Saddle-riding type vehicle

Abstract

To provide a saddle-riding type vehicle that includes a front fender which can ensure rigidity while suppressing an increase in the number of components, and which facilitates improvement in the degree of freedom in design.SOLUTION: A saddle-riding type vehicle includes a front fork (14) and a front fender (26). The front fender (26) includes a front fender (60) and a rear fender (50). The front fender (60) is provided with a front fender overlap portion (65). The rear fender (50) is provided with a rear fender overlap portion (56) and includes a plurality of vehicle body fastening portions (54, 55). As viewed in the direction in which the front fork extends, ribs (71b, 72a, 72b, 74a, 74b, 75a, 75b, 78) are provided at a common portion of a region (R10) that connects the plurality of vehicle body fastening portions (54, 55) and the rear fender overlap portion (56).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a saddle-riding type vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in a saddle-riding type vehicle, a technique related to a support structure of a front fender is known (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). Patent Document 1 discloses a front fender having a two-part structure of a front fender and a rear fender. In Patent Document 1, the front fender and the rear fender each have a fastening arm extending downward, and the front fender is fastened to the front side of the fork pipe by the fastening arm of the front fender, and the rear fender is fastened to the rear part of the fork pipe by the fastening arm of the rear fender and supported. Patent Document 2 describes a structure in which a front fender is fastened together with a fork brace disposed below the front fender and supported by a pair of left and right fork pipes. The fork brace described in Patent Document 2 is a plate-shaped member made of metal and is a member that suppresses the twisting of the left and right fork pipes.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Generally, the front fender is attached to the saddle-riding type vehicle while ensuring rigidity. Here, in the technology described in Patent Document 1, since the front fender and the rear fender are each fixed to the fork pipe, it is possible to ensure the rigidity of each. However, in Patent Document 1, since fastening arms are required for each of the front fender and the rear fender, there is a problem that the degree of freedom in the design of the front fender is likely to be restricted. Therefore, for example, it is also conceivable to secure the rigidity of the front fender by fixing the front fender to a fork brace as described in Patent Document 2. However, in this case, there is a problem that the number of parts is likely to increase. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a saddle-riding type vehicle equipped with a front fender that can ensure rigidity while suppressing an increase in the number of parts and is easy to improve the degree of freedom in design.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A saddle-riding type vehicle is a saddle-riding type vehicle including a front fork and a front fender having a split structure, wherein the front fender includes a front fender and a rear fender separate from the front fender, a front fender overlapping portion is formed on the front fender, a rear fender overlapping portion that is overlapped with the front fender overlapping portion is formed on the rear fender, the rear fender includes a plurality of body fastening portions fastened to the vehicle body, and a rib having a convex shape directed toward the front fender overlapping portion is provided at a common portion between a region surrounded by an outermost contour line connecting the plurality of body fastening portions and the rear fender overlapping portion in a view in the extending direction of the front fork.

Effects of the Invention

[0006] It is possible to provide a saddle-riding type vehicle equipped with a front fender that can ensure rigidity while suppressing an increase in the number of parts and is easy to improve the degree of freedom in design.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0008] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description, the descriptions of directions such as front, rear, left, right, up, and down are the same as the directions with respect to the vehicle body unless otherwise specified. Also, the symbol FR shown in each figure indicates the front of the vehicle body, the symbol UP indicates the upper part of the vehicle body, and the symbol LH indicates the left side of the vehicle body.

[0009] [Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a side view of a straddle-type vehicle 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The straddle-type vehicle 10 is a vehicle including a vehicle body frame 11, a power unit 12 supported by the vehicle body frame 11, a front fork 14 that supports a front wheel 13 in a steerable manner, a swing arm 16 that supports a rear wheel 15, and a seat 17 for a passenger. The straddle-type vehicle 10 is a vehicle in which a passenger sits straddling the seat 17. The seat 17 is provided above the rear part of the vehicle body frame 11.

[0010] The vehicle body frame 11 includes a head pipe 18 provided at the front end of the vehicle body frame 11, a front frame 19 located behind the head pipe 18, and a rear frame 20 located behind the front frame 19. The front end of the front frame 19 is connected to the head pipe 18. The seat 17 is supported by the rear frame 20.

[0011] The front fork 14 is supported by the head pipe 18 so as to be steerable left and right. The front wheel 13 is supported by an axle 13a provided at the lower end of the front fork 14. A steering handle 21 held by the passenger is attached to the upper end of the front fork 14.

[0012] The swing arm 16 is supported by a pivot shaft 22 supported by the vehicle body frame 11. The pivot shaft 22 is a shaft extending horizontally in the vehicle width direction. The pivot shaft 22 is inserted through the front end of the swing arm 16. The swing arm 16 swings up and down about the pivot shaft 22. The rear wheel 15 is supported by an axle 15a provided at the rear end of the swing arm 16.

[0013] The power unit 12 is disposed between the front wheel 13 and the rear wheel 15 and is supported by the vehicle body frame 11. The power unit 12 is an internal combustion engine. The power unit 12 includes a crankcase 23 and a cylinder part 24 that houses a reciprocating piston. An exhaust device 25 is connected to the exhaust port of the cylinder part 24. The output of the power unit 12 is transmitted to the rear wheel 15 by a driving force transmission member that connects the power unit 12 and the rear wheel 15.

[0014] The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 also includes a front fender 26 that covers the front wheel 13 from above, a rear fender 27 that covers the rear wheel 15 from above, a step 28 on which the occupant places their feet, and a fuel tank 29 that stores fuel used by the power unit 12. The front fender 26 is attached to the front fork 14. The rear fender 27 and the step 28 are provided below the seat 17. The fuel tank 29 is supported by the vehicle body frame 11.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 1, the front fork 14 has a steering stem 31 inserted into the head pipe 18. The steering stem 31 is rotatably supported by the head pipe 18. A top bridge 32 is provided at the upper end of the steering stem 31. A bottom bridge 33 is provided at the lower end of the steering stem 31. A pair of left and right fork tubes 34 are supported by the top bridge 32 and the bottom bridge 33. The fork tubes 34 extend forward and downward and form a predetermined caster angle with respect to the road surface. The fork tubes 34 of the present embodiment are telescopic shock absorbers with a built-in spring and damper.

[0016] Specifically, the fork tube 34 has a top tube 35 supported by the top bridge 32 and the bottom bridge 33, and a bottom tube 36 disposed below the top tube 35 and slidably supported by the top tube 35. The fork tube 34 of the present embodiment has a bottom tube 36 with a larger diameter than the top tube 35 and is an upright type.

[0017] The axle support portion at the lower end of the bottom tube 36 supports an axle 13a. The front wheel 13 is rotatably supported via the axle 13a. The front wheel 13 is disposed between a pair of left and right fork tubes 34. The front wheel 13 is braked by a front wheel braking device 37. In the present embodiment, the front wheel braking device 37 is provided on the right side. The front wheel braking device 37 includes a brake disk 37a (see FIG. 2) fixed to the right side of the front wheel 13 and a brake caliper 37b (see FIG. 2) fixed to the right bottom tube 36 and sandwiching the brake disk 37a. The front fork 14 of the present embodiment is constituted by a steering stem 31, a top bridge 32, a bottom bridge 33, and a pair of left and right fork tubes 34.

[0018] A handle 21 is supported by the top bridge 32 of the front fork 14. A headlight unit 38 is disposed in front of the handle 21. The headlight unit 38 is supported by the upper portion of the front fork 14. The headlight unit 38 is covered by a headlight visor 39 from the front. The saddle-type vehicle 10 includes a body cover 40 that covers a body constituted by a body frame 11, a power unit 12, and the like.

[0019] FIG. 2 is a left side view of the peripheral portion of the front fender 26. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a longitudinal section of the rear fender 50 of the front fender 26 as viewed from above. At the upper end portions of the left and right bottom tubes 36 in the front fork 14, a pair of front and rear fender support portions 36a and 36b are formed. The front fender support portion 36a projects forward from the front portion of the bottom tube 36. The rear fender support portion 36b projects rearward from the rear portion of the bottom tube 36. The fender support portions 36a and 36b are provided with fastening portions that can be fastened from the inner side in the vehicle width direction. The front fender support portion 36a and the rear fender support portion 36b are formed on a line L2 orthogonal to the axis L1 of the fork tube 34.

[0020] Above the rear fender support portion 36b, a reflector support portion 36c is formed. The reflector support portion 36c protrudes rearward from the rear portion of the bottom tube 36. The reflector support portion 36c supports a reflector 41 (see FIG. 3). At the vertical center of the right bottom tube 36, a caliper support portion 36d protruding rearward is formed. The caliper support portion 36d supports a brake caliper 37b. A brake hose 42 extends upward from the brake caliper 37b.

[0021] FIG. 4 is an exploded left side view of the front fender 26. FIG. 5 is an exploded plan view of the front fender 26. FIG. 6 is an exploded bottom view of the front fender 26. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 6, the front fender 26 is supported by the fender support portions 36a and 36b. The front fender 26 is formed in a bilaterally symmetric shape. The front fender 26 has a split structure. The front fender 26 includes a rear fender 50 supported by the fender support portions 36a and 36b, and a front fender 60 supported by the rear fender 50.

[0022] The rear fender 50 is made of resin. In the present embodiment, the rear fender 50 is made of PP (Polypropylene) resin. The rear fender 50 includes an upper surface portion 51 extending in the front-rear direction along the upper outer periphery of the front wheel 13. The upper surface portion 51 overlaps with the fork tube 34 at the front portion in a side view of the vehicle (see FIG. 2). The upper surface portion 51 extends rearward from the front side of the fork tube 34 beyond the fork tube 34.

[0023] At the outer ends in the vehicle width direction of the upper surface portion 51, a pair of left and right side surface portions 52 extending downward are formed. The side surface portions 52 extend in the front-rear direction along the outer ends in the vehicle width direction of the upper surface portion 51. The side surface portions 52 cover the upper portion of the front wheel 13 from the outer side in the left-right direction (see FIG. 2). At the front end of the side surface 52, a fork housing portion 53 that is recessed in a substantially semi-circular arc shape is formed when viewed in the extending direction of the front fork. Here, "viewed in the extending direction of the front fork" means viewing in the direction of the axis L1 of the fork tube 34 of the front fork 14. The fork tube 34 is housed in the fork housing portion 53.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 5, on the front and rear sides of the left fork housing portion 53, left fork fastening portions (vehicle body fastening portions) 54L and 55L that extend in the vertical direction are formed. On the front and rear sides of the right fork housing portion 53, right fork fastening portions (vehicle body fastening portions) 54R and 55R that extend in the vertical direction are formed. Hereinafter, for the reference numerals with "L" or "R" attached at the end, there may be cases where "L" or "R" is omitted in the description. For example, the left fork fastening portion 54L and the right fork fastening portion 54R may be described as the fork fastening portion 54.

[0025] The fork fastening portions 54 and 55 have flat outer seat surfaces 54a and 55a that form the outer end surfaces in the vehicle width direction. The outer seat surfaces 54a and 55a are located outside the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the side surface 52 (see FIG. 5). On the back side of the outer seat surfaces 54a and 55a, inner seat surfaces 54b and 55b (see FIG. 3) that form the inner end surfaces in the vehicle width direction are formed. Insertion holes 54c and 55c (see FIG. 4) that penetrate in the vehicle width direction are formed in the outer seat surfaces 54a and 55a and the inner seat surfaces 54b and 55b.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 3, above the inner seat surface 54b of the front fork fastening portion 54, a reinforcing rib 54d that protrudes inward in the vehicle width direction is formed. The reinforcing rib 54d extends in the front-rear direction. The reinforcing rib 54d is connected to the wall surface of the fork housing portion 53.

[0027] A flange bolt (fastener) 100 is inserted into the insertion holes 54c, 55c of the fork fastening portions 54, 55 from the inside in the vehicle width direction. The flange bolt 100 has its tip fastened to the fender support portions 36a, 36b via a washer (fastener) 101 (see FIG. 7) and rubber (not shown). This fastens the rear fender 50 to the pair of left and right bottom tubes 36. At this time, the flange portions of the flange bolt 100 abut against the inner seating surfaces 54b, 55b. In addition, the washer 101 abuts against the outer seating surfaces 54a, 55a.

[0028] 4, a rear fender overlapping portion 56 onto which the front fender 60 is overlapped is formed above the fork fastening portions 54, 55. The rear fender overlapping portion 56 has an overlapping portion upper surface portion 57 formed in the front portion of the upper surface portion 51, a pair of left and right fender fastening portions 58L, 58R formed on both sides in the vehicle width direction of a front end portion of the overlapping portion upper surface portion 57, and a pair of left and right fender fastening portions 59L, 59R formed at the rear end portion of the overlapping portion upper surface portion 57.

[0029] The overlapping portion upper surface portion 57 is recessed in a stepped shape relative to the upper surface portion 51. The overlapping portion upper surface portion 57 is recessed in a stepped shape with a depth corresponding to the thickness of the front fender 60. The overlapping portion upper surface portion 57 extends rearward beyond the rear fork fastening portion 55. A pair of left and right front fender avoidance recesses 57a are formed in the overlapping portion upper surface portion 57, extending upward from the left and right fork accommodating portions 53. The overlapping portion upper surface portion 57 is formed with a rib structure 70 that protrudes upward.

[0030] The front fender fastening portion 58 is formed in the shape of a piece having a thickness in the up-down direction that protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction from the front end portion of the side portion 52. The front fender fastening portion 58 is located above the front fork fastening portion 54. The front fender fastening portion 58 has an inner seating surface 58a (see FIG. 6) on its back surface (lower surface). An insertion hole 58b (see FIG. 6) that penetrates through the inner seating surface 58a in the up-down direction is formed. The insertion hole 58b of the front fender fastening portion 58 is located outward in the vehicle width direction than the outer seating surface 54a of the front fork fastening portion 54.

[0031] The rear fender fastening portion 59 is formed at the rear end portion of the upper surface portion 57 of the overlapping portion. The rear fender fastening portion 59 has a concave shape that is recessed in a columnar shape. The rear fender fastening portion 59 is formed behind the rear fork fastening portion 55. The rear fender fastening portion 59 has an inner seating surface 59a (see FIG. 6) on the back surface (lower surface). An insertion hole 59b that penetrates in the vertical direction is formed in the inner seating surface 59a.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 2, the front fender 60 is supported in a state of being overlapped on the rear fender overlapping portion 56. The front fender 60 is made of resin. In the present embodiment, the front fender 60 is made of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) resin. The front fender 60 includes an upper surface portion 61 that extends in the front-rear direction along the upper outer periphery of the front wheel 13. The upper surface portion 61 extends in the front-rear direction across the fork tube 34. A pair of left and right side surface portions 62 that extend downward are formed at both outer end portions in the vehicle width direction of the upper surface portion 61. The side surface portions 62 are formed at the front portion of the upper surface portion 61. The side surface portions 62 extend in the front-rear direction along the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the upper surface portion 61. The side surface portions 62 cover the upper portion of the front wheel 13 from the outer side in the left-right direction.

[0033] A fork guard portion 63 that extends in the vertical direction is formed at the rear end of the side surface portion 62. The fork guard portion 63 has a shape that protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction more than the side surface portion 62 as it progresses rearward. The fork guard portion 63 overlaps the fork tube 34 when the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 is viewed from the front. The fork guard portion 63 covers the front fender support portion 36a from the outer side in the vehicle width direction. The fork guard portion 63 prevents sand or the like from hitting the front fork 14 during traveling.

[0034] A fork accommodating portion 64 that is recessed in a substantially semi-circular shape in the vehicle width direction is formed at the rear portion of the fork guard portion 63 when viewed in the extending direction of the front fork. The fork tube 34 is accommodated in the fork accommodating portion 64.

[0035] At the rear part of the upper face portion 61, a front fender overlapping portion 65 is formed. The front fender overlapping portion 65 is overlapped on the rear fender overlapping portion 56. At this time, the front fender overlapping portion 65 is accommodated in the overlapping portion upper face portion 57 of the rear fender overlapping portion 56, and the front fender overlapping portion 65 constitutes a flush upper face shape together with the upper face portion 51 of the rear fender 50.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 6, reinforcing ribs 67 are formed on the back face (lower face) of the upper face portion 61. The reinforcing ribs 67 are substantially E-shaped when viewed from the bottom face. On both the left and right sides of the reinforcing ribs 67, front fender fastening portions 68L and 68R in the shape of boss holes are formed. The front fender fastening portions 68L and 68R are formed according to the positions of the front fender fastening portions 58L and 58R on the front side of the rear fender 50. The front fender fastening portions 68L and 68R are formed on the back faces of the left and right fork guard portions 63.

[0037] On the inner rear side in the vehicle width direction of the front fender fastening portions 68L and 68R, rear fender fastening portions 69L and 69R in the shape of boss holes are formed. The rear fender fastening portions 69L and 69R are formed according to the positions of the rear fender fastening portions 59L and 59R on the rear side of the rear fender 50. The rear fender fastening portions 69L and 69R are formed on the back face (lower face) of the front fender overlapping portion 65. Bolts (fastening tools) 110 are fastened to the front fender fastening portions 68L and 68R and the rear fender fastening portions 69L and 69R.

[0038] FIG. 7 is a perspective view seen from the left front showing the main part of the rear fender 50 of the first embodiment of the present invention. On the upper surface portion 57 of the overlapping portion, a rib structure 70 is formed. The rib structure 70 includes a plurality of ribs that are convex upward with respect to the upper surface portion 57 of the overlapping portion. Specifically, a first horizontal rib 71 extending in the left-right direction is formed between the fork fastening portion 54L on the left side of the front portion and the fork fastening portion 54R on the right side of the front portion. In the present embodiment, two first horizontal ribs 71 are formed at a predetermined interval in the front-rear direction. That is, the first horizontal rib 71 has a front-side first horizontal rib 71a and a rear-side first horizontal rib 71b.

[0039] A second horizontal rib 72 extending in the left-right direction is formed between the fork fastening portion 55L on the left side of the rear portion and the fork fastening portion 55R (see FIG. 5) on the right side of the rear portion. In the present embodiment, two second horizontal ribs 72 are formed at a predetermined interval in the front-rear direction. That is, the second horizontal rib 72 has a front-side second horizontal rib 72a and a rear-side second horizontal rib 72b.

[0040] A third horizontal rib 73 is formed behind the second horizontal rib 72. In the present embodiment, two third horizontal ribs 73 are formed at a predetermined interval in the front-rear direction. That is, the third horizontal rib 73 has a front-side third horizontal rib 73a and a rear-side third horizontal rib 73b. The front-side third horizontal rib 73a is formed between the insertion hole 59b of the fender fastening portion 59L on the left side of the rear portion and the insertion hole 59b of the fender fastening portion 59R on the right side of the rear portion. The rear-side third horizontal rib 73b is formed longer in the left-right direction than the front-side third horizontal rib 73a. The rear-side third horizontal rib 73b is formed behind the left and right rear-side fender fastening portions 59L and 59R.

[0041] Between the first horizontal rib 71 and the second horizontal rib 72, inclined ribs 74 and 75 are formed. In the present embodiment, the front ends of the inclined ribs 74 and 75 are connected to the rear first horizontal rib 71b, and the rear ends are connected to the front second horizontal rib 72a. The inclined ribs 74 and 75 include a first inclined rib 74 extending from the left front to the right rear and a second inclined rib 75 extending from the right front to the left rear. The inclined ribs 74 and 75 intersect to form an X-shaped configuration as a whole (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the inclined ribs 74 and 75 are formed in pairs with a predetermined interval in the vehicle width direction (or a predetermined interval in the front-rear direction). That is, each of the inclined ribs 74 and 75 has an inclined rib 74a or 75a whose front end is on the inner side in the vehicle width direction and an inclined rib 74b or 75b whose front end is on the outer side in the vehicle width direction.

[0042] Between the two first horizontal ribs 71a and 71b, a truss rib 77 that connects the two first horizontal ribs 71a and 71b in a truss shape is formed. In the present embodiment, the truss rib 77 is formed to have a shape that is an extension of the inclined ribs 74 and 75.

[0043] Between the two second horizontal ribs 72a and 72b, a truss rib 78 that connects the two second horizontal ribs 72a and 72b in a truss shape is formed. In the present embodiment, the truss rib 78 is formed to have a shape that is an extension of the inclined ribs 74b and 75b. The rib structure 70 of the present embodiment is constituted by the first horizontal ribs 71a and 71b, the second horizontal ribs 72a and 72b, the third horizontal ribs 73a and 73b, the inclined ribs 74a, 74b, 75a, and 75b, the truss rib 77, and the truss rib 78.

[0044] FIG. 8 is a view showing a main part of the rear fender 50 as viewed in the extending direction of the front fork. In other words, FIG. 8 is a view showing a main part of the rear fender 50 in a cross section orthogonal to the axis L1 of the fork tube 34 of the front fork 14. In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a fork fastening region R10 is set, which is surrounded by the outermost contour line connecting a plurality of fork fastening portions 54L, 54R, 55L, and 55R.

[0045] Here, the outermost contour line connecting the fork fastening portions 54L, 54R, 55L, and 55R means a plurality of straight lines that convexly connect and surround the outer ends of the fasteners that contact the outer seating surfaces 54a and 55a of the fork fastening portions 54L, 54R, 55L, and 55R when viewed in the extending direction of the front fork. That is, in the present embodiment, the diameter of the washer 101 is larger than the diameter of the flange bolt 100. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for the four washers 101 of the fork fastening portions 54L, 54R, 55L, and 55R, a region formed by connecting and surrounding, with a straight line, the points at the outer ends in the thickness direction and the outer ends in the radial direction of the washer 101 when viewed in the extending direction of the front fork is the fork fastening region R10. In the present embodiment, the fork fastening region R10 is rectangular. Since the fastening force of the flange bolt 100 acts on the fork fastening portions 54L, 54R, 55L, and 55R via the washer 101, the fork fastening region R10 is a region considering the fastening force of the flange bolt 100.

[0046] Also, in the view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region R11 is set that linearly connects the fork fastening portion 54L on the left side of the front part and the fork fastening portion 54R on the right side of the front part. The straight line region R11 is shown hatched in FIG. 8. Here, the straight line region R11 is a closed region formed by connecting and surrounding, with a straight line extending in the left-right direction, the point at the outer end in the thickness direction and the outer end in the radial direction of the washer 101 in the fork fastening portion 54L on the left side of the front part and the point at the outer end in the thickness direction and the outer end in the radial direction of the washer 101 in the fork fastening portion 54R on the right side of the front part. In the present embodiment, the straight line region R11 is rectangular.

[0047] Furthermore, in a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region R12 is set that linearly connects the fork fastening portion 55L on the left side of the rear part and the fork fastening portion 55R on the right side of the rear part. The straight line region R12 is shown hatched in FIG. 8. Here, the straight line region R12 is a closed region formed by connecting, with a straight line extending in the left-right direction, a point at the outer end in the radial direction and also at the outer end in the thickness direction of the washer 101 in the fork fastening portion 55L on the left side of the rear part and a point at the outer end in the radial direction and also at the outer end in the thickness direction of the washer 101 in the fork fastening portion 55R on the right side of the rear part so as to surround them. In the present embodiment, the straight line region R12 is rectangular.

[0048] Also, in a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region R13 is set that linearly connects the fork fastening portion 54L on the left side of the front part and the fork fastening portion 55R on the right side of the rear part. The straight line region R13 is shown hatched in FIG. 8. Here, the straight line region R13 is a closed region formed by connecting, with a straight line extending obliquely from the upper left to the lower right, a point at the outer end in the radial direction and also at the outer end in the thickness direction of the washer 101 in the fork fastening portion 54L on the left side of the front part and a point at the outer end in the radial direction and also at the outer end in the thickness direction of the washer 101 in the fork fastening portion 55R on the right side of the rear part so as to surround them. In the present embodiment, the straight line region R13 is a parallelogram.

[0049] Furthermore, in a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region R14 is set that linearly connects the fork fastening portion 54R on the right side of the front part and the fork fastening portion 55L on the left side of the rear part. The straight line region R14 is shown hatched in FIG. 8. Here, the straight line region R14 is a closed region formed by connecting, with a straight line extending obliquely from the upper right to the lower left, a point at the outer end in the radial direction and also at the outer end in the thickness direction of the washer 101 in the fork fastening portion 54R on the right side of the front part and a point at the outer end in the radial direction and also at the outer end in the thickness direction of the washer 101 in the fork fastening portion 55L on the left side of the rear part so as to surround them. In the present embodiment, the straight line region R14 is a parallelogram.

[0050] At this time, among the rib structures 70, the first horizontal rib 71b, the second horizontal ribs 72a and 72b, the first inclined ribs 74a and 74b, the second inclined ribs 75a and 75b, and the truss rib 78 overlap with the fork fastening region R10 in the view in the front fork extending direction. Also, among the rib structures 70, the first horizontal rib 71b, the first inclined ribs 74a and 74b, and the second inclined ribs 75a and 75b overlap with the linear region R11 in the view in the front fork extending direction. Furthermore, among the rib structures 70, the second horizontal ribs 72a and 72b and the truss rib 78 overlap with the linear region R12 in the view in the front fork extending direction.

[0051] Also, among the rib structures 70, the second horizontal rib 72a, the first inclined ribs 74a and 74b, and the second inclined ribs 75a and 75b overlap with the linear region R13 in the view in the front fork extending direction. Furthermore, among the rib structures 70, the second horizontal rib 72a, the first inclined ribs 74a and 74b, and the second inclined ribs 75a and 75b overlap with the linear region R14 in the view in the front fork extending direction.

[0052] FIG. 9 is a view corresponding to FIG. 8. Therefore, FIG. 9 is also a view in the front fork extending direction showing the main part of the rear fender 50. In the view in the front fork extending direction, a fender fastening region R20 surrounded by the outermost contour line connecting the plurality of fender fastening portions 58L, 58R, 59L, and 59R is set.

[0053] Here, the outermost contour line connecting the fender fastening parts 58L, 58R, 59L, and 59R means a plurality of straight lines that connect and surround the outer ends of the fasteners that abut against the inner seating surfaces 58a and 59a of the fender fastening parts 58L, 58R, 59L, and 59R in a convex shape when viewed in the extending direction of the front fork. That is, in the present embodiment, for the four bolts 110 of the fender fastening parts 58L, 58R, 59L, and 59R, the region formed by connecting the points at the radially outer ends of the bolts 110 with straight lines and surrounding them when viewed in the extending direction of the front fork is the fender fastening region R20. In the present embodiment, the fender fastening region R20 is trapezoidal. Since the fastening force of the bolts 110 acts on the fender fastening parts 58L, 58R, 59L, and 59R, the fender fastening region R20 is a region considering the fastening force of the bolts 110.

[0054] Also, in the view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region R21 that linearly connects the fender fastening part 58L on the left side of the front part and the fender fastening part 58R on the right side of the front part is set. The straight line region R21 is shown hatched in FIG. 9. Here, the straight line region R21 is a closed region formed by connecting the point at the radially outer end of the bolt 110 in the fender fastening part 58L on the left side of the front part and the point at the radially outer end of the bolt 110 in the fender fastening part 58R on the right side of the front part with a straight line extending in the left-right direction and surrounding them. In the present embodiment, the straight line region R21 is rectangular.

[0055] Furthermore, in the view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region R22 that linearly connects the fender fastening part 59L on the left side of the rear part and the fender fastening part 59R on the right side of the rear part is set. The straight line region R22 is shown hatched in FIG. 9. Here, the straight line region R22 is a closed region formed by connecting the point at the radially outer end of the bolt 110 in the fender fastening part 59L on the left side of the rear part and the point at the radially outer end of the bolt 110 in the fender fastening part 59R on the right side of the rear part with a straight line extending in the left-right direction and surrounding them. In the present embodiment, the straight line region R22 is rectangular.

[0056] Also, in the view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region R23 is set that linearly connects the fender fastening portion 58L on the left front side and the fender fastening portion 59R on the right rear side. The straight line region R23 is shown shaded in FIG. 9. Here, the straight line region R23 is a closed region formed by connecting, with a straight line extending obliquely from the left front to the right rear, the point at the radially outer end of the bolt 110 in the fender fastening portion 58L on the left front side and the point at the radially outer end of the bolt 110 in the fender fastening portion 59R on the right rear side. In the present embodiment, the straight line region R23 is a parallelogram.

[0057] Furthermore, in the view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region R24 is set that linearly connects the fender fastening portion 58R on the right front side and the fender fastening portion 59L on the left rear side. The straight line region R24 is shown shaded in FIG. 9. Here, the straight line region R24 is a closed region formed by connecting, with a straight line extending obliquely from the right front to the left rear, the point at the radially outer end of the bolt 110 in the fender fastening portion 58R on the right front side and the point at the radially outer end of the bolt 110 in the fender fastening portion 59L on the left rear side. In the present embodiment, the straight line region R24 is a parallelogram.

[0058] At this time, among the rib structures 70, the first horizontal rib 71b, the second horizontal ribs 72a and 72b, the third horizontal rib 73a, the first inclined ribs 74a and 74b, the second inclined ribs 75a and 75b, the truss rib 77, and the truss rib 78 overlap with the fender fastening region R20 in the view in the extending direction of the front fork. Also, among the rib structures 70, the first horizontal rib 71b, the first inclined ribs 74a and 74b, the second inclined ribs 75a and 75b, and the truss rib 77 overlap with the straight line region R21 in the view in the extending direction of the front fork. Furthermore, among the rib structures 70, the third horizontal rib 73a overlaps with the straight line region R22 in the view in the extending direction of the front fork.

[0059] Among the rib structures 70, the second horizontal ribs 72a and 72b, the second inclined ribs 75a and 75b, and the truss rib 78 overlap with the straight line region R23 when viewed in the front fork extending direction. Furthermore, among the rib structures 70, the second horizontal ribs 72a and 72b, the first inclined ribs 74a and 74b, and the truss rib 78 overlap with the straight line region R24 when viewed in the front fork extending direction.

[0060] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the peripheral portion of the front fender 26 as viewed from the left front. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the peripheral portion of the front fender 26 as viewed from the left rear. Next, an example of the method of attaching the front fender 26 to the front fork 14 will be described. In the front fender 26, the front fender overlapping portion 65 is overlapped with the rear fender overlapping portion 56. Then, the bolt 110 is inserted downward through the insertion holes 58b and 59b of the fender fastening portions 58 and 59, and fastened to the boss portions 68 and 69 of the front fender 60.

[0061] Therefore, in the rear fender 50, the rear fender 50 and the front fender 60 are fastened and connected by the bolts 110 arranged at the four fender fastening portions 58 and 59 of the fender fastening portion 58L on the left front of the front part, the fender fastening portion 58R on the right front of the front part, the fender fastening portion 59L on the left rear of the rear part, and the fender fastening portion 59R on the right rear of the rear part. The rear fender 50 and the front fender 60 constitute the front fender 26 of the present embodiment.

[0062] At this time, the front fender overlapping portion 65 abuts against and is fixed to the upper end (projecting end) of the rib structure 70. Further, the fork accommodating portion 64 enters the front fender avoiding recess 57a, and together with the fork accommodating portion 53 of the rear fender 50, constitutes a fork accommodating portion.

[0063] The integrated front fender 26 is disposed between the left and right fork tubes 34 of the front fork 14. At this time, the fork tubes 34 are received in the fork receiving portions 64 of the front fender 60 and the fork receiving portions 53 of the rear fender 50. Further, the fork guard portion 63 is disposed so as to cover the fork tube 34 from the outside and covers the front fender support portions 36a in the vehicle width direction from the outside. Then, flange bolts 100 are inserted into the fork fastening portions 54 and 55 of the rear fender 50 from the inside in the vehicle width direction. The flange bolts 100 are fastened to the fender support portions 36a and 36b of the bottom tube 36 via washers 101 and a rubber (not shown).

[0064] Therefore, in the rear fender 50, the front fender 26 is fastened and supported to the front fork 14 by the flange bolts 100, washers 101, etc. disposed at the four fork fastening portions 54 and 55, namely, the left front fork fastening portion 54L, the right front fork fastening portion 54R, the left rear fork fastening portion 55L, and the right rear fork fastening portion 55R.

[0065] Here, in the front fender 26, at the front fender overlapping portion 65 and the rear fender overlapping portion 56 where the front fender 60 and the rear fender 50 overlap, the rigidity is ensured by the rib structure 70, and the rigidity of the front fender 26 is ensured. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, it is not necessary to secure the rigidity by fixing the front fender 26 via a metal member straddling the left and right fork tubes 34, and the rigidity of the front fender 26 can be ensured while suppressing an increase in the number of parts.

[0066] Also, in the front fender 26, the rib structure 70 is covered by the front fender 60. Therefore, in the present embodiment, since the rib structure 70 is hidden, it is easy to improve the appearance of the front fender 26.

[0067] In particular, in this embodiment, the front fender 60 is made of ABS resin, and the rear fender 50 is made of PP resin. Here, since the ABS resin has good paintability, it is suitable for the prominent front fender 60 on the front side. However, when the ABS resin is fastened to the front fork 14, there is a risk of promoting paint deterioration due to torsion or deflection caused by vibrations during vehicle travel.

[0068] On the other hand, in this embodiment, the relatively soft rear fender 50 made of PP resin is supported by the front fork 14 by the fork fastening portions 54 and 55, and the front fender 60 made of ABS resin is supported by the front fork 14 via the rear fender 50. Therefore, vibrations are easily absorbed by the rear fender 50, and it is difficult for the front fender 60 to generate torsion or deflection due to vibrations during vehicle travel. Thus, in this embodiment, it is easier to improve the design quality of the front fender 26. Also, in this embodiment, since the front fender 60 does not need a fastening portion for directly fastening to the fork tube 34, the degree of freedom in the design of the front fender is ensured.

[0069] As described above, according to the first embodiment to which the present invention is applied, the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 includes a front fork 14 and a front fender 26 having a split structure. The front fender 26 includes a front fender 60 and a rear fender 50 separate from the front fender 60. A front fender overlapping portion 65 is formed on the front fender 60, and a rear fender overlapping portion 56 to be overlapped with the front fender overlapping portion 65 is formed on the rear fender 50. The rear fender 50 includes a plurality of fork fastening portions 54L, 54R, 55L, 55R fastened to the front fork 14 on the vehicle body side. On the rear fender overlapping portion 56, ribs 71b, 72a, 72b, 74a, 74b, 75a, 75b, 78 having a convex shape directed toward the front fender overlapping portion 65 are provided in a common portion of a fork fastening region R10 surrounded by an outermost contour line connecting the plurality of fork fastening portions 54L, 54R, 55L, 55R and the rear fender overlapping portion 56 in a view in the front fork extending direction. In other words, ribs 71b to 78 having a convex shape directed toward the front fender overlapping portion 65 are provided on the rear fender overlapping portion 56 so as to overlap with the fork fastening region R10 in a view in the front fork extending direction.

[0070] According to this configuration, ribs 71b to 78 having a convex shape directed toward the front fender overlapping portion 65 are provided in a common portion of the fork fastening region R10 surrounded by an outermost contour line connecting the plurality of fork fastening portions 54L, 54R, 55L, 55R and the rear fender overlapping portion 56. Therefore, the rigidity of the front fender 26 can be ensured without touching the thickness of the front fender 26 or a metal brace or the like, and the number of parts can be reduced. Further, since the front fender 26 has a split structure and a vehicle body fastening portion is not essential for the front fender 60, the degree of freedom in designability is improved. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to provide the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 equipped with the front fender 26 that can ensure rigidity while suppressing an increase in the number of parts and is easy to improve the degree of freedom in designability.

[0071] In this embodiment, the rear fender 50 includes a plurality of fender fastening portions 58L, 58R, 59L, and 59R that are fastened to the front fender 60. In the rear fender overlapping portion 56, ribs 71b, 72a, 72b, 73a, 74a, 74b, 75a, 75b, 77, and 78 that form a convex shape toward the front fender overlapping portion 65 are provided at a common portion of the fender fastening region R20 surrounded by the outermost contour line connecting the plurality of fender fastening portions 58L, 58R, 59L, and 59R and the rear fender overlapping portion 56 when viewed in the extending direction of the front fork. In other words, ribs 71b to 78 that form a convex shape toward the front fender overlapping portion 65 are provided at the rear fender overlapping portion 56 so as to overlap the fender fastening region R20 when viewed in the extending direction of the front fork.

[0072] According to this configuration, since ribs 71b to 78 that form a convex shape toward the front fender overlapping portion 65 are provided at a common portion of the fender fastening region R20 surrounded by the outermost contour line connecting the plurality of fender fastening portions 58L, 58R, 59L, and 59R and the rear fender overlapping portion 56, the rigidity of the front fender 26 can be ensured without touching the thickness of the front fender 26 or a metal brace or the like, and the number of parts can be reduced.

[0073] In this embodiment, the rear fender overlapping portion 56 is overlapped below the front fender overlapping portion 65, and the ribs 71b to 78 are provided in a convex shape upward, which is a convex shape toward the front fender overlapping portion 65. According to this configuration, by overlapping the rear fender 50 below the front fender 60, it is easier to further improve the design and assemblability.

[0074] In this embodiment, when viewed in the extending direction of the front fork, at least some of the ribs 71b, 72a, 72b, and 73a form a linear shape extending in the left-right direction of the vehicle body. According to this configuration, the linear ribs 71b to 73a extending in the left-right direction of the vehicle body can reinforce the entire left-right direction of the rear fender 50, ensuring the rigidity of the front fender 26 without relying on the thickness of the front fender 26 or metal braces, etc., and reducing the number of parts.

[0075] Also, in this embodiment, when viewed in the extending direction of the front fork, at least some of the ribs 74a, 74b, 75a, 75b, 77, 78 form a linear shape that inclines in the left-right direction of the vehicle body as it progresses rearward of the vehicle body. According to this configuration, the inclined linear ribs 74a to 78, combined with the ribs 71b to 73a extending in the left-right direction of the vehicle body, can reinforce the entire front-rear direction and left-right direction of the rear fender 50.

[0076] Also, in this embodiment, when viewed in the extending direction of the front fork, at least some of the ribs 77, 78 form a truss shape. According to this configuration, the truss-shaped ribs 77, 78 can effectively reinforce the linear ribs 71b to 78.

[0077] Also, in this embodiment, the plurality of fork fastening portions 54L, 54R, 55L, 55R are provided at four locations on the rear fenders 50, 250, 350, namely, the front left side, the front right side, the rear left side, and the rear right side. When viewed in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region R11 connecting the fork fastening portion 54L on the front left side and the fork fastening portion 54R on the front right side overlaps with some of the ribs 71b to 78, and a straight line region R12 connecting the fork fastening portion 55L on the rear left side and the fork fastening portion 55R on the rear right side overlaps with some of the ribs 71b to 78. According to this configuration, the torsional deformation and deflection of the front fender 26 caused by vibrations during vehicle travel transmitted through the left and right fork fastening portions 54L, 54R, 55L, 55R can be suppressed. That is, an improvement in the rigidity of the front fender 26 can be expected.

[0078] In addition, in the present embodiment, in a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region R13 connecting the fork fastening portion 54L on the left side of the front part and the fork fastening portion 55R on the right side of the rear part overlaps with some of the ribs 71b to 78. In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region R14 connecting the fork fastening portion 54R on the right side of the front part and the fork fastening portion 55L on the left side of the rear part overlaps with some of the ribs 71b to 78. According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the torsion and deflection of the front fender 26 caused by vibrations during vehicle travel transmitted through the fork fastening portions 54L, 54R, 55L, and 55R in the diagonal directions of the front, rear, left, and right. That is, an improvement in the rigidity of the front fender 26 can be expected.

[0079] In addition, in the present embodiment, the plurality of fender fastening portions 58L, 58R, 59L, and 59R are provided at four locations on the left side of the front part, the right side of the front part, the left side of the rear part, and the right side of the rear part of the rear fender. In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region R21 connecting the fender fastening portion 58L on the left side of the front part and the fender fastening portion 58R on the right side of the front part overlaps with some of the ribs 71b to 78. In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region R22 connecting the fender fastening portion 59L on the left side of the rear part and the fender fastening portion 59R on the right side of the rear part overlaps with some of the ribs 71b to 78. According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the torsion and deflection of the front fender 26 caused by vibrations during vehicle travel transmitted through the left and right fender fastening portions 58L, 58R, 59L, and 59R. That is, an improvement in the rigidity of the front fender 26 can be expected.

[0080] In addition, in the present embodiment, in a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region R23 connecting the fender fastening portion 58L on the left side of the front part and the fender fastening portion 59R on the right side of the rear part overlaps with some of the ribs 71b to 78. In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region R24 connecting the fender fastening portion 58R on the right side of the front part and the fender fastening portion 59L on the left side of the rear part overlaps with some of the ribs 71b to 78. According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the torsion and deflection of the front fender 26 caused by vibrations during vehicle travel transmitted through the fender fastening portions 58L, 58R, 59L, and 59R in the front, rear, left, right, and diagonal directions. That is, an improvement in the rigidity of the front fender 26 can be expected.

[0081] Also, in the present embodiment, the front fender 60 is made of ABS resin, and the rear fenders 50, 250, and 350 are made of PP resin. According to this configuration, since the front fender with relatively high design requirements is manufactured from ABS resin and the rear fenders with relatively low design requirements are manufactured from PP resin, it is easy to effectively suppress the torsion of the front fender 26 caused by vibrations during vehicle travel and the like, and the deterioration of the paint of the front fender 60 due to deflection, and it is possible to prevent the design of the front fender 26 from being impaired.

[0082] [Second Embodiment] A second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. For the parts configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment in this second embodiment, the same reference numerals will be given and the description will be omitted.

[0083] FIG. 12 is a perspective view seen from the left front showing the main part of the rear fender 250 of the second embodiment of the present invention. The rear fender 250 of the second embodiment has a rib structure 270 whose shape is different from the shape of the rib structure 70 of the first embodiment, but the basic configuration is the same as that of the rear fender 50 of the first embodiment.

[0084] In the rib structure 270 of the second embodiment, the third horizontal rib 73 is omitted with respect to the rib structure 70 of the first embodiment. In the rib structure 270 of the second embodiment, instead of the inclined ribs 74 and 75, inclined ribs 274 and 275 are provided. Only one inclined rib 274 and 275 is formed respectively. The fact that only one inclined rib 274 and 275 is formed respectively is different from the inclined ribs 74 and 75.

[0085] In the rib structure 270 of the second embodiment, instead of the truss ribs 77 and 78, truss ribs 277 and 278 are provided. The points at which the truss ribs 277 and 278 are formed on the extension lines of the inclined ribs 274 and 275 are different from those of the truss ribs 77 and 78.

[0086] In the rib structure 270 of the second embodiment, a fourth horizontal rib 276 extending in the left - right direction is formed at the position where the first inclined rib 274 and the second inclined rib 275 intersect. The fourth horizontal rib 276 extends in the left - right direction between the left and right fork accommodating portions 53.

[0087] The inclined ribs 274 and 275, the fourth horizontal rib 276, and the truss rib 278 are formed between the rear first horizontal rib 71b and the rear second horizontal rib 72b, and overlap with the fork fastening region R10 in the view in the front fork extension direction.

[0088] Therefore, also in the second embodiment, on the upper surface portion 57 of the overlapping portion, ribs 274 to 278 are provided so as to overlap with the fork fastening region R10 in the view in the front fork extension direction. Thus, also in the second embodiment, similar to the first embodiment, it is possible to provide the saddle - riding type vehicle 10 equipped with the front fender 26 that can ensure rigidity while suppressing an increase in the number of parts and is easy to improve the degree of freedom in design.

[0089] [Third Embodiment] A third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. In this third embodiment, parts having the same configuration as those in the first embodiment or the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

[0090] FIG. 13 is a perspective view seen from the left front showing the main part of the rear fender 350 of the third embodiment of the present invention. The rear fender 350 of the third embodiment has a rib structure 370 whose shape is different from that of the rib structure 70 of the first embodiment, but the basic configuration is the same as that of the rear fender 50 of the first embodiment.

[0091] In the rib structure 370 of the third embodiment, the third horizontal rib 73 is omitted with respect to the rib structure 70 of the first embodiment. In the rib structure 370 of the third embodiment, a truss rib 377 is formed between the two first horizontal ribs 71a and 71b. In the rib structure 370 of the third embodiment, a truss rib 378 is formed between the two second horizontal ribs 72a and 72b.

[0092] In the rib structure 370 of the third embodiment, a truss rib 374 is formed between the two first inclined ribs 74a and 74b. In the rib structure 370 of the third embodiment, a truss rib 375 is formed between the two second inclined ribs 75a and 75b.

[0093] The truss ribs 374, 375, and 378 are formed between the rear first horizontal rib 71b and the rear second horizontal rib 72b, and overlap with the fork fastening region R10 in the view in the front fork extending direction.

[0094] Therefore, also in the third embodiment, ribs 374 to 378 are provided on the upper surface portion 57 of the overlapping portion so as to overlap with the fork fastening region R10 in the view in the front fork extending direction. Thus, also in the third embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, it is possible to provide the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 equipped with the front fender 26 that can secure rigidity while suppressing an increase in the number of parts and is easy to improve the degree of freedom in design.

[0095] [Other Embodiments] The above-described embodiments merely show one aspect of the present invention, and can be arbitrarily modified and applied without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0096] In the above-described embodiment, the front fender 60 is made of ABS resin, and the rear fender 50 is made of PP resin. Although the configuration where the front fender 60 is made of ABS resin and the rear fender 50 is made of PP resin is desirable, the resin materials of the front fender 60 and the rear fender are not limited to these, and can be manufactured using any resin that can be used as a front fender.

[0097] In the above-described embodiment, the rib structures 70, 270, and 370 were described. However, the specific shapes of the rib structures 70, 270, and 370 are not limited to the configurations of the embodiment. Therefore, the rib structures 70, 270, and 370 may include, for example, four or more inclined ribs.

[0098] In the above-described embodiment, the configuration where the rear fender overlapping portion 56 is overlapped below the front fender overlapping portion 65 was illustrated. However, it is not limited to this, and the rear fender overlapping portion may be overlapped above the front fender overlapping portion. That is, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration where ribs are provided in a convex shape upward is described for the rear fender overlapping portion 56. However, when the rear fender overlapping portion is overlapped above the front fender overlapping portion, ribs having a convex shape downward are provided as ribs having a convex shape toward the front fender overlapping portion in the rear fender overlapping portion.

[0099] In the above-described embodiment, a motorcycle having a power unit 12 having an internal combustion engine as the straddle-type vehicle 10 was described as an example. However, the power unit may be an electric motor. That is, the straddle-type vehicle may be an electric vehicle.

[0100] In the above-described embodiment, a motorcycle having a front wheel 13 and a rear wheel 15 as the straddle-type vehicle 10 was described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is applicable to a three-wheeled straddle-type vehicle having two front wheels or rear wheels or a straddle-type vehicle having three or more wheels.

[0101] [Configuration supported by the above-described embodiment] The above-described embodiment supports the following configuration.

[0102] (Configuration 1) A saddle-riding type vehicle including a front fork and a front fender having a split structure, wherein the front fender includes a front fender and a rear fender separate from the front fender. A front fender overlapping portion is formed on the front fender, and a rear fender overlapping portion that overlaps the front fender overlapping portion is formed on the rear fender. The rear fender includes a plurality of body fastening portions fastened to the vehicle body. On the common portion of the region surrounded by the outermost contour line connecting the plurality of body fastening portions and the rear fender overlapping portion in the view in the extending direction of the front fork, a rib having a convex shape directed toward the front fender overlapping portion is provided. The saddle-riding type vehicle is characterized by this. According to this configuration, since a rib having a convex shape directed toward the front fender overlapping portion is provided on the common portion of the region surrounded by the outermost contour line connecting the plurality of body fastening portions and the rear fender overlapping portion, the rigidity of the front fender can be ensured without using the thickness of the front fender or a metal brace or the like for reinforcement, and the number of parts can be reduced. In addition, since it is a front fender having a split structure and the body fastening portion is not essential for the front fender, the degree of freedom in design is improved. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to provide a saddle-riding type vehicle equipped with a front fender that can ensure rigidity while suppressing an increase in the number of parts and is easy to improve the degree of freedom in design.

[0103] (Configuration 2) The rear fender includes a plurality of fender fastening portions fastened to the front fender. On the common portion of the region surrounded by the outermost contour line connecting the plurality of fender fastening portions and the rear fender overlapping portion in the view in the extending direction of the front fork, a rib having a convex shape directed toward the front fender overlapping portion is provided. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to Configuration 1 is characterized by this. According to this configuration, a rib having a convex shape directed toward the front fender overlapping portion is provided in a common portion between the area surrounded by the outermost contour line connecting the plurality of fender fastening portions and the rear fender overlapping portion. Therefore, the rigidity of the front fender can be ensured without touching the thickness of the front fender or a metal brace or the like, and the number of parts can be reduced.

[0104] (Configuration 3) The rear fender overlapping portion is overlapped below the front fender overlapping portion, and the rib is provided in a convex shape upward, in the saddle-riding type vehicle according to Configuration 1 or 2. According to this configuration, by overlapping the rear fender below the front fender, the design and assemblability can be further easily improved.

[0105] (Configuration 4) In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, at least a part of the ribs form a linear shape extending in the left-right direction of the vehicle body, in the saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of Configurations 1 to 3. According to this configuration, the left-right direction of the rear fender can be entirely reinforced by the linear ribs extending in the left-right direction of the vehicle body. The rigidity of the front fender can be ensured without touching the thickness of the front fender or a metal brace or the like, and the number of parts can be reduced.

[0106] (Configuration 5) In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, at least a part of the ribs form a linear shape inclined in the left-right direction of the vehicle body as it advances rearward of the vehicle body, in the saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of Configurations 1 to 4. According to this configuration, the inclined linear ribs, combined with the ribs extending in the left-right direction of the vehicle body, can entirely reinforce the front-rear direction and the left-right direction of the rear fender.

[0107] (Configuration 6) In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, at least a part of the ribs form a truss shape, in the saddle-riding type vehicle according to Configuration 4 or 5. According to this configuration, the linear ribs can be effectively reinforced by the truss-shaped ribs.

[0108] (Configuration 7) The plurality of vehicle body fastening portions are provided at four locations on the rear fender, namely, the front left side, the front right side, the rear left side, and the rear right side. In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region connecting the vehicle body fastening portion on the front left side and the vehicle body fastening portion on the front right side, and a part of the ribs overlap. In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region connecting the vehicle body fastening portion on the rear left side and the vehicle body fastening portion on the rear right side, and a part of the ribs overlap. The saddle-type vehicle according to any one of Configurations 1 to 6, characterized in that. According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the torsion and deflection of the front fender caused by vibrations during vehicle travel transmitted through the left and right vehicle body fastening portions. That is, an improvement in the rigidity of the front fender can be expected.

[0109] (Configuration 8) In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region connecting the vehicle body fastening portion on the front left side and the vehicle body fastening portion on the rear right side, and a part of the ribs overlap. In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region connecting the vehicle body fastening portion on the front right side and the vehicle body fastening portion on the rear left side, and a part of the ribs overlap. The saddle-type vehicle according to Configuration 7, characterized in that. According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the torsion and deflection of the front fender caused by vibrations during vehicle travel transmitted through the vehicle body fastening portions in the diagonal directions of the front, rear, left, and right. That is, an improvement in the rigidity of the front fender can be expected.

[0110] (Configuration 9) The plurality of fender fastening portions are provided at four locations on the front left side, the front right side, the rear left side, and the rear right side of the rear fender. In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region connecting the fender fastening portion on the front left side and the fender fastening portion on the front right side, and a part of the ribs overlap. In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region connecting the fender fastening portion on the rear left side and the fender fastening portion on the rear right side, and a part of the ribs overlap. The saddle-type vehicle according to any one of Configurations 1 to 8, characterized in that. According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the torsion and deflection of the front fender caused by vibrations during vehicle travel transmitted through the left and right fender fastening parts. That is, an improvement in the rigidity of the front fender can be expected.

[0111] (Configuration 10) A saddle-riding type vehicle according to Configuration 9, wherein in a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region connecting the fender fastening part on the front left side and the fender fastening part on the rear right side overlaps with some of the ribs, and in a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region connecting the fender fastening part on the front right side and the fender fastening part on the rear left side overlaps with some of the ribs. According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the torsion and deflection of the front fender caused by vibrations during vehicle travel transmitted through the diagonal fender fastening parts in the front, rear, left, and right directions. That is, an improvement in the rigidity of the front fender can be expected.

[0112] (Configuration 11) A saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of Configurations 1 to 10, wherein the front fender is made of ABS resin and the rear fender is made of PP resin. According to this configuration, since the front fender, which has a relatively high requirement for design, is manufactured from ABS resin and the rear fender, which has a relatively low requirement for design, is manufactured from PP resin, it is easy to effectively suppress the torsion of the front fender caused by vibrations during vehicle travel and the like, and the deterioration of the paint of the front fender due to deflection, and it is possible to prevent the design of the front fender from being impaired.

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[0113] 10 Saddle-riding type vehicle 14 Front fork 26 Front fender 50 Rear fender 54L Fork fastening part on the front left side (vehicle body fastening part on the front left side) 54R Fork fastening part on the front right side (vehicle body fastening part on the front right side) 55L Fork fastening part on the rear left side (vehicle body fastening part on the rear left side) Fork fastening part on the right side of the rear (body fastening part on the right side of the rear) 56 Rear fender overlapping part 58L Fender fastening part on the left side of the front 58R Fender fastening part on the right side of the front 59L Fender fastening part on the left side of the rear 59R Fender fastening part on the right side of the rear 60 Front fender 65 Front fender overlapping part 71b First horizontal rib 72a Second horizontal rib 72b Second horizontal rib 73a Third horizontal rib 74a First inclined rib 74b First inclined rib 75a Second inclined rib 75b Second inclined rib 77 Truss rib 78 Truss rib 250 Rear fender 274 First inclined rib 275 Second inclined rib 276 Fourth horizontal rib 277 Truss rib 278 Truss rib 350 Rear fender 374 Truss rib 375 Truss rib 377 Truss rib 378 Truss rib R10 Fork fastening area (area) R11 Straight area R12 Straight area R13 Straight area R14 Straight area R20 Fender fastening area (area) R21 Straight area R22 Straight area R23 Straight area R24 Straight area

Claims

1. A saddle-riding type vehicle comprising a front fork (14) and a front fender (26) having a split structure, wherein the front fender (26) includes a front fender portion (60) and a rear fender portion (50, 250, 350) separate from the front fender portion (60), a front fender overlapping portion (65) is formed on the front fender portion (60), a rear fender overlapping portion (56) to be overlapped with the front fender overlapping portion (65) is formed on the rear fender portion (50, 250, 350), the rear fender portion (50, 250, 350) includes a plurality of body fastening portions (54L, 54R, 55L, 55R) fastened to the vehicle body, in a region (R10) surrounded by an outermost contour line connecting the plurality of body fastening portions (54L, 54R, 55L, 55R) and the rear fender overlapping portion (56) in a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a rib (71b, 72a, 72b, 74a, 74b, 75a, 75b, 78, 274, 275, 276, 278, 374, 375, 378) having a convex shape toward the front fender overlapping portion (65) is provided at a common portion between the rear fender overlapping portion (56) and the rear fender portion (50, 250, 350), The saddle-riding type vehicle is characterized by the above.

2. The rear fender portion (50, 250, 350) includes a plurality of fender fastening portions (58L, 58R, 59L, 59R) fastened to the front fender portion (60), in a region (R20) surrounded by an outermost contour line connecting the plurality of fender fastening portions (58L, 58R, 59L, 59R) and the rear fender overlapping portion (56) in a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a rib (71b, 72a, 72b, 73a, 74a, 74b, 75a, 75b, 77, 78, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 374, 375, 377, 378) having a convex shape toward the front fender overlapping portion (65) is provided at a common portion between the rear fender overlapping portion (56) and the rear fender portion (50, 250, 350), The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. The rear fender overlapping portion (56) is overlapped below the front fender overlapping portion (65), the rib (71b, 72a, 72b, 73a, 74a, 74b, 75a, 75b, 77, 78, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 374, 375, 377, 378) is provided in a convex shape upward, The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 2, characterized by the above.

4. When viewed in the extending direction of the front fork, at least a part of the ribs (71b, 72a, 72b, 73a, 276) form a linear shape extending in the left-right direction of the vehicle body. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that.

5. When viewed in the extending direction of the front fork, at least a part of the ribs (74a, 74b, 75a, 75b, 77, 78, 274, 275, 277, 278, 374, 375, 377, 378) form a linear shape that inclines in the left-right direction of the vehicle body as it advances rearward of the vehicle body. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that.

6. When viewed in the extending direction of the front fork, at least a part of the ribs (77, 78, 277, 278, 374, 375, 377, 378) form a truss shape. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that.

7. The plurality of vehicle body fastening portions (54L, 54R, 55L, 55R) are provided at four locations on the rear fender (50, 250, 350), namely, the front left side, the front right side, the rear left side, and the rear right side. When viewed in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region (R11) connecting the vehicle body fastening portion (54L) on the front left side and the vehicle body fastening portion (54R) on the front right side overlaps with a part of the ribs (71b, 74a, 74b, 75a, 75b, 274, 275, 374, 375). When viewed in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region (R12) connecting the vehicle body fastening portion (55L) on the rear left side and the vehicle body fastening portion (55R) on the rear right side overlaps with a part of the ribs (72a, 72b, 78, 278, 378). The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that.

8. When viewed in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region (R13) connecting the vehicle body fastening portion (54L) on the front left side and the vehicle body fastening portion (55R) on the rear right side overlaps with a part of the ribs (72a, 74a, 74b, 75a, 75b, 274, 275, 276, 278, 374, 375, 378). When viewed in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region (R14) connecting the vehicle body fastening portion (54R) on the front right side and the vehicle body fastening portion (55L) on the rear left side overlaps with a part of the ribs (72a, 74a, 74b, 75a, 75b, 274, 275, 276, 278, 374, 375, 378). The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that.

9. The plurality of the fender fastening parts (58L, 58R, 59L, 59R) are provided at four positions on the front left side, front right side, rear left side, and rear right side of the rear fender. In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region (R21) connecting the fender fastening part (58L) on the front left side and the fender fastening part (58R) on the front right side, and some of the ribs (71b, 74a, 74b, 75a, 75b, 77, 274, 275, 277, 374, 375, 377) overlap. In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region (R22) connecting the fender fastening part (59L) on the rear left side and the fender fastening part (59R) on the rear right side, and some of the ribs (73a) overlap. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that.

10. In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region (R23) connecting the fender fastening part (58L) on the front left side and the fender fastening part (59R) on the rear right side, and some of the ribs (72a, 72b, 75a, 75b, 78, 275, 276, 278, 375, 378) overlap. In a view in the extending direction of the front fork, a straight line region (R24) connecting the fender fastening part (58R) on the front right side and the fender fastening part (59L) on the rear left side, and some of the ribs (72a, 72b, 74a, 74b, 78, 274, 276, 278, 374, 378) overlap. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that.

11. The front fender (60) is made of ABS resin. The rear fender (50, 250, 350) is made of PP resin. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that.

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