Saddle-riding vehicle

Abstract

We provide a saddle-type vehicle that improves the cooling capacity of electrical components. [Solution] The saddle vehicle comprises a head pipe extending vertically from the saddle vehicle, a pair of upper frames extending from the head pipe toward the rear of the saddle vehicle, and an electrical component that generates heat when energized, wherein the electrical component is located between the pair of upper frames in a plan view of the saddle vehicle, located below the position of the pair of upper frames or below the pair of upper frames in a side view of the saddle vehicle, and located above the lower end of the head pipe in a side view of the saddle vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] In the saddle-riding vehicle disclosed in Patent Document 1, a regulator is disposed in an area surrounded by a head pipe, a front portion of a main frame, and a main harness below the head pipe and the front portion of the main frame.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In Patent Document 1, although the regulator is an electrical component that generates heat upon energization, it is located above the cylinder head of an engine that is recessed rearward from the head pipe. Since the regulator is affected not only by the heat it generates itself but also by the heat generated by the engine, there is a possibility that it may not be effectively cooled.

[0005] Therefore, an aspect of the present disclosure aims to provide a saddle-riding vehicle that improves the cooling capacity of electrical components.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A saddle vehicle according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a head pipe extending vertically from the saddle vehicle, a pair of upper frames extending from the head pipe in a rearward direction from the saddle vehicle, and an electrical component that generates heat when energized, wherein the electrical component is located between the pair of upper frames in a plan view of the saddle vehicle, located below the position of the pair of upper frames or below the pair of upper frames in a side view of the saddle vehicle, and located above the lower end of the head pipe in a side view of the saddle vehicle. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a side view showing an example of the configuration of a saddle-type vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a left side view of the motorcycle body frame shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a right side view of the motorcycle frame shown in Figure 1. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a plan view of the motorcycle body frame shown in Figure 1, viewed from above. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a magnified view of the left front side cowl of Figure 1. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the motorcycle frame shown in Figure 1, viewed from the left rear. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the electrical components of the motorcycle shown in Figure 1, viewed from above. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a front view of the motorcycle shown in Figure 1, seen from the front. [Figure 9] Figure 2 is a left side view showing the relationship between the electrical components and the radiator. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below are all general or specific examples. Components in the following embodiments that are not described in the independent claim representing the highest-level concept will be described as optional components. The figures in the accompanying drawings are schematic and not necessarily strictly illustrative. In each figure, substantially identical components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions may be omitted or simplified. In the following embodiments, the saddle vehicle will be described as a motorcycle, but it may be a motorcycle tricycle or a buggy.

[0009] A saddle-riding vehicle 1 according to an exemplary embodiment will be described. Figure 1 is a side view showing an example of the configuration of the saddle-riding vehicle 1 according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Figure 1, the saddle-riding vehicle 1 according to this embodiment is a motorcycle. Hereinafter, "saddle-riding vehicle 1" may be referred to as "motorcycle 1".

[0010] The motorcycle 1 comprises a front wheel 2, a rear wheel 3, a body frame 4, a seat frame 5, a front suspension 6 supporting the front wheel 2, a rear suspension 7 supporting the rear wheel 3, and exterior members 10. In this embodiment, the motorcycle 1 integrally includes the body frame 4 and the seat frame 5, and the seat frame 5 is welded to the body frame 4. The motorcycle 1 is equipped with a front brake system 2a on the front wheel 2 to stop the rotation of the front wheel 2, and a rear brake system 3a on the rear wheel 3 to stop the rotation of the rear wheel 3. In this embodiment, both the brake systems 2a and 3a include a brake disc and a brake caliper that presses a friction material against the brake disc. The operation of the brake caliper is hydraulically controlled.

[0011] Figures 2 and 3 are left and right side views, respectively, of the body frame 4 of the motorcycle 1 shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the body frame 4 includes a head pipe 4a, a pair of upper main frames 4bL and 4bR, a pair of lower main frames 4cL and 4cR, a pair of down frames 4dL and 4dR, a pair of lower frames 4eL and 4eR, a pair of pivot frames 4fL and 4fR, a plurality of bridge frames 4g, and a cross frame 4h as frame elements. In the body frame 4, at least some of the frame elements are joined to each other by welding. The upper main frames 4bL and 4bR are one of the upper frames, and the lower main frames 4cL and 4cR are one of the lower frames.

[0012] Herein, in this specification and claims, the upward, downward, forward, backward, left, and right directions are directions relative to the motorcycle 1 positioned upright on a horizontally extending ground. The upward direction refers to the direction from the ground toward the motorcycle 1, and the downward direction refers to the direction from the motorcycle 1 toward the ground. The forward direction refers to the direction of forward movement of the motorcycle 1. The backward, left, and right directions indicate the corresponding directions, respectively, relative to the driver straddling the motorcycle 1 in an upright position on the ground.

[0013] The head pipe 4a is a cylindrical body having an axis in the vertical direction and extending in the vertical direction. The steering shaft 11 of the motorcycle 1 is rotatably inserted through the head pipe 4a.

[0014] Figure 4 is a plan view of the motorcycle frame 4 of Figure 1, viewed from above. As shown in Figure 4, the upper main frames 4bL and 4bR are positioned opposite each other in the left-right direction. The upper main frames 4bL and 4bR extend downward and backward from the top of the head pipe 4a, inclined. The upper main frame 4bL is positioned to the left of line L, which passes through the head pipe 4a and extends in the front-rear direction of the motorcycle 1, and the upper main frame 4bR is positioned to the right of line L. In this embodiment, line L passes through the center of the motorcycle 1 in the left-right direction.

[0015] The upper main frame 4bL integrally includes a first upper frame portion 4bL1 connected to the upper part of the head pipe 4a, and a second upper frame portion 4bL2 extending continuously from the rear end of the first upper frame portion 4bL1. The upper main frame 4bR integrally includes a first upper frame portion 4bR1 connected to the upper part of the head pipe 4a, and a second upper frame portion 4bR2 extending continuously from the rear end of the first upper frame portion 4bR1. The rear end of the second upper frame portion 4bL2 is connected to the pivot frame 4fL, and the rear end of the second upper frame portion 4bR2 is connected to the pivot frame 4fR.

[0016] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1 extend inclined downward and rearward in a side view of the saddle vehicle 1, and in a plan view of the saddle vehicle 1, they extend rearward, moving away from each other in the left-right direction as they move away from the head pipe 4a. The second upper frame portions 4bL2 and 4bR2 extend inclined downward and rearward in a side view of the saddle vehicle 1, and in a plan view of the saddle vehicle 1, each curves toward the opposing upper main frame 4bR or 4bL and extends rearward. The second upper frame portions 4bL2 and 4bR2 curve toward each other and extend rearward in a plan view of the saddle vehicle 1. The first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1 are one of the first frame portions, and the second upper frame portions 4bL2 and 4bR2 are one of the second frame portions.

[0017] The lower main frames 4cL and 4cR are positioned opposite to each other in the left-right direction. The lower main frame 4cL is positioned to the left of line L, and the lower main frame 4cR is positioned to the right of line L. The lower main frames 4cL and 4cR extend downward and rearward while being inclined from the lower part of the head pipe 4a. The lower main frames 4cL and 4cR extend rearward so as to move away from each other in the left-right direction as they move away from the head pipe 4a, and then bend toward each other in the left-right direction and extend rearward. The lower main frames 4cL and 4cR are positioned below the upper main frames 4bL and 4bR. The rear end of the lower main frame 4cL is connected to the pivot frame 4fL, and the rear end of the lower main frame 4cR is connected to the pivot frame 4fR.

[0018] The down frames 4dL and 4dR are positioned opposite to each other in the left-right direction. The down frame 4dL is positioned to the left of line L, and the down frame 4dR is positioned to the right of line L. The down frames 4dL and 4dR extend downward and rearward while being inclined from the lower part of the head pipe 4a. In this embodiment, the down frames 4dL and 4dR are integrated with the lower main frames 4cL and 4cR near the head pipe 4a, respectively, and extend from the vicinity of the head pipe 4a in the lower main frames 4cL and 4cR. The down frames 4dL and 4dR extend downward from the lower main frames 4cL and 4cR. The down frames 4dL and 4dR extend rearward so as to move away from each other in the left-right direction as they move away from the head pipe 4a.

[0019] The lower frames 4eL and 4eR are positioned opposite to each other in the left-right direction and are separated from each other in the left-right direction. The lower frame 4eL extends downward from the rear end of the down frame 4dL, then curves and extends rearward, and is connected to the pivot frame 4fL. The lower frame 4eR extends downward from the rear end of the down frame 4dR, then curves and extends rearward, and is connected to the pivot frame 4fR.

[0020] Pivot frames 4fL and 4fR are positioned opposite each other in the left-right direction and separated from each other in the left-right direction. Pivot frame 4fL is positioned to the left of line L, and pivot frame 4fR is positioned to the right of line L. Pivot frames 4fL and 4fR are positioned separated from each other in the left-right direction and extend in the vertical direction. The upper end of pivot frame 4fL is connected to the rear end of upper main frame 4bL. The upper end of pivot frame 4fR is connected to the rear end of upper main frame 4bR.

[0021] Multiple bridge frames 4g connect the upper main frame 4bL and the lower main frame 4cL in a truss-like manner. Multiple bridge frames 4g connect the upper main frame 4bR and the lower main frame 4cR in a truss-like manner. Bridge frame 4g connects the lower main frame 4cL and the down frame 4dL. Bridge frame 4g connects the lower main frame 4cR and the down frame 4dR.

[0022] The cross frame 4h extends linearly in the left-right direction. The cross frame 4h connects the connection portion between the upper end of the pivot frame 4fL and the rear end of the upper main frame 4bL, and the connection portion between the upper end of the pivot frame 4fR and the rear end of the upper main frame 4bR in the left-right direction. In this embodiment, the upper end of the pivot frame 4fL and the rear end of the upper main frame 4bL are joined to the left end of the cross frame 4h by welding. The upper end of the pivot frame 4fR and the rear end of the upper main frame 4bR are joined to the right end of the cross frame 4h by welding.

[0023] The seat frame 5 includes upper seat frames 5aL and 5aR, lower seat frames 5bL and 5bR, and a plurality of seat bridge frames 5c as frame elements. In the seat frame 5, each frame element is joined to each other by welding.

[0024] The upper seat frame 5aL is connected to the rear end of the upper main frame 4bL and extends rearward from that rear end. The upper seat frame 5aR is connected to the rear end of the upper main frame 4bR and extends rearward from that rear end. In this embodiment, the upper seat frame 5aL is welded to the left end of the cross frame 4h, and the upper seat frame 5aR is welded to the right end of the cross frame 4h.

[0025] The lower seat frame 5bL is connected to the pivot frame 4fL and extends while inclined upward and backward. The lower seat frame 5bR is connected to the pivot frame 4fR and extends while inclined upward and backward. In this embodiment, the lower seat frame 5bL is welded to the pivot frame 4fL. The lower seat frame 5bR is welded to the pivot frame 4fR.

[0026] Multiple seat bridge frames 5c connect the upper seat frame 5aL and the lower seat frame 5bL in a truss-like manner. Multiple seat bridge frames 5c connect the upper seat frame 5aR and the lower seat frame 5bR in a truss-like manner.

[0027] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the motorcycle 1 comprises a steering shaft 11 and a handlebar 12, and a pair of front forks 6L and 6R as the front suspension 6. The steering shaft 11 is rotatably inserted into the head pipe 4a. The handlebar 12 is attached to an upper bracket 11a mounted on the upper part of the steering shaft 11. The upper parts of the front forks 6L and 6R are connected to the upper bracket 11a and lower bracket 11b mounted on the upper and lower parts of the steering shaft 11. The front fork 6L is positioned to the left of the steering shaft 11, and the front fork 6R is positioned to the right of the steering shaft 11. The lower parts of the front forks 6L and 6R rotatably support the front wheel 2. The front wheel 2 is steered via the steering shaft 11 and the front forks 6L and 6R by the driver rotating the handlebar 12.

[0028] The motorcycle 1 is equipped with a swingarm 13 that extends in the front-rear direction. The front part of the swingarm 13 is connected to pivot frames 4fL and 4fR using bolts and nuts so as to be able to swing around the bolt axis. The rear part of the swingarm 13 rotatably supports the rear wheel 3, which is the drive wheel.

[0029] The rear suspension 7 is pivotably connected at its upper end to a suspension bracket 4i of the cross frame 4h and pivotably connected at its lower end to a swing arm 13. The rear suspension 7 supports the rear wheel 3 via the swing arm 13.

[0030] As shown in Figure 1, the motorcycle 1 is equipped with a fuel tank 21 in the space between the upper main frames 4bL and 4bR. The fuel tank 21 is supported by the upper main frames 4bL and 4bR and protrudes upward from the upper main frames 4bL and 4bR.

[0031] Motorcycle 1 is equipped with a seat 22 behind the fuel tank 21 on which the driver straddles and sits. The seat 22 is supported from below by the upper seat frames 5aL and 5aR of the seat frame 5.

[0032] The motorcycle 1 is equipped with an internal combustion engine E. The internal combustion engine E is located within the space enclosed by the lower main frames 4cL and 4cR, the down frames 4dL and 4dR, the lower frames 4eL and 4eR, and the pivot frames 4fL and 4fR, and is fixed to the vehicle frame 4 in multiple places.

[0033] In this embodiment, the internal combustion engine E is a reciprocating engine. The internal combustion engine E includes a crankcase Ea and a cylinder block Eb extending upward from the top of the crankcase Ea. The cylinder block Eb includes one or more cylinder bores, each housing a piston slidably in each cylinder bore. The crankcase Ea includes a crankshaft Ec connected to the piston via a connecting rod. The internal combustion engine E generates power by repeatedly burning and exploding a mixture of fuel and air within the cylinder bores. The internal combustion engine E converts the reciprocating motion of the piston due to the combustion explosion into rotational motion of the crankshaft Ec, and transmits the rotational power of the crankshaft Ec to the rear wheel 3 via a power transmission member 23 such as a chain or belt.

[0034] The motorcycle 1 is equipped with a generator 24 and a battery 25. In this embodiment, the generator 24 is an alternator. The generator 24 is connected directly or indirectly to the crankshaft Ec. The generator 24 is located in the crankcase Ea. The generator 24 comprises a rotor that rotates with the crankshaft Ec and a non-rotating stator, and generates electricity when the rotor is rotated by the crankshaft Ec. The generator 24 supplies the generated electricity to the battery 25. The amount of electricity generated by the generator 24 increases as the rotational speed of the crankshaft Ec increases.

[0035] The battery 25 is capable of charging and discharging power. The battery 25 stores the power generated by the generator 24 and supplies the stored power to the power-using components included in the motorcycle 1.

[0036] The exterior member 10 constitutes at least a part of the outer shell of the motorcycle 1 and is exposed to the outside. The exterior member 10 includes a front cowl 10a, a pair of left and right front side cowls 10b and 10c, and a pair of left and right rear side cowls 10d and 10e.

[0037] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the front cowl 10a covers the portion of the motorcycle 1 in front of the handlebars 12. The front cowl 10a covers a portion of the head pipe 4a that is located above the lower end 4aa of the head pipe 4a from the front of the motorcycle 1.

[0038] As shown in Figure 1, the left front side cowl 10b is the part of the motorcycle 1 that is in front of the seat 22 and covers the left side portion of the vehicle frame 4. In this embodiment, the left front side cowl 10b covers the left side portion of the vehicle frame 4 from the front cowl 10a to the seat 22 in the front-rear direction, and from the fuel tank 21 to the cylinder block Eb of the internal combustion engine E in the vertical direction.

[0039] Figure 5 is an enlarged perspective view of the left front side cowl 10b shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figures 1 and 5, the left front side cowl 10b includes an inlet opening 10ba and an outlet opening 10bb. Both the inlet opening 10ba and the outlet opening 10bb connect the inner and outer spaces of the left front side cowl 10b to each other. The outlet opening 10bb is located further back than the inlet opening 10ba.

[0040] In this embodiment, the inlet opening 10ba extends forward from the cylinder block Eb in the front-rear direction and is located at a position corresponding to the upper part of the cylinder block Eb in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, as a plurality of outlet openings 10bb, two outlet openings are arranged side by side in the vertical direction and open toward the rear. At least one outlet opening 10bb has an elongated shape that extends in the vertical direction. The plurality of outlet openings 10bb are located at a position corresponding to the rear of the cylinder block Eb in the front-rear direction and at a position corresponding to the upper part of the cylinder block Eb in the vertical direction. The vertical position of the plurality of outlet openings 10bb is between the upper main frame 4bL and the lower main frame 4cL, or adjacent to the lower main frame 4cL.

[0041] While the motorcycle 1 is in motion, the intake opening 10ba can introduce air from outside the left front side cowl 10b into the cylinder block Eb inside the left front side cowl 10b, and the outlet opening 10bb can lead the air from inside the left front side cowl 10b, after heat exchange with the cylinder block Eb, to the outside of the left front side cowl 10b.

[0042] The right front side cowl 10c is the part of the motorcycle 1 in front of the seat 22 and covers the right side of the vehicle frame 4. The configuration of the right front side cowl 10c is the same as that of the left front side cowl 10b. The right front side cowl 10c includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening, similar to the left front side cowl 10b. The shape and position of the right front side cowl 10c, its inlet opening and its outlet opening are symmetrical with the shape and position of the left front side cowl 10b, its inlet opening 10ba and outlet opening 10bb.

[0043] The front portions of the front side cowls 10b and 10c are positioned with a gap between them in the left-right direction. The front portions of the front side cowls 10b and 10c define a central opening 10f that is open in the forward direction between them. The central opening 10f is located below the front cowl 10a. The central opening 10f connects the internal space between the front side cowls 10b and 10c to the external space in the forward direction of the internal space. While the motorcycle 1 is in motion, the central opening 10f introduces outside air into the internal space between the front side cowls 10b and 10c, and the introduced air is released into the external space through the outlet openings of the front side cowls 10b and 10c.

[0044] As shown in Figure 1, the left rear side cowl 10d covers the lower and rear portion of the seat 22 in the motorcycle 1, and the left side portion of the seat frame 5. In this embodiment, the left rear side cowl 10d covers the left side portion of the seat frame 5, extending from the left front side cowl 10b to the rear of the seat frame 5 in the front-rear direction, and from the seat 22 to the lower part of the seat frame 5 in the up-down direction.

[0045] The right rear side cowl 10e covers the lower and rear portion of the seat 22 in the motorcycle 1, and the right side portion of the seat frame 5. The configuration of the right rear side cowl 10e is the same as that of the left rear side cowl 10d. The shape and position of the right rear side cowl 10e are symmetrical with the shape and position of the left rear side cowl 10d.

[0046] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the motorcycle frame 4 of the motorcycle 1 shown in Figure 1, viewed from the left rear. As shown in Figures 1 and 6, the motorcycle 1 includes a radiator assembly 31, hydraulic components 32, electrical components 33, and a fixing bracket 34 inside the front side cowls 10b and 10c.

[0047] The electrical component 33 generates heat when energized. In this embodiment, the electrical component 33 is a heat-generating electrical component and includes a regulator. The regulator controls the voltage of the power generated by the generator 24, which is supplied from the generator 24 to the battery 25. The amount of heat generated by the regulator increases as the voltage difference between the input and output of the regulator increases. While the motorcycle 1 is running, the amount of power generated by the generator 24 increases, and therefore the amount of heat generated by the electrical component 33 increases. The amount of heat generated may be the amount of heat generated within a preset period. Examples of the amount of heat generated within a preset period may include the integral value, maximum value, and average value of the amount of heat generated within a preset period.

[0048] As shown in Figure 4, the electrical component 33 is located between the upper main frames 4bL and 4bR in a plan view of the motorcycle 1. In a plan view of the motorcycle 1, the position of the electrical component 33 is closer to the front end proximal to the head pipe 4a on the upper main frames 4bL and 4bR than to the rear end distal to the head pipe 4a on the upper main frames 4bL and 4bR. The front end is the end connected to the head pipe 4a, and the rear end is the end connected to the pivot frames 4fL and 4fR.

[0049] Figure 7 is a perspective view from above of the electrical components 33 of the motorcycle 1 shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, in this embodiment, the upper main frames 4bL and 4bR are connected to each other by a gusset 4bG located adjacent to the head pipe 4a. The gusset 4bG is a triangular or trapezoidal metal plate member, also called a gusset plate. The gusset 4bG fills the space enclosed by the head pipe 4a and the upper main frames 4bL and 4bR in a triangular or trapezoidal shape in a plan view of the motorcycle 1. The gusset 4bG is fixed to the upper main frames 4bL and 4bR by welding and reinforces the connection portion between the upper main frames 4bL and 4bR and the head pipe 4a. The gusset 4bG may also be fixed to the head pipe 4a by welding.

[0050] Preferably, at least a portion of the electrical component 33 is located below the gusset 4bG such that it overlaps with the gusset 4bG in a plan view of the motorcycle 1. In this embodiment, a portion of the electrical component 33 overlaps with the gusset 4bG. This allows the electrical component 33 to be positioned closer to the head pipe 4a and further protected from above by the gusset 4bG.

[0051] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the electrical component 33 is located at the position of the upper main frame 4bL and 4bR or below the upper main frame 4bL and 4bR in a side view of the motorcycle 1. Furthermore, it is preferable that the electrical component 33 is located above the lower end 4aa of the head pipe 4a in a side view of the motorcycle 1. Moreover, it is more preferable that the electrical component 33 is located between the upper main frame 4bL and 4bR and the lower main frame 4cL and 4cR in a side view of the motorcycle 1. In this embodiment, the electrical component 33 is located above the lower end 4aa of the head pipe 4a in a side view of the motorcycle 1 and between the upper main frame 4bL and 4bR and the lower main frame 4cL and 4cR.

[0052] As shown in Figures 4 and 7, in this embodiment, the electrical component 33 is mounted to the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1 of the upper main frames 4bL and 4bR via a fixing bracket 34 to achieve the above-described arrangement. The fixing bracket 34 is fixed to the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1 so as to straddle the space between the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1. The fixing bracket 34 connects the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1 to each other. The electrical component 33 is mounted to the fixing bracket 34 so as to be suspended from the fixing bracket 34.

[0053] The fixing bracket 34 includes a transverse member 34a connected to the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1, and a mounting member 34b connected to the electrical component 33. The transverse member 34a is a plate-shaped metal member, and the mounting member 34b includes a plate-shaped metal member as a constituent member. In this embodiment, the mounting member 34b is a plate-shaped metal member including a plurality of bent portions. The mounting member 34b is fixed to the transverse member 34a by a fastening member 34d including bolts and nuts. In this embodiment, the mounting member 34b is fixed to the transverse member 34a by the fastening member 34d at two positions. The bolts are passed through through holes in the mounting member 34b and the transverse member 34a, respectively, and nuts are fastened. This integrates the mounting member 34b with the transverse member 34a. The mounting member 34b may also be fixed and integrated with the transverse member 34a by welding. The transverse member 34a is one of the first members, and the mounting member 34b is one of the second members.

[0054] The transverse member 34a is detachably attached to the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1 at a position behind the gusset 4bG. In this embodiment, the transverse member 34a is screwed to the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1 using bolts 34c. When attached to the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1, the transverse member 34a traverses the space between the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1 in a direction that intersects with the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1. In the above-described attachment state, the transverse member 34a extends from the first upper frame portion 4bL1 to the first upper frame portion 4bR1 in a direction that intersects with the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1. Specifically, in the above-described attachment state, the transverse member 34a is a bar member that extends in the left-right direction and connects the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1 to each other.

[0055] In a plan view of the motorcycle 1, the head pipe 4a, the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1, and the transverse member 34a form a triangle. The transverse member 34a can reinforce the connection portion between the head pipe 4a and the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1. For this reason, the transverse member 34a has a strong structure, similar to the gusset 4bG. This strength can be achieved by the shape, thickness, material, etc., of the transverse member 34a. In this embodiment, the transverse member 34a is mounted so that both side plates face in the vertical direction, and in a plan view of the motorcycle 1, it has a curved shape that protrudes toward the head pipe 4a.

[0056] In this embodiment, the mounting member 34b is attached to the upper surface of the transverse member 34a when the transverse member 34a is attached to the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1, and extends from the upper side to the lower side of the transverse member 34a so as to straddle the transverse member 34a. The mounting member 34b integrally includes three portions 34ba, 34bb and 34bc.

[0057] The first portion 34ba is located above the transverse member 34a and is fixed to the transverse member 34a by a fastening member 34d. The first portion 34ba is plate-shaped, and its orientation is such that both plate surfaces face vertically. A buffer member may be interposed between the first portion 34ba and the transverse member 34a. The buffer member is flexible or elastic and reduces or dampens vibrations transmitted from the transverse member 34a to the mounting member 34b. This reduces or dampens vibrations transmitted from the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1 to the electrical components 33. Examples of materials for the buffer member include rubber and resin.

[0058] The second portion 34bb extends from the front end of the first portion 34ba. After extending forward from the front end of the first portion 34ba, the second portion 34bb bends and extends downward. After extending below the transverse member 34a, the second portion 34bb bends and extends forward. The portion of the second portion 34bb that extends forward below the transverse member 34a includes a mounting portion 34bd, such as a screw hole.

[0059] The third portion 34bc extends from the rear end of the first portion 34ba. After extending rearward from the rear end of the first portion 34ba, the third portion 34bc bends and extends downward. After extending below the transverse member 34a, the third portion 34bc bends and extends forward. The portion of the third portion 34bc that extends forward below the transverse member 34a includes a mounting portion 34be, such as a screw hole.

[0060] The electrical component 33 is attached to the mounting member 34b from below and secured by bolts at mounting portions 34bd and 34be. Thus, the electrical component 33 is held by the mounting member 34b in a suspended state. In this embodiment, the electrical component 33 is attached to the mounting member 34b in a predetermined specific orientation relative to the mounting member 34b.

[0061] Furthermore, since the mounting member 34b is attached to the transverse member 34a such that it straddles the upper side of the transverse member 34a and rests on the upper surface of the transverse member 34a, the mounting member 34b is stably supported by the transverse member 34a. In addition, the transverse member 34a extends through a loop-shaped space formed between the mounting member 34b and the electrical component 33. As a result, the mounting member 34b and the electrical component 33 can be securely held by the transverse member 34a.

[0062] The mounting member 34b is connected to the transverse member 34a so as to hold the electrical component 33 in a preset position when the transverse member 34a is attached to the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1. In this embodiment, the electrical component 33 includes a regulator and therefore includes a plurality of cooling fins 33a. The plurality of fins 33a extend along the fin direction 33b relative to the electrical component 33. When the transverse member 34a is attached to the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1, the mounting member 34b holds the electrical component 33 in a position where the plurality of fins 33a are located below the electrical component 33 and the fin direction 33b is aligned with the longitudinal direction of the motorcycle 1. Specifically, the mounting member 34b holds the electrical component 33 in a orientation where the angle θ between the line L extending in the longitudinal direction of the motorcycle 1 and the fin direction 33b is 0° or acute. As a result, while the motorcycle 1 is in motion, the air flowing in the space between the front side cowls 10b and 10c can pass through the gaps between the multiple fins 33a and exchange heat with the multiple fins 33a. The fin direction 33b is one of the first directions.

[0063] The electrical component 33, while attached to the mounting member 34b, can be attached to and detached from the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1 together with the fixing bracket 34. The fixing bracket 34 to which the electrical component 33 is attached can be attached to the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1 by access from above. Therefore, by attaching the fixing bracket 34 to which the electrical component 33 is attached to the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1, the electrical component 33 is mounted to the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1 in a predetermined position.

[0064] Figure 8 is a front view of the motorcycle 1 shown in Figure 1, viewed from the front. As shown in Figure 8, the electrical components 33 held by the fixing brackets 34 attached to the first upper frame portions 4bL1 and 4bR1 are positioned such that at least a portion of the electrical components 33 is not covered from the front by the front cowl 10a when the motorcycle 1 is viewed from the front to the rear. In other words, at least a portion of the electrical components 33 is positioned so that it is not covered from the front by the front cowl 10a. As a result, when the motorcycle 1 is in motion, the airflow flows from the central opening 10f into the space between the front side cowls 10b and 10c, reaches the electrical components 33 smoothly, and can exchange heat with the electrical components 33. Furthermore, because the fixing brackets 34 are located close to the head pipe 4a, the electrical components 33 can exchange heat with the airflow that has just entered from the central opening 10f and has not yet exchanged heat with other elements.

[0065] Furthermore, since the electrical components 33 are mounted on the first upper frame sections 4bL1 and 4bR1, they are located away from the internal combustion engine E, which is situated below them. This reduces the impact of heat generated by the internal combustion engine E on the electrical components 33.

[0066] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, in a side view of the motorcycle 1, the electrical component 33 is positioned forward of the outlet opening 10bb of the left front side cowl 10b and the outlet opening of the right front side cowl 10c by the fixing bracket 34. The space S in which the electrical component 33 is located between the front side cowls 10b and 10c is in communication with the outlet opening 10bb of the left front side cowl 10b and the outlet opening of the right front side cowl 10c inside the front side cowls 10b and 10c.

[0067] As a result, when the airflow enters the space between the front side cowls 10b and 10c from the central opening 10f, it exchanges heat with the electrical components 33. After the heat exchange, the airflow is smoothly discharged to the outside of the front side cowls 10b or 10c through the outlet opening 10bb in the left front side cowl 10b or the outlet opening in the right front side cowl 10c. Therefore, the electrical components 33 are continuously supplied with fresh air. Furthermore, the front side cowls 10b or 10c can form an airflow path along the inner surface of the front side cowls 10b or 10c. Thus, the airflow can be efficiently supplied to the electrical components 33.

[0068] Furthermore, in a side view of the motorcycle 1, the electrical component 33 may be positioned further back than the intake opening 10ba of the left front side cowl 10b and the intake opening of the right front side cowl 10c by the fixing bracket 34. The space S in which the electrical component 33 is located may be inside the front side cowls 10b and 10c and communicate with the intake opening 10ba of the left front side cowl 10b and the intake opening of the right front side cowl 10c. As a result, airflow flows into space S not only through the central opening 10f but also through the intake opening 10ba of the left front side cowl 10b and the intake opening of the right front side cowl 10c. The electrical component 33 can exchange heat with more fresh air.

[0069] The hydraulic component 32 is located inside the front side cowls 10b and 10c, below the electrical component 33. In this embodiment, the hydraulic component 32 includes an ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) unit. The hydraulic component 32 is connected to either or both of the brake systems 2a and 3a via a hydraulic system. The ABS unit prevents either or both of the front wheel 2 and rear wheel 3 from locking. The hydraulic component 32 is mounted to the lower main frame 4cL and 4cR near the head pipe 4a. In this embodiment, the hydraulic component 32 is located directly below the electrical component 33. As shown in Figure 6, the hydraulic component 32 includes a heat shield 32a on its underside. The heat shield 32a protects the hydraulic component 32 from the heat generated by the internal combustion engine E. The heat shield 32a may also protect the electrical component 33 from the heat generated by the internal combustion engine E.

[0070] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the radiator assembly 31 is located inside the front side cowls 10b and 10c, below the electrical components 33 and hydraulic components 32. The radiator assembly 31 is connected to the internal combustion engine E via piping and cools the coolant of the internal combustion engine E. In this embodiment, the radiator assembly 31 is located directly below the hydraulic components 32.

[0071] As shown in Figures 2 and 6, the radiator assembly 31 includes a radiator 31A and an electric fan 31B. The radiator 31A includes a cooling core 31a that exchanges heat between coolant and air. The cooling core 31a includes cooling pipes through which coolant flows and a number of fins on the surface of the cooling pipes. In this embodiment, the radiator 31A has a rectangular parallelepiped shape and defines two opposing main surfaces 31Aa and 31Ab. The distance between the main surfaces 31Aa and 31Ab is the thickness of the radiator 31A. Airflow passes through the cooling core 31a in a first direction of passage D1 from main surface 31Aa to main surface 31Ab or in the opposite second direction of passage D2. Airflow passes through the cooling core 31a between the cooling pipes and fins. The electric fan 31B generates a forced airflow in the direction of passage D1 or D2.

[0072] In this embodiment, the radiator assembly 31 is mounted on down frames 4dL and 4dR. The radiator 31A is located in front of the electric fan 31B. The radiator 31A is positioned with its main surface 31Aa facing forward and its main surface 31Ab facing rearward. The radiator 31A is inclined such that the lower end of the main surface 31Aa is located further rearward than the upper end of the main surface 31Aa. In this embodiment, the main surfaces 31Aa and 31Ab are planar, but they may be curved surfaces, for example.

[0073] Figure 9 is a left side view showing the relationship between the electrical component 33 and the radiator assembly 31 in Figure 2. As shown in Figure 9, in this embodiment, when the radiator assembly 31 is projected in the first passage direction D1, the projected image PI of the radiator assembly 31 at the positions of the upper main frame 4bL and 4bR is located behind the electrical component 33. In other words, the electrical component 33 is located in front of the projected image PI. Therefore, the amount of air that comes into contact with the electrical component 33 from the air that has passed through the radiator 31A in the first passage direction D1 is kept to a minimum. Thus, the electrical component 33 is prevented from being heated by the air after heat exchange in the radiator 31A. The first passage direction D1 is one of the second directions.

[0074] [others] While exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments. That is, various modifications and improvements are possible within the scope of the disclosure. For example, embodiments that have been modified in various ways, and forms constructed by combining components from different embodiments, are also included within the scope of the disclosure.

[0075] For example, in this embodiment, a regulator is exemplified as the electrical component 33, but it is not limited to this. The electrical component 33 may be any electrical component that generates heat when energized. For example, the electrical component 33 may be an electronic component such as an electronic control unit that controls the motorcycle 1. The electrical component 33 may be an electrical component that includes a conversion circuit that converts between DC voltage and AC voltage. The electrical component 33 may be an electrical component that includes an amplifier such as a power transistor that amplifies the voltage.

[0076] In the fixed bracket 34 according to this embodiment, the mounting member 34b is bolted to the transverse member 34a, but the structure of the fixed bracket 34 is not limited to this. For example, the mounting member 34b may be welded to the transverse member 34a.

[0077] Even when the mounting member 34b is bolted to the transverse member 34a, either or both of the transverse member 34a and the mounting member 34b may include two or more joining holes, allowing for adjustment of the position and orientation of the mounting member 34b relative to the transverse member 34a by changing the combination of holes used for bolting. One or more joining holes may include elongated holes, allowing for fine adjustment of the position and orientation of the mounting member 34b relative to the transverse member 34a by changing the position of the bolts relative to the elongated holes. Even if the motorcycle 1 is of the same model, the structure or accessories of the electrical components 33 of the motorcycle 1 may differ depending on the grade of the motorcycle 1. The fixing bracket 34 allows for the mounting of such electrical components 33.

[0078] In the fixing bracket 34 according to this embodiment, the mounting member 34b is attached to the transverse member 34a so as to straddle the upper side of the transverse member 34a and rest on the upper surface of the transverse member 34a, but the structure for attaching the mounting member 34b to the transverse member 34a is not limited to this. For example, the mounting member 34b may be located below the transverse member 34a and attached to the lower surface of the transverse member 34a. Bolt connections and other connections such as welded connections can be applied to join the mounting member 34b and the transverse member 34a.

[0079] The mounting member 34b according to this embodiment can have improved rigidity by including a plurality of bent portions that bend in a direction intersecting its plate surface, but the shape of the mounting member 34b is not limited thereto. For example, the mounting member 34b does not have to include bent portions. Also, a cushioning member may or may not be interposed between the mounting member 34b and the transverse member 34a.

[0080] In this embodiment, the saddle vehicle 1 is equipped only with an internal combustion engine E as the driving source, but is not limited to this. The saddle vehicle 1 may be an EV vehicle equipped only with a rotating electric machine as the driving source, or a hybrid vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine and a rotating electric machine as the driving sources. The rotating electric machine can convert electrical energy to mechanical energy, convert mechanical energy to electrical energy, or do both. If the saddle vehicle 1 is an EV vehicle or a hybrid vehicle, it may be equipped with various electrical components that are not installed in the motorcycle 1 according to this embodiment. For this reason, the electrical component 33 may be selected from among such electrical components.

[0081] In the exterior member 10 according to this embodiment, the front cowl 10a, the left front side cowl 10b, and the right front side cowl 10c define the central opening 10f, but the structure of the exterior member 10 is not limited to this. For example, the front cowl 10a may extend downward from the lower end 4aa of the head pipe 4a, and the front cowl 10a may define the central opening 10f by itself. In this case as well, the front cowl 10a may have a shape that covers a part of the head pipe 4a that is located above the lower end 4aa of the head pipe 4a from the front. For example, the upper end of the central opening 10f may be located above the lower end 4aa of the head pipe 4a.

[0082] Examples of each aspect of the technology of the present disclosure are as follows: A saddle vehicle according to the first aspect of the present disclosure comprises a head pipe extending vertically from the saddle vehicle, a pair of upper frames extending rearward from the head pipe to the saddle vehicle, and an electrical component that generates heat when energized, wherein the electrical component is located between the pair of upper frames in a plan view of the saddle vehicle, located below the position of the pair of upper frames or below the pair of upper frames in a side view of the saddle vehicle, and located above the lower end of the head pipe in a side view of the saddle vehicle.

[0083] According to the first embodiment, while the saddle-riding vehicle is in motion, the airflow passes around the head pipe and flows into the area between the pair of upper frames in a plan view. Electrical components can be effectively cooled by the airflow thus flowing in.

[0084] A saddle vehicle according to a second aspect of the present disclosure further comprises a pair of lower frames extending rearward from the head pipe of the saddle vehicle at a position lower to the saddle vehicle than the pair of upper frames, and the electrical components may be located between the pair of upper frames and the pair of lower frames in a side view of the saddle vehicle.

[0085] According to the second embodiment, a region is secured between a pair of upper frames and a pair of lower frames, and the electrical components are located within this region. Thus, the electrical components can be surrounded and protected from the outside by the pair of upper frames and the pair of lower frames. Furthermore, while the saddle vehicle is in motion, airflow can flow through the head pipe into the region between the pair of upper frames and the pair of lower frames. The electrical components can be effectively cooled by the airflow passing through this region.

[0086] A saddle vehicle according to a third aspect of the present disclosure may include, in the first or second aspect, a configuration in which the position of the electrical components in a plan view of the saddle vehicle is closer to the proximal end of the pair of upper frames than to the distal end of the pair of upper frames than to the distal end of the pair of upper frames.

[0087] According to the third embodiment, the electrical components may be positioned close to the head pipe. This allows the electrical components to be efficiently cooled by the airflow passing around the head pipe.

[0088] A saddle vehicle according to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure further comprises a gusset connecting the head pipe and the pair of upper frames in any of the first to third aspects, wherein in a plan view of the saddle vehicle, at least a portion of the electrical components may overlap with the gusset.

[0089] According to the fourth embodiment, the electrical components are positioned immediately after the head pipe. Therefore, the electrical components can be efficiently cooled by receiving the airflow that has just passed around the head pipe and has not yet been heated by heat exchange with other components.

[0090] A saddle vehicle according to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure may further include, in any of the first to fourth aspects, a fixing bracket for connecting the pair of upper frames to each other and for fixing the electrical components to the pair of upper frames.

[0091] According to the fifth embodiment, electrical components can be mounted to a fixing bracket attached to a pair of upper frames, or to the pair of upper frames together with the fixing bracket, by access from above the saddled vehicle. This facilitates the installation of electrical components. The fixing bracket can reinforce the pair of upper frames by connecting them to each other.

[0092] A saddle vehicle according to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure may also include, in a fifth aspect, a configuration in which the fixing bracket is connected to a pair of upper frames and includes a plate-shaped first member extending from one of the upper frames to the other upper frame in a direction intersecting the pair of upper frames, and a plate-shaped second member connected to the electrical components, wherein the second member is connected to the first member in a predetermined orientation.

[0093] According to the sixth embodiment, the first member can be structured to be suitable for attachment to a pair of upper frames. Therefore, electrical components can be easily attached to the pair of upper frames. The first member forms a bridging structure that connects the pair of upper frames to each other. Therefore, the first member can function as a reinforcing member that reinforces the pair of upper frames. The second member can be structured to be suitable for attaching electrical components in a set orientation. Therefore, electrical components can be easily attached to the pair of upper frames in a desired orientation.

[0094] A saddle vehicle according to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure may, in a sixth aspect, include a pair of upper frames comprising a pair of first frame portions extending away from opposing upper frames as they move away from the head pipe in a plan view of the saddle vehicle, and a pair of second frame portions curving and extending from the first frame portions toward opposing upper frames in a plan view of the saddle vehicle, wherein the first member is a bar member extending in the left-right direction of the saddle vehicle and connecting the pair of first frame portions to each other.

[0095] According to the seventh embodiment, the first member functions as a reinforcing member that reinforces a pair of upper frames. For example, the first member, together with the head pipe and the pair of first frame parts, can form a triangle in a plan view of the saddle vehicle. This improves the strength of the connection between the head pipe and the pair of first frame parts. As a result, it is possible to simplify structures such as gussets that reinforce the connection.

[0096] A saddle vehicle according to the eighth aspect of the present disclosure may also include, in the sixth or seventh aspect, a configuration in which the electrical component includes a plurality of cooling fins extending in a first direction, and the second member is connected to the first member in a orientation such that the angle between the first direction and the longitudinal direction of the saddle vehicle is 0° or acute, with the electrical component connected to the second member.

[0097] According to the eighth embodiment, the airflow passing around the head pipe easily passes through the gaps between the multiple cooling fins of the electrical components. The airflow efficiently exchanges heat with the multiple cooling fins, thereby effectively cooling the electrical components.

[0098] A saddle vehicle according to the ninth aspect of this disclosure, in any of the first to eighth aspects, further comprises an exterior member that covers a portion of the head pipe located above the lower end of the head pipe, from the front of the saddle vehicle, and at least a portion of the electrical components may be in a position that is not covered from the front by the exterior member when the saddle vehicle is viewed from the front to the rear.

[0099] According to the ninth embodiment, the airflow can flow from the outside to the inside of the exterior member through the area below the exterior member and reach the electrical components. Therefore, effective cooling of the electrical components by the airflow is possible. If at least a portion of the electrical components is not covered from the front by the exterior member, the electrical components only need to be arranged such that at least a portion of them is not covered from the front by the exterior member.

[0100] A saddle vehicle according to a tenth aspect of the present disclosure further comprises, in any of the first to ninth aspects, a radiator including a cooling core located below the saddle vehicle and passing air in a second direction, wherein, in a side view of the saddle vehicle, the electrical components may be located forward of the saddle vehicle beyond the image obtained by projecting the radiator onto the pair of upper frames in the second direction.

[0101] According to the tenth embodiment, contact between electrical components and the air that has passed through the radiator is reduced. Therefore, heating of electrical components by the air after heat exchange in the radiator is suppressed.

[0102] A saddle vehicle according to an eleventh aspect of the present disclosure further comprises, in any of the first to tenth aspects, a vehicle frame including the head pipe and the pair of upper frames, and an exterior member covering the vehicle frame from the side of the saddle vehicle, the exterior member including an opening that connects the inside and outside of the exterior member, wherein the opening is located further rearward of the saddle vehicle than the electrical components, and the space between the head pipe and the pair of upper frames in which the electrical components are located may be in communication with the opening on the inside of the exterior member.

[0103] According to the 11th embodiment, the airflow exchanges heat with the electrical components inside the exterior member and is smoothly discharged to the outside of the exterior member through the opening after the heat exchange. Therefore, fresh air is continuously supplied to the electrical components. Furthermore, the exterior member can form an airflow along its inner surface. Therefore, the airflow can be efficiently supplied to the electrical components. Consequently, effective cooling of the electrical components is possible.

[0104] A saddle vehicle according to a twelfth aspect of the present disclosure further comprises a generator and a battery in any of the first to eleventh aspects, wherein the electrical components may include a regulator that controls the voltage of the power generated by the generator, which is supplied from the generator to the battery.

[0105] According to the 12th embodiment, the amount of heat generated by the regulator increases as the voltage difference between the input and output increases. Since the regulator can be damaged by excessive overheating, heat dissipation of the regulator is necessary. While the saddle vehicle is running, the amount of power generated by the generator increases, and the amount of heat generated by the regulator increases, but the saddle vehicle can effectively cool electrical components, including such a regulator.

[0106] All ordinal numbers, quantities, and other figures used herein are illustrative to illustrate the technology of this disclosure, and this disclosure is not limited to such illustrative figures. The connections between components are illustrative to illustrate the technology of this disclosure, and the connections that realize the functions of this disclosure are not limited to these.

[0107] This disclosure can be implemented in various ways without departing from the scope of its essential features, and the scope of this disclosure is defined more by the appended claims than by the description in the specification; therefore, exemplary embodiments and modifications are illustrative and not limiting. All modifications within the claims and their scope, or equivalents within the claims and their scope, are intended to be encompassed by the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0108] 1. Saddle-riding vehicles, motorcycles 4. Body frame 4a Headpipe 4bG gusset 4bL, 4bR Upper Mainframe (Upper Frame) 4bL1, 4bR1 First upper frame section (first frame section) 4bL2, 4bR2 Second upper frame section (second frame section) 4cL, 4cR Lower Mainframe (Lower Frame) 10 Exterior components 10a Front cowl (exterior component) 10b, 10c Front side cowl (exterior component) 10ba introduction opening 10bb lead-out opening 10f center opening 24 Generators 25 batteries 31A Radiator 31a Cooling core 33 Electrical components 33a Fin 33b Fin direction (first direction) 34 Fixing bracket 34a Transverse member (first member) 34b Mounting member (second member) D1 1st passing direction (2nd direction) PI projection image S space

Claims

1. It is a saddle-type vehicle, The head pipe of the aforementioned saddle vehicle extends vertically, A pair of upper frames extending from the head pipe toward the rear of the saddled vehicle, It includes an electrical component that generates heat when power is applied, The aforementioned electrical component is In a plan view of the aforementioned saddle vehicle, it is located between the pair of upper frames, In a side view of the saddle vehicle, the position of the pair of upper frames or a position below the pair of upper frames of the saddle vehicle, In a side view of the aforementioned saddle vehicle, the position above the lower end of the head pipe of the aforementioned saddle vehicle is A vehicle with a saddle.

2. The vehicle further comprises a pair of lower frames extending from the head pipe toward the rear of the vehicle, at a position below the pair of upper frames of the vehicle, The electrical components are located between the pair of upper frames and the pair of lower frames in a side view of the saddle vehicle. A saddle-riding vehicle according to claim 1.

3. In a plan view of the saddle vehicle, the position of the electrical components is closer to the proximal end of the pair of upper frames than to the distal end of the pair of upper frames. A saddle-riding vehicle according to claim 1.

4. It further comprises a gusset located adjacent to the head pipe and connecting the pair of upper frames to each other, In a plan view of the aforementioned saddle vehicle, at least a portion of the electrical components overlaps with the gusset. A saddle-riding vehicle according to claim 1.

5. The set further includes fixing brackets that connect the pair of upper frames to each other and secure the electrical components to the pair of upper frames. A saddle-riding vehicle according to claim 1.

6. The aforementioned fixing bracket is A first member is connected to the pair of upper frames and extends from one of the pair of upper frames to the other upper frame in a direction intersecting the pair of upper frames, It includes a second member connected to the aforementioned electrical component, The second member is connected to the first member in a predetermined orientation. The saddle-riding vehicle according to claim 5.

7. The pair of upper frames include a pair of first frame portions that extend away from the opposing upper frame as they move away from the head pipe in a plan view of the saddle vehicle, and a pair of second frame portions that curve and extend from the first frame portions toward the opposing upper frame in a plan view of the saddle vehicle. The first member is a bar member that extends in the left-right direction of the saddle vehicle and connects the pair of first frame portions to each other. The saddle-riding vehicle according to claim 6.

8. The aforementioned electrical component includes a plurality of cooling fins extending in a first direction, The second member is connected to the first member in a orientation such that the angle between the first direction and the front-rear direction of the saddle vehicle is 0° or acute, with the electrical components connected to the second member. The saddle-riding vehicle according to claim 6.

9. The vehicle further comprises an exterior member that covers a portion of the head pipe located above the lower end of the head pipe, from the front of the vehicle, At least some of the aforementioned electrical components are positioned so that they are not covered from the front by the exterior member when the saddle vehicle is viewed from the front to the rear. A saddle-riding vehicle according to claim 1.

10. The system further includes a radiator that is located below the aforementioned electrical components in the saddled vehicle and has a cooling core that allows air to pass through in a second direction, In a side view of the saddle vehicle, the electrical components are located further forward of the saddle vehicle than the image obtained by projecting the radiator onto the pair of upper frames in the second direction. A saddle-riding vehicle according to claim 1.

11. The vehicle body frame includes the head pipe and the pair of upper frames, An exterior member that covers the body frame of the saddled vehicle from the side, further comprising an exterior member including an opening that connects the inside and outside of the exterior member, The opening is located further back than the electrical components in the saddle vehicle. The space between the head pipe and the pair of upper frames in which the electrical components are located communicates with the opening on the inside of the exterior member. A saddle-riding vehicle according to claim 1.

12. A generator and Equipped with a battery, The electrical component includes a regulator that controls the voltage of the power generated by the generator, which is supplied from the generator to the battery. A saddle-riding vehicle according to claim 1.

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