Saddle riding vehicle

Abstract

To provide a saddle riding vehicle including a power unit having a continuously variable transmission and electric motor, and a rear wheel supported at both ends.SOLUTION: A saddle riding vehicle 1 includes a body frame 3, a power unit 11, a rear arm 53, and a rear wheel 55. The power unit 11 swings with respect to the body frame 3. The rear arm 53 swings with respect to the body frame 3. The rear wheel 55 is supported by the power unit 11 and rear arm 53. The power unit 11 includes an engine 12, a continuously variable transmission 21, an electric motor 31, and a first support part 41. The engine 12 generates power. The continuously variable transmission 21 transmits the power of the engine 12 to the rear wheel 55. The electric motor 31 varies the change gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission 21. The first support part 41 supports the rear arm 53. At least part of the electric motor 31 is superposed on the first support part 41 when seen from the flank of the vehicle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a straddled vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a saddle-ride type vehicle. The saddle-ride type vehicle includes a body frame, a seat, a power unit, and a rear wheel. The power unit is disposed below the seat. The power unit swings relative to the body frame. The power unit includes an engine, a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and an electric motor. The engine generates power. The continuously variable transmission transmits the engine power to the rear wheel. The electric motor changes the gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission. The electric motor is also called, for example, an ECVT motor.

[0003] The rear wheel is supported by a cantilever from the power unit. Saddle-type vehicles do not have a rear arm.

[0004] Specifically, a saddle-type vehicle includes a rear axle. The rear axle supports rear wheels. The rear axle is cantilevered by the power unit. The rear axle is not supported at both ends of the rear axle. The rear axle is supported at only one end of the rear axle. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2006 / 006435 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In Patent Document 1, the rear wheel is not supported at both ends.

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a saddle-type vehicle equipped with a power unit including a continuously variable transmission and an electric motor, and a rear wheel supported at both ends. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] First, a configuration in which the rear wheel is supported by a power unit and a rear arm was considered. Specifically, a saddle-type vehicle includes a body frame, a power unit, a rear arm, and a rear wheel. The power unit swings relative to the body frame. The rear arm swings relative to the body frame. The rear wheel is supported by the power unit and the rear arm. The power unit includes a continuously variable transmission and an electric motor, as well as a first support portion. The first support portion supports the rear arm.

[0009] When the power unit includes an electric motor and a first support, the electric motor is disposed at a position where it does not interfere with the first support.

[0010] For example, the electric motor is disposed above the first support portion. In this case, the electric motor is disposed at a relatively high position. Therefore, the length of the power unit in the vertical direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle is relatively long.

[0011] Alternatively, the first support portion is disposed above the electric motor. In this case, the first support portion is disposed at a relatively high position. Therefore, the length of the power unit in the vertical direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle is relatively long.

[0012] Therefore, when a saddle-ride type vehicle includes a power unit and a rear arm, and the power unit includes a first support portion in addition to a continuously variable transmission and an electric motor, a first problem occurs. The first problem is that the power unit is long in the vertical direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle.

[0013] When the length of the power unit in the vertical direction of the saddle-riding type vehicle is long, the power unit is disposed at a relatively high position. When the length of the power unit in the vertical direction of the saddle-riding type vehicle is long, the upper end of the power unit is disposed at a relatively high position. As a result, the seat is disposed at a relatively high position. When the seat is disposed at a relatively high position, it is difficult for the driver of the saddle-riding type vehicle to reach the ground with the driver's feet. In other words, the first problem, for example, reduces the foot reachability of the saddle-riding type vehicle.

[0014] Therefore, further studies were conducted to solve the first problem. Specifically, a configuration was studied to shorten the length of the power unit in the vertical direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle, even though the power unit includes the first support portion in addition to the continuously variable transmission and the electric motor.

[0015] The present invention is based on these considerations and has the following configuration. That is, the present invention is a saddle-ride type vehicle, The body frame and a power unit that swings relative to the body frame; a rear arm that swings relative to the body frame; a rear wheel supported by the power unit and the rear arm; Equipped with The power unit is An engine that generates power; a continuously variable transmission that transmits power from the engine to the rear wheels; an electric motor that changes the gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission; a first support portion that supports the rear arm; Equipped with At least a portion of the electric motor overlaps with the first support portion in a side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle. It is a saddle-type vehicle.

[0016] A straddle-type vehicle includes a body frame, a power unit, a rear arm, and a rear wheel. The power unit swings relative to the body frame. The rear arm swings relative to the body frame. The rear wheel is supported by the power unit and the rear arm. Therefore, the rear wheel is supported at both ends.

[0017] The power unit includes an engine, a continuously variable transmission, an electric motor, and a first support part. The engine generates power. The continuously variable transmission transmits the engine power to the rear wheels. The electric motor changes the gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission. The first support part supports the rear arm. At least a portion of the electric motor overlaps with the first support part in a side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle. This makes it easy to shorten the length of the power unit in the vertical direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle.

[0018] In summary, a saddle-type vehicle includes a power unit and a rear wheel. The power unit includes a continuously variable transmission and an electric motor for the continuously variable transmission. The rear wheel is supported at both ends. To support the rear wheel at both ends, the power unit further includes a first support portion. Here, at least a portion of the electric motor overlaps with the first support portion in a side view of the saddle-type vehicle. Therefore, even though the power unit includes a continuously variable transmission, an electric motor, and the first support portion, it is easy to shorten the length of the power unit in the vertical direction of the saddle-type vehicle.

[0019] In a saddle-type vehicle, The engine is a crankcase disposed in front of the rear wheel; Equipped with the electric motor is disposed outside the crankcase; The first support portion is disposed outside the crankcase. It is preferable. The electric motor is disposed outside the crankcase, which makes it easy to install the electric motor. The first support portion is disposed outside the crankcase, which makes it easy for the first support portion to support the rear arm.

[0020] In a saddle-type vehicle, The electric motor is disposed above the crankcase. It is preferable. Thus, it is easier to install an electric motor.

[0021] In a saddle-type vehicle, The first support portion is a cylindrical portion having a cylindrical shape, the cylindrical portion being connected to the rear arm; a plate portion extending from the crankcase to the cylindrical portion; Equipped with At least a portion of the electric motor overlaps with the plate portion in a side view of the saddle riding type vehicle. It is preferable. The first support portion includes a cylindrical portion and a plate portion. This makes it easy for the first support portion to support the rear arm. Furthermore, it makes it easy for at least a portion of the electric motor to overlap the first support portion in a side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle.

[0022] In a saddle-type vehicle, The electric motor is attached to the crankcase. It is preferable. Therefore, it is easy to install an electric motor.

[0023] In a saddle-type vehicle, The crankcase is The first case and a second case connected to the first case; Equipped with the electric motor is fixed to the first case; The first support portion is fixed to the second case. It is preferable. Therefore, it is easy to prevent interference between the electric motor and the first support portion.

[0024] In a saddle-type vehicle, The electric motor is configured to be removable from the first case while the second case is connected to the first case. It is preferable. Therefore, when removing the electric motor from the first case, it is not necessary to separate the second case from the first case, and therefore it is easy to remove the electric motor from the first case.

[0025] In a saddle-type vehicle, The saddle-ride type vehicle is A first bolt, Equipped with When the first bolt is in a first fastening position, the first bolt fastens the electric motor to the crankcase, The first support portion has a through hole for inserting a tool for tightening and loosening the first bolt. It is preferable. The saddle-type vehicle includes a first bolt. When the first bolt is in a first fastening position, the first bolt fastens the electric motor to the crankcase. Therefore, when the first bolt is in the first fastening position, the electric motor is attached to the crankcase. The electric motor is removable from the crankcase.

[0026] The first support portion has a through hole. The through hole is for inserting a tool. The tool tightens and loosens the first bolt. Therefore, it is easy to tighten the first bolt. It is also easy to loosen the first bolt. Therefore, it is easy to attach the electric motor to the crankcase. It is also easy to remove the electric motor from the crankcase.

[0027] In a saddle-type vehicle, When the first bolt is in the first fastening position, the first bolt is visible through the through hole in a side view of the saddle riding type vehicle. It is preferable. Therefore, it is easy for a tool to come into contact with the first bolt through the through hole.

[0028] In a saddle-type vehicle, The through hole extends in the width direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle. It is preferable. Therefore, the first bolt is easily visible through the through hole when the saddle riding type vehicle is viewed from the side.

[0029] In a saddle-type vehicle, When the first bolt is in the first fastening position, the first bolt extends in the width direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle. It is preferable. Therefore, it is easy for a tool to tighten and loosen the first bolt through the through hole.

[0030] In a saddle-type vehicle, a distance between the electric motor and the first support portion in the width direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle is smaller than a length of the electric motor in the width direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle; It is preferable. Therefore, the separation distance is relatively small, and it is easy to make the power unit 11 small.

[0031] In a saddle-type vehicle, The power unit is a transmission case that accommodates the continuously variable transmission; Equipped with The electric motor is disposed between the transmission case and the first support portion in the width direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle. It is preferable. Therefore, it is easy to arrange the electric motor in a low position, and therefore it is easy to arrange the power unit in a low position.

[0032] In a saddle-type vehicle, At least a portion of the electric motor overlaps with the transmission case in a side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle. It is preferable. Therefore, it is easy to arrange the electric motor in a low position, and therefore it is easy to arrange the power unit in a low position.

[0033] In a saddle-type vehicle, The saddle-ride type vehicle is a seat disposed above the power unit; Prepare It is preferable. The seat is disposed above the power unit. As described above, it is easy to dispose the power unit at a low position, and therefore it is easy to dispose the seat at a low position. [Effects of the Invention]

[0034] A saddle-riding type vehicle includes a power unit and a rear wheel. The power unit includes a continuously variable transmission and an electric motor for the continuously variable transmission. The rear wheel is supported at both ends. To support the rear wheel at both ends, the power unit further includes a first support portion. Here, at least a portion of the electric motor overlaps with the first support portion in a side view of the saddle-riding type vehicle. Therefore, even though the power unit includes a continuously variable transmission, an electric motor, and the first support portion, it is easy to shorten the length of the power unit in the vertical direction of the saddle-riding type vehicle. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0035] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a right side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a left side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of a continuously variable transmission. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a right side view of a portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a plan view of a portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a rear view of a portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] A saddle-ride type vehicle 1 according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0037] 1. Schematic configuration of saddle-type vehicle 1 1 is a right side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle 1 according to an embodiment. The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is a scooter-type motorcycle.

[0038] FIG. 1 shows the front-rear direction X, width direction Y, and up-down direction Z of a saddle riding type vehicle 1. The front-rear direction X, width direction Y, and up-down direction Z are defined relative to a driver (also called a rider) riding on the saddle riding type vehicle 1. The front-rear direction X, width direction Y, and up-down direction Z are perpendicular to each other. The front-rear direction X and width direction Y are horizontal. The up-down direction Z is vertical.

[0039] The terms "front," "rear," "up," "down," "right," and "left" refer to the directions of a driver riding in the saddle-riding vehicle 1, respectively. Unless otherwise specified, "front" and "rear" in this specification include not only directions parallel to the longitudinal direction X but also directions close to the longitudinal direction X. A direction close to the longitudinal direction X is, for example, a direction forming an angle of 45 degrees or less with the longitudinal direction X. Similarly, unless otherwise specified, "right" and "left" include not only directions parallel to the width direction Y but also directions close to the width direction Y. Unless otherwise specified, "up" and "down" include not only directions parallel to the vertical direction Z but also directions close to the vertical direction Z. In each drawing, FRONT, REAR, UP, DOWN, RIGHT, and LEFT are indicated as appropriate for reference.

[0040] In this specification, the expressions used to describe the arrangement have the following meanings: In the following description, the width direction Y is taken as an example, but the same applies to the front-rear direction X and the up-down direction Z.

[0041] The expression "member Ma is disposed to the right / left of member Mb" specifies the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the width direction Y, but does not specify the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the front-rear direction X or the up-down direction Z. In this expression, member Ma may or may not overlap member Mb in a side view of saddle riding type vehicle 1.

[0042] The expression "member Ma is disposed to the right / left of member Mb" without any reference to the viewing direction defines the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the width direction Y, the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the front-rear direction X, and the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the up-down direction Z. This expression means that member Ma is disposed to the right / left of member Mb, and that at least a portion of member Ma overlaps with at least a portion of member Mb in a side view of saddle riding type vehicle 1.

[0043] The expression "member Ma is disposed to the right / left of member Mb in a plan view of the vehicle" specifies the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the width direction Y and the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the front-rear direction X, but does not specify the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the up-down direction Z. This expression means that member Ma is disposed to the right / left of member Mb, the front end of member Ma is located forward of the rear end of member Mb, and the rear end of member Ma is located rearward of the front end of member Mb.

[0044] The expression "member Ma is disposed to the right / left of member Mb in a front view of the vehicle" specifies the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the width direction Y and the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the up-down direction Z, but does not specify the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the front-to-rear direction X. This expression means that member Ma is disposed to the right / left of member Mb, the upper end of member Ma is located above the lower end of member Mb, and the lower end of member Ma is located below the upper end of member Mb.

[0045] In this specification, "in a side view of the saddle riding type vehicle 1" will be referred to as "in a side view of the vehicle" as appropriate. Similarly, "in a plan view of the saddle riding type vehicle 1" will be referred to as "in a plan view of the vehicle" as appropriate. "In a rear view of the saddle riding type vehicle 1" will be referred to as "in a rear view of the vehicle" as appropriate.

[0046] Referring to Figure 1, a saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a body frame 3.

[0047] The saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a steering device 5. The steering device 5 is supported by the body frame 3.

[0048] The steering device 5 includes a handlebar 6 and a front fork 7. The front fork 7 is connected to the handlebar 6. The front fork 7 extends downward from the handlebar 6.

[0049] The saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a front wheel 9. The front wheel 9 is supported by a steering device 5. The front wheel 9 is supported by a front fork 7. The front wheel 9 is disposed below the handlebars 6.

[0050] The straddle-type vehicle 1 includes a power unit 11. The power unit 11 is supported by a body frame 3. The power unit 11 is disposed below the handlebars 6. The power unit 11 is disposed rearward of the front wheel 9.

[0051] The power unit 11 swings relative to the body frame 3.

[0052] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a pivot shaft 51. The pivot shaft 51 is supported by the body frame 3. The pivot shaft 51 extends in the width direction Y. The pivot shaft 51 is disposed below the handlebars 6. The pivot shaft 51 is disposed rearward of the front wheel 9.

[0053] The power unit 11 is supported by a pivot shaft 51. The power unit 11 is supported by the body frame 3 via the pivot shaft 51. The power unit 11 swings around the pivot shaft 51. The power unit 11 swings around the pivot shaft 51 relative to the body frame 3.

[0054] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a rear arm 53. The rear arm 53 is disposed below the handlebars 6. The rear arm 53 is disposed rearward of the front wheel 9.

[0055] The rear arm 53 swings relative to the body frame 3 .

[0056] The rear arm 53 is supported by the power unit 11. The rear arm 53 is fixed to the power unit 11. The rear arm 53 swings integrally with the power unit 11. The rear arm 53 swings integrally with the power unit 11 relative to the body frame 3. The rear arm 53 swings about the pivot shaft 51. The rear arm 53 swings about the pivot shaft 51 relative to the body frame 3.

[0057] The power unit 11 includes a first support portion 41. The first support portion 41 supports a rear arm 53.

[0058] The rear arm 53 is supported by the first support portion 41. The rear arm 53 is fixed to the first support portion 41.

[0059] The power unit 11 includes a second support portion 45. For example, the second support portion 45 is disposed below the first support portion 41. The second support portion 45 supports the rear arm 53.

[0060] The rear arm 53 is supported by the second support portion 45. The rear arm 53 is fixed to the second support portion 45.

[0061] The power unit 11 includes an engine 12. The engine 12 generates power. The power of the engine 12 is, for example, rotational power. The engine 12 swings around a pivot shaft 51 relative to the body frame 3.

[0062] The first support portion 41 is supported by the engine 12. The first support portion 41 is fixed to the engine 12. The first support portion 41 swings together with the engine 12.

[0063] The second support portion 45 is supported by the engine 12. The second support portion 45 is fixed to the engine 12. The second support portion 45 swings integrally with the engine 12.

[0064] The rear arm 53 is supported by the engine 12. The rear arm 53 is fixed to the engine 12. The rear arm 53 swings integrally with the engine 12.

[0065] The engine 12 includes a crankcase 13. The crankcase 13 houses a crankshaft (not shown). The crankshaft outputs power from the engine 12. The crankcase 13 swings around a pivot shaft 51 relative to the body frame 3.

[0066] The first support portion 41 is disposed outside the crankcase 13. The first support portion 41 is supported by the crankcase 13. The first support portion 41 is fixed to the crankcase 13. The first support portion 41 swings integrally with the crankcase 13.

[0067] The second support portion 45 is disposed outside the crankcase 13. The second support portion 45 is supported by the crankcase 13. The second support portion 45 is fixed to the crankcase 13. The second support portion 45 swings integrally with the crankcase 13.

[0068] The rear arm 53 is disposed outside the crankcase 13. The rear arm 53 is supported by the crankcase 13. The rear arm 53 is fixed to the crankcase 13. The rear arm 53 swings integrally with the crankcase 13.

[0069] The power unit 11 includes an electric motor 31. The electric motor 31 is supported by the engine 12. The electric motor 31 is fixed to the engine 12. The electric motor 31 swings integrally with the engine 12.

[0070] The electric motor 31 overlaps with the engine 12 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0071] The electric motor 31 is disposed outside the crankcase 13. The entire electric motor 31 is disposed outside the crankcase 13. The electric motor 31 is supported by the crankcase 13. The electric motor 31 is fixed to the crankcase 13. The electric motor 31 is attached to the crankcase 13. The electric motor 31 swings integrally with the crankcase 13.

[0072] The electric motor 31 overlaps with the crankcase 13 in a side view of the vehicle. At least a portion of the electric motor 31 overlaps with the crankcase 13 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0073] The electric motor 31 swings integrally with the first support portion 41 .

[0074] The electric motor 31 overlaps with the first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle. At least a portion of the electric motor 31 overlaps with the first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0075] The saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a rear wheel 55. The rear wheel 55 is supported by a rear arm 53. The rear wheel 55 is disposed below the handlebars 6. The rear wheel 55 is disposed rearward of the front wheel 9.

[0076] The saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a rear axle 57. The rear axle 57 is supported by the rear arm 53. The rear axle 57 extends in the width direction Y. The rear axle 57 supports a rear wheel 55.

[0077] The rear wheels 55 rotate about a rear axle 57 .

[0078] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a seat 61. The seat 61 is disposed rearward of the handlebars 6. The seat 61 is disposed rearward of the front wheel 9. The seat 61 is disposed above the power unit 11.

[0079] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a storage box 62. The storage box 52 is for storing luggage. The luggage is, for example, a helmet. The storage box 62 is disposed rearward of the handlebars 6. The storage box 62 is disposed rearward of the front wheel 9. The storage box 62 is disposed above the power unit 11. The storage box 62 is disposed below the seat 61.

[0080] The saddle riding type vehicle 1 forms a recessed space 63. The recessed space 63 is an unoccupied space. The saddle riding type vehicle 1 does not have any part that exists in the recessed space 63. The recessed space 63 is disposed behind the handlebars 6 and in front of the seat 61. The recessed space 63 is located below the seat 61. At least a portion of the recessed space 63 is located below the entire seat 61. The recessed space 63 is open upward.

[0081] A driver of the saddle riding type vehicle 1 grips the handlebars 6. The driver sits on the seat 61. The recessed space 63 allows the driver to easily get on and off the saddle riding type vehicle 1. For example, the driver can easily get on and off the saddle riding type vehicle 1 by passing his / her legs through the recessed space 63.

[0082] 2 is a left side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 according to the embodiment. The power unit 11 supports a rear wheel 55. The power unit 11 supports a rear axle 57.

[0083] The power unit 11 includes a transmission case 20. The transmission case 20 swings around a pivot shaft 51. The transmission case 20 swings around the pivot shaft 51 relative to the body frame 3.

[0084] The transmission case 20 is supported by the engine 12. The transmission case 20 is fixed to the engine 12. The transmission case 20 swings integrally with the engine 12.

[0085] The transmission case 20 is disposed outside the crankcase 13. The transmission case 20 is supported by the crankcase 13. The transmission case 20 is fixed to the crankcase 13. The transmission case 20 swings integrally with the crankcase 13.

[0086] The transmission case 20 swings integrally with the rear arm 53 .

[0087] The transmission case 20 supports a rear wheel 55. The transmission case 20 supports a rear axle 57.

[0088] In a side view of the vehicle, the transmission case 20 overlaps at least a portion of the electric motor 31. For example, in a side view of the vehicle, the transmission case 20 overlaps the entire electric motor 31.

[0089] The power unit 11 includes a continuously variable transmission 21. The continuously variable transmission 21 transmits the power of the engine 12 to the rear wheels 55. The continuously variable transmission 21 is installed inside a transmission case 20. The continuously variable transmission 21 is housed in the transmission case 20.

[0090] The gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission 21 is changed by the electric motor 31 .

[0091] The electric motor 31 is disposed outside the transmission case 20. The entire electric motor 31 is disposed outside the transmission case 20.

[0092] The first support portion 41 is also disposed outside the transmission case 20.

[0093] 2. Continuously variable transmission 21 FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of the continuously variable transmission 21.

[0094] The continuously variable transmission 21 includes a primary shaft 22 and a secondary shaft 23. The primary shaft 22 is directly or indirectly connected to the engine 12. The primary shaft 22 rotates by the power of the engine 12. The primary shaft 22 rotates about its own axis. The rotational power of the primary shaft 22 is transmitted to the secondary shaft 23. The secondary shaft 23 rotates by the rotational power of the primary shaft 22. The secondary shaft 23 rotates about its own axis. The secondary shaft 23 is directly or indirectly connected to a rear wheel 55. The rotational power of the secondary shaft 23 is transmitted to the rear wheel 55. The rear wheel 55 rotates by the rotational power of the secondary shaft 23. The rear wheel 55 rotates about a rear axle 57.

[0095] When the continuously variable transmission 21 transmits rotational power from the primary shaft 22 to the secondary shaft 23, the continuously variable transmission 21 changes the gear ratio. The gear ratio is, for example, the ratio between the rotational speed of the primary shaft 22 and the rotational speed of the secondary shaft 23.

[0096] For example, the primary shaft 22 is connected to a crankshaft and is disposed coaxially with the crankshaft.

[0097] The continuously variable transmission 21 includes a primary pulley 24, a secondary pulley 25, and a belt 26. The primary pulley 24 is attached to the primary shaft 22. The primary pulley 24 rotates integrally with the primary shaft 22. The primary pulley 24 rotates about the axis of the primary shaft 22. The primary pulley 24 has a variable effective diameter. The secondary pulley 25 is attached to the secondary shaft 23. The secondary pulley 25 rotates integrally with the secondary shaft 23. The secondary pulley 25 rotates about the axis of the secondary shaft 23. The secondary pulley 25 has a variable effective diameter. The belt 26 is wound around the primary pulley 24 and the secondary pulley 25. The belt 26 runs between the primary pulley 24 and the secondary pulley 25. When the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 increases, the effective diameter of the secondary pulley 25 decreases. When the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 decreases, the effective diameter of the secondary pulley 25 increases.

[0098] The primary pulley 24 includes, for example, a first sheave 24a and a second sheave 24b. The first sheave 24a has, for example, a conical shape. The second sheave 24b has, for example, a conical shape. The first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b are each attached to the primary shaft 22. The first sheave 24a rotates integrally with the primary shaft 22. The first sheave 24a rotates about the axis of the primary shaft 22. The second sheave 24b rotates integrally with the primary shaft 22. The second sheave 24b rotates about the axis of the primary shaft 22. A belt 26 is disposed between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b. The belt 26 has a V-shaped cross section. The effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 depends on the distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b on the axis of the primary shaft 22. The distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b is variable. When the distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b changes, the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 changes.

[0099] At least one of the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b is movable relative to the primary shaft 22 along the axis of the primary shaft 22. For example, the first sheave 24a is immovable relative to the primary shaft 22 along the axis of the primary shaft 22. The first sheave 24a is fixed to the primary shaft 22. The second sheave 24b is movable relative to the primary shaft 22 along the axis of the primary shaft 22.

[0100] The secondary pulley 25 has a structure similar to that of the primary pulley 24. For example, the secondary pulley 25 includes a first sheave 25a and a second sheave 25b. The first sheave 25a corresponds to the first sheave 24a. The second sheave 25b corresponds to the second sheave 24b. The relationship between the secondary shaft 23, the first sheave 25a, and the second sheave 25b is similar to the relationship between the primary shaft 22, the first sheave 24a, and the second sheave 24b.

[0101] For example, the electric motor 31 is coupled to the primary pulley 24. The electric motor 31 changes the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24.

[0102] For example, the electric motor 31 changes the separation distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b on the axis of the primary shaft 22. The electric motor 31 is directly or indirectly coupled to the second sheave 24b. The electric motor 31 moves the second sheave 24b relative to the primary shaft 22 along the axis of the primary shaft 22.

[0103] 3. Layout of each element in side view of the vehicle Please refer to Figure 1.

[0104] The power unit 11 will now be described.

[0105] The power unit 11 extends in the front-rear direction X in a side view of the vehicle.

[0106] The power unit 11 extends from a position forward of the entire pivot shaft 51 to a position rearward of the entire pivot shaft 51.

[0107] At least a portion of the power unit 11 is disposed forward of the entire rear arm 53.

[0108] At least a portion of the power unit 11 is disposed forward of all of the rear wheels 55.

[0109] At least a portion of the power unit 11 is disposed forward of the entire rear axle 57.

[0110] The power unit 11 is disposed below the seat 61. For example, the entire power unit 11 is disposed below the entire seat 61. In other words, the power unit 11 has an upper end 11T. The upper end 11T is disposed below the entire seat 61. The power unit 11 does not overlap the seat 61 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0111] The power unit 11 is disposed below the storage box 62. For example, at least a portion of the power unit 11 is disposed below the entire storage box 62. The power unit 11 includes a portion that does not overlap with the storage box 62 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0112] The engine 12 will now be described.

[0113] The engine 12 extends in the front-rear direction X in a side view of the vehicle.

[0114] The engine 12 extends from a position forward of the entire pivot shaft 51 to a position rearward of the entire pivot shaft 51.

[0115] At least a portion of the engine 12 is disposed forward of the entire rear arm 53.

[0116] The engine 12 is disposed in front of the rear wheels 55. For example, the entire engine 12 is disposed further forward than the entire rear wheels 55. The engine 12 does not overlap the rear wheels 55 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0117] The engine 12 is disposed in front of the rear axle 57. The entire engine 12 is disposed forward of the entire rear axle 57. The engine 12 does not overlap with the rear axle 57 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0118] The engine 12 is disposed below the seat 61. For example, the entire engine 12 is disposed below the entire seat 61. The engine 12 does not overlap the seat 61 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0119] The seat 61 has a front end 61F and a rear end 61R. The entire engine 12 is disposed rearward of 61F. The entire engine 12 is disposed forward of 61R.

[0120] The engine 12 is disposed below the storage box 62. For example, at least a portion of the engine 12 is disposed below the entire storage box 62. The engine 12 includes a portion that does not overlap with the storage box 62 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0121] The storage box 62 has a front end 62F and a rear end 62R. For example, the engine 12 may include a portion located forward of the front end 62F. The engine 12 may extend from a position forward of the front end 62F to a position rearward of the front end 62F. Alternatively, the engine 12 may not include a portion located forward of the front end 62F. The entire engine 12 may be disposed rearward of the front end 62F. The entire engine 12 may be disposed forward of the rear end 62R.

[0122] The crankcase 13 will now be described.

[0123] The crankcase 13 is disposed rearward of the pivot shaft 51. At least a portion of the crankcase 13 is located rearward of the entire pivot shaft 51. For example, the entire crankcase 13 is located rearward of the entire pivot shaft 51.

[0124] At least a portion of the crankcase 13 is disposed forward of the entire rear arm 53.

[0125] The crankcase 13 is disposed in front of the rear wheel 55. For example, the entire crankcase 13 is disposed forward of the entire rear wheel 55. The crankcase 13 does not overlap with the rear wheel 55 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0126] The crankcase 13 is disposed in front of the rear axle 57. The entire crankcase 13 is disposed forward of the entire rear axle 57. The crankcase 13 does not overlap with the rear axle 57 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0127] The crankcase 13 is disposed below the seat 61. For example, the entire crankcase 13 is disposed below the entire seat 61. The crankcase 13 does not overlap with the seat 61 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0128] The entire crankcase 13 is disposed rearward of the front end 61F. The entire crankcase 13 is disposed forward of the rear end 61R.

[0129] The crankcase 13 is disposed below the storage box 62. For example, at least a portion of the crankcase 13 is disposed below the entire storage box 62. The crankcase 13 includes a portion that does not overlap with the storage box 62 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0130] The entire crankcase 13 is disposed rearward of the front end 62F. The entire crankcase 13 is disposed forward of the rear end 62R.

[0131] The electric motor 31 will now be described.

[0132] The electric motor 31 is disposed rearward of the pivot shaft 51. At least a portion of the electric motor 31 is located rearward of the entire pivot shaft 51. For example, the entire electric motor 31 is located rearward of the entire pivot shaft 51. The electric motor 31 does not overlap with the pivot shaft 51 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0133] At least a portion of the electric motor 31 is disposed forward of the entire rear arm 53. The electric motor 31 includes a portion that does not overlap with the rear arm 53 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, the entire electric motor 31 is disposed forward of the entire rear arm 53. The electric motor 31 does not overlap with the rear arm 53 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0134] The electric motor 31 is disposed in front of the rear wheels 55. For example, the entire electric motor 31 is disposed further forward than the entire rear wheels 55. The electric motor 31 does not overlap the rear wheels 55 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0135] The electric motor 31 is disposed in front of the rear axle 57. The entire electric motor 31 is disposed forward of the entire rear axle 57. The electric motor 31 does not overlap with the rear axle 57 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0136] The electric motor 31 is disposed below the seat 61. For example, the entire electric motor 31 is disposed below the entire seat 61. The electric motor 31 does not overlap the seat 61 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0137] The entire electric motor 31 is disposed rearward of the front end 61F. The entire electric motor 31 is disposed forward of the rear end 61R.

[0138] The electric motor 31 is disposed below the storage box 62. For example, at least a portion of the electric motor 31 is disposed below the entire storage box 62. The electric motor 31 includes a portion that does not overlap with the storage box 62 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0139] The entire electric motor 31 is disposed rearward of the front end 62F. The entire electric motor 31 is disposed forward of the rear end 62R.

[0140] The first support portion 41 will be described.

[0141] The first support portion 41 is disposed rearward of the pivot shaft 51. At least a portion of the first support portion 41 is located rearward of the entire pivot shaft 51. For example, the entire first support portion 41 is located rearward of the entire pivot shaft 51. The first support portion 41 does not overlap with the pivot shaft 51 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0142] At least a portion of the first support portion 41 overlaps with the rear arm 53 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0143] The first support portion 41 is disposed in front of the rear wheel 55. For example, the entire first support portion 41 is disposed forward of the entire rear wheel 55. The first support portion 41 does not overlap with the rear wheel 55 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0144] The first support portion 41 is disposed in front of the rear axle 57. The entire first support portion 41 is disposed forward of the entire rear axle 57. The first support portion 41 does not overlap with the rear axle 57 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0145] The first support portion 41 is disposed below the seat 61. For example, the entire first support portion 41 is disposed below the entire seat 61. The first support portion 41 does not overlap with the seat 61 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0146] The entire first support portion 41 is disposed rearward of the front end 61F. The entire first support portion 41 is disposed forward of the rear end 61R.

[0147] The first support portion 41 is disposed below the storage box 62. For example, at least a portion of the first support portion 41 is disposed below the entire storage box 62. The first support portion 41 includes a portion that does not overlap with the storage box 62 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0148] The entire first support portion 41 is disposed rearward of the front end 62F. The entire first support portion 41 is disposed forward of the rear end 62R.

[0149] The position of the second support part 45 is similar to the position of the first support part 41. For example, the position of the second support part 45 relative to the pivot shaft 51 is substantially the same as the position of the first support part 41 relative to the pivot shaft 51. The position of the second support part 45 relative to the rear wheel 55, the rear axle 57, the seat 61, and the storage box 62 is substantially the same as the position of the first support part 41 relative to the rear wheel 55, the rear axle 57, the seat 61, and the storage box 62.

[0150] The pivot shaft 51 will now be described.

[0151] The pivot shaft 51 is disposed in front of the rear arm 53. At least a portion of the pivot shaft 51 is disposed forward of the entire rear arm 53. For example, the entire pivot shaft 51 is disposed rearward of the entire rear arm 53. The pivot shaft 51 does not overlap with the rear arm 53 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0152] The pivot shaft 51 is disposed in front of the rear wheel 55. The entire pivot shaft 51 is disposed forward of the entire rear wheel 55. The pivot shaft 51 does not overlap with the rear wheel 55 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0153] The pivot shaft 51 is disposed forward of the rear axle 57. The entire pivot shaft 51 is disposed forward of the entire rear axle 57. The pivot shaft 51 does not overlap with the rear axle 57 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0154] The pivot shaft 51 is disposed below the seat 61. For example, the entire pivot shaft 51 is disposed below the entire seat 61. The pivot shaft 51 does not overlap with the seat 61 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0155] For example, the entire pivot shaft 51 is disposed rearward of the front end 61F, and the entire pivot shaft 51 is disposed forward of the rear end 61R.

[0156] The pivot shaft 51 is disposed below the storage box 62. For example, the entire pivot shaft 51 is disposed below the entire storage box 62. The pivot shaft 51 does not overlap with the storage box 62 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0157] For example, the entire pivot shaft 51 is disposed rearward of the front end 62F, and the entire pivot shaft 51 is disposed forward of the rear end 62R.

[0158] The rear arm 53 will now be described.

[0159] The rear arm 53 extends in the front-rear direction X.

[0160] The rear arm 53 extends rearward from the first support portion 41. The rear arm 53 extends rearward from the second support portion 45.

[0161] In a side view of the vehicle, the rear arm 53 overlaps the rear wheel 55. The rear arm 53 extends forward from the rear wheel 55.

[0162] The rear arm 53 overlaps with the rear axle 57 in a side view of the vehicle. The rear arm 53 extends forward from the rear axle 57.

[0163] The rear arm 53 is disposed below the seat 61. For example, the entire rear arm 53 is disposed below the entire seat 61. The rear arm 53 does not overlap with the seat 61 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0164] The entire rear arm 53 is disposed rearward of the front end 61F. For example, the entire rear arm 53 is disposed forward of the rear end 61R.

[0165] The rear arm 53 is disposed below the storage box 62. For example, at least a portion of the rear arm 53 is disposed below the entire storage box 62. The rear arm 53 includes a portion that does not overlap with the storage box 62 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0166] The entire rear arm 53 is disposed rearward of the front end 62F. For example, the rear arm 53 extends from a position forward of the rear end 62R to a position rearward of the rear end 62R.

[0167] The rear wheel 55 will now be described.

[0168] The rear wheels 55 are disposed below the seat 61. For example, the entire rear wheels 55 are disposed below the entire seat 61. The rear wheels 55 do not overlap the seat 61 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0169] The entire rear wheel 55 is disposed rearward of the front end 61F. For example, the rear wheel 55 extends from a position forward of the rear end 61R to a position rearward of the rear end 61R.

[0170] The rear wheels 55 are disposed below the storage box 62. For example, at least a portion of the rear wheels 55 is disposed below the entire storage box 62. The rear wheels 55 do not overlap the storage box 62 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0171] The entire rear wheel 55 is disposed rearward of the front end 62F. For example, the rear wheel 55 extends from a position forward of the rear end 62R to a position rearward of the rear end 62R.

[0172] The rear axle 57 will be explained.

[0173] The rear axle 57 is disposed below the seat 61. For example, the entire rear axle 57 is disposed below the entire seat 61. The rear axle 57 does not overlap with the seat 61 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0174] The entire rear axle 57 is disposed rearward of the front end 61F. For example, the entire rear axle 57 is disposed forward of the rear end 61R.

[0175] The rear axle 57 is disposed below the storage box 62. For example, at least a portion of the rear axle 57 is disposed below the entire storage box 62. The rear axle 57 does not overlap with the storage box 62 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0176] The entire rear axle 57 is disposed rearward of the front end 62F. For example, the entire rear axle 57 is disposed rearward of the rear end 62R.

[0177] The seat 61 and the storage box 62 will now be described.

[0178] The seat 61 extends in the front-rear direction X. The seat 61 extends from a front end 61F to a rear end 61R.

[0179] The storage box 62 extends in the front-rear direction X. The storage box 62 extends from a front end 62F to a rear end 62R.

[0180] The storage box 62 is disposed below the seat 61. For example, at least a portion of the storage box 62 is disposed below the entire seat 61. For example, the storage box 62 includes a portion that does not overlap with the seat 61 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, the storage box 62 includes another portion that overlaps with the seat 61 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0181] The entire storage box 62 is disposed rearward of the front end 61F, and the entire storage box 62 is disposed forward of the rear end 61R.

[0182] Please refer to Figure 2. The transmission case 20 will now be described.

[0183] The transmission case 20 extends in the front-rear direction X in a side view of the vehicle.

[0184] The transmission case 20 overlaps with the engine 12 in a side view of the vehicle. The transmission case 20 extends rearward from the engine 12.

[0185] For example, the entire transmission case 20 is disposed below the upper end 11T of the power unit 11.

[0186] The transmission case 20 overlaps with the crankcase 13 in a side view of the vehicle. The transmission case 20 extends rearward from the crankcase 13.

[0187] The transmission case 20 overlaps with the electric motor 31 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, the transmission case 20 overlaps with the entire electric motor 31 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0188] The transmission case 20 is disposed rearward of the pivot shaft 51. At least a portion of the transmission case 20 is located rearward of the entire pivot shaft 51. For example, the entire transmission case 20 is located rearward of the entire pivot shaft 51. The transmission case 20 does not overlap with the pivot shaft 51 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0189] In a side view of the vehicle, the transmission case 20 overlaps with the rear wheel 55. The transmission case 20 extends forward from the rear wheel 55.

[0190] In a side view of the vehicle, the transmission case 20 overlaps with the rear axle 57. The transmission case 20 extends forward from the rear axle 57.

[0191] The transmission case 20 is disposed below the seat 61. For example, the entire transmission case 20 is disposed below the entire seat 61. The transmission case 20 does not overlap with the seat 61 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0192] The entire transmission case 20 is disposed rearward of the front end 61F. The entire transmission case 20 is disposed forward of the rear end 61R.

[0193] The transmission case 20 is disposed below the storage box 62. For example, at least a portion of the transmission case 20 is disposed below the entire storage box 62. The transmission case 20 includes a portion that does not overlap with the storage box 62 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0194] The entire transmission case 20 is disposed rearward of the front end 62F. For example, the transmission case 20 extends from a position forward of the rear end 62R to a position rearward of the rear end 62R.

[0195] The primary shaft 22 will now be described.

[0196] The primary shaft 22 extends, for example, in the width direction Y. The primary shaft 22 overlaps with the transmission case 20 in a side view of the vehicle. The entire primary shaft 22 overlaps with the transmission case 20 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0197] The primary shaft 22 overlaps with the engine 12 in a side view of the vehicle. The entire primary shaft 22 overlaps with the engine 12 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0198] The primary shaft 22 overlaps with the crankcase 13 in a side view of the vehicle. The entire primary shaft 22 overlaps with the crankcase 13 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0199] The primary shaft 22 is disposed below the electric motor 31. At least a portion of the primary shaft 22 is disposed below the entire electric motor 31. For example, the entire primary shaft 22 is disposed below the entire electric motor 31. The primary shaft 22 does not overlap with the electric motor 31 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0200] For example, the front end of the primary shaft 22 is disposed forward of the rear end of the electric motor 31. The rear end of the primary shaft 22 is disposed rearward of the front end of the electric motor 31.

[0201] The primary shaft 22 is disposed in front of the rear wheels 55. The entire primary shaft 22 is disposed forward of the entire rear wheels 55. The primary shaft 22 does not overlap with the rear wheels 55 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0202] The primary shaft 22 is disposed forward of the rear axle 57. The entire primary shaft 22 is disposed forward of the entire rear axle 57. The primary shaft 22 does not overlap with the rear axle 57 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0203] The secondary shaft 23 will now be described.

[0204] The secondary shaft 23 extends, for example, in the width direction Y. The secondary shaft 23 overlaps with the transmission case 20 in a side view of the vehicle. The entire secondary shaft 23 overlaps with the transmission case 20 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0205] The secondary shaft 23 is disposed rearward of the primary shaft 22. The entire secondary shaft 23 is disposed rearward of the entire primary shaft 22. The secondary shaft 23 does not overlap with the primary shaft 22 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0206] The secondary shaft 23 is disposed rearward of the engine 12. For example, the entire secondary shaft 23 is disposed rearward of the entire engine 12. The secondary shaft 23 does not overlap with the engine 12 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0207] The secondary shaft 23 is disposed rearward of the crankcase 13. For example, the entire secondary shaft 23 is disposed rearward of the entire crankcase 13. The secondary shaft 23 does not overlap with the crankcase 13 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0208] The secondary shaft 23 is disposed below the electric motor 31. At least a portion of the secondary shaft 23 is disposed below the entire electric motor 31. For example, the entire secondary shaft 23 is disposed below the entire electric motor 31. The secondary shaft 23 does not overlap with the electric motor 31 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0209] The secondary shafts 23 are disposed rearward of the electric motors 31. For example, all of the secondary shafts 23 are disposed rearward of all of the electric motors 31.

[0210] In a side view of the vehicle, the secondary shaft 23 overlaps with the rear wheel 55. For example, at least a portion of the secondary shaft 23 overlaps with the rear wheel 55 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0211] The secondary shaft 23 is disposed forward of the rear axle 57. The entire secondary shaft 23 is disposed forward of the entire rear axle 57. The secondary shaft 23 does not overlap with the rear axle 57 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0212] Although not shown, the primary pulley 24 overlaps with the transmission case 20 in a side view of the vehicle. The secondary pulley 25 overlaps with the transmission case 20 in a side view of the vehicle. The belt 26 overlaps with the transmission case 20 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0213] Fig. 4 is a right side view of a portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. In Fig. 4, the rear arm 53 is indicated by a broken line.

[0214] The power unit 11 includes a cylinder unit 16. The cylinder unit 16 is connected to the crankcase 13.

[0215] The cylinder unit 16 includes a cylinder body 17, a cylinder head 18, and a head cover 19. The cylinder body 17 is connected to the crankcase 13. The cylinder head 18 is connected to the cylinder body 17. The head cover 19 is connected to the cylinder head 18.

[0216] The electric motor 31 is separable from the engine 12. The electric motor 31 is attachable to the engine 12 and detachable from the engine 12.

[0217] The electric motor 31 is separable from the crankcase 13. The electric motor 31 is attachable to the crankcase 13 and detachable from the crankcase 13.

[0218] The power unit 11 includes a first bolt 33. The first bolt 33 fastens the electric motor 31 to the engine 12. The first bolt 33 fastens the electric motor 31 to the crankcase 13.

[0219] The first bolt 33 has a head 33a.

[0220] The power unit 11 includes a second bolt 34. The second bolt 34 fastens the electric motor 31 to the engine 12. The second bolt 34 fastens the electric motor 31 to the crankcase 13.

[0221] The first support portion 41 cannot be separated from the engine 12. The first support portion 41 is molded integrally with the engine 12.

[0222] The first support portion 41 cannot be separated from the crankcase 13. The first support portion 41 is molded integrally with the crankcase 13.

[0223] The first support portion 41 includes a cylindrical portion 42. The cylindrical portion 42 has a cylindrical shape. The cylindrical portion 42 extends in the width direction Y. The cylindrical portion 42 is also called a boss. The cylindrical portion 42 is connected to the rear arm 53.

[0224] The first support portion 41 includes a plate portion 43. For example, the plate portion 43 has a substantially triangular shape in a side view of the vehicle. The plate portion 43 extends in the front-rear direction X in a side view of the vehicle. The plate portion 43 extends from the crankcase 13 to the cylindrical portion 42. The plate portion 43 is connected to the crankcase 13. The plate portion 43 is inseparable from the crankcase 13. The plate portion 43 is molded integrally with the crankcase 13. The plate portion 43 is connected to the cylindrical portion 42. The plate portion 43 is inseparable from the cylindrical portion 42. The plate portion 43 is molded integrally with the cylindrical portion 42.

[0225] The first support portion 41 has a through hole 44. The through hole 44 is for inserting a tool (not shown). The tool tightens and loosens the first bolt 33. The through hole 44 passes through the first support portion 41. The through hole 44 passes through the plate portion 43. The through hole 44 is a space. The through hole 44 is an unoccupied space. The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 does not have a portion that exists in the through hole 44.

[0226] The second support portion 45 cannot be separated from the engine 12. The second support portion 45 is molded integrally with the engine 12.

[0227] The second support portion 45 cannot be separated from the crankcase 13. The second support portion 45 is molded integrally with the crankcase 13.

[0228] The second support portion 45 has a structure similar to that of the first support portion 41 .

[0229] The layout of each element is explained.

[0230] The power unit 11 will now be described.

[0231] The power unit 11 has a length H. The length H is the length of the power unit 11 in the vertical direction Z. One object of this embodiment is to shorten the length H.

[0232] The cylinder unit 16 will now be described.

[0233] The cylinder unit 16 extends in the front-rear direction X in a side view of the vehicle.

[0234] The cylinder unit 16 is disposed in front of the crankcase 13. The cylinder unit 16 extends forward from the crankcase 13. The cylinder unit 16 extends forward and upward from the crankcase 13.

[0235] The cylinder body 17 extends forward from the crankcase 13. The cylinder head 18 extends forward from the cylinder body 17. The head cover 19 extends forward from the cylinder head 18.

[0236] For example, the cylinder unit 16 includes the upper end 11T of the power unit 11. The head cover 19 includes the upper end 11T.

[0237] The cylinder unit 16 is disposed above the pivot shaft 51. For example, at least a portion of the cylinder unit 16 is disposed above the entire pivot shaft 51. The cylinder unit 16 does not overlap with the pivot shaft 51 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0238] The cylinder unit 16 extends from a position in front of the entire pivot shaft 51 to a position behind the entire pivot shaft 51.

[0239] The entire cylinder unit 16 is disposed forward of the entire rear arm 53. The cylinder unit 16 does not overlap with the rear arm 53 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0240] Although not shown in the drawings, the entire cylinder unit 16 is disposed forward of the entire rear wheel 55. The cylinder unit 16 does not overlap with the rear wheel 55 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0241] Although not shown in the drawings, the entire cylinder unit 16 is disposed forward of the entire rear axle 57. The cylinder unit 16 does not overlap with the rear axle 57 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0242] The first support portion 41 will be described.

[0243] The entire first support portion 41 is disposed below the upper end 11T.

[0244] The first support portion 41 is provided outside the crankcase 13.

[0245] The first support portion 41 is connected to the rear portion of the crankcase 13. The first support portion 41 protrudes from the crankcase 13. The first support portion 41 extends rearward from the crankcase 13. The first support portion 41 extends to a position rearward of the entire crankcase 13.

[0246] Specifically, the plate portion 43 extends in the front-rear direction X. The plate portion 43 is connected to the rear portion of the crankcase 13. The plate portion 43 extends rearward from the crankcase 13. The plate portion 43 extends forward from the cylindrical portion 42.

[0247] The cylindrical portion 42 is disposed rearward of the crankcase 13. For example, the entire cylindrical portion 42 is disposed rearward of the entire crankcase 13. The cylindrical portion 42 does not overlap with the crankcase 13 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0248] The entire first support portion 41 is disposed rearward of the entire cylinder unit 16 in a side view of the vehicle. The first support portion 41 does not overlap with the cylinder unit 16 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0249] The through holes 44 are disposed forward of the cylindrical portion 42. For example, all of the through holes 44 are disposed forward of the entire cylindrical portion 42.

[0250] The through holes 44 are disposed below the cylindrical portion 42. For example, all of the through holes 44 are disposed below the entire cylindrical portion 42.

[0251] The second support portion 44 will now be described.

[0252] The entire second support portion 44 is disposed below the upper end 11T.

[0253] The second support portion 44 is provided outside the crankcase 13.

[0254] The second support portion 44 is connected to the rear portion of the crankcase 13. The second support portion 44 protrudes from the crankcase 13. The second support portion 44 extends rearward from the crankcase 13. The second support portion 44 extends to a position rearward of the entire crankcase 13.

[0255] The second support portion 44 is disposed below the first support portion 41. The entire second support portion 44 is disposed below the entire first support portion 41. The second support portion 44 does not overlap with the first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0256] The electric motor 31 will now be described.

[0257] At least a portion of the electric motor 31 is disposed below the upper end 11T. For example, the entire electric motor 31 is disposed below the upper end 11T.

[0258] At least a portion of the electric motor 31 overlaps with the engine 12 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0259] The electric motor 31 is provided outside the crankcase 13 .

[0260] The electric motor 31 is disposed above the crankcase 13 .

[0261] At least a portion of the electric motor 31 is disposed above the entire crankcase 13 .

[0262] The electric motor 31 includes a portion that does not overlap with the crankcase 13 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0263] Specifically, the electric motor 31 includes a first portion 31a, a second portion 31b, and a third portion 31c. In FIG. 3, the first portion 31a is indicated by a solid line. In FIG. 3, the second portion 31b and the third portion 31c are indicated by dashed lines. The second portion 31b is located below the first portion 31a. The third portion 31c is located below the first portion 31a. The third portion 31c is located forward of the second portion 31b. The first portion 31a does not overlap with the crankcase 13 in a side view of the vehicle. The first portion 31a is located above the crankcase 13. For example, the first portion 31a is located above the entire crankcase 13. The second portion 31b does not overlap with the crankcase 13 in a side view of the vehicle. The third portion 31c overlaps with the crankcase 13 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0264] The electric motor 31 is disposed rearward of the cylinder unit 16. At least a portion of the electric motor 31 is located rearward of the entire cylinder unit 16. For example, the entire electric motor 31 is located rearward of the entire cylinder unit 16. The electric motor 31 does not overlap with the cylinder unit 16 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0265] The electric motor 31 is disposed in front of the first support portion 41. At least a portion of the electric motor 31 is disposed in front of the entire first support portion 41.

[0266] The electric motor 31 is disposed above the first support portion 41. At least a portion of the electric motor 31 is disposed above the entire first support portion 41.

[0267] The electric motor 31 includes a portion that does not overlap with the first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0268] Specifically, the first portion 31a does not overlap with the first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle. The first portion 31a is positioned higher than the first support portion 41. For example, the first portion 31a is positioned higher than the entire first support portion 41. The third portion 31c does not overlap with the first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle. The third portion 31c is positioned forward of the first support portion 41. The second portion 31b overlaps with the first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0269] The electric motor 31 is disposed in front of the cylindrical portion 42. For example, the entire electric motor 31 is disposed further forward than the entire cylindrical portion 42. The electric motor 31 does not overlap with the cylindrical portion 42 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0270] The electric motor 31 is disposed at the same height as the cylindrical portion 42. In other words, the electric motor 31 is disposed at the same position as the cylindrical portion 42 in the vertical direction Z.

[0271] At least a portion of the electric motor 31 overlaps with the plate portion 43 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, the second portion 31b overlaps with the plate portion 43 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0272] The electric motor 31 is disposed in front of the plate portion 43. At least a portion of the electric motor 31 is disposed in front of the entire plate portion 43. For example, the third portion 31c is disposed in front of the entire plate portion 43.

[0273] The electric motor 31 is disposed above the plate portion 43. At least a portion of the electric motor 31 is disposed above the entire plate portion 43. For example, the first portion 31a is disposed above the entire plate portion 43.

[0274] The electric motor 31 is disposed above the through-hole 44. At least a portion of the electric motor 31 is disposed above the entire through-hole 44. For example, the entire electric motor 31 is disposed above the entire through-hole 44. The electric motor 31 does not overlap with the through-hole 44 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0275] The electric motor 31 is disposed forward of the second support portion 45. At least a portion of the electric motor 31 is disposed forward of the entire second support portion 45. The electric motor 31 is disposed above the second support portion 45. At least a portion of the electric motor 31 is disposed above the entire second support portion 45. The electric motor 31 does not overlap with the second support portion 45 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0276] The first bolt 33 will now be described. In Fig. 4, the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 fastens the electric motor 31 to the crankcase 13.

[0277] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 is disposed below the upper end 11T.

[0278] For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 is positioned rearward of the entire cylinder unit 16. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 does not overlap with the cylinder unit 16.

[0279] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 is disposed near the electric motor 31 in a side view of the vehicle. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 is disposed below and rearward of the electric motor 31 in a side view of the vehicle. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 does not overlap with the electric motor 31 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0280] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 overlaps with the first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 overlaps with the first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0281] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 is disposed forward of the cylindrical portion 42 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 is disposed forward of the entire cylindrical portion 42 in a side view of the vehicle. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 is disposed below the cylindrical portion 42 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 is disposed below the entire cylindrical portion 42 in a side view of the vehicle. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 does not overlap with the cylindrical portion 42 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0282] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 overlaps with the through hole 44 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 overlaps with the through hole 44 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0283] In other words, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 is disposed in the same position as the through hole 44 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 is disposed in the same position as the through hole 44 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0284] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 is visible through the through hole 44 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 is visible through the through hole 44 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0285] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the head 33a overlaps with the through hole 44 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire head 33a overlaps with the through hole 44 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0286] In other words, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the head 33a is disposed in the same position as the through hole 44 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire head 33a is disposed in the same position as the through hole 44 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0287] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the head 33a is visible through the through hole 44 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire head 33a is visible through the through hole 44 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0288] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 is positioned forward of the second support portion 45. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, at least a portion of the first bolt 33 is positioned forward of the entire second support portion 45. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 is positioned above the second support portion 45. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, at least a portion of the first bolt 33 is positioned above the entire second support portion 45. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 does not overlap with the second support portion 45 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0289] For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 is disposed rearward of the entire pivot shaft 51. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 does not overlap with the pivot shaft 51.

[0290] For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 is disposed forward of the entire rear arm 53. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 does not overlap with the rear arm 53.

[0291] The second bolt 34 will now be described. In Fig. 4, the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 fastens the electric motor 31 to the crankcase 13.

[0292] For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is disposed below the upper end 11T.

[0293] For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is disposed above the entire crankcase 13. For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 does not overlap with the crankcase 13 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0294] For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is disposed rearward of the entire cylinder unit 16. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 does not overlap with the cylinder unit 16 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0295] When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 is disposed near the electric motor 31 in a side view of the vehicle. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 is disposed above and forward of the electric motor 31 in a side view of the vehicle. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 does not overlap with the electric motor 31 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0296] When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 is disposed forward of the first bolt 33 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is disposed forward of the entire first bolt 33 in a side view of the vehicle. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 is disposed above the first bolt 33 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is disposed above the entire first bolt 33 in a side view of the vehicle. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 does not overlap with the first bolt 33 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0297] When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 is disposed forward of the first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is disposed forward of the entire first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 is disposed above the first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle. For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is disposed above the entire first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 does not overlap with the first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0298] When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 is visible when viewed from the side of the vehicle. For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is visible when viewed from the side of the vehicle.

[0299] When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 is disposed forward of the second support portion 45. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is disposed forward of the entire second support portion 45. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is disposed above the second support portion 45. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is disposed above the entire second support portion 45. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 does not overlap with the second support portion 45 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0300] For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is disposed rearward of the entire pivot shaft 51. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 does not overlap with the pivot shaft 51.

[0301] For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is disposed forward of the entire rear arm 53. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 does not overlap with the rear arm 53.

[0302] 4. Layout of each element in a plan view of the vehicle FIG. 5 is a plan view of a portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. As shown in FIG.

[0303] The crankcase 13 includes a first case 14 and a second case 15. The second case 15 is connected to the first case 14.

[0304] 5 shows a boundary K. The boundary K is a line indicating the boundary between the first case 14 and the second case 15. The boundary K indicates, for example, the joint surface between the first case 14 and the second case 15.

[0305] The second case 15 is separable from the first case 14. The second case 15 is attachable to the first case 14. The second case 15 is detachable from the first case 14.

[0306] The cylinder unit 16 is connected to both the first case 14 and the second case 15. The cylinder body 17 is connected to both the first case 14 and the second case 15.

[0307] The transmission case 20 is connected to the engine 12. For example, the transmission case 20 is connected to the crankcase 13. The transmission case 20 is connected to the first case 14. The transmission case 20 is not connected to the second case 15.

[0308] The electric motor 31 is supported by the first case 14. The electric motor 31 is fixed to the first case 14. The electric motor 31 is attached to the first case 14.

[0309] The electric motor 31 is separable from the first case 14. The electric motor 31 is attachable to the first case 14. The electric motor 31 is removable from the first case 14.

[0310] The electric motor 31 is not supported by the second case 15. The electric motor 31 is not connected to the second case 15.

[0311] The power unit 11 includes a motor support portion 32. The motor support portion 32 is supported by the first case 14. The motor support portion 32 is fixed to the first case 14.

[0312] The motor support portion 32 cannot be separated from the first case 14. The motor support portion 32 is molded integrally with the first case 14.

[0313] 5 shows the first bolt 33 in the first fastening position. The first bolt 33 fastens the electric motor 31 to the motor support 32.

[0314] 5 shows the second bolt 34 in the second fastening position. The second bolt 34 fastens the electric motor 31 to the motor support 32.

[0315] The first bolt 33 includes a shaft portion 33b. The shaft portion 33b has a first end connected to the head portion 33a.

[0316] The second bolt 34 has, for example, a structure similar to that of the first bolt 33 .

[0317] The first support portion 41 is supported by the second case 15. The first support portion 41 is fixed to the second case 15.

[0318] The first support portion 41 is inseparable from the second case 15. The first support portion 41 is molded integrally with the second case 15.

[0319] The first support portion 41 is not supported by the first case 14. The first support portion 41 is not connected to the first case 14.

[0320] The layout of each element will be described below. In Fig. 5, a seat 61 and a storage box 62 are indicated by dashed lines.

[0321] The power unit 11 will now be described.

[0322] The power unit 11 does not overlap the rear wheels 55 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0323] The power unit 11 overlaps with the seat 61 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0324] The power unit 11 overlaps with the storage box 62 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0325] The engine 12 will now be described.

[0326] The engine 12 does not overlap the rear wheels 55 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0327] At least a portion of the engine 12 overlaps with the seat 61 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0328] At least a portion of the engine 12 overlaps with the storage box 62 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0329] The crankcase 13 will now be described.

[0330] The crankcase 13 does not overlap the rear wheel 55 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0331] The crankcase 13 does not overlap the rear axle 57 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0332] For example, the entire crankcase 13 overlaps with the seat 61 in a plan view of the vehicle. The entire first case 14 overlaps with the seat 61 in a plan view of the vehicle. The entire second case 15 overlaps with the seat 61 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0333] For example, the entire crankcase 13 overlaps with the storage box 62 in a plan view of the vehicle. The entire first case 14 overlaps with the storage box 62 in a plan view of the vehicle. The entire second case 15 overlaps with the storage box 62 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0334] The first case 14 and the second case 15 are aligned in the width direction Y. The second case 15 is disposed to the right of the first case 14. For example, the entire second case 15 is disposed to the right of the entire first case 14.

[0335] The boundary K extends in the front-rear direction X.

[0336] The cylinder unit 16 will now be described.

[0337] The entire cylinder unit 16 is disposed forward of the entire rear wheel 55. The cylinder unit 16 does not overlap with the rear wheel 55 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0338] The entire cylinder unit 16 is disposed forward of the entire rear axle 57. The cylinder unit 16 does not overlap with the rear axle 57 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0339] At least a portion of the cylinder unit 16 overlaps with the seat 61 in a plan view of the vehicle. For example, the entire cylinder unit 16 overlaps with the seat 61 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0340] At least a portion of the cylinder unit 16 overlaps with the storage box 62 in a plan view of the vehicle. For example, the cylinder unit 16 includes a portion that overlaps with the storage box 62 in a plan view of the vehicle. The cylinder unit 16 also includes another portion that does not overlap with the storage box 62 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0341] The transmission case 20 will now be described.

[0342] The transmission case 20 is disposed to the left of the engine 12 .

[0343] The transmission case 20 is disposed to the left of the crankcase 13. For example, the entire transmission case 20 is disposed to the left of the entire crankcase 13.

[0344] The transmission case 20 is disposed to the left of the first case 14. For example, the entire transmission case 20 is disposed to the left of the entire first case 14.

[0345] The transmission case 20 is disposed to the left of the rear wheel 55. For example, the entire transmission case 20 is disposed to the left of the entire rear wheel 55. The transmission case 20 does not overlap the rear wheel 55 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0346] For example, the transmission case 20 includes a portion that overlaps with the seat 61 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0347] For example, the transmission case 20 does not overlap with the storage box 62 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0348] The rear arm 53 will now be described.

[0349] The rear arm 53 is disposed to the right of the engine 12 .

[0350] The rear arm 53 is disposed to the right of the crankcase 13.

[0351] The rear arm 53 is disposed to the right of the second case 15.

[0352] The rear arm 53 is disposed to the right of the rear wheel 55. For example, the entire rear arm 53 is disposed to the right of the entire rear wheel 55. The rear arm 53 does not overlap the rear wheel 55 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0353] The rear wheels 55 and rear axle 57 will now be described.

[0354] The rear wheel 55 is supported at both ends. The rear axle 57 is supported at both ends of the rear axle 57.

[0355] The rear axle 57 has a first end 57a and a second end 57b. The first end 57a is supported by the power unit 11. The first end 57a is supported by the transmission case 20. The second end 57b is supported by the rear arm 53. The rear wheel 55 is disposed between the first end 57a and the second end 57b in the width direction Y. The rear wheel 55 is disposed to the right of the first end 57a. The rear wheel 55 is disposed to the left of the second end 57b.

[0356] The electric motor 31 will now be described.

[0357] The entire electric motor 31 overlaps with the engine 12 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0358] At least a portion of the electric motor 31 overlaps with the crankcase 13 in a plan view of the vehicle. For example, the entire electric motor 31 overlaps with the crankcase 13 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0359] The crankcase 13 has a front end 13F and a rear end 13R. The entire electric motor 31 is disposed rearward of the front end 13F. The entire electric motor 31 is disposed forward of the rear end 13R.

[0360] The electric motor 31 is provided outside the first case 14 .

[0361] The electric motor 31 is disposed above the first case 14 .

[0362] At least a portion of the electric motor 31 overlaps with the first case 14 in a plan view of the vehicle. For example, the electric motor 31 includes a portion that overlaps with the first case 14 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0363] The electric motor 31 is provided outside the second case 15 .

[0364] The electric motor 31 is disposed above the second case 15 .

[0365] The electric motor 31 includes another portion that overlaps with the second case 15 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0366] The electric motor 31 intersects with the boundary K in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0367] The electric motor 31 is disposed to the right of the transmission case 20. The entire electric motor 31 is disposed to the right of the entire transmission case 20. The electric motor 31 does not overlap with the transmission case 20 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0368] The transmission case 20 has a front end 20F. At least a portion of the electric motor 31 is disposed rearward of the front end 20F. For example, the entire electric motor 31 is disposed rearward of the front end 20F.

[0369] The electric motor 31 is disposed to the left of the rear arm 53. The entire electric motor 31 is disposed to the left of the entire rear arm 53. The electric motor 31 does not overlap with the rear arm 53 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0370] The electric motor 31 is disposed between the transmission case 20 and the rear arm 53 in the width direction Y.

[0371] The electric motor 31 does not overlap the rear wheels 55 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0372] The electric motor 31 does not overlap the rear axle 57 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0373] The electric motor 31 overlaps the seat 61 in a plan view of the vehicle. For example, the entire electric motor 31 overlaps the seat 61 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0374] The electric motor 31 overlaps with the storage box 62 in a plan view of the vehicle. For example, the entire electric motor 31 overlaps with the storage box 62 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0375] The motor support portion 32 will now be described.

[0376] For example, the entire motor support portion 32 overlaps with the engine 12 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0377] For example, the entire motor support portion 32 overlaps with the crankcase 13 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0378] For example, the entire motor support portion 32 overlaps with the first case 14 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0379] For example, the entire motor support portion 32 is disposed to the left of the entire second case 15. The motor support portion 32 does not overlap with the second case 15 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0380] For example, the entire motor support portion 32 is disposed to the right of the entire transmission case 20. The motor support portion 32 does not overlap with the transmission case 20 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0381] The motor support portion 32 is disposed to the left of the electric motor 31. At least a portion of the motor support portion 32 is disposed to the left of the entire electric motor 31.

[0382] For example, the entire motor support portion 32 overlaps with the seat 61 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0383] For example, the entire motor support portion 32 overlaps with the storage box 62 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0384] The first bolt 33 will now be described.

[0385] FIG. 5 shows the first bolt 33 in the first fastening position.

[0386] For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 overlaps with the engine 12 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0387] For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 overlaps with the crankcase 13 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0388] For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 overlaps with the first case 14 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0389] For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 is disposed to the left of the entire second case 15. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 does not overlap with the second case 15 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0390] For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 is disposed to the left of the boundary K. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 does not intersect with the boundary K in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0391] For example, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire first bolt 33 is disposed to the right of the entire transmission case 20. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 does not overlap with the transmission case 20 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0392] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, at least a portion of the first bolt 33 is disposed to the left of the entire electric motor 31.

[0393] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 overlaps with the motor support portion 32 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0394] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 extends in the width direction Y. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the shaft portion 33b extends in the width direction Y.

[0395] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the head 33a is located to the right of the shank 33b. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the entire head 33a is located to the right of the entire shank 33b.

[0396] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the head 33a faces to the right. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the head 33a does not face to the left. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the head 33a does not face toward the transmission case 20.

[0397] The second bolt 34 will now be described.

[0398] FIG. 5 shows the second bolt 34 in a second fastened position.

[0399] For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 overlaps with the engine 12 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0400] For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 overlaps with the crankcase 13 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0401] For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 overlaps with the first case 14 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0402] For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is disposed to the left of the entire second case 15. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 does not overlap with the second case 15 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0403] For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is disposed to the left of the boundary K. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 does not intersect with the boundary K in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0404] For example, when the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the entire second bolt 34 is disposed to the right of the entire transmission case 20. When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 does not overlap with the transmission case 20 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0405] When the second bolt 34 is in the second fastening position, the second bolt 34 extends in the width direction Y.

[0406] The second bolt 34 extends parallel to the first bolt 33. The second bolt 34 is disposed at the same position as the first bolt 33 in the width direction Y.

[0407] The first support portion 41 will be described.

[0408] The first support portion 41 overlaps with the engine 12 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0409] The first support portion 41 overlaps with the crankcase 13 in a plan view of the vehicle. At least a portion of the first support portion 41 overlaps with the crankcase 13 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0410] The entire first support portion 41 is disposed rearward of the front end 13F. The first support portion 41 extends from a position forward of the rear end 13R to a position rearward of the rear end 13R.

[0411] The first support portion 41 is provided outside the first case 14.

[0412] The entire first support portion 41 is disposed to the right of the entire first case 14. The first support portion 41 does not overlap with the first case 14 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0413] The entire first support portion 41 is disposed to the right of the boundary K. The first support portion 41 does not intersect with the boundary K in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0414] The first support portion 41 is provided outside the second case 15.

[0415] The first support portion 41 is disposed above the second case 15.

[0416] At least a portion of the first support portion 41 overlaps with the second case 15 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0417] The first support portion 41 protrudes from the second case 15. The first support portion 41 extends rearward from the second case 15.

[0418] The entire first support portion 41 is disposed to the right of the transmission case 20. The first support portion 41 does not overlap with the transmission case 20 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0419] At least a portion of the first support portion 41 is disposed rearward of the front end 20F. For example, the entire first support portion 41 is disposed rearward of the front end 20F.

[0420] The first support portion 41 is disposed to the right of the electric motor 31. The entire first support portion 41 is disposed to the right of the entire electric motor 31. The first support portion 41 does not overlap with the electric motor 31 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0421] The electric motor 31 and the first support portion 41 are aligned in the width direction Y. The first support portion 41 is disposed at the same position as the electric motor 31 in the front-rear direction X.

[0422] The transmission case 20, the electric motor 31, and the first support portion 41 are aligned in the width direction Y. The electric motor 31 is disposed between the transmission case 20 and the first support portion 41 in the width direction Y.

[0423] The electric motor 31 and the first support portion 41 are spaced apart from each other and are not in contact with each other.

[0424] The first support portion 41 is disposed to the right of the first bolt 33. The entire first support portion 41 is disposed to the right of the entire first bolt 33. The first support portion 41 does not overlap with the first bolt 33 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0425] The first bolt 33 and the first support portion 41 are aligned in the width direction Y. The first support portion 41 is disposed at the same position as the first bolt 33 in the front-rear direction X.

[0426] The shaft portion 33b, the head portion 33a, and the first support portion 41 are aligned in the width direction Y. The head portion 33a is disposed between the shaft portion 33b and the first support portion 41 in the width direction Y.

[0427] The through holes 44 are disposed to the right of the first bolt 33. All of the through holes 44 are disposed to the right of all of the first bolts 33.

[0428] The first bolt 33 and the through-hole 44 are aligned in the width direction Y. The through-hole 44 is disposed at the same position as the first bolt 33 in the front-rear direction X.

[0429] The through-holes 44 are disposed to the right of the head 33a. The entire through-holes 44 are disposed to the right of the entire head 33a.

[0430] The shaft portion 33b, the head portion 33a, and the through-hole 44 are aligned in the width direction Y. The head portion 33a is disposed between the shaft portion 33b and the through-hole 44 in the width direction Y.

[0431] The through-hole 44 extends in the width direction Y.

[0432] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 is positioned on an extension of the through hole 44. Therefore, it is easy to bring a tool into contact with the first bolt 33 by inserting the tool into the through hole 44. It is easy to bring the tool into contact with the head 33a by inserting the tool into the through hole 44. Therefore, it is easy to loosen the first bolt 33 by inserting a tool into the through hole 44. It is also easy to tighten the first bolt 33 by inserting a tool into the through hole 44. Therefore, with the second case 15 connected to the first case 14, the electric motor 31 is configured to be removable from the first case 14. With the second case 15 connected to the first case 14, the electric motor 31 is configured to be attachable to the first case 14.

[0433] Even when the second case 15 is separated from the first case 14, the electric motor 31 is configured to be removable from the first case 14. Even when the second case 15 is separated from the first case 14, the electric motor 31 is configured to be attachable to the first case 14.

[0434] As described above, the head 33a does not face the transmission case 20. In other words, the shaft 33b is disposed between the transmission case 20 and the head 33a in the width direction Y. Therefore, the transmission case 20 does not prevent the first bolt 33 from being loosened. The transmission case 20 does not prevent the first bolt 33 from being tightened. Therefore, with the transmission case 20 connected to the crankcase 13, the electric motor 31 is configured to be removable from the first case 14. With the transmission case 20 connected to the crankcase 13, the electric motor 31 is configured to be attachable to the first case 14.

[0435] The electric motor 31 is configured to be removable from the first case 14 even when the transmission case 20 is separated from the crankcase 13. The electric motor 31 is configured to be attachable to the first case 14 even when the transmission case 20 is separated from the crankcase 13.

[0436] The first support portion 41 does not overlap the rear wheel 55 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0437] The first support portion 41 does not overlap the rear axle 57 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0438] The first support portion 41 overlaps with the seat 61 in a plan view of the vehicle. For example, the entire first support portion 41 overlaps with the seat 61 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0439] The first support portion 41 overlaps with the storage box 62 in a plan view of the vehicle. For example, the entire first support portion 41 overlaps with the storage box 62 in a plan view of the vehicle.

[0440] 5. Layout of each element in rear view of the vehicle 6 is a rear view of a portion of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. The layout of each element will be described.

[0441] The electric motor 31 will now be described.

[0442] The electric motor 31 overlaps with the engine 12 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle.

[0443] The electric motor 31 overlaps with the crankcase 13 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle.

[0444] The electric motor 31 overlaps with the first case 14 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle.

[0445] The electric motor 31 overlaps with the second case 15 when seen from the rear of the vehicle.

[0446] The electric motor 31 intersects with the boundary K in a rear view of the vehicle.

[0447] The electric motor 31 does not overlap the transmission case 20 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle.

[0448] The first support portion 41 will be described.

[0449] The first support portion 41 overlaps with the engine 12 when seen from the rear of the vehicle.

[0450] The first support portion 41 overlaps with the crankcase 13 when seen from the rear of the vehicle.

[0451] The first support portion 41 does not overlap with the first case 14 when seen from the rear of the vehicle.

[0452] The first support portion 41 overlaps with the second case 15 when seen from the rear of the vehicle.

[0453] The first support portion 41 does not intersect with the boundary K in a rear view of the vehicle.

[0454] The first support portion 41 does not overlap with the transmission case 20 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle.

[0455] The first support portion 41 does not overlap with the electric motor 31 when seen from the rear of the vehicle.

[0456] The first support portion 41 does not overlap the first bolt 33 when seen from the rear of the vehicle.

[0457] The through-hole 44 is disposed at the same height as the first bolt 33. In other words, the through-hole 44 is disposed at the same position as the first bolt 33 in the vertical direction Z.

[0458] 6 shows the separation distance D. The separation distance D is the distance between the electric motor 31 and the first support part 41 in the width direction Y. The separation distance D is relatively short. When the second case 15 is connected to the first case 14, the separation distance D is short.

[0459] The electric motor 31 has a length L. The length L is the length of the electric motor 31 in the width direction Y. The separation distance D is smaller than the length L.

[0460] For example, the separation distance D is smaller than the length of the first bolt 33 .

[0461] For example, the separation distance D is smaller than the length of a tool used to tighten and loosen the first bolt 33 .

[0462] Despite the short separation distance D, it is easy to loosen the first bolt 33 by inserting a tool into the through hole 44. Despite the short separation distance D, it is also easy to tighten the first bolt 33 by inserting a tool into the through hole 44. Therefore, even when the separation distance D is short, it is easy to remove the electric motor 31 from the first case 14 while the second case 15 is connected to the first case 14. Even when the separation distance D is short, it is easy to attach the electric motor 31 to the first case 14 while the second case 15 is connected to the first case 14.

[0463] 6.Effects The saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a body frame 3, a power unit 11, a rear arm 53, and a rear wheel 55. The power unit 11 swings relative to the body frame 3. The rear arm 53 swings relative to the body frame 3. The rear wheel 55 is supported by the power unit 11 and the rear arm 53. Therefore, the rear wheel 55 is supported at both ends.

[0464] The power unit 11 includes an engine 12, a continuously variable transmission 21, an electric motor 31, and a first support portion 41. The engine 12 generates power. The continuously variable transmission 21 transmits the power of the engine 12 to rear wheels 55. The electric motor 31 changes the gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission 21. The first support portion 41 supports a rear arm 53. At least a portion of the electric motor 31 overlaps with the first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle. Therefore, it is easy to shorten the length H of the power unit 11 in the vertical direction Z.

[0465] In summary, the saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a power unit 11 and a rear wheel 55. The power unit 11 includes a continuously variable transmission 21 and an electric motor 31. The rear wheel 55 is supported at both ends. In order to support the rear wheel 55 at both ends, the power unit 11 further includes a first support portion 41. Here, at least a portion of the electric motor 31 overlaps with the first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle. For this reason, even though the power unit 11 includes the continuously variable transmission 21, the electric motor 31, and the first support portion 41, it is easy to shorten the length H. As a result, for example, it is easy to arrange the power unit 11 in a low position. It is easy to lower the position of the power unit 11. For example, it is easy to arrange the upper end 11T in a low position. It is easy to lower the position of the upper end 11T.

[0466] The engine 12 includes a crankcase 13. The crankcase 13 is disposed in front of the rear wheel 55. The electric motor 31 is disposed outside the crankcase 13. Therefore, it is easy to install the electric motor 31.

[0467] The first support portion 41 is disposed outside the crankcase 13. Therefore, it is easy for the first support portion 41 to support the rear arm 53.

[0468] The electric motor 31 is disposed above the crankcase 13. Therefore, the position of the electric motor 31 is not excessively low, and therefore, it is easier to install the electric motor 31.

[0469] As described above, the electric motor 31 is disposed above the crankcase 13. Therefore, the position of the electric motor 31 is not excessively low. Therefore, it is easy to install electrical wiring for the electric motor 31. It is also easy to connect electrical wiring to the electric motor 31.

[0470] The first support portion 41 includes a cylindrical portion 42 and a plate portion 43. The cylindrical portion 42 has a cylindrical shape. The cylindrical portion 42 is connected to the rear arm 53. The plate portion 43 extends from the crankcase 13 to the cylindrical portion 42. This makes it easy for the first support portion 41 to support the rear arm 53.

[0471] At least a portion of the electric motor 31 overlaps with the plate portion 43 in a side view of the vehicle. Therefore, it is easy for at least a portion of the electric motor 31 to overlap with the first support portion 41 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0472] The electric motor 31 is attached to the crankcase 13. Therefore, it is easy to install the electric motor 31.

[0473] The crankcase 13 includes a first case 14 and a second case 15. The second case 15 is connected to the first case 14. The electric motor 31 is fixed to the first case 14. The first support portion 41 is fixed to the second case 15. Therefore, it is easy to prevent interference between the electric motor 31 and the first support portion 41.

[0474] The electric motor 31 is configured to be removable from the first case 14 while the second case 15 is connected to the first case 14. Therefore, when removing the electric motor 31 from the first case 14, it is not necessary to separate the second case 15 from the first case 14. Therefore, it is easy to remove the electric motor 31 from the first case 14.

[0475] The saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a first bolt 33. When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 fastens the electric motor 31 to the crankcase 13. Therefore, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the electric motor 31 is attached to the crankcase 13. The electric motor 31 is removable from the crankcase 13.

[0476] The first support portion 41 has a through hole 44. The through hole 44 is for inserting a tool. The tool tightens the first bolt 33. That is, the through hole 44 is for inserting a tool for tightening the first bolt 33 when it is in the first fastening position. The tool loosens the first bolt 33. That is, the through hole 44 is for inserting a tool for loosening the first bolt 33 when it is in the first fastening position. Therefore, it is easy to tighten the first bolt 33. Specifically, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, it is easy to tighten the first bolt 33. It is also easy to loosen the first bolt 33. Specifically, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, it is also easy to loosen the first bolt 33. Therefore, it is easy to attach the electric motor 31 to the crankcase 13. It is also easy to remove the electric motor 31 from the crankcase 13.

[0477] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 is visible through the through hole 44 in a side view of the vehicle. Therefore, it is easy for a tool to come into contact with the first bolt 33 through the through hole 44. Specifically, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, it is easy for a tool to come into contact with the first bolt 33 through the through hole 44.

[0478] The through hole 44 extends in the width direction Y. Therefore, the first bolt 33 is easily visible through the through hole 44 when viewed from the side of the vehicle. Specifically, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 is easily visible through the through hole 44 when viewed from the side of the vehicle.

[0479] When the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, the first bolt 33 extends in the width direction Y. Therefore, it is easy for a tool to tighten and loosen the first bolt 33 through the through hole 44. Specifically, when the first bolt 33 is in the first fastening position, it is easy for a tool to tighten and loosen the first bolt 33 through the through hole 44.

[0480] The separation distance D is smaller than the length L. Therefore, the separation distance D is relatively small. Therefore, it is easy to make the power unit 11 smaller. For example, it is easy to shorten the length of the power unit 11 in the width direction Y.

[0481] Even when the separation distance D is small, it is easy to remove the electric motor 31 from the crankcase 13 by using the through hole 44. Even when the separation distance D is small, it is easy to attach the electric motor 31 to the crankcase 13 by using the through hole 44. In fact, when the separation distance D is small, the effect of the through hole 44 is even more remarkable.

[0482] The power unit 11 includes a transmission case 20. The transmission case 20 houses a continuously variable transmission 21. In the width direction Y, the electric motor 31 is disposed between the transmission case 20 and the first support part 41. Therefore, it is easy to dispose the electric motor 31 in a low position. It is easy to lower the position of the electric motor 31. Therefore, it is easy to dispose the power unit 11 in a low position. It is easy to lower the position of the power unit 11.

[0483] At least a portion of the electric motor 31 overlaps with the transmission case 20 in a side view of the vehicle. Therefore, it is easy to arrange the electric motor 31 in a low position. It is easy to arrange the electric motor 31 in a low position. Therefore, it is easy to arrange the power unit 11 in a low position. It is easy to arrange the power unit 11 in a low position.

[0484] The saddle-riding type vehicle 1 includes a seat 61. The seat 61 is disposed above the power unit 11. As described above, it is easy to dispose the power unit 11 in a low position. It is easy to lower the position of the power unit 11. Therefore, it is easy to dispose the seat 61 in a low position. It is easy to lower the position of the seat 61. Therefore, it is easy for the driver of the saddle-riding type vehicle to reach the ground with the driver's feet. In other words, it is easy to improve the foot reach of the saddle-riding type vehicle.

[0485] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a storage box 62. The storage box 62 is disposed above the power unit 11. The storage box 62 is disposed below the seat 61. As described above, it is easy to dispose the power unit 11 in a low position. It is easy to lower the position of the power unit 11. Therefore, it is easy to make the storage box 62 large.

[0486] 7. Modified Embodiments The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but can be modified as follows.

[0487] (1) For example, the electric motor 31 may be coupled to at least one of the primary pulley 24 and the secondary pulley 25. The electric motor 31 may change at least one of the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 and the effective diameter of the secondary pulley 25.

[0488] For example, the electric motor 31 may be coupled to at least one of the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b.

[0489] For example, the electric motor 31 may be coupled to at least one of the first sheave 25 a and the second sheave 25 b. The electric motor 31 may change the distance between the first sheave 25 a and the second sheave 25 b on the axis of the secondary shaft 23.

[0490] (2) For example, all of the electric motors 31 may be disposed rearward of all of the primary shafts 22.

[0491] Alternatively, all of the electric motors 31 may be disposed forward of all of the primary shafts 22 .

[0492] For example, at least a portion of the electric motor 31 may be disposed below the entire primary shaft 22 .

[0493] (3) For example, the pivot shaft 51 may be disposed above the crankcase 13.

[0494] For example, the pivot shaft 51 may be disposed above the cylinder unit 16 .

[0495] (4) In the embodiment, the number of front wheels 9 is one. However, this is not limited to this. The number of front wheels 9 may be two. In the embodiment, the number of rear wheels 55 is one. However, this is not limited to this. The number of rear wheels 55 may be two.

[0496] (5) In the embodiment, a scooter-type vehicle is used as an example of the saddle-riding type vehicle 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the saddle-riding type vehicle 1 may be changed to other types of vehicles, such as a street type, a sports type, an off-road type, or an all-terrain vehicle.

[0497] (6) The embodiment and each of the modified embodiments described above in (1) to (5) may be further modified as appropriate by replacing or combining each configuration with the configuration of another modified embodiment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0498] 1: Saddle-type vehicle 3: Body frame 11: Power unit 12: Engine 13: Crankcase 14: Case 1 15: Second case 20: Transmission case 21: Continuously variable transmission 31: Electric motor 32: Motor support 33: First bolt 33a: Head 33b:Shaft part 41: 1st support part 42: Cylindrical part 43: Plate section 44:Through hole 51: Pivot axis 53: Rear arm 55: Rear wheel 57: Rear axle 61: Sheet 62: Storage box H: Vertical length of the power unit D: Distance between the electric motor and the first support in the width direction L: Length of the electric motor in the width direction K: the boundary between the first and second cases X: Front-to-rear direction of saddle-type vehicle Y: Width direction of saddle type vehicle Z: Up and down direction of the saddle type vehicle

Claims

1. A saddle-type vehicle, The body frame and a power unit that swings relative to the body frame; a rear arm that swings relative to the body frame; a rear wheel supported by the power unit and the rear arm; Equipped with The power unit is An engine that generates power; a continuously variable transmission that transmits power from the engine to the rear wheels; an electric motor for changing the gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission; a first support portion that supports the rear arm; Equipped with At least a portion of the electric motor overlaps with the first support portion in a side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle. Saddle-type vehicle.

2. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, The engine is a crankcase disposed in front of the rear wheel; Equipped with the electric motor is disposed outside the crankcase; The first support portion is disposed outside the crankcase. Saddle-type vehicle.

3. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2, The electric motor is disposed above the crankcase. Saddle-type vehicle.

4. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2 or 3, The first support portion is a cylindrical portion having a cylindrical shape, the cylindrical portion being connected to the rear arm; a plate portion extending from the crankcase to the cylindrical portion; Equipped with At least a portion of the electric motor overlaps with the plate portion in a side view of the saddle riding type vehicle. Saddle-type vehicle.

5. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2 or 3, The electric motor is attached to the crankcase. Saddle-type vehicle.

6. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2 or 3, The crankcase is The first case and a second case connected to the first case; Equipped with the electric motor is fixed to the first case; The first support portion is fixed to the second case. Saddle-type vehicle.

7. 7. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 6, The electric motor is configured to be removable from the first case while the second case is connected to the first case. Saddle-type vehicle.

8. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2 or 3, The saddle-ride type vehicle is A first bolt; Equipped with When the first bolt is in a first fastening position, the first bolt fastens the electric motor to the crankcase, The first support portion has a through hole for inserting a tool for tightening and loosening the first bolt. Saddle-type vehicle.

9. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 8, When the first bolt is in the first fastening position, the first bolt is visible through the through hole in a side view of the saddle riding type vehicle. Saddle-type vehicle.

10. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 8, The through hole extends in the width direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle. Saddle-type vehicle.

11. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 8, When the first bolt is in the first fastening position, the first bolt extends in the width direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle. Saddle-type vehicle.

12. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, a distance between the electric motor and the first support portion in the width direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle is smaller than a length of the electric motor in the width direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle; Saddle-type vehicle.

13. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, The power unit is a transmission case that accommodates the continuously variable transmission; Equipped with The electric motor is disposed between the transmission case and the first support portion in the width direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle. Saddle-type vehicle.

14. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 13, At least a portion of the electric motor overlaps with the transmission case in a side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle. Saddle-type vehicle.

15. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, The saddle-ride type vehicle is a seat disposed above the power unit; Prepare Saddle-type vehicle.

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