Saddle-type vehicle

Abstract

The object of the present invention is to provide a saddle-type vehicle equipped with winglets on the cowl that can achieve the desired aerodynamic performance while suppressing an increase in the size of the winglets, and by extension, the width of the saddle-type vehicle. [Solution] The non-tunnel-shaped air duct formed above the upper winglet is located above the upper winglet on the front surface of the cowl and is configured to extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle along the upper outward-sloping cowl front surface which slopes outward in the vehicle width direction. The tunnel-shaped air duct formed below the upper winglet and surrounded by the lower surface of the upper winglet, the inner surface of the lower winglet in the vehicle width direction, and a part of the front surface of the cowl is located below the upper winglet on the front surface of the cowl and is configured to extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle along the lower inward-sloping cowl front surface which slopes inward in the vehicle width direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a saddle-type vehicle equipped with a cowl, and more particularly to a saddle-type vehicle provided with winglets on the cowl.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a saddle-type vehicle equipped with a cowl configured to rectify the running wind is known. In recent years, a saddle-type vehicle provided with winglets on the cowl is also known (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). In such a saddle-type vehicle, the aerodynamic performance is improved by providing winglets on the cowl.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The winglets are provided on the cowl so as to protrude from the cowl surface. Therefore, in order to obtain the desired aerodynamic performance, the size of the winglets, and thus the size of the saddle-type vehicle in the vehicle width direction, will increase.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a saddle-type vehicle provided with winglets on the cowl, which can suppress an increase in the size of the winglets, and thus the size of the saddle-type vehicle in the vehicle width direction, while obtaining the desired aerodynamic performance.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The inventors of the present invention studied measures for achieving the above object. As a result, the following findings were obtained. To reduce the size of winglets, and by extension, the width of saddle-type vehicles, one might consider reducing the amount of winglet protrusion in the width direction. However, doing so would make it difficult to achieve the desired aerodynamic performance. Therefore, the inventors investigated the position in which the winglets should be provided on the cowl. As a result, they found that the winglets should be provided on the front of the cowl. Here, the front of the cowl is the part of the cowl surface that is visible when viewed from the front of the vehicle and is configured to direct the airflow towards the rear of the vehicle and outward in the width direction. In other words, the front of the cowl is located inward in the width direction of the cowl than the outermost edge of the cowl in the width direction when viewed from the front of the vehicle. Therefore, by providing the winglets on the front of the cowl, the amount of protrusion of the winglets in the width direction can be reduced, thereby suppressing the size of the winglets, and by extension, the width direction of the saddle-type vehicle. As described above, when winglets are provided on the front of the cowl, the winglet configuration can include, for example, an upper winglet section and a lower winglet section. The upper winglet section is provided so as to protrude from the front of the cowl. The upper winglet section is configured to be subjected to negative lift generated by the airflow during vehicle operation. The lower winglet section is provided below the upper winglet section and protrudes from the front of the cowl. The lower winglet section is connected to the upper winglet section and is configured to support the upper winglet section, which is subjected to negative lift during vehicle operation. By providing such winglets on the front of the cowl, air ducts are formed above and below the upper winglet, respectively, configured to allow airflow. The upper air duct is a non-tunnel-shaped air duct. In contrast, the lower air duct is a tunnel-shaped air duct enclosed by the lower surface of the upper winglet, the inner surface of the lower winglet in the vehicle width direction, and a part of the front of the cowl. To achieve the desired aerodynamic performance, it is necessary to ensure sufficient airflow through the air ducts formed above and below the upper winglet. More specifically, it is necessary to ensure sufficient airflow along the upper and lower surfaces of the upper winglet. In particular, since the upper air duct is not tunnel-shaped, while the lower air duct is tunnel-shaped, measures are needed to ensure sufficient airflow through the lower air duct. In addition, since the upper air duct is not tunnel-shaped, measures are also needed to ensure that the airflow through the upper air duct flows along the upper surface of the upper winglet. Taking these circumstances into consideration, the inventors conducted further investigations. As a result, they realized that the upper air duct should be configured to be located above the upper winglet portion on the front surface of the cowl and extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle along the upper outward-sloping cowl front surface which slopes outward in the vehicle width direction, and the lower air duct should be located below the upper winglet portion on the front surface of the cowl and extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle along the lower inward-sloping cowl front surface which slopes inward in the vehicle width direction. This invention was completed based on such findings. This invention adopts the following configuration.

[0007] (1) A saddle-type vehicle, A cowl configured to streamline the airflow while the vehicle is in motion, The cowl is provided with winglets configured to be affected by negative lift generated by the airflow during vehicle operation, The aforementioned cowl is It includes the front of the cowl, which is provided so as to be visible from the front of the vehicle, and is configured so that the airflow during vehicle operation flows towards the rear of the vehicle and outward in the width direction of the vehicle, The Rare winglets are An upper winglet portion is provided so as to protrude from the front of the cowl and is configured to act on the negative lift force when the vehicle is in motion, The cowl front surface includes a lower winglet portion that protrudes from a portion located below the upper winglet portion, is connected to the upper winglet portion, and is configured to support the upper winglet portion on which the negative lift force acts when the vehicle is in motion. As a result, Air guide passages are formed above and below the upper winglet section, respectively, configured to allow airflow during vehicle operation. The non-tunnel-shaped air duct formed above the upper winglet section is, The cowl front surface is located above the upper winglet portion and is configured to extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle along the upper outward-sloping cowl front surface which slopes outward in the vehicle width direction, The tunnel-shaped air passage, formed below the upper winglet portion and enclosed by the lower surface of the upper winglet portion, the inner surface of the lower winglet portion in the vehicle width direction, and a part of the front surface of the cowl, The cowl front surface is located below the upper winglet portion and is configured to extend in the vehicle's longitudinal direction along the lower inward-sloping cowl front surface, which slopes inward in the vehicle width direction.

[0008] (1) With the saddle-type vehicle, it is possible to obtain the desired aerodynamic performance while suppressing an increase in the size of the winglets, and consequently the width of the saddle-type vehicle. More details are as follows. The winglets are positioned on the front of the cowl, visible from the front of the vehicle. This allows for a reduction in the overall width of the winglets, and consequently, the entire saddle-type vehicle. A non-tunnel-shaped air duct formed above the upper winglet extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle along the front surface of the upper outward-sloping cowl. This ensures sufficient airflow along the upper surface of the upper winglet. A tunnel-shaped air duct formed below the upper winglet extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle along the front surface of the lower inward-sloping cowl. This ensures sufficient airflow along the lower surface of the upper winglet. In other words, sufficient airflow can be ensured through the air ducts formed above and below the upper winglet. This achieves the desired aerodynamic performance.

[0009] A saddle-type vehicle is a vehicle equipped with a saddle-type seat. A saddle-type vehicle is a vehicle configured in which the rider sits in a position as if straddling a saddle. Saddle-type vehicles are not limited to scooter-type, moped-type, off-road-type, or on-road-type motorcycles, but also include snowmobiles, watercraft, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), etc. A saddle-type vehicle is, for example, equipped with at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel. A saddle-type vehicle is not limited to motorcycles, and may be a three-wheeled vehicle with either a front or rear wheel consisting of a pair of left and right wheels, or a four-wheeled vehicle with both front and rear wheels consisting of a pair of left and right wheels. A saddle-type vehicle may be configured to turn in a lean position toward the inside of a curve. When a saddle-type vehicle turns in a lean position toward the inside of a curve, at least one of the front and rear wheels of the saddle-type vehicle may be tilted toward the inside of the curve. The cowl, for example, is provided to form part of the vehicle body and is configured to streamline the airflow while the vehicle is in motion. Rectifying the airflow while a vehicle is in motion includes, for example, ensuring that the airflow that contacts the cowl surface while the vehicle is in motion flows along the cowl surface from the front to the rear of the vehicle. Rectifying the airflow while a vehicle is in motion includes, for example, deflecting the airflow that contacts the cowl surface while the vehicle is in motion. Rectifying the airflow while a vehicle is in motion includes, for example, reducing air resistance while the vehicle is in motion. Rectifying the airflow while a vehicle is in motion includes, for example, suppressing the airflow from hitting the rider operating a saddle-type vehicle while the vehicle is in motion. The fairing is positioned, for example, in front of the rider of a saddle-type vehicle. This configuration prevents wind from hitting the rider of the saddle-type vehicle while it is in motion. The fairing is positioned, for example, in front of the seat where the rider of a saddle-type vehicle sits. This configuration prevents wind from hitting the rider of the saddle-type vehicle while it is in motion. A cowl is installed, for example, on the front of the body of a saddle-type vehicle. The cowl is configured to suppress the wind hitting the rider operating the saddle-type vehicle while it is in motion. The front of the vehicle is, for example, the part of the vehicle body in front of the point that bisects the distance from the front end to the rear end of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction. The cowl only needs to be configured to accommodate at least winglets. For example, if winglets are provided on the upper cowl, the cowl only needs to include at least that upper cowl. The cowl is, for example, provided symmetrically with respect to the central axis of the steering shaft when viewed from the front of the vehicle. In this case, the front surfaces of the cowl are, for example, provided to the left and right of the central axis, respectively. The front surfaces of the cowl are, for example, provided outward in the vehicle width direction from the central axis of the steering shaft when viewed from the front of the vehicle. The steering shaft is configured, for example, to transmit the rider's steering input to the front wheel. The front of the cowl is provided on the cowl. The front of the cowl is, for example, the part of the cowl surface that is visible when viewed from the front of the vehicle. The front of the cowl is, for example, at least a part of the part of the cowl surface that is visible when viewed from the front of the vehicle. The statement that the front of the cowl is visible from the front of the vehicle includes, for example, that at least a portion of the front of the cowl is visible from the front of the vehicle. The front of the cowl is, for example, provided in a portion that is visible from the front of the vehicle. In this case, the winglets are provided, for example, in the portion of the front of the cowl that is visible from the front of the vehicle. The front of the cowl is, for example, located inward in the width direction from the outermost edge of the cowl in the width direction when viewed from the front of the vehicle. The front of the cowl is, for example, the portion of the cowl surface that is located inward in the width direction from the outermost edge of the cowl in the width direction when viewed from the front of the vehicle. The front of the cowl is, for example, located at the front of the cowl. The front of the cowl is located at the front of the cowl so as to be located at the front of the body of a saddle-type vehicle. The front of the cowl is, for example, the part of the cowl that is in front of the point that bisects the distance from the front end to the rear end of the cowl in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. At least a portion of the front of the cowl is provided, for example, at the front end of the cowl. At least a portion of the front of the cowl is provided at the front end of the cowl so as to be located at the front end of the body of a saddle-type vehicle. The front end of the cowl is, for example, the portion that includes the front end of the cowl and its vicinity. The front of the cowl is configured, for example, to partially cover the front fork when viewed from the front of the vehicle. Winglets are provided on the front of the cowl, which is configured to partially cover the front fork when viewed from the front of the vehicle. The winglets, and by extension the width of the saddle-type vehicle, can be reduced. The front fork is configured, for example, to rotatably support the front wheel of the saddle-type vehicle. The front of the cowl is positioned, for example, above the front wheel. The front of the cowl is positioned, for example, above the front fender. The front fender is configured, for example, to cover at least a portion of the front wheel in a top view of the vehicle. When a vehicle is in motion, the airflow directed towards the rear of the vehicle and outward in the width direction includes, for example, the airflow that contacts the front of the cowl when the vehicle is in motion, flowing from the front of the vehicle towards the rear of the vehicle, and from the inside in the width direction to the outside in the width direction. The cowl may be composed of multiple cowl sections. If the cowl is composed of multiple cowl sections, the cowl front may be provided on, for example, any one of the multiple cowl sections, or on each of two of the multiple cowl sections. The two cowl sections may be arranged adjacent to each other, for example. In other words, the cowl front may include multiple cowl front sections. The multiple cowl front sections may include an upper cowl front section that includes an upper outward-sloping cowl front section, and a lower cowl front section that includes a lower inward-sloping cowl front section. The front of the cowl includes an upper outward-sloping cowl front and a lower inward-sloping cowl front. The upper outward-sloping cowl front is located above the lower inward-sloping cowl front. The upper outward-sloping cowl front is sloped outward in the vehicle width direction, so that the outer edge is positioned higher than the inner edge in the vehicle width direction. The upper outward-sloping cowl front being sloped outward in the vehicle width direction includes, for example, the upper outward-sloping cowl front being sloped outward in the vehicle width direction while also being sloped forward. The upper outward-sloping cowl front is configured to partially cover the upper winglet section in a plan view of the vehicle. The upper outward-sloping cowl front is provided so that it is visible in a front view of the vehicle, and is configured so that the airflow during vehicle operation flows towards the rear of the vehicle and outward in the vehicle width direction. The inclination angle of the upper outward-sloping cowl front may or may not be constant in the vertical direction and the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The lower inward-sloping cowl front is located below the upper outward-sloping cowl front. The lower inward-sloping cowl front is sloped inward in the vehicle width direction, so that the inner edge is positioned higher than the outer edge in the vehicle width direction. The inward slope of the lower inward-sloping cowl front in the vehicle width direction includes, for example, the inward slope of the lower inward-sloping cowl front while also sloping towards the rear of the vehicle. The lower inward-sloping cowl front is configured to be partially covered by the upper winglet in a plan view of the vehicle. The lower inward-sloping cowl front is located, for example, between the position on the cowl front where the upper winglet protrudes and the position where the lower winglet protrudes. The lower inward-sloping cowl front is provided to be visible in a front view of the vehicle and is configured so that airflow flows towards the rear of the vehicle and outward in the vehicle width direction when the vehicle is in motion. The inclination angle of the lower inward-sloping cowl front may or may not be constant in the vertical and longitudinal directions of the vehicle. The inclination angle of the front of the lower inward-sloping cowl may be the same as the inclination angle of the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl, may be greater than the inclination angle of the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl, or may be less than the inclination angle of the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl. Winglets are, for example, provided on the front of the cowl. A winglet includes a portion on which negative lift, generated by the airflow during vehicle operation, acts. This portion is the upper winglet. This portion has, for example, an airfoil cross-section. Negative lift is what is known as downforce. A downward force acts on this portion. A force acts on the winglet that presses this portion downward. The winglet is configured such that, for example, the upper winglet portion is positioned above the front wheel in a side view of the vehicle. The winglet is configured such that, for example, the upper winglet portion is positioned above the center of rotation of the front wheel in a side view of the vehicle. This makes it easier to apply negative lift to the front wheel. This makes it easier to obtain the desired aerodynamic performance. The upper winglet portion being positioned above the front wheel in a side view of the vehicle includes, for example, that at least a portion of the upper winglet portion is positioned between a front end reference line that passes the front end of the front wheel and extends in the vertical direction of the vehicle, and a rear end reference line that passes the rear end of the front wheel and extends in the vertical direction of the vehicle, in a side view of the vehicle. The upper winglet portion being positioned above the center of rotation of the front wheel in a side view of the vehicle includes, for example, that a center of rotation reference line that passes the center of rotation of the front wheel and extends in the vertical direction of the vehicle intersects the upper winglet portion in a side view of the vehicle. The winglet is configured such that, for example, the upper winglet portion is located at the front end of the vehicle body of a saddle-type vehicle. This makes it easier to apply negative lift to the front end of the vehicle body, and makes it easier to achieve the desired aerodynamic performance. The front end of the vehicle body is, for example, the portion including the front end of the vehicle body of a saddle-type vehicle and its vicinity. For example, if the front end of the upper winglet portion corresponds to the front end of the vehicle body of a saddle-type vehicle, then the upper winglet portion will be located at the front end of the vehicle body of a saddle-type vehicle. The winglets are configured such that, for example, the upper winglet portion is located at the front end of the cowl. This makes it easier to apply negative lift to the front end of the vehicle or its vicinity, and makes it easier to achieve the desired aerodynamic performance. The winglets are configured such that, for example, the outermost edge of the upper winglet in the vehicle width direction is positioned in front of the point that bisects the front of the cowl in the vehicle's longitudinal direction. This makes it easier to apply negative lift to the front end of the vehicle or its vicinity, and makes it easier to achieve the desired aerodynamic performance. The winglet is configured such that, for example, the front end of the upper winglet portion is positioned in front of the front end of the cowl front surface. This makes it easier for negative lift to act on the front end portion of the vehicle body, facilitating the attainment of the intended aerodynamic performance. The winglet is configured such that, for example, in a front view of the vehicle, it is positioned inward in the vehicle width direction from the outermost end in the vehicle width direction of the cowl. The winglet, and by extension, the size of the saddle-type vehicle in the vehicle width direction can be suppressed. The winglet is configured such that, for example, the upper winglet portion is positioned between the upper and lower ends of the cowl front surface. The winglet is configured such that, for example, the upper winglet portion is positioned between the front surface of the upper outwardly inclined cowl and the front surface of the lower inwardly inclined cowl. The winglet is configured such that, for example, the upper winglet portion protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction from the cowl front surface. The winglet is configured such that, for example, the upper winglet portion has an airfoil cross-section, and thereby, negative lift generated due to the traveling wind during vehicle travel acts on the upper winglet portion. The winglet may be provided on at least a part of the cowl front surface. The winglet may be provided on the cowl front surface so as to form a space through which the traveling wind flows during vehicle travel between the cowl front surface and the winglet. This space functions as, for example, a tunnel-shaped air duct. The winglet is provided such that, for example, at least a part of it is above the front wheels in a front view of the vehicle. The winglet is provided such that, for example, at least a part of it is above the front fender in a front view of the vehicle. The winglet is provided such that, for example, at least a part of it is in front of the rear end of the front wheels in a side view of the vehicle. The winglet is provided such that, for example, at least a part of it is in front of the rear end of the front fender in a side view of the vehicle. The winglet is configured such that, for example, at least a part of the upper winglet portion is above the front wheels in a front view of the vehicle. The winglet portion is configured such that, for example, at least a part of the upper winglet portion is above the front fender in a front view of the vehicle. A negative lift force acting on the upper winglet includes, for example, a downward force acting on the upper winglet. The winglet is configured such that, for example, a force acts on it that presses downwards on the upper winglet when the vehicle is in motion. The winglet is configured such that, for example, in a top view of the vehicle, the upper outward-sloping front of the cowl partially covers the upper winglet portion, and the upper winglet portion partially covers the lower inward-sloping front of the cowl. The winglet is configured such that, for example, the upper winglet portion includes an upper surface that is connected to the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl. In this case, the connection of the upper surface of the upper winglet portion to the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl includes cases where these surfaces are directly connected and cases where they are indirectly connected. Direct connection of the upper surface of the upper winglet portion to the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl includes, for example, the upper surface of the upper winglet portion being adjacent to the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl. Indirect connection of the upper surface of the upper winglet portion to the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl includes, for example, the upper surface of the upper winglet portion being connected to the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl via other surfaces. The winglet is configured such that, for example, the upper winglet portion includes a lower surface that is connected to the front surface of the lower inward-sloping cowl. In this case, the connection of the lower surface of the upper winglet portion to the front surface of the lower inward-sloping cowl includes cases where these surfaces are directly connected and cases where they are indirectly connected. Direct connection of the lower surface of the upper winglet portion to the front surface of the lower inward-sloping cowl includes, for example, the lower surface of the upper winglet portion being adjacent to the front surface of the lower inward-sloping cowl. Indirect connection of the lower surface of the upper winglet portion to the front surface of the lower inward-sloping cowl includes, for example, the lower surface of the upper winglet portion being connected to the front surface of the lower inward-sloping cowl via other surfaces. A winglet is configured such that, for example, the upper winglet portion includes a lower surface that is connected to the inner surface of the lower winglet portion in the vehicle width direction. In this case, the connection of the lower surface of the upper winglet portion to the inner surface of the lower winglet portion in the vehicle width direction includes cases where these surfaces are directly connected and cases where they are indirectly connected. Direct connection of the lower surface of the upper winglet portion to the inner surface of the lower winglet portion in the vehicle width direction includes, for example, the lower surface of the upper winglet portion being adjacent to the inner surface of the lower winglet portion in the vehicle width direction. Indirect connection of the lower surface of the upper winglet portion to the inner surface of the lower winglet portion in the vehicle width direction includes, for example, the lower surface of the upper winglet portion being connected to the inner surface of the lower winglet portion in the vehicle width direction via another surface. The upper and lower surfaces of the upper winglet are configured such that, for example, the thickness of the upper winglet changes depending on the direction of airflow. The upper surface of the upper winglet is, for example, a flat surface. The upper surface of the upper winglet is configured such that, in a cross-section obtained by cutting the upper winglet in the direction of airflow, it has a straight line extending in the direction of airflow. The upper surface of the upper winglet is, for example, visible from the front of the vehicle. The upper surface of the upper winglet is, for example, an inclined surface where the downstream end is higher than the upstream end in the direction of airflow. The underside of the upper winglet is configured such that, for example, the thickness of the upper winglet is greatest at a point in the direction of airflow. The underside of the upper winglet is configured such that, for example, the thickness of the upper winglet is greatest at the front of the direction of airflow. The front of the direction of airflow refers to, for example, the portion located in front of the point that bisects the underside of the upper winglet in the direction of airflow. The underside of the upper winglet is configured such that, for example, in a cross-section obtained by cutting the upper winglet in the direction of airflow, it has a curved line that protrudes downward. The lower winglet portion is provided to protrude from, for example, a portion of the front of the cowl that is located below the position where the upper winglet portion protrudes. The lower winglet portion is provided to protrude from, for example, a portion of the front of the cowl that is located further outward in the vehicle width direction than the position where the upper winglet portion protrudes. The lower winglet portion is provided to protrude from, for example, a portion of the front of the cowl that is located below the lower inward sloping cowl front. The lower winglet portion is provided to protrude from, for example, a portion of the front of the cowl that is located further outward in the vehicle width direction than the lower inward sloping cowl front. The connection of the lower winglet to the upper winglet includes, for example, the connection of the protruding end of the upper winglet to the lower winglet. The connection of the lower winglet to the upper winglet includes, for example, the connection of the protruding end of the lower winglet to the upper winglet. The connection of the lower winglet to the upper winglet includes, for example, the connection of the respective protruding ends of the upper winglet and the lower winglet to each other. The connection of the lower winglet to the upper winglet includes, for example, the formation of the lower winglet integrally with the upper winglet. The lower winglet supporting the upper winglet under negative lift includes, for example, the lower winglet suppressing the bending of the upper winglet due to the negative lift acting on it. The lower winglet supporting the upper winglet under negative lift includes, for example, the lower winglet suppressing the displacement of the protruding end of the upper winglet downward from the base end due to the negative lift acting on it. The lower winglet supporting the upper winglet under negative lift includes, for example, the lower winglet suppressing the displacement of the protruding end of the upper winglet downward from the base end due to the bending of the upper winglet due to the negative lift acting on it. The lower winglet supporting the upper winglet under negative lift includes, for example, the lower winglet preventing the upper winglet from bending so that the protruding end of the upper winglet is displaced downward from the base end due to the negative lift. The lower winglet supporting the upper winglet under negative lift includes, for example, the lower winglet supporting the protruding end of the upper winglet from below as it tries to displace downward due to the negative lift. The lower winglet supporting the upper winglet under negative lift includes, for example, the lower winglet absorbing the negative lift acting on the upper winglet. The winglet is configured such that, for example, the protruding end of the lower winglet is located further outward in the vehicle width direction than the base end of the lower winglet. This ensures sufficient airflow for the air passing below the upper winglet. The lower winglet section is configured to have, for example, an outer surface in the width direction of the vehicle that is visible when viewed from the front of the vehicle. This ensures sufficient airflow for the air passing below the upper winglet section. The winglet is configured such that, for example, the lower winglet portion includes an inner surface in the vehicle width direction that is connected to the front surface of the lower inclined cowl. In this case, the connection of the inner surface in the vehicle width direction of the lower winglet portion to the front surface of the lower inclined cowl includes cases where these surfaces are directly connected and cases where they are indirectly connected. Direct connection of the inner surface in the vehicle width direction of the lower winglet portion to the front surface of the lower inclined cowl includes, for example, the inner surface in the vehicle width direction of the lower winglet portion being adjacent to the front surface of the lower inclined cowl. Indirect connection of the inner surface in the vehicle width direction of the lower winglet portion to the front surface of the lower inclined cowl includes, for example, the inner surface in the vehicle width direction of the lower winglet portion being connected to the front surface of the lower inclined cowl via other surfaces. Airflow flows through the air ducts formed above and below the upper winglet when the vehicle is in motion. The flow of airflow through the air ducts formed above and below the upper winglet includes, for example, the flow of airflow through the air ducts formed above and below the upper winglet such that a negative lift force generated by the airflow acts on the upper winglet. The statement that the airflow is directed through an air duct formed above the upper winglet includes, for example, the airflow being directed along the upper surface of the upper winglet. A non-tunnel-shaped air duct formed above the upper winglet includes, for example, a configuration in which the bottom surface of the air duct is formed by the upper surface of the upper winglet. A non-tunnel-shaped air duct formed above the upper winglet includes, for example, a configuration in which at least a portion of the side surface of the air duct is formed by the upper outward-sloping cowl front. A non-tunnel-shaped air duct formed above the upper winglet includes, for example, a configuration in which the air duct opens upward and outward in the vehicle width direction. A non-tunnel-shaped air duct formed above the upper winglet is configured, for example, not to be enclosed by the winglet and the cowl front. This configures the air duct to open upward and outward in the vehicle width direction. A non-tunnel-shaped air duct formed above the upper winglet includes, for example, a configuration in which the bottom surface of the air duct is formed by the upper surface of the upper winglet, and in a plan view of the vehicle, the entire bottom surface of the air duct is not covered by at least a portion of the winglet. A non-tunnel-shaped air duct formed above the upper winglet is, for example, an air duct formed above the winglet. A non-tunnel-shaped air duct formed above the upper winglet is, for example, an air duct configured so that the airflow flows along the outer surface of the winglet. A non-tunnel-shaped air duct formed above the upper winglet is, for example, an air duct configured so that the airflow flows along the upper surface of the upper winglet, which is part of the outer surface of the winglet. The non-tunnel-shaped air duct formed above the upper winglet is, for example, an air duct whose constituting surface is visible in at least one of the vehicle's top view and vehicle's side view. The constituting surface of the air duct is, for example, the bottom surface of the air duct or the side surface of the air duct (for example, the inner surface). The statement that a non-tunnel-shaped air guide formed above the upper winglet extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle along the front surface of the upper outward-sloping cowl includes, for example, that the air guide is configured such that when the vehicle is in motion, the airflow flows along the front surface of the upper outward-sloping cowl in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The statement that "when the vehicle is in motion, the airflow flows along the front surface of the upper outward-sloping cowl in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle" includes, for example, that when the vehicle is in motion, the airflow flows along the front surface of the upper outward-sloping cowl toward the rear of the vehicle and toward the outward direction in the vehicle width direction. The statement that "when the vehicle is in motion, the airflow flowing along the front surface of the upper outward-sloping cowl toward the rear of the vehicle and toward the outward direction in the vehicle width direction" includes, for example, that when the vehicle is in motion, the airflow that contacts the front surface of the upper outward-sloping cowl flows from the front of the vehicle toward the rear of the vehicle, and from the inward direction in the vehicle width direction toward the outward direction in the vehicle width direction. A tunnel-shaped air passage is formed below the upper winglet by being enclosed by the lower surface of the upper winglet, the inner surface of the lower winglet in the vehicle width direction, and a part of the front of the cowl. Here, the part of the front of the cowl includes the lower inward sloping front of the cowl. Being enclosed by the lower surface of the upper winglet, the inner surface of the lower winglet in the vehicle width direction, and a part of the front of the cowl includes, for example, being enclosed by the lower surface of the upper winglet, the inner surface of the lower winglet in the vehicle width direction, a part of the front of the cowl, and surfaces other than these surfaces. Surfaces other than these surfaces include, for example, the surface connecting the lower surface of the upper winglet and a part of the front of the cowl, the surface connecting the inner surface of the lower winglet in the vehicle width direction and a part of the front of the cowl, and the surface connecting the lower surface of the upper winglet and the inner surface of the lower winglet in the vehicle width direction. The tunnel-shaped air duct formed below the upper winglet extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle along the front surface of the lower inclined cowl, which includes, for example, the configuration of the air duct so that when the vehicle is in motion, the airflow flows along the front surface of the lower inclined cowl in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. "When the vehicle is in motion, the airflow flows along the front of the lower inclined cowl in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle" includes, for example, the airflow flowing along the front of the lower inclined cowl towards the rear of the vehicle and outward in the vehicle width direction when the vehicle is in motion. "When the vehicle is in motion, the airflow flowing along the front of the lower inclined cowl towards the rear of the vehicle and outward in the vehicle width direction" includes, for example, the airflow that contacts the front of the lower inclined cowl when the vehicle is in motion flows from the front of the vehicle towards the rear of the vehicle, and from the inward direction in the vehicle width direction to the outward direction in the vehicle width direction. A tunnel-shaped air passage formed below the upper winglet is, for example, an air passage formed between the front of the cowl and the winglet. A tunnel-shaped air passage formed below the upper winglet is, for example, an air passage formed between the front of the cowl and the inner surface of the winglet. The inner surface includes, for example, the lower surface of the upper winglet and the inner surface of the lower winglet in the vehicle width direction. A tunnel-shaped air passage formed below the upper winglet is, for example, an air passage whose surfaces are covered by the winglet in both a top view and a side view of the vehicle. The surfaces that constitute the air passage include, for example, the bottom surface of the air passage, the sides of the air passage (for example, the inner surface and outer surface in the vehicle width direction), and the top surface of the air passage. The tunnel-shaped air duct formed below the upper winglet is configured such that, for example, the inner upper corner of the air duct is recessed inward in the vehicle width direction. This ensures sufficient airflow for the driving air passing below the upper winglet.

[0010] According to one aspect of the present invention, the saddle-type vehicle can adopt the following configuration. (2) A saddle-type vehicle as described in (1), further, Equipped with lighting devices, The aforementioned lighting device is, It is positioned inward in the vehicle width direction from the front surface of the upper outward-sloping cowl, It includes an outer lens configured to be exposed to the outside of the vehicle through an opening formed in the front surface of the upper outward-sloping cowl.

[0011] (2) With the saddle-type vehicle, it is possible to obtain the desired aerodynamic performance while suppressing an increase in the size of the winglets, and consequently the width of the saddle-type vehicle. In addition, the lights can be positioned closer to the winglets. More details are as follows: The upper outward-sloping front of the cowl slopes outward in the vehicle width direction. This allows for space to be secured on the back side of the upper outward-sloping front of the cowl (i.e., inward in the vehicle width direction). This space can be used to position lighting equipment. The lighting equipment can be positioned closer to the winglets.

[0012] Lighting devices only need to be configured to project light from a light source toward the front of the vehicle. An example of a lighting device is a position lamp. Position lamps are used, for example, to inform those around the saddle-type vehicle of its presence. A light source, for example, receives power from an external source and outputs light to the outside. The power supplied to the light source is stored, for example, in a battery installed in the saddle-type vehicle. In other words, the light source receives power from a battery installed in the saddle-type vehicle and outputs light. Examples of light sources include light-emitting diodes, semiconductor lasers, SLD (Super Luminescent Diode) light sources, HID (High-Intensity Discharge) bulbs, halogen bulbs, incandescent bulbs, etc. The lighting fixtures are positioned inward in the vehicle width direction relative to the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl. Positioning the lighting fixtures inward in the vehicle width direction relative to the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl means, for example, that at least a portion of the lighting fixtures are positioned inward in the vehicle width direction relative to the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl. The light fixture is positioned inward in the vehicle width direction relative to the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl. In this configuration, the outer lens of the light fixture is exposed to the outside of the vehicle through an opening formed in the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl. The outer lens of the light fixture may, for example, be positioned outward in the vehicle width direction relative to the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl. In other words, positioning the light fixture inward in the vehicle width direction relative to the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl includes, for example, the case where at least a portion of the outer lens of the light fixture is positioned outward in the vehicle width direction relative to the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl. The outer lens of the light fixture only needs to be configured to transmit light from the light source of the light fixture.

[0013] According to one aspect of the present invention, the saddle-type vehicle can adopt the following configuration. (3)(2) A saddle-type vehicle as described above, The Rare winglets are The front end of the upper winglet is configured to be positioned in front of the front end of the light fixture.

[0014] In the saddle-type vehicle of (3), an upper winglet section, which exerts negative lift during vehicle operation, is provided at or near the front end of the vehicle body of the saddle-type vehicle. This makes it easier to exert negative lift on the front end of the vehicle body. This makes it easier to obtain the desired aerodynamic performance.

[0015] The forward end of the upper winglet is positioned in front of the forward end of the lamp, which includes, for example, the forward end of the upper winglet being positioned in front of the forward end of the outer lens of the lamp. The forward end of the upper winglet is positioned in front of the forward end of the lamp, which includes, for example, the forward end of the upper winglet being positioned in front of the forward end of the portion of the outer lens of the lamp that is exposed to the outside of the vehicle through an opening formed in the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl. The forward end of the upper winglet is positioned in front of the forward end of the lamp, which includes, for example, the forward end of the upper winglet being positioned in front of the forward end of the portion of the lamp that is exposed to the outside of the vehicle through an opening formed in the front of the upper outward-sloping cowl.

[0016] According to one aspect of the present invention, the saddle-type vehicle can adopt the following configuration. (4) A saddle-type vehicle as described in any of (1) to (3), The Rare winglets are The front end of the aforementioned upper winglet portion is configured to extend forward and outward in the vehicle width direction.

[0017] In the saddle-type vehicle of (4), the winglets have a so-called forward angle. This makes it easier to achieve the desired aerodynamic performance.

[0018] The statement that the front end of the upper winglet extends forward and outward in the vehicle width direction includes, for example, the front end of the upper winglet extending forward while also being outward in the vehicle width direction.

[0019] According to one aspect of the present invention, the saddle-type vehicle can adopt the following configuration. (5) A saddle-type vehicle as described in any of (1) to (4), The winglet is integrally formed with the cowl.

[0020] In the case of the saddle-type vehicle described in (5), compared to the case where the winglets are separate components from the cowl, there are no mounting points on the front of the cowl for attaching the winglets to the cowl. If such mounting points exist, they would obstruct the smooth flow of airflow, making it difficult to achieve the desired aerodynamic performance. The absence of such mounting points ensures a smooth flow of airflow, making it easier to achieve the desired aerodynamic performance.

[0021] The winglets being integrally formed with the cowl includes, for example, ensuring that the surface of the winglet smoothly connects to the surface of the cowl.

[0022] According to one aspect of the present invention, the saddle-type vehicle can adopt the following configuration. (6)(5) A saddle-type vehicle as described above, The aforementioned cowl is The upper cowl includes the front surface of the cowl, thereby integrally forming the winglet, The side cowl includes an outer surface configured to be continuous with the outer surface in the vehicle width direction of the lower winglet portion of the winglet, and the outer surface is configured to define the outermost end of the cowl in the vehicle width direction.

[0023] In the saddle-type vehicle of (6), the side cowl is a separate component from the upper cowl, which has the winglets integrally formed with it. The outer surface of the side cowl can be designed to match the outer surface in the vehicle width direction of the lower winglet portion of the winglet. The size of the saddle-type vehicle in the vehicle width direction can be reduced compared to when the lower winglet portion of the winglet is provided on the side cowl as a separate or additional structure.

[0024] The upper cowl includes the front of the cowl. The winglets are integrally formed with the upper cowl. The surface of the winglets is smoothly connected to, for example, the front of the cowl. The outer surface of the side cowl is continuous with the outer surface of the lower winglet in the vehicle width direction. Here, the statement that the outer surface of the side cowl is continuous with the outer surface of the lower winglet in the vehicle width direction includes, for example, that the outer surface of the side cowl and the outer surface of the lower winglet in the vehicle width direction are flush. The statement that the outer surface of the side cowl is continuous with the outer surface of the lower winglet in the vehicle width direction includes, for example, that the end of the outer surface of the side cowl that is closer to the lower winglet and the end of the outer surface of the lower winglet in the vehicle width direction that is closer to the outer surface of the side cowl are at the same or approximately the same position in the vehicle width direction. The definition of the outer surface of the side cowl as the outermost edge of the cowl in the vehicle width direction includes, for example, that at least a portion of the outer surface is located at the outermost edge of the cowl in the vehicle width direction. For example, the rear end or rear end of the outer surface is located at the outermost edge of the cowl in the vehicle width direction.

[0025] According to one aspect of the present invention, the saddle-type vehicle can adopt the following configuration. (7) A saddle-type vehicle described in any of (1) to (6), further, Equipped with a running air guide member, The aforementioned airflow guide member is It includes a guide path provided inward in the vehicle width direction from the front surface of the cowl, and configured to guide the airflow during vehicle operation into the tunnel-shaped air guide path formed below the upper winglet portion.

[0026] In the saddle-type vehicle of (7), the airflow is guided into a tunnel-shaped air duct formed below the upper winglet. This ensures sufficient airflow through the tunnel-shaped air duct, making it easier to achieve the desired aerodynamic performance.

[0027] The airflow guide member is provided, for example, inward in the vehicle width direction from the front of the cowl. Providing the airflow guide member inward in the vehicle width direction from the front of the cowl means, for example, that at least a portion of the airflow guide member is provided inward in the vehicle width direction from the front of the cowl. The taxiway is provided inward in the vehicle width direction beyond the front of the cowl. Providing the taxiway inward in the vehicle width direction beyond the front of the cowl includes, for example, providing at least a portion of the taxiway inward in the vehicle width direction beyond the front of the cowl. The airflow guide member is, for example, a separate component from the cowl. The airflow guide member is, for example, provided to be position-adjustable. The airflow guide member is a so-called chin spoiler. The guideway is configured, for example, to have a groove shape extending in the vehicle width direction. This guideway directs the airflow that comes into contact with the airflow guide member outward in the vehicle width direction. As a result, the airflow is guided into a tunnel-shaped air guide passage formed below the upper winglet.

[0028] The above-mentioned objectives and other objectives, features, aspects and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments of this invention made in reference to the accompanying drawings. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any or all combinations of one or more related enumerated items. As used herein, the use of the terms “including,” “comprising,” or “having,” and variations thereof, identifies the presence of described features, processes, operations, elements, components and / or equivalents thereof, but may include one or more steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof. Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having the meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and this disclosure, and not as ideal or overly formal unless expressly defined herein. It is understood that numerous techniques and processes are disclosed in this description of the present invention. Each of these has its own individual benefit, and each can be used in conjunction with one or more, or possibly all, of the other disclosed techniques. Therefore, for clarity, this description refrains from unnecessarily repeating all possible combinations of the individual steps. Nevertheless, the specification and claims should be read with the understanding that all such combinations are within the scope of the present invention and claims. In the following description, for explanatory purposes, numerous specific details are given to provide a complete understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without these specific details. This disclosure should be considered illustrative of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention to the specific embodiments shown by the following drawings or description. [Effects of the Invention]

[0029] According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the design flexibility of light distribution with fewer light sources while achieving miniaturization and simplification of structure. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0030] [Figure 1] This is an explanatory diagram showing a saddle-type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, where (A) is a side view of the saddle-type vehicle and (B) is a front view of the saddle-type vehicle. [Figure 2] This is a front view showing an example of a variation of a saddle-type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing another example of a variation of a saddle-type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a front view showing yet another example of a variation of a saddle-type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0031] The embodiments described below are merely examples. The present invention is not to be interpreted in any way as being limited by the embodiments described below.

[0032] A saddle-type vehicle 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 1. The saddle-type vehicle 10 comprises a cowl 20 and winglets 30. The cowl 20 is configured to streamline the airflow when the vehicle is in motion. The winglets 30 are provided on the cowl 20. The winglets 30 are configured to be subjected to negative lift generated by the airflow when the vehicle is in motion.

[0033] The cowl 20 includes a front cowl 22. The front cowl 22 is provided so as to be visible when viewing the vehicle from the front. The front cowl 22 is configured so that when the vehicle is in motion, the airflow flows towards the rear of the vehicle and outward in the width direction.

[0034] The winglet 30 includes an upper winglet portion 32 and a lower winglet portion 34. The upper winglet portion 32 is provided so as to protrude from the front surface 22 of the cowl. The upper winglet portion 32 is configured to exert a negative lift force when the vehicle is in motion. The lower winglet portion 34 is provided so as to protrude from the portion of the front surface 22 of the cowl that is located below the upper winglet portion 32. The lower winglet portion 34 is connected to the upper winglet portion 32 and is configured to support the upper winglet portion 32, which exerts a negative lift force when the vehicle is in motion. As a result, air guides 40 are formed above and below the upper winglet portion 32, respectively, configured to allow airflow during vehicle operation.

[0035] The air guide passage 40 formed above the upper winglet portion 32 is a non-tunnel-shaped air guide passage 40A. The non-tunnel-shaped air guide passage 40A is configured to extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle along the upper outward-sloping cowl front surface 22A. The upper outward-sloping cowl front surface 22A is located above the upper winglet portion 32 of the cowl front surface 22 and slopes outward in the vehicle width direction.

[0036] The air guide passage 40 formed below the upper winglet portion 32 is a tunnel-shaped air guide passage 40B. The tunnel-shaped air guide passage 40B is an air guide passage formed by being surrounded by the lower surface of the upper winglet portion 32, the inner surface in the vehicle width direction of the lower winglet portion 34, and a part of the cowl front surface 22. The tunnel-shaped air guide passage 40B is configured to extend in the vehicle longitudinal direction along the lower inward sloping cowl front surface 22B. The lower inward sloping cowl front surface 22B is located below the upper winglet portion 32 of the cowl front surface 22 and slopes inward in the vehicle width direction.

[0037] The saddle-type vehicle 10 allows for the desired aerodynamic performance while suppressing an increase in the width of the winglets 30 and, consequently, the saddle-type vehicle 10. More details are as follows. The winglets 30 are provided on the front of the cowl 22, which is visible when viewed from the front of the vehicle. This reduces the size of the winglets 30, and consequently the width of the saddle-type vehicle 10. A non-tunnel-shaped air duct 40A formed above the upper winglet section 32 extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle along the upper outward-sloping cowl front surface 22A. This ensures sufficient airflow for the vehicle along the upper surface of the upper winglet section 32. A tunnel-shaped air duct 40B formed below the upper winglet section 32 extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle along the lower inward-sloping cowl front surface 22B. This ensures sufficient airflow for the vehicle along the lower surface of the upper winglet section 32. In other words, sufficient airflow for the vehicle through the air ducts 40 formed above and below the upper winglet section 32 can be ensured. The desired aerodynamic performance can be achieved.

[0038] Referring to Figure 2, an example of a variation of the saddle-type vehicle 10 will be explained. The saddle-type vehicle 10 may also be equipped with lighting devices 50. The light fixture 50 is positioned inward in the vehicle width direction from the upper outward-sloping cowl front surface 22A. The light fixture 50 includes an outer lens 52. The outer lens 52 is configured to be exposed to the outside of the vehicle through an opening 22A1 formed in the upper outward-sloping cowl front surface 22A. The winglet 30 may be configured such that the front end 321 of the upper winglet portion 32 is positioned in front of the front end of the lamp 50. In the example shown in Figure 2, the front end 321 of the upper winglet portion 32 is positioned in front of the front end of the outer lens 52 of the lamp 50.

[0039] Referring to Figure 3, another example of a variation of the saddle-type vehicle 10 will be described. The winglet 30 may be configured such that the front end 321 of the upper winglet portion 32 extends forward and outward in the vehicle width direction. The winglet 30 may be integrally formed with the cowl 20. The cowl 20 may include an upper cowl 24 and a side cowl 26. The upper cowl 24 includes a cowl front 22, thereby integrally forming the winglet 30. The side cowl 26 includes an outer surface 261. The outer surface 261 is configured to be continuous with the outer surface 341 in the vehicle width direction of the lower winglet portion 34 of the winglet 30. The side cowl 26 is configured such that the outer surface 261 defines the outermost end of the cowl 20 in the vehicle width direction.

[0040] Referring to Figure 4, we will now describe yet another example of a variation of the saddle-type vehicle 10. The saddle-type vehicle 10 may further include a running air guide member 60. The running air guide member 60 is provided inward in the vehicle width direction from the cowl front surface 22. The running air guide member 60 includes a guide path 62. The guide path 62 is configured so that when the vehicle is running, the running air is guided into a tunnel-shaped air guide passage 40B formed below the upper winglet portion 32.

[0041] (Other embodiments) Embodiments and modifications described and illustrated herein are for the purpose of facilitating the understanding of this disclosure and do not limit the spirit of this disclosure. The above embodiments and modifications may be modified and improved without departing from their spirit. This spirit includes equivalent elements, modifications, deletions, combinations (e.g., combinations of features spanning embodiments and modifications), improvements, and changes that can be recognized by a person skilled in the art based on the embodiments disclosed herein. The limitations in the claims should be interpreted broadly based on the terms used in those claims and should not be limited to the embodiments and modifications described herein or in the prosecution of this application. Such embodiments and modifications should be interpreted as non-exclusive. For example, in this specification, the terms “preferred” and “good” are non-exclusive and mean “preferred but not limited to” and “good but not limited to.” [Explanation of Symbols]

[0042] 10. Saddle-type vehicle 20 Cowl 22 Front of cowl 22A Upper outward tilt cowl front 22B Lower inward sloping cowl front 30 Winglets 32 Upper winglet section 34 Lower winglet section 40 Air guide path

Claims

1. It is a saddle-type vehicle, A cowl configured to streamline the airflow while the vehicle is in motion, The cowl is provided with winglets configured to be affected by negative lift generated by the airflow during vehicle operation, The aforementioned cowl is It includes the front of the cowl, which is provided so as to be visible from the front of the vehicle, and is configured so that the airflow during vehicle operation flows towards the rear of the vehicle and outward in the width direction of the vehicle, The Rare winglets are An upper winglet portion is provided so as to protrude from the front of the cowl and is configured to act on the negative lift force when the vehicle is in motion, The cowl front surface includes a lower winglet portion that protrudes from a portion located below the upper winglet portion, is connected to the upper winglet portion, and is configured to support the upper winglet portion on which the negative lift force acts when the vehicle is in motion. As a result, Air guide passages are formed above and below the upper winglet section, respectively, configured to allow airflow during vehicle operation. The non-tunnel-shaped air duct formed above the upper winglet section is, The cowl front surface is located above the upper winglet portion and is configured to extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle along the upper outward-sloping cowl front surface which slopes outward in the vehicle width direction, The tunnel-shaped air passage, formed below the upper winglet portion and enclosed by the lower surface of the upper winglet portion, the inner surface of the lower winglet portion in the vehicle width direction, and a part of the front surface of the cowl, The cowl front surface is located below the upper winglet portion and is configured to extend in the vehicle's longitudinal direction along the lower inward-sloping cowl front surface, which slopes inward in the vehicle width direction.

2. A saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, further, Equipped with lighting devices, The aforementioned lighting device is, It is positioned inward in the vehicle width direction from the front surface of the upper outward-sloping cowl, It includes an outer lens configured to be exposed to the outside of the vehicle through an opening formed in the front surface of the upper outward-sloping cowl.

3. A saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2, The Rare winglets are The front end of the upper winglet is configured to be positioned in front of the front end of the light fixture.

4. A saddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The Rare winglets are The front end of the aforementioned upper winglet portion is configured to extend forward and outward in the vehicle width direction.

5. A saddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The winglet is integrally formed with the cowl.

6. A saddle-type vehicle according to claim 5, The aforementioned cowl is The upper cowl includes the front surface of the cowl, thereby integrally forming the winglet, The side cowl includes an outer surface configured to be continuous with the outer surface in the vehicle width direction of the lower winglet portion of the winglet, and the outer surface is configured to define the outermost end of the cowl in the vehicle width direction.

7. A saddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further, Equipped with a running air guide member, The aforementioned airflow guide member is It includes a guide path provided inward in the vehicle width direction from the front surface of the cowl, and configured to guide the airflow during vehicle operation into the tunnel-shaped air guide path formed below the upper winglet portion.

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