicle, and the center line CL of the vehicle body indicating the left-right center position of the vehicle body are shown at appropriate positions.

[0037] <Motorized two-wheeler>

[0038] Figure 1 It is a left side view of the motorized two-wheeler 1 of the embodiment. Figure 2 It is a front view of the motorized two-wheeler 1 of the embodiment.

[0039] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 together. The motorized two-wheeler 1 includes a front wheel 2 and a rear wheel 3, a front fork 4 that supports the front wheel 2, a swing arm 5 that supports the rear wheel 3, a frame 6 that supports the front fork 4 and the swing arm 5, an engine 7 (internal combustion engine, prime mover) supported by the frame 6, and a body cover 8.

[0040] The upper parts of the pair of left and right front forks 4 are pivotally supported by the head pipe 11 of the frame 6 via a steering rod 10. A bar-type handlebar 12 is installed on the top bridge of the steering rod 10. A front fender 20 is provided between the left and right front forks 4.

[0041] The frame 6 includes a head pipe 11, a pair of left and right main frames 15, a pair of left and right pivot frames 16, a pair of left and right downward frames 17, and a seat frame 18.

[0042] When observed from the side of the vehicle, the head pipe 11 is inclined such that the upper end of the head pipe 11 is located behind the lower end of the head pipe 11 in the vehicle.

[0043] When observed from the side of the vehicle, the main frame 15 is inclined from the upper rear part of the head pipe 11 with the front being high and the rear being low. The rear end of the main frame 15 is connected to the upper end of the pivot frame 16 at the middle part of the vehicle in the front-rear direction.

[0044] In a side view of the vehicle, the pivot frame 16 extends downward from the rear end portion of the main frame 15.

[0045] In a side view of the vehicle, after the downward frame 17 extends obliquely forward and downward with a steeper inclination than the main frame 15 from the lower rear portion of the head pipe 11, it bends and extends rearward and downward.

[0046] The seat frame 18 is connected to the rear portion of the main frame 15. In a side view of the vehicle, the seat frame 18 inclines forward and downward from the rear portion of the main frame 15.

[0047] The front end portion of the swing arm 5 is supported swingably up and down at the upper and lower central portion of the pivot frame 16. The rear wheel 3 is supported at the rear end portion of the swing arm 5.

[0048] The engine 7 is mounted on the inner side portion of the vehicle frame 6. For example, the engine 7 has a crankshaft parallel to the vehicle width direction (left - right direction of the vehicle).

[0049] A fuel tank 30 is provided above the engine 7 and between the left and right main frames 15. A seat 31 is provided on the seat frame 18 behind the fuel tank 30.

[0050] The body cover 8 is provided so as to cover the components of the motorcycle 1 from the outside (for example, the vehicle frame 6, the engine 7, etc.). The body cover 8 includes a front fairing 40 disposed in front of the head pipe 11 and covering the front portion of the vehicle body, an intermediate fairing 41 covering the front portion of the vehicle body from the outside in the vehicle width direction, a bottom fairing 42 covering the lower portion of the vehicle body, and a rear fairing 43 covering the upper rear portion of the vehicle body.

[0051] A front lower fairing 45 is provided below the front fairing 40. The front lower fairing 45 integrally forms the portions respectively disposed above and below the headlamp 70. The front lower fairing 45 is engaged with the instrument panel 50, the headlamp 70, and the intermediate fairing 41 respectively.

[0052] A spoiler 46 is provided on the intermediate fairing 41. An inner cover 47 is provided on the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the intermediate fairing 41.

[0053] Figure 3 is Figure 2 an enlarged view of the upper part. Figure 4 is a view of the instrument panel 50 of the embodiment observed from the rear upper side. Figure 5 is in Figure 4 a view of the state in which the front fairing 40 is removed.

[0054] Refer to together Figures 3 to 5, the motorized two-wheeler 1 includes an instrument panel 50 disposed behind the front fairing 40. An instrument main body 51 for displaying vehicle information towards the driver is provided at the center in the vehicle width direction of the instrument panel 50. A pair of left and right direction indicators 35 are provided at the outer portions in the vehicle width direction of the instrument panel 50. A pair of left and right rearview mirrors 36 are provided at the upper portion of the front fairing 40 (the portion near the instrument main body 51). When viewed from the rear, the edge portion 52 of the instrument panel 50 extends from the portion close to the instrument main body 51 towards the outer side and upward in the vehicle width direction, and then bends and extends towards the outer side and downward in the vehicle width direction (refer to Figure 5 ).

[0055] The front fairing 40 includes a stepped portion 61 that forms a flow path 60 for guiding the traveling wind. The upper edge 53 of the instrument panel 50 abuts or is close to the rear portion of the front fairing 40. A cutout 54 is formed in a part of the edge portion 52 of the instrument panel 50. At least a part of the cutout 54 includes an opening 55 that communicates with the flow path 60. When viewed from the front of the vehicle, the front fairing 40 overlaps the instrument panel 50 in a manner of covering the instrument panel 50. At least a part of the opening 55 is formed at the position where the front fairing 40 overlaps the instrument panel 50 (refer to Figure 4 ).

[0056] When viewed from the rear, the cutout 54 is disposed between the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the top bridge of the steering lever 10 and the inner end in the vehicle width direction of the handle portion 13 of the handlebar 12. By the inner surface of the front fairing 40 abutting or being close to the open end of the cutout 54 in the instrument panel 50, the opening 55 is formed. The front fairing 40 overlaps the instrument panel 50 in a manner of covering the opening 55 from the front.

[0057] Figure 6 is a right side view of the front lower fairing 45 of the embodiment. Figure 7 is a perspective view of the stepped portion 61 of the embodiment viewed from the upper right.

[0058] Refer to together Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the front fairing 40 includes a vehicle width center surface 40a that faces the front of the vehicle and is disposed at the center in the vehicle width direction, and a vehicle width outer side surface 40b that is inclined obliquely outward in the vehicle front-rear direction and is disposed at a position outside the vehicle width direction with respect to the vehicle width center surface 40a.

[0059] The stepped portion 61 is formed at a connecting portion 40c that connects the vehicle width center surface 40a and the vehicle width outer side surface 40b.

[0060] Refer to together Figure 3, a windshield 48 is provided on the upper part of the front fairing 40. When observed from the front view, the inner edge in the vehicle width direction of the vehicle width center plane 40a extends along the lower edge of the windshield 48. When observed from the front view, the inner edge in the vehicle width direction of the vehicle width center plane 40a is formed in a V shape. The inclination angle of the vehicle width center plane 40a inclined in the vehicle width direction is smaller than the inclination angle of the vehicle width outer side surface 40b inclined in the vehicle width direction. The inclination angle of the vehicle width center plane 40a inclined in the vehicle width direction corresponds to the acute angle formed by the tangent line of the vehicle width center plane 40a and the straight line along the vehicle up and down direction. The inclination angle of the vehicle width outer side surface 40b inclined in the vehicle width direction corresponds to the acute angle formed by the tangent line of the vehicle width outer side surface 40b and the straight line along the vehicle up and down direction.

[0061] The vehicle width outer side surface 40b is connected to the two outer ends in the vehicle width direction of the vehicle width center plane 40a. The step portion 61 becomes larger in the vehicle width direction and the up and down direction as it goes toward the rear of the vehicle. The inclination angle of the step portion 61 inclined in the vehicle width direction is larger than the inclination angle of the vehicle width outer side surface 40b inclined in the vehicle width direction. The inclination angle of the step portion 61 inclined in the vehicle width direction corresponds to the acute angle formed by the tangent line of the surface forming the flow path 60 in the step portion 61 and the straight line along the vehicle up and down direction. At least a part of the surface forming the flow path 60 in the step portion 61 is in a concave shape that is recessed inward and downward in the vehicle width direction with respect to the outer surface of the front fairing 40.

[0062] Figure 8 It includes Figure 3 Figure of the VIII-VIII cross-section. Figure 9 It includes Figure 4 Figure of the IX-IX cross-section. Figure 10 It includes Figure 4 Figure of the X-X cross-section.

[0063] Refer to together Figures 8 to 10 , when observed in a cross-sectional view passing through the step portion 61 and including the vehicle up and down direction and the vehicle front and rear direction, the edge portion 52 of the instrument panel 50 has: a first extension portion 52a extending in such a way that the extension line intersects the front fairing 40; and a second extension portion 52b that bends from the front end portion of the first extension portion 52a and extends to a position where it abuts or approaches the front fairing 40. At least a part of the cutout 54 is formed at a position facing the outer surface of the second extension portion 52b.

[0064] When Figure 9 observed in a cross-sectional view, the extension line L1 of the outer surface of the first extension portion 52a extends in such a way that it intersects the inner surface of the front fairing 40 at an acute angle. When Figure 9In a sectional view, the extension line L2 of the outer surface of the second extension portion 52b extends obliquely in such a manner as to cross the inner surface of the front fairing 40 at a smaller acute angle (an acute angle smaller than the acute angle formed by the extension line L1 of the outer surface of the first extension portion 52a and the inner surface of the front fairing 40). The distance between the outer surface of the second extension portion 52b and the inner surface of the front fairing 40 decreases as it approaches the position where the second extension portion 52b abuts or approaches the front fairing 40 (see Figure 9 ).

[0065] For example, the cutout 54 is formed over the entire height (the entire range in the vertical direction) of the outer surface of the second extension portion 52b. It should be noted that the cutout 54 is not limited to the above structure, and it may be formed on at least a part of the outer surface of the second extension portion 52b. For example, the formation method of the cutout 54 can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0066] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the motor vehicle 1 further includes a headlight 70. A gap 71 is formed between the lower edge of the front fairing 40 and the upper edge of the headlight 70. At least a part of the gap 71 is formed within the vehicle width direction range of the opening 55 when viewed from the vehicle front-rear direction.

[0067] A pair of left and right headlights 70 are provided. When viewed from the front, the lower edge of the front fairing 40 extends from the center portion in the vehicle width direction toward the outer side and upward in the vehicle width direction, then bends upward and extends toward the outer side and upward in the vehicle width direction, and then bends and extends toward the outer side and downward in the vehicle width direction. When viewed from the front, the upper edge of the headlight 70 extends from the inner end in the vehicle width direction toward the outer side and upward in the vehicle width direction, and then further bends upward on the outer end side in the vehicle width direction (see Figure 3 ).

[0068] The gap 71 is formed by providing a space between the lens of the headlight 70 and the mating surface of the front fairing 40. The gap 71 is formed at the upper part of the headlight 70 and faces the outer side portion in the vehicle width direction. The gap 71 is formed up to the upper outer side and the outer side of the lens of the headlight 70. The lens of the headlight 70 and the front fairing 40 are in contact with each other at surfaces other than the part where the gap 71 is formed. It should be noted that the headlight 70 may be a single-eye type or a multi-eye type.

[0069] See also Figure 8 , a space 72 that connects the gap 71 and the opening 55 is formed behind the front fairing 40. The arrow in the figure indicates an example of the traveling wind flowing in the space 72.

[0070] The space 72 is formed in such a manner that the traveling wind flowing in from the gap 71 flows into the traveling wind opening 55. The traveling wind flowing in from the gap 71 flows through between the headlamp 70 and the front lower fairing 45 and then flows toward the opening 55. There is no structure disposed between the gap 71 and the opening 55 that obstructs the flow of the traveling wind. A support member (for example, a fairing bracket) for supporting the front fairing 40 is provided at a position closer to the vehicle width direction inner side than the opening 55.

[0071] Refer to together Figure 4 , when viewed from the vehicle front-rear direction, the vehicle width direction length W1 of the opening 55 is substantially the same as the vehicle width direction length W2 of the flow path 60. The vehicle width direction length W1 of the opening 55 corresponds to Figure 4 the maximum vehicle width direction length of the portion surrounded by the edge portion of the front fairing 40 and the upper edge 53 of the instrument panel 50 in the cutout 54 when viewed from the rear view. The vehicle width direction length W2 of the flow path 60 corresponds to Figure 4 the maximum vehicle width direction length of the curved surface of the stepped portion 61 (a part of the surface forming the flow path 60 in the stepped portion 61) when viewed from the rear view.

[0072] For example, when viewed from the vehicle front-rear direction, the opening 55 may be formed within the vehicle width direction range of the flow path 60. For example, the formation manner of the opening 55 can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0073] Refer to together Figure 10 , the rear edge portion of the front fairing 40 has an extension portion 40e extending in a manner of being folded inward toward the front fairing 40. In Figure 10 the sectional view, the edge portion 52 of the instrument panel 50 is disposed in a manner of overlapping in the front-rear direction with respect to the extending direction of the extension portion 40e.

[0074] Figure 11 is a diagram of the XI-XI cross section including Figure 1 . Figure 12 is a diagram of the XII-XII cross section including Figure 1 . Figure 13 is a diagram of the XIII-XIII cross section including Figure 1 .

[0075] Refer to together Figures 11 to 13 , the outer surface of the front fairing 40 is curved upward and outward in the vehicle width direction.

[0076] In Figure 11 the sectional view, the outer surface of the front fairing 40 is bent from the outer end of the vehicle width center surface 40a that is curved upward and outward in the vehicle width direction, extends outward and downward in the vehicle width direction, and then bends and extends toward the upper part of the headlamp 70.

[0077] InFigure 12 In a sectional view, the front end of the step portion 61 is provided between the outer end (lower end) of the vehicle width center surface 40a where the outer surface of the front fairing 40 bends upward and outward in the vehicle width direction and the inner end (upper end) of the vehicle width outer side surface 40b that extends outward and downward in the vehicle width direction.

[0078] In Figure 13 a sectional view, the outer surface of the front fairing 40 has a curved surface of the step portion 61 that bends inward and downward in the vehicle width direction between the vehicle width center surface 40a and the vehicle width outer side surface 40b.

[0079] <Function and effect>

[0080] As described above, the motorized two-wheeler 1 of the above-described embodiment includes: a front fairing 40 that is disposed in front of the head pipe 11 and covers the front portion of the vehicle body; and an instrument panel 50 that is disposed behind the front fairing 40. The front fairing 40 includes a step portion 61 that forms a flow path 60 for guiding the traveling wind. The upper edge 53 of the instrument panel 50 abuts or is close to the rear portion of the front fairing 40. A cutout 54 is formed in a part of the edge portion 52 of the instrument panel 50. At least a part of the cutout 54 includes an opening 55 that communicates with the flow path 60. When viewed from the front of the vehicle, the front fairing 40 overlaps the instrument panel 50 so as to cover the instrument panel 50. At least a part of the opening 55 is formed at a position where the front fairing 40 overlaps the instrument panel 50.

[0081] According to this structure, at least a part of the opening 55 is formed at a position where the front fairing 40 overlaps the instrument panel 50, so that the opening 55 is difficult for the driver to see, and thus a decrease in appearance can be suppressed. In addition, by increasing the area of the cutout 54 (including the opening 55) formed in the edge portion 52 of the instrument panel 50, the opening area for air discharge can be increased, and the maneuverability and safety can be improved. In addition, the traveling wind guided to the flow path 60 can discharge the air inside the front fairing 40 to the rear of the vehicle through the opening 55, and the exhaust efficiency can be improved. Therefore, a decrease in appearance can be suppressed, while the maneuverability and safety can be improved, and the exhaust efficiency can be improved. Moreover, the motorized two-wheeler 1 of the embodiment further improves traffic safety and contributes to the development of a sustainable transportation system.

[0082] In the above-described embodiment, the front fairing 40 includes: a vehicle width center surface 40a that faces the front of the vehicle and is disposed at the center in the vehicle width direction; and a vehicle width outer side surface 40b that is inclined obliquely outward with respect to the vehicle front-rear direction and is disposed at a position outside the vehicle width center surface 40a in the vehicle width direction. The step portion 61 is formed at the connecting portion 40c between the vehicle width center surface 40a and the vehicle width outer side surface 40b.

[0083] According to this structure, when the vehicle is moving straight forward or tilted, the traveling wind is concentrated on the step and guided rearward, so that the exhaust efficiency can be further improved.

[0084] In the above-described embodiment, when viewed in a cross-section passing through the step portion 61 and including the vehicle up-and-down direction and the vehicle front-and-rear direction, the edge portion 52 of the instrument panel 50 includes: a first extension portion 52a that extends in such a manner that an extension line intersects the front fairing 40; and a second extension portion 52b that bends from the front end portion of the first extension portion 52a and extends to a position where it abuts or approaches the front fairing 40. At least a part of the cutout 54 is formed at a position facing the outer surface of the second extension portion 52b.

[0085] According to this structure, the second extension portion 52b that constitutes the edge portion 52 of the instrument panel 50 abuts or approaches the front fairing 40 so as to enter the front side of the front fairing 40, and at least a part (including the opening portion 55) of the cutout 54 is formed at a position facing the outer surface of the second extension portion 52b. Therefore, it is more difficult for the driver to see the opening portion 55. Accordingly, a further reduction in appearance can be suppressed.

[0086] In the above-described embodiment, the motor vehicle further includes a headlamp 70. A gap 71 is formed between the lower edge of the front fairing 40 and the upper edge of the headlamp 70. When viewed from the vehicle front-and-rear direction, at least a part of the gap 71 is formed within the vehicle width direction range of the opening portion 55.

[0087] According to this structure, the traveling wind can be taken in through the gap 71 formed between the lower edge of the front fairing 40 and the upper edge of the headlamp 70 and flow toward the opening portion 55. Therefore, the exhaust efficiency can be further improved.

[0088] In the above-described embodiment, a space 72 that communicates the gap 71 with the opening portion 55 is formed behind the front fairing 40.

[0089] According to this structure, the traveling wind flowing in from the gap 71 can flow toward the opening portion 55 through the space 72 formed behind the front fairing 40. Therefore, the exhaust efficiency can be further improved.

[0090] In the above-described embodiment, when viewed from the vehicle front-and-rear direction, the vehicle width direction length of the opening portion 55 is substantially the same as the vehicle width direction length of the flow path 60.

[0091] According to this structure, the air inside the front fairing 40 can be efficiently discharged from the opening portion 55 by the traveling wind guided from the flow path 60.

[0092] <Modification Example>

[0093] In the above-described embodiment, an example was given in which the front fairing includes a vehicle-width center surface facing the front of the vehicle and disposed at the center in the vehicle-width direction, and a vehicle-width outer side surface that is inclined obliquely outward in the vehicle longitudinal direction and disposed at a position outside the vehicle-width center surface in the vehicle-width direction, and a stepped portion is formed at the connecting portion between the vehicle-width center surface and the vehicle-width outer side surface. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the stepped portion may also be formed at a portion other than the connecting portion between the vehicle-width center surface and the vehicle-width outer side surface. For example, the stepped portion may be formed at a part of the vehicle-width center surface or the vehicle-width outer side surface (a part other than the connecting portion). For example, the formation manner of the stepped portion may be changed according to the design specifications.

[0094] In the above-described embodiment, an example was given in which, when viewed in a cross-section passing through the stepped portion and including the vehicle vertical direction and the vehicle longitudinal direction, the edge portion of the instrument panel has a first extension portion extending in such a manner that the extension line intersects the front fairing, and a second extension portion that bends from the front end portion of the first extension portion and extends to a position where it abuts or approaches the front fairing, and at least a part of the cutout is formed at a position facing the outer surface of the second extension portion. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the entire cutout may also be formed at a position other than the position facing the outer surface of the second extension portion. For example, the cutout may be formed at a position facing the outer surface of the first extension portion. For example, the formation manner of the cutout may be changed according to the design specifications.

[0095] In the above-described embodiment, an example was given in which the two-wheeled motor vehicle further includes a headlamp, and a gap is formed between the lower edge of the front fairing and the upper edge of the headlamp, and at least a part of the gap is formed within the vehicle-width direction range of the opening when viewed from the vehicle longitudinal direction. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it may also be that, when viewed from the vehicle longitudinal direction, the entire gap is formed outside the vehicle-width direction range of the opening. For example, the formation manner of the gap may be changed according to the design specifications.

[0096] In the above-described embodiment, an example was given in which a space that communicates the gap with the opening is formed behind the front fairing. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a space that communicates the gap with the opening may also be formed at a portion other than behind the front fairing. For example, the formation manner of the space that communicates the gap with the opening may be changed according to the design specifications.

[0097] In the above-described embodiment, an example was given in which, when viewed from the vehicle longitudinal direction, the vehicle-width direction length of the opening is substantially the same as the vehicle-width direction length of the flow path. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it may also be that, when viewed from the vehicle longitudinal direction, the vehicle-width direction length of the opening is different from the vehicle-width direction length of the flow path. For example, the vehicle-width direction length of the opening may be changed according to the design specifications.

[0098] In the above-described embodiment, a motorized two-wheeler, which is an example of a straddle-type vehicle, is illustrated, but it is not limited thereto. For example, the present utility model can also be applied to straddle-type vehicles other than motorized two-wheelers. For example, straddle-type vehicles include all vehicles on which a driver rides straddling the vehicle body, and include not only motorized two-wheelers (including bicycles with prime movers and small motorcycle-type vehicles), but also three-wheeled vehicles (in addition to vehicles with one front wheel and two rear wheels, vehicles with two front wheels and one rear wheel are also included). In addition, the present utility model can be applied not only to motorized two-wheelers, but also to four-wheeled vehicles such as motor vehicles (such as four-wheel buggies).

[0099] In addition, the present utility model can also be applied to straddle-type vehicles in which an electric motor is included in the prime mover.

[0100] Furthermore, the structure in the above-described embodiment is an example of the present utility model, and the constituent elements of the embodiment can be replaced with well-known constituent elements, etc., and various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A straddle-type vehicle, characterized in that: The straddle-type vehicle comprises: A front fairing that is disposed in front of the head pipe and covers the front portion of the vehicle body; and an instrument panel disposed at the rear of the front fairing, The front fairing includes a step portion that forms a flow path for guiding traveling wind. The upper edge of the instrument panel abuts against or is close to the rear portion of the front fairing, A notch is formed at a portion of the edge of the instrument panel. At least a portion of the cutout includes an opening communicating with the flow path, The front fairing overlaps the instrument panel in a manner covering the instrument panel when viewed from the front of the vehicle. At least a part of the opening is formed at a position where the front cowl and the instrument panel overlap.

2. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front fairing comprises: a vehicle width center plane, which faces the front of the vehicle and is arranged at the center in the vehicle width direction; and The vehicle width outer side surface is inclined obliquely outward relative to the front-rear direction of the vehicle and is arranged at a position outward in the vehicle width direction relative to the vehicle width center plane. The step portion is formed at a connection portion between the vehicle width center surface and the vehicle width outer surface.

3. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: In a cross-sectional view passing through the step portion and including the vehicle up-down direction and the vehicle front-rear direction, the edge of the instrument panel includes a first extension portion extending in a manner such that an extension line intersects with the front fairing, and a second extension portion bent from a front end portion of the first extension portion and extending to a position abutting or approaching the front fairing, At least a portion of the cutout is formed at a position facing the outer surface of the second extending portion.

4. The straddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The straddle-type vehicle further comprises a headlight, A gap is formed between the lower edge of the front fairing and the upper edge of the headlight, When viewed in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, at least a portion of the gap is formed within a range of the opening in the vehicle width direction.

5. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: A space that allows the gap and the opening to communicate with each other is formed at the rear of the front fairing.

6. The straddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: When viewed in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the length of the opening in the vehicle width direction is the same as the length of the flow path in the vehicle width direction.

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