Saddle-type vehicle

Abstract

To provide a straddle type vehicle that is able to easily adjust wind guiding performance and is able to suitably guide traveling wind to a plurality of places of a front cowl.SOLUTION: In a straddle type vehicle including a front cowl (41) covering a front part of a vehicle body, the front cowl (41) includes: a nose cover (70) covering a front surface of the vehicle body and a lower part of the front surface of the vehicle body; and a nose cowl (80) covering a part of the nose cover (70) from a front side. A locking portion (100) is provided at a front end of the nose cover (70), along a shape of the nose cowl (80). The nose cowl (80) includes inclined surfaces (82, 83, 84) radially guiding traveling wind toward the nose cover (70), covers the locking portion (100), and is locked to the locking portion (100).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a saddle-ride type vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] A conventional technique is known in which openings are provided at the top and bottom of a cowl portion provided at the front end of the vehicle body to take in the wind generated by traveling into the cowl (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the wind generated by traveling is guided into the cowl by an outer cowl and an inner cowl that constitute the cowl portion provided at the front end of the vehicle body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7286704 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, since it is not necessary to take in all the traveling wind while the vehicle is running, it is desirable to appropriately guide the traveling wind toward the outside of the vehicle body. In particular, even vehicles of the same design may have different engine displacements, and when there is a difference in engine displacement, the strength of the traveling wind received by the vehicle body may vary, so the position where the traveling wind should be guided may vary depending on the vehicle model. Therefore, a wind guide structure that can easily adjust the wind guide property and can appropriately guide the traveling wind to multiple locations on the front cowl is desired. The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to provide a saddle-type vehicle that allows for easy adjustment of wind guidance and can preferably guide the wind while traveling to multiple locations on the front cowl. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A saddle-ride type vehicle is a saddle-ride type vehicle equipped with a front cowl that covers the front part of the vehicle body, the front cowl including a cover nose that covers the front part and the lower part of the front part of the vehicle body, and a cowl nose that covers a part of the cover nose from the front, the front end part of the cover nose is provided with an engagement portion that follows the shape of the cowl nose, the cowl nose has an inclined surface that radially guides the wind generated by traveling toward the cover nose, and covers the engagement portion and is engaged with the engagement portion. Effect of the Invention

[0006] It is possible to provide a saddle-ride type vehicle in which the wind guidance can be easily adjusted and the wind while traveling can be suitably guided to a plurality of locations on the front cowl. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is a front view of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 3] 1 is a perspective view showing the periphery of a front portion of a saddle-type vehicle according to a first embodiment, as viewed from the front right. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram in which the cowl nose is omitted from FIG. 3. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a front view of the cowl nose according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cowl nose according to the first embodiment, as viewed from the left rear. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a front view of a cover nose according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a left side view of the cover nose according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX in FIG. 2. [Figure 10] 1 is a front view showing a main portion of a saddle-ride type vehicle with an upper cowl, a side cowl, a cover nose, and a cowl nose removed according to a first embodiment. [Figure 11] 1 is a left side view showing a main portion of a front portion of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to a first embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XII-XII in FIG. 2. [Figure 13] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XIII-XIII in FIG. 2. [Figure 14] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XIV-XIV in FIG. 2. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the first embodiment. [Figure 16] 11 is a perspective view showing the periphery of a front portion of a saddle-type vehicle according to a second embodiment, as viewed from the front right. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description, directions such as front, rear, left, right, up and down are the same as directions relative to the vehicle body unless otherwise specified. In addition, the symbol FR in each drawing indicates the front of the vehicle body, the symbol UP indicates the upper side of the vehicle body, and the symbol LH indicates the left side of the vehicle body.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0015] In this embodiment, the front frame 19 comprises a pair of left and right main frames 31 extending downward and rearward from the rear of the head pipe 18, a pair of left and right down frames 32 extending downward and rearward from the front end of the main frames 31, a pair of left and right pivot frames 33 extending downward from the rear end of the main frames 31, and a sub-frame 34 connecting the upper part of the head pipe 18 and the front of the main frames 31.

[0016] The rear frame 20 includes a pair of left and right seat frames 35 extending rearward from an upper portion of the pivot frame 33 to the rear end of the vehicle, and a rear subframe 36 extending rearward from a vertical midpoint of the pivot frame 33 and connected to the seat frames 35.

[0017] The power unit 12 is connected between the down frame 32 and the pivot frame 33.

[0018] The body frame 11 is covered with a body cover 40. The body cover 40 includes a front cowl 41 that covers the head pipe 18 and the upper part of the front fork 14 from the front and from the left and right sides, a front inner cover 42 that is connected to the rear of the front cowl 41 and covers the upper part of the head pipe 18 and the front fork 14 from the rear and is disposed above the main frame 31, and a middle cowl 43 that is connected to the left and right of the front inner cover 42 and is located behind the lower part of the front cowl 41 and covers the main frame 31 from above and from the left and right sides.

[0019] The body cover 40 also includes a pair of left and right side panels 44 that cover the power unit 12 from the left and right sides below the middle cowl 43, an undercover 45 that is connected to the bottom of the side panels 44 and covers the power unit 12 from below, a pair of left and right frame covers 46 that cover the lower rear portion of the power unit 12 and the lower portion of the pivot frame 33 from the sides, and a pair of left and right rear covers 47 that cover the lower portion of the seat 17 from the sides behind the middle cowl 43.

[0020] The front inner cover 42, the middle cowl 43, and the side panels 44 are connected in the vertical direction to form a center tunnel portion 48 having an inverted U-shaped cross section. The front portion of the body frame 11 and the cylinder portion 24 are housed inside the center tunnel portion 48.

[0021] A headlight unit 51 is provided on the front cowl 41. The headlight unit 51 includes a pair of left and right headlight portions (headlights) 51a. The headlight portions 51a have a bulging shape. The headlight portions 51a have a lens surface on the front surface. A windscreen 52 is provided above the headlight unit 51. The windscreen 52 is formed in a plate shape that extends upward toward the rear. A radiator 53 that cools the coolant that cools the power unit 12 is disposed below the headlight unit 51.

[0022] FIG. 2 is a front view of the saddle type vehicle 10 according to the first embodiment. The front cowl 41 includes an upper cowl 61 that covers the upper part of the headlight unit 51, a side cowl 62 that covers the area around the headlight portion 51a of the headlight unit 51 and the upper sides of the front forks 14, a cover nose 70 that covers the front and lower front part of the vehicle body below the headlight unit 51, a cowl nose 80 that covers part of the cover nose 70 from the front, and duct cowls 63 that are arranged on both sides of the cover nose 70.

[0023] The upper cowl 61 is formed substantially symmetrically. The upper cowl 61 has a front end edge 61a extending in the left-right direction. The front end edge 61a extends so as to connect the upper edges of the left and right headlight portions 51a. The upper cowl 61 extends upward from the front end edge 61a. The left-right width of the upper cowl 61 increases as it extends upward. The upper cowl 61 extends upward toward the rear in a side view.

[0024] A side cowl 62 is disposed on the left-right outer side of the upper cowl 61. The side cowl 62 has a main body portion (see FIG. 1) 62a that is substantially L-shaped in a side view, an upward extension portion 62b that extends forward from an upper portion of the main body portion 62a along above the headlight portion 51a, and a downward extension portion 62c that extends forward from a vertical center portion of the main body portion 62a along below the headlight portion 51a. An open exhaust duct 62d is formed at the rear of the main body portion 62a (see FIG. 1). The exhaust duct 62d exhausts the traveling wind that has entered the front cowl 41.

[0025] Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the periphery of the front part of the saddle type vehicle 10 according to the first embodiment, seen from the front right. Fig. 4 is a diagram in which the cowl nose 80 is omitted from Fig. 3. As shown in Figs. 2 to 4, a cover nose 70 is disposed below the side cowl 62. The cover nose 70 covers the lower part of the headlight unit 51 from the front. The cover nose 70 includes a connection portion 71 that protrudes forward and extends in the left-right direction, an extension portion 72 that is provided at both ends of the connection portion 71 and extends outward in the vehicle width direction, a duct portion 73 formed at the outer end of the extension portion 72 in the vehicle width direction, an opening forming portion 74 that is substantially inverted U-shaped and formed along the lower edges of the connection portion 71, the extension portion 72, and the duct portion 73, and a straightening portion 75 provided above the connection portion 71. A front cowl opening (opening) 74a that opens downward and forward is formed by the opening forming portion 74. The front cowl opening 74a is an opening through which the front fork 14 rotates. The radiator 53 is exposed to the front through the front cowl opening 74a.

[0026] A cowl nose 80 is engaged with the cover nose 70. The cowl nose 80 covers the tip portion of the cover nose 70.

[0027] A duct cowl 63 is connected to the rear of the cover nose 70 and below the side cowl 62. An open exhaust duct 63a (see FIG. 1) is formed at the rear of the duct cowl 63. The exhaust duct 63a exhausts the wind that has entered the front cowl 41 during traveling.

[0028] FIG. 5 is a front view of the cowl nose 80 according to the first embodiment. The cowl nose 80 is a cover member that is larger in the left-right direction than in the up-down direction. An edge 81 that forms the front end is formed on the cowl nose 80. The edge 81 extends in the left-right direction (horizontal direction).

[0029] An upward inclined surface 82 facing diagonally upward in the vehicle travel direction is provided above the edge 81. The upward inclined surface 82 inclines rearward as it advances upward. The left-right width of the upward inclined surface 82 increases as it advances upward. The upward inclined surface 82 has a central surface portion 82a located in the left-right center, and a pair of left and right outer side surface portions 82b formed on both the left and right sides of the central surface portion 82a. The outer side surface portion 82b is bent rearward with respect to the central surface portion 82a. The outer side surface portion 82b faces toward the front outside in the vehicle width direction. The outer side surface portion 82b inclines rearward as it advances toward the outside in the vehicle width direction. The outer side surface portion 82b and the central surface portion 82a are connected in an edge-like manner.

[0030] A downward inclined surface 83 facing diagonally downward in the traveling direction of the vehicle is provided below the edge 81. The downward inclined surface 83 inclines rearward as it extends downward. The left-right width of the downward inclined surface 83 increases as it extends downward.

[0031] A pair of left and right lateral inclined surfaces 84 inclined downward and outward in the vehicle width direction are formed on both left and right sides of the downward inclined surface 83. The lateral inclined surfaces 84 extend outward in the vehicle width direction from the side ends of the downward inclined surface 83. In detail, the lateral inclined surfaces 84 are connected to the lower edge of the outer side surface portion 82b of the upper inclined surface 82 and the side edge of the downward inclined surface 83, and extend outward in the vehicle width direction. The lateral inclined surfaces 84 overlap with the fork tubes 14a of the front forks 14 in a front view. The lateral inclined surfaces 84 extend outward in the vehicle width direction beyond the fork tubes 14a.

[0032] The side inclined surface 84 has a vertical width that increases toward the outside in the vehicle width direction. The side inclined surface 84 has a main body surface portion 84a and an upper surface portion 84b that extends along the upper edge of the main body surface portion 84a. The upper surface portion 84b is inclined toward the outside and upward in the vehicle width direction. The upper surface portion 84b is bent backward and connected to the main body surface portion 84a. The lower extension portion 62c of the side cowl 62 abuts against the upper surface portion 84b. The upper surface portion 84b and the lower extension portion 62c of the side cowl 62 form a groove portion 84c (see FIG. 3) that is recessed toward the inside in the vehicle width direction together with the lower extension portion 62c of the side cowl 62. The groove portion 84c extends toward the duct portion 73. The groove portion 84c makes it easier to guide the traveling wind to the duct portion 73 of the cover nose 70. The fork tube 14a is a telescopic shock absorber, and has a spring and a damper built in. An axle 13a on which the front wheel 13 is rotatably supported is supported at the lower end of the fork tube 14a.

[0033] A side cowl engagement portion 85 is formed between an upper surface portion 84b of the side inclined surface 84 and an outer surface portion 82b of the upper inclined surface 82. The side cowl engagement portion 85 is formed in a stepped position rearward relative to the upper surface portion 84b of the side inclined surface 84 and the outer surface portion 82b of the upper inclined surface 82. An engagement hole 85a is formed in the side cowl engagement portion 85.

[0034] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the cowl nose 80 according to the first embodiment as viewed from the left rear. A plurality of latched portions that are latched to the cover nose 70 are formed on the inner surface of the cowl nose 80. Specifically, an upper claw portion (first latched portion) 86a is formed on the inner surface of the central surface portion 82a of the upper inclined surface 82. An insertion recess (second latched portion) 86b that is open at the rear is formed on the upper portion of the inner surface of the outer surface portion 82b of the upper inclined surface 82. An insertion portion (third latched portion) 87 that protrudes rearward is formed below the insertion recess 86b. The insertion portion 87 is formed across the edge 81 from top to bottom. An insertion claw (fourth latched portion) 88 that protrudes rearward in the vehicle width direction is formed on the lower edge of the side inclined surface 84, which is on the outer side of the insertion portion 87 in the vehicle width direction. The insertion claw 88 is formed in the middle of the longitudinal direction of the side inclined surface 84. A rear insertion portion (fifth locked portion) 89 is formed on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the insertion claw 88. The rear insertion portion 89 is formed on the rear end portion of the side inclined surface 84.

[0035] Fig. 7 is a front view of the cover nose 70 according to the first embodiment. Fig. 8 is a left side view of the cover nose 70 according to the first embodiment. The connection portion 71 of the cover nose 70 has a center covering portion 76 that is covered by the cowl nose 80 , and a flap surface (flap) 78 that forms a band-shaped surface that borders the lower side of the center covering portion 76 .

[0036] The center covering portion 76 is formed with a covering portion edge 76a that forms the front end of the cover nose 70. The covering portion edge 76a extends in the left-right direction. A covering portion upward inclined surface 76b that faces diagonally upward in the vehicle travel direction is provided above the covering portion edge 76a. The covering portion upward inclined surface 76b inclines rearward as it advances upward. A covering portion downward inclined surface 76c that faces diagonally downward in the vehicle travel direction is provided below the covering portion edge 76a. The covering portion downward inclined surface 76c inclines rearward as it advances downward.

[0037] An access opening (opening) 76d is formed in the covering portion upper inclined surface 76b, penetrating in the thickness direction. The access opening 76d is a large hole that opens over the entire covering portion upper inclined surface 76b. An upper claw hole portion 76e is formed above the access opening 76d. An upper claw portion 86a of the cowl nose 80 is engaged in the upper claw hole portion 76e. Plate frame-shaped engagement portions 76f having a thickness in the vertical direction are formed on the left and right of the upper claw hole portion 76e. An insertion recess 86b of the cowl nose 80 is engaged in the engagement portion 76f. An insertion hole 76g is formed below the engagement portion 76f. An insertion portion 87 of the cowl nose 80 is engaged in the insertion hole 76g.

[0038] The extensions 72 on both sides of the connection portion 71 have a side covering portion 77 covered by the cowl nose 80, and a guide surface 79 forming a band-shaped surface bordering the lower portion of the side covering portion 77. A longitudinal opening 77a extending in the left-right direction is formed on the outer side of the insertion portion 87 in the vehicle width direction. A claw hole 77b is formed below the longitudinal opening 77a. An insertion claw 88 of the cowl nose 80 is engaged in the claw hole 77b. A rear insertion hole 77c is formed on the outer side of the longitudinal opening 77a in the left-right direction. A rear insertion portion 89 is engaged in the rear insertion hole 77c. A cowl engagement portion 77d is formed above the longitudinal opening 77a. The downward extension portion 62c of the side cowl 62 is engaged in the cowl engagement portion 77d together with the side cowl engagement portion 85 of the cowl nose 80.

[0039] The center covering portion 76 and the pair of left and right side covering portions 77 constitute an engaging portion 100 of this embodiment. The cowl nose 80 is engaged with the engaging portion 100 by a plurality of engaged portions.

[0040] Below the engaging portion 100, the flap surface 78 of the connecting portion 71 extends in the left - right direction. As shown in FIG. 2, the flap surface 78 is adjacent to the lower edge of the lower inclined surface 83 of the cowl nose 80. The flap surface 78 is located inward of the vehicle width direction from the front cowl opening 74a. In the present embodiment, the flap surface 78 is located between the left fork tube 14a and the right fork tube 14a of the front fork 14. Desirably, the flap surface 78 has a left - right width that is close to the fork tube 14a in a front view.

[0041] The flap surface 78 is inclined rearward as it goes downward. As shown in FIG. 11, the inclination angle θ1 of the flap surface 78 with respect to the horizontal plane L is larger than the inclination angle θ2 of the lower inclined surface 83 of the cowl nose 80. Here, the inclination angle θ2 of the lower inclined surface 83 is the smaller one of the angles formed by the extension line L2 of the lower inclined surface 83 and the horizontal plane L on the center line in the vehicle width direction. Also, the inclination angle θ1 of the flap surface 78 is the smaller one of the angles formed by the extension line L1 of the flap surface 78 and the horizontal plane L on the center line in the vehicle width direction. In other words, the flap surface 78 is inclined more along the vertical direction than the lower inclined surface 83 of the cowl nose 80.

[0042] On the outer side in the left - right direction of the flap surface 78, a guide surface 79 of the extending portion 72 is formed. In a front view, the guide surface 79 extends outward in the vehicle width direction from the flap surface 78. In a side view, the guide surface 79 extends rearward from the flap surface 78 (see FIG. 8). As shown in FIG. 2, the guide surface 79 is adjacent to the lower edge of the side inclined surface 84 of the cowl nose 80. The guide surface 79 is inclined rearward as it goes downward (see FIG. 13). The guide surface 79 is formed with the same inclination as the side inclined surface 84. The guide surface 79 is connected to the side inclined surface 84 in a substantially flush manner.

[0043] 2, the duct portion 73 of the cover nose 70 is provided rearward of the lateral inclined surface 84 of the cowl nose 80 and outward in the vehicle width direction of the lateral inclined surface 84. In a front view, the duct portion 73 is located outward in the vehicle width direction of the fork tubes 14a of the front forks 14. An open duct 73a that opens into the front cowl 41 is formed in the duct portion 73.

[0044] The flow straightening portion 75 above the connection portion 71 is formed in a generally rectangular plate shape. The flow straightening portion 75 is formed in a position adjacent to the upper end of the upper inclined surface 82 of the cowl nose 80 (see FIG. 2). The flow straightening portion 75 is formed between the left and right headlight portions 51a. As shown in FIG. 8, the flow straightening portion 75 inclines rearward as it advances upward in side view. The flow straightening portion 75 extends in the extension direction of the covered portion upper inclined surface 76b of the connection portion 71. The left-right width of the flow straightening portion 75 is narrower than the left-right width of the upper inclined surface 82 of the cowl nose 80 (see FIG. 2).

[0045] The flow straightening portion 75 has a rectangular ring-shaped frame portion 91. More specifically, the flow straightening portion 75 has a lower frame portion 91a extending in the left-right direction, a pair of left and right side frame portions 91b extending upward from both left and right ends of the lower frame portion 91a, and an upper frame portion 91c extending in the left-right direction connecting the left and right side frame portions 91b. The inner surface of the side frame portion 91b is inclined inward in the vehicle width direction as it progresses rearward. A flow straightening member 92 extending in the left-right direction is formed in the vertical center of the side frame portion 91b.

[0046] The flow straightening member 92 is supported by a pair of left and right side frame portions 91b. Due to the surrounding shape of the flow straightening member 92 and the frame portion 91, openings 93a, 94a penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed above and below the flow straightening member 92. That is, the flow straightening member 92 is provided with imaginary surfaces (faces) 93, 94 (see FIG. 8) that contact the flow straightening member 92 at the top and bottom, respectively, and each of the imaginary surfaces 93, 94 is recessed toward the rear of the vehicle body with respect to the flow straightening member 92, and openings 93a, 94a are formed at positions corresponding to the recessed imaginary surfaces 93, 94. An upper cowl engagement portion 95 is formed above the frame portion 91.

[0047] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX in FIG. The straightening member 92 has a convex surface portion (convex portion) 92a that forms a convex shape toward the front of the vehicle body. The convex surface portion 92a extends in the left-right direction. The convex surface portion 92a has an arch shape that curves backward as it advances toward the outside in the vehicle width direction. The convex surface portion 92a is gently curved. At both ends in the vehicle width direction of the convex surface portion 92a, a bent surface portion (bent portion) 92b having a smaller inclination angle with respect to the vehicle traveling direction than the convex surface portion 92a is formed. That is, the inclination angle of the bent surface portion 92b with respect to a line extending in the vehicle traveling direction at the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the straightening member 92 is smaller than the inclination angle of the convex surface portion 92a. In other words, the bent surface portion 92b bends backward from the convex surface portion 92a. The bent surface portion 92b inclines backward as it advances toward the outside in the vehicle width direction. A folded surface portion (folded portion) 92c extending toward the vehicle travel direction is formed on the outer side of the bent surface portion 92b in the vehicle width direction. The folded surface portion 92c faces the inside of the vehicle body. The folded surface portion 92c inclines forward as it advances toward the outer side in the vehicle width direction. In this embodiment, the folded surface portion 92c is formed by the inner surface of the side frame portion 91b. The front end of the folded surface portion 92c is formed flush with the front end of the headlight portion 51a.

[0048] FIG. 10 is a front view showing a main portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 with the upper cowl 61, the side cowl 62, the cover nose 70, and the cowl nose 80 according to the first embodiment removed. A center recess 51b recessed rearward is formed between the left and right headlight portions 51a of the headlight unit 51. The center recess 51b extends in the up-down direction.

[0049] An ETC (Electronic Toll Collection System) antenna 110, which is an example of an electrical component, is disposed in the lower front portion of the center recess 51b. The ETC antenna 110 is connected to a control device (not shown) via a cable. The ETC antenna 110 is controlled by the control device (not shown). The ETC antenna 110 is attached to the front end of the vehicle body. Therefore, the ETC antenna 110 is attached in a suitable position that allows easy transmission and reception to and from an externally installed device.

[0050] Here, a cover nose 70 is attached to the straddle-type vehicle 10 shown in FIG. 9. At this time, when viewed from the front, the access opening 76d of the connection portion 71 of the cover nose 70 overlaps with the ETC antenna 110. That is, the ETC antenna 110 is exposed when viewed from the front through the access opening 76d of the cover nose 70. The ETC antenna 110 is detachable through the access opening 76d. Further, the fairing portion 75 of the cover nose 70 is disposed to face the center recess 61b of the lens unit.

[0051] A cowl nose 80 is locked to the locking portion 100 of the cover nose 70. At this time, the locking portion 100 is covered by the cowl nose 80. Therefore, the access opening 76d is also covered, and the ETC antenna 110 is covered from the front.

[0052] When the cowl nose 80 is locked, the side cowl 62 is attached to the vehicle body. At this time, the lower extension portion 62c of the side cowl 62 overlaps the side cowl engaging portion 85 of the cowl nose 80 from the front. The lower extension portion 62c is locked to the cowl engaging portion 77d of the cover nose 70 together with the side cowl engaging portion 85. Thereby, the cowl nose 80 is not easily removed. Further, the lower extension portion 62c forms a groove portion 84c together with the side inclined surface 84 of the cowl nose 80. Since the groove portion 84c extends toward the duct portion 73, the traveling wind flowing through the groove portion 84c is easily guided to the duct portion 73.

[0053] When the side cowl 62 is attached, the upper cowl 61 is attached. The upper cowl 61 overlaps the inner side edge portion in the vehicle width direction of the upper extension portion 62b of the side cowl 62 from above. The upper cowl 61 engages with the upper cowl engaging portion 95 of the cover nose 70 from the front. Thus, the front cowl 41 is attached to the straddle-type vehicle 10 shown in FIG. 9.

[0054] Fig. 11 is a left side view showing a main part of the front part of the saddle type vehicle 10 according to the first embodiment. Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XII-XII in Fig. 2. Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XIII-XIII in Fig. 2. Fig. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XIV-XIV in Fig. 2. Fig. 15 is an explanatory view of the operation of the first embodiment. When the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is traveling, the traveling wind hits the front cowl 41 from the front. As indicated by arrow W in Fig. 15, the traveling wind heading toward the vicinity of the edge 81 of the cowl nose 80 flows upward along the upward inclined surface 82 and flows downward along the downward inclined surface 83. In addition, a portion of the traveling wind flows in the vehicle width direction along the side inclined surface 84 and is guided into the front cowl 41 through the duct 73a of the cover nose 70.

[0055] 14, the traveling wind introduced into the front cowl 41 passes through the outside of the fork tubes 14a of the front forks 14 and flows rearward along the inner surface of the front cowl 41. The traveling wind is then exhausted together with the exhaust heat of the radiator 53 through the exhaust duct 63a of the duct cowl 63 and the exhaust duct 62d of the side cowl 62, and further flows rearward inside the body cover 40. This makes it easy to cool the devices inside the front cowl 41, and the traveling wind flows inside and outside the front cowl 41, making it easy to ensure traveling stability.

[0056] Here, in this embodiment, a flap surface 78 is formed on the cover nose 70. The flap surface 78 has an inclined shape with respect to the downward inclined surface 83. Therefore, as shown by arrow W in Fig. 12, the traveling wind flowing along the downward inclined surface 83 is separated from the front cowl 41 by the flap surface 78 and is likely to flow into the front cowl 41 through the front cowl opening 74a by detouring downward. Therefore, the flap surface 78 can prevent the traveling wind flowing along the downward inclined surface 83 from going straight, making it easier to prevent the traveling wind from being disturbed.

[0057] Meanwhile, guide surfaces 79 are formed on both sides of the flap surface 78. The guide surfaces 79 are connected to the side inclined surfaces 84 in a substantially flush manner. Therefore, the traveling wind flowing along the side inclined surfaces 84 is easily guided straight without being separated from the front cowl 41, as shown by the arrow W in Fig. 13. Therefore, the traveling wind flowing along the side inclined surfaces 84 is easily guided outward in the vehicle width direction along the inclined shape of the side inclined surfaces 84.

[0058] 9, the straightening member 92 distributes a portion of the traveling wind to the left and right in the straightening portion 75, and the folded surface portion 92c makes it easy for the traveling wind to flow to the outside in the vehicle width direction of the straightening portion 75. The traveling wind that enters the inside of the front cowl 41 through the openings 93a, 93b is guided upward by the center recessed portion 51b, as shown by the arrow W in FIG. 12, passes between the upper cowl 61 and the headlight unit 51, and flows from the end of the upper cowl 61 to the upper outside of the front cowl 41, and is easy to flow rearward of the windscreen 52.

[0059] As described above, according to the first embodiment to which the present invention is applied, in a saddle-type vehicle 10 equipped with a front cowl 41 covering the front part of the vehicle body, the front cowl 41 includes a cover nose 70 covering the front part and the lower part of the front part of the vehicle body, and a cowl nose 80 covering a part of the cover nose 70 from the front, and an engagement portion 100 is provided at the front end part of the cover nose 70 along the shape of the cowl nose 80, and the cowl nose 80 is equipped with inclined surfaces 82, 83, 84 that radially guide the wind generated during traveling toward the cover nose 70, and covers and is engaged with the engagement portion 100. According to this configuration, by attaching the cowl nose 80 to the front end of the cover nose 70, the cowl nose 80 can easily guide the traveling wind in all directions, up, down, left and right, and the cover nose 70 and the cowl nose 80 are separate bodies, making it easy to adjust the wind guidance. Therefore, according to this configuration, the cowl nose 80, which is a cover part, makes it easy to adjust the wind guidance, and the traveling wind can be appropriately guided to multiple locations on the front cowl 41.

[0060] In this embodiment, the cowl nose 80 has an edge 81 extending horizontally, and above the edge 81 is provided an upwardly inclined surface 82 facing diagonally upward in the direction of vehicle travel, and below the edge 81 is provided a downwardly inclined surface 83 facing diagonally downward in the direction of vehicle travel. According to this configuration, the upward inclined surface 82 can guide the traveling wind upward, allowing it to flow over the occupant's head via the upper cowl 61 and windscreen 52 that form the upper front part of the front cowl 41, while the downward inclined surface 83 can direct the traveling wind into the inside of the front cowl 41, making it easier to improve traveling stability.

[0061] In this embodiment, cowl nose 80 is provided with a pair of left and right side inclined surfaces 84 that incline downward and outward in the vehicle width direction from the side ends of downward inclined surface 83 toward the rear in the vehicle travel direction. According to this configuration, the side inclined surface 84 can guide the traveling wind received from the front toward the side of the vehicle body, rectifying the traveling wind and making it easier to improve the traveling stability.

[0062] In addition, in this embodiment, the front cowl 41 has a front cowl opening 74a that opens downward and forward, and the edge of the cover nose 70 is exposed on the surface adjacent to the lower edge of the downward inclined surface 83, and a flap surface 78 is formed on the edge of the cover nose 70 having a larger angle of inclination with respect to the horizontal plane than the angle of inclination of the downward inclined surface 83, and the flap surface 78 is located more inward in the vehicle width direction than the front cowl opening 74a of the front cowl 41. According to this configuration, the traveling wind flowing from the downward inclined surface 83 to the cover nose 70 is flipped up by the flap surface 78 and separated from the front cowl 41, and the separated traveling wind can be guided to the rear of the vehicle body or to the upper interior of the front cowl 41. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the traveling wind from colliding with the vicinity of the radiator 53 on the extension of the downward inclined surface 83.

[0063] In addition, this embodiment includes a head pipe 18 provided at the front of the vehicle body and a front fork 14 rotatably supported by the head pipe 18, and the flap surface 78 is positioned at least widthwise inward of the front fork 14. According to this configuration, the traveling wind separated by the flap surface 78 can be easily guided to the inside of the vehicle body without being affected by the front fork 14.

[0064] In this embodiment, the edge of the cover nose 70 is exposed at a position adjacent to the lower edge of the side inclined surface 84, and the edge of the cover nose 70 and the side inclined surface 84 are formed to be substantially flush with each other. According to this configuration, even at the connection portion between the cowl nose 80 and the cover nose 70, the wind generated while traveling along the front cowl 41 can be easily guided in a straight line, and can be easily guided in the left and right directions.

[0065] In this embodiment, the vehicle further includes a head pipe 18 provided at the front of the vehicle body, and a front fork 14 rotatably supported by the head pipe 18, and the lateral inclined surface 84 extends outward in the vehicle width direction beyond the front fork 14. According to this configuration, the traveling wind can be easily guided to the side of the vehicle body without entering the front fork 14 side.

[0066] In the present embodiment, the cover nose 70 is provided with a duct 73a behind the side inclined surface 84 and outward of the side inclined surface 84 in the vehicle width direction. According to this configuration, the wind generated during traveling can be guided into the inside of the front cowl 41 through the duct 73a, making it possible to cool the inside of the front cowl 41 and also to facilitate improvement of traveling stability.

[0067] In this embodiment, a straightening member 92 formed integrally with the cover nose 70 is provided at a position adjacent to the upper end of the upper inclined surface 82 . According to this configuration, the upwardly inclined surface 82 guides the wind generated by traveling directly to the position of the straightening member 92, so that the straightening member 92 can efficiently straighten the wind generated by traveling.

[0068] In addition, in this embodiment, the straightening member 92 comprises a convex surface portion 92a that forms a convex shape toward the front of the vehicle body, folded surface portions 92b that are provided on both ends of the convex surface portion 92a in the vehicle width direction and have a smaller inclination angle with respect to the vehicle traveling direction than the convex surface portion 92a, and a folded surface portion 92c that is provided outward in the vehicle width direction of the folded surface portion 92b and extends toward the vehicle traveling direction and faces the inside of the vehicle body. According to this configuration, the wind generated when the vehicle is traveling can be gathered from the convex surface portion 92a to the bent surface portion 92b and dispersed in the vehicle width direction from the turned-back surface portion 92c, thereby contributing to improved traveling stability.

[0069] In addition, in this embodiment, the cover nose 70 has imaginary surfaces 93, 94 above and below the straightening member 92, which contact the straightening member 92, and each of the imaginary surfaces 93, 94 is recessed toward the rear of the vehicle body relative to the convex portion 92a, and openings 93a, 94a are formed in the recesses. According to this configuration, the pressure can be adjusted by causing a portion of the traveling wind that has collided with the straightening member 92 and has become pressurized to flow from the openings 93a, 94a into the inside of the front cowl 41. Thus, while adjusting the pressure, it is possible to contribute to improving the riding stability.

[0070] In addition, in this embodiment, a pair of left and right headlight portions 51a are provided at the front of the vehicle body, and an access opening 76d that communicates with the interior of the front cowl 41 is provided at the front end of the engagement portion 100 and on the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the pair of left and right headlight portions 51a, and an ETC antenna 110, which is an electrical component different from the headlight portions 51a, is disposed in the access opening 76d. According to this configuration, by disposing the ETC antenna 110 in the access opening 76d, accessibility during maintenance and the like can be ensured even if the entire front cowl 41 is not removed from the vehicle body.

[0071] [Second embodiment] A second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described below. In this second embodiment, parts configured similarly to the second embodiment above will be given the same reference numerals and descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0072] FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the periphery of the front part of a saddle-ride type vehicle 210 according to the second embodiment, as viewed from the front right. The saddle-ride type vehicle 210 of the second embodiment is configured such that the displacement of the power unit 12 is smaller than that of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 of the first embodiment. The saddle-ride type vehicle 210 has substantially the same external shape, i.e., design, as the saddle-ride type vehicle 10. In detail, the saddle-ride type vehicle 210 has a straightening portion 275 of a cover nose 270 instead of the straightening portion 75 of the cover nose 70 of the first embodiment.

[0073] In the flow straightening portion 275 of the second embodiment, the openings 93a, 94a are not formed. That is, recessed surfaces 293, 294 are formed above and below the flow straightening member 92. In other words, the openings 93a, 94a are closed by the surfaces 293, 294.

[0074] Therefore, in the present embodiment as well, the cover nose 270 and the cowl nose 80, which have approximately the same external shape, can guide the traveling wind that enters the periphery of the edge 81, making it easy to guide the wind radially from the edge 81. Therefore, in the second embodiment as well, as in the first embodiment, by attaching the cowl nose 80 to the front end of the cover nose 270, the cowl nose 80 can easily guide the traveling wind in all directions, up and down, and left and right, and because the cover nose 270 and the cowl nose 80 are separate bodies, adjustment of the wind guidance can be simplified.

[0075] In particular, in this embodiment, cover nose 270 has surfaces 293, 294 that contact airflow rectifying member 92 above and below airflow rectifying member 92, respectively, and each of surfaces 293, 294 is recessed toward the rear of the vehicle body with respect to convex portion 92a. According to this configuration, it is easy to increase the pressure of the traveling wind that collides with the straightening member 92, and it is easy to guide the traveling wind outward in the vehicle width direction with the pressure increased. Therefore, it is possible to contribute to improving the traveling stability while adjusting the pressure.

[0076] [Other embodiments] The above-described embodiment merely shows one aspect of the present invention, and any modification and application can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0077] In the above first and second embodiments, the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 having the power unit 12 as an internal combustion engine is exemplified as the saddle-ride type vehicle 10, 210, but is not limited thereto. For example, the saddle-ride type vehicle 10, 210 may be a vehicle that does not have the power unit 12 as an internal combustion engine, that is, an electric vehicle. Thus, in the above embodiments, the power unit 12 is exemplified as the power unit that drives the vehicle body, but the power unit may be a power unit equipped with an electric motor for driving.

[0078] In the above embodiment, a motorcycle having a front wheel 13 and a rear wheel 15 has been used as an example of saddle-ride vehicle 10, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a three-wheel saddle-ride vehicle having two front or two rear wheels, or a saddle-ride vehicle having four or more wheels.

[0079] [Configuration supported by the above embodiment] The above embodiment supports the following configurations.

[0080] (Configuration 1) A saddle-ride type vehicle equipped with a front cowl that covers a front portion of a vehicle body, the front cowl including a cover nose that covers a front portion and a lower portion of the front portion of the vehicle body, and a cowl nose that covers a portion of the cover nose from the front, the front end portion of the cover nose being provided with an engagement portion that follows the shape of the cowl nose, the cowl nose having an inclined surface that radially guides wind generated during travel toward the cover nose, and covering the engagement portion and being engaged with the engagement portion. According to this configuration, by attaching the cowl nose to the front end of the cover nose, the cowl nose can easily guide the traveling wind in all directions, and since the cover nose and the cowl nose are separate bodies, the wind guidance can be easily adjusted. Therefore, the cowl nose, which is a cover part, can easily adjust the wind guidance, and the traveling wind can be appropriately guided to multiple places on the front cowl.

[0081] (Configuration 2) A saddle-type vehicle as described in Configuration 1, characterized in that the cowl nose has an edge extending horizontally, an upwardly inclined surface facing diagonally upward in the direction of vehicle travel is provided above the edge, and a downwardly inclined surface facing diagonally downward in the direction of vehicle travel is provided below the edge. With this configuration, the upward inclined surface can guide the traveling wind upward, allowing it to flow over the occupant's head via the upper front surface of the front cowl, while the downward inclined surface can direct the traveling wind into the inside of the front cowl, making it easier to improve traveling stability.

[0082] (Configuration 3) The saddle-type vehicle according to Configuration 2, wherein the cowl nose is provided with a pair of left and right lateral inclined surfaces that incline downward and outward in the vehicle width direction from the side ends of the downward inclined surfaces toward the rear in the vehicle travel direction. According to this configuration, the side inclined surface can guide the traveling wind received from the front toward the side of the vehicle body, rectifying the traveling wind and making it easier to improve traveling stability.

[0083] (Configuration 4) A saddle-type vehicle as described in configuration 2 or 3, characterized in that the front cowl has an opening that opens downward and forward, the edge of the cover nose is exposed on a surface adjacent to the lower edge of the downward inclined surface, and a flap is formed on the edge of the cover nose having a larger angle of inclination with respect to the horizontal plane than the angle of inclination of the downward inclined surface, and the flap is located more inward in the vehicle width direction than the opening of the front cowl. With this configuration, the flap flips up the traveling wind that has flowed from the downward inclined surface to the cover nose, separating it from the front cowl, and the separated traveling wind can be guided to the rear of the vehicle body or to the upper inside of the front cowl. Therefore, with this configuration, it is possible to prevent the traveling wind from colliding with the vicinity of the radiator on the extension of the downward inclined surface.

[0084] (Configuration 5) A saddle-type vehicle as described in Configuration 4, comprising a head pipe provided at the front of the vehicle body, and a front fork rotatably supported by the head pipe, and the flap is positioned at least inward in the vehicle width direction than the front fork. According to this configuration, the traveling wind separated by the flap can be easily guided to the inside of the vehicle body without being affected by the front fork.

[0085] (Configuration 6) A saddle-type vehicle as described in Configuration 3, characterized in that an edge of the cover nose is exposed at a position adjacent to the lower edge of the side inclined surface, and the edge of the cover nose and the side inclined surface are formed to be approximately flush with each other. According to this configuration, the wind generated when traveling along the front cowl can be made to flow straight even at the connection portion between the cowl nose and the cover nose, and can be easily guided in the left and right direction.

[0086] (Configuration 7) A saddle-type vehicle as described in configuration 6, further comprising a head pipe provided at the front of the vehicle body, and a front fork rotatably supported by the head pipe, wherein the lateral inclined surface extends outward in the vehicle width direction beyond the front fork. According to this configuration, the wind generated when the vehicle is traveling can be easily guided to the side of the vehicle body without entering the front fork side.

[0087] (Configuration 8) The saddle-type vehicle according to configuration 7, wherein the cover nose is provided with a duct rearward of the side inclined surface and outward of the side inclined surface in the vehicle width direction. According to this configuration, the wind generated while the vehicle is traveling can be guided through the duct into the inside of the front cowl, making it possible to cool the inside of the front cowl and also to facilitate improvement of traveling stability.

[0088] (Configuration 9) A saddle-type vehicle according to configuration 2 or 3, further comprising an airflow straightening member formed integrally with the cover nose at a position adjacent to an upper end of the upper inclined surface. According to this configuration, the upwardly inclined surface guides the traveling wind directly to the position of the straightening member, so that the straightening member can efficiently straighten the traveling wind.

[0089] (Configuration 10) The saddle-type vehicle described in Configuration 9, wherein the straightening member includes a convex portion forming a convex shape toward the front of the vehicle body, a bent portion provided at both ends of the convex portion in the vehicle width direction and having a smaller inclination angle with respect to the vehicle traveling direction than the convex portion, and a folded portion provided outward in the vehicle width direction of the bent portion, extending toward the vehicle traveling direction and facing the inside of the vehicle body. According to this configuration, the wind generated when the vehicle is traveling can be gathered from the convex portion to the bent portion and dispersed in the vehicle width direction from the turned-back portion, thereby contributing to improved traveling stability.

[0090] (Configuration 11) The cover nose has surfaces above and below the straightening member that contact the straightening member, each of the surfaces being recessed toward the rear of the vehicle body relative to the convex portion, and an opening is formed in the recess. With this configuration, the pressure can be adjusted by directing a portion of the traveling wind that has collided with the straightening member and has become pressurized into the front cowl through the opening, thereby contributing to improving traveling stability while adjusting the pressure.

[0091] (Configuration 12) A saddle-type vehicle as described in any one of configurations 1 to 3, further comprising a pair of left and right headlights at the front of the vehicle body, and an opening that communicates with the interior of the front cowl is provided at the front end of the engaging portion and on the inner side of the pair of left and right headlights in the vehicle width direction, and electrical components other than the headlights are disposed in the opening. According to this configuration, by arranging the electrical components in the opening, accessibility during maintenance and the like can be ensured even if the entire front cowl is not removed from the vehicle body. [Explanation of symbols]

[0092] 10 Saddle-type vehicles 14 Front fork 18 Head pipe 41 Front cowl 51a Headlight section (headlight) 70 Cover Nose 73a Duct 74a Front cowl opening (opening) 76d Access opening (opening) 78 Flap surface (flap) 80 Cowl Nose 81 Edge 82 Upward slope (slope) 83 Downward slope (slope) 84 Lateral slope (slope) 92 Straightening members 92a Convex part (convex part) 92b Bent surface part (bending part) 92c Folded surface (folded part) 93 Virtual surface (surface) 93a aperture 94 Virtual Surfaces (Faces) 94a Opening 100 Locking part 110 ETC antenna (electrical parts)

Claims

1. A saddle-type vehicle having a front cowl (41) that covers a front part of a vehicle body, The front cowl (41) includes a cover nose (70) that covers the front surface and the lower part of the front surface of the vehicle body, and a cowl nose (80) that covers a part of the cover nose (70) from the front, A locking portion (100) is provided at the front end of the cover nose (70) along the shape of the cowl nose (80), The cowl nose (80) includes inclined surfaces (82, 83, 84) that guide the traveling wind radially toward the cover nose (70), and covers the engaging portion (100) and is engaged with the engaging portion (100). A saddle-type vehicle characterized by the above.

2. The cowl nose (80) has a horizontally extending edge (81); An upwardly inclined surface (82) facing obliquely upward in the vehicle travel direction is provided above the edge (81), A downward inclined surface (83) facing diagonally downward in the vehicle travel direction is provided below the edge (81).

2. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 .

3. The cowl nose (80) is provided with a pair of left and right side inclined surfaces (84) inclined downward and outward in the vehicle width direction from the side end portions of the downward inclined surface (83) toward the rear in the traveling direction of the vehicle body.

3. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2.

4. The front cowl (41) has an opening (74a) that opens downward and forward, The edge of the cover nose (70) is exposed on a surface adjacent to the lower edge of the downward inclined surface (83); A flap (78) is formed on the edge of the cover nose (70) and has an inclination angle with respect to the horizontal plane larger than the inclination angle of the lower inclined surface (83), The flap (78) is located on the inner side in the vehicle width direction relative to the opening (74a) of the front cowl (41).

4. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 2 or 3.

5. A head pipe (18) provided at the front of the vehicle body; a front fork (14) rotatably supported on the head pipe (18); The flap (78) is located at least inward of the front fork (14) in the vehicle width direction.

5. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 4.

6. The edge of the cover nose (70) is exposed at a position adjacent to the lower edge of the side inclined surface (84); The edge of the cover nose (70) and the side inclined surface (84) are formed to be substantially flush with each other.

4. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 3.

7. A head pipe (18) provided at the front of the vehicle body; a front fork (14) rotatably supported on the head pipe (18); The side inclined surface (84) extends outward in the vehicle width direction beyond the front fork (14).

7. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 6.

8. A duct (73a) is provided on the cover nose (70) rearward of the side inclined surface (84) and outward of the side inclined surface (84) in the vehicle width direction.

8. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 7.

9. A straightening member (92) is provided which is integrally formed with the cover nose (70) at a position adjacent to the upper end of the upper inclined surface (82).

4. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 2 or 3.

10. The straightening member (92) includes a convex portion (92a) having a convex shape toward the front of the vehicle body, bent portions (92b) provided at both ends of the convex portion (92a) in the vehicle width direction and having a smaller inclination angle with respect to the vehicle traveling direction than the convex portion (92a), and a folded portion (92c) provided outward in the vehicle width direction from the bent portion (92b) and extending toward the vehicle traveling direction to face the inside of the vehicle body.

10. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 9.

11. The cover nose (70) is provided with surfaces (93, 94) that contact the straightening member (92) above and below the straightening member (92), and each of the surfaces (93, 94) is recessed toward the rear of the vehicle body with respect to the protrusion (92a), and an opening (93a, 94a) is formed in the recess.

11. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 10.

12. A pair of left and right headlights (51a) are provided at the front of the vehicle body, an opening (76d) communicating with the inside of the front cowl (41) is provided at a front end of the engaging portion (100) and on the inner side of the pair of left and right headlights (51a) in the vehicle width direction; An electrical component (110) different from the headlight (51a) is disposed in the opening (76d).

4. A saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle is a saddle-ride type vehicle.

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