Saddle-type vehicle

The saddle-type vehicle design with separate brake grips and dual foot supports addresses ankle fatigue by stabilizing the foot position, enhancing comfort and ease of operation.

JP7894460B2Active Publication Date: 2026-07-23HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
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Current Assignee / Owner
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
Filing Date
2022-09-30
Publication Date
2026-07-23

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Abstract

A motorcycle (1) comprises: a front brake lever (532) that is provided to one side of a handle (521) in the vehicle width direction, and actuates a front brake (61) for braking a front wheel (FW); a rear brake lever (542) that is provided to the other side of the handle (521) in the vehicle width direction, and actuates a rear brake (62) for braking a rear wheel (RW); and a step (80) that retains a driver's foot. The step (80) comprises a first retention part (81) that has a first retention surface (801) retaining the driver's foot, and a second retention part (82) that is provided further forward than the first retention part (81) and has a second retention surface (802) retaining a region of the driver's foot that is further forward than the arch.
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[0001] The present invention relates to a saddle - riding type vehicle such as a motorcycle.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a saddle - riding type vehicle in which a foot brake is disposed in front of a right step for holding the right foot, like the motorcycle described in Patent Document 1, is known. In this type of saddle - riding type vehicle, the driver operates the foot brake by stepping on the foot brake in a region in front of the ball of the right foot.

[0003] On the other hand, a saddle - riding type vehicle in which a front - brake lever for operating a front brake for braking a front wheel is provided adjacent to a grip portion on one side in the vehicle - width direction of a handle, and a rear - brake lever for operating a rear brake for braking a rear wheel is provided adjacent to a grip portion on the other side in the vehicle - width direction of the handle, like the motorcycle described in Patent Document 2, is also conventionally known.

Prior - art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] When the invention described in Patent Document 2 is adopted for the saddle - riding type vehicle of Patent Document 1, since the rear brake is operated by a rear - brake lever adjacent to the grip portion, the foot brake is omitted. In that case, when the driver is running the saddle - riding type vehicle, the area in front of the ball of the right foot is not held, so the right ankle becomes more likely to move, and there is a problem that fatigue is likely to accumulate in order to hold the position of the right ankle.

[0006] This invention provides a saddle-type vehicle that can reduce ankle fatigue for the driver. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention Front wheels and rear wheels, A handle extending in the width direction of the vehicle, with grip portions provided on one side and the other side in the width direction for the driver to grasp, A front brake lever is provided on one side of the handlebar in the vehicle width direction and operates the front brake for braking the front wheel. A rear brake lever is provided on the other side of the handlebar in the vehicle width direction and operates the rear brake for braking the rear wheel, The vehicle includes a step for holding the driver's feet, The aforementioned step is, A first retaining part having a first retaining surface for holding the driver's foot, The device comprises a second retaining portion provided in front of the first retaining portion and having a second retaining surface that holds a region in front of the arch of the driver's foot. 、 The first retaining portion (81) and the second retaining portion (82) are formed from separate members. It is a saddle-type vehicle. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, the area in front of the arch of the driver's foot is held by the second retaining part having a second retaining surface, thereby reducing fatigue in the driver's ankle. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a right side view of a motorcycle as one embodiment of the saddle-type vehicle of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a side view of the left main part of the motorcycle. [Figure 3] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the front and rear brake systems in a motorcycle. [Figure 4]It is a bottom view of the vicinity of the first support frame in the motorcycle of FIG. 1. [Figure 5] It is a perspective view of the main parts of the first support frame and the second support frame in the motorcycle of FIG. 1. [Figure 6] It is a perspective view of the main parts of the vicinity of the second support frame in the motorcycle of FIG. 1. [Figure 7] It is a perspective view of the vicinity of the right footstep in the motorcycle of FIG. 1. [Figure 8] It is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of the right foot front holding part in the motorcycle of FIG. 1. [Figure 9] It is a perspective view of the vicinity of the right footstep in the motorcycle of FIG. 1. [Figure 10] It is a side view of the vicinity of the right footstep in the motorcycle of FIG. 1. [Figure 11] It is a top view of the vicinity of the right footstep and the change pedal in the motorcycle of FIG. 1.

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0010] Hereinafter, a motorcycle as an embodiment of the saddle-riding type vehicle of the present invention will be described based on the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the direction of view is in the direction of the reference numerals. Also, in this specification and the like, for the sake of simplicity and clarity of explanation, the front, rear, left, right, up, and down directions are described according to the direction seen from the driver of the motorcycle. In the drawings, the front of the motorcycle is shown as Fr, the rear as Rr, the left as L, the right as R, the upper as U, and the lower as D.

[0011] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the motorcycle 1 of the present embodiment includes a front wheel FW and a rear wheel RW, a vehicle body frame 10, a cowl member 20 attached to the vehicle body frame 10 and covering at least a part of the outer surface of the motorcycle 1, and a power unit 30 mounted on the vehicle body frame 10.

[0012] The vehicle body frame 10 includes a head pipe 11, a main frame 12, a pair of left and right pivot frames 13, a pair of left and right seat frames 14, and a pair of left and right rear frames 15.

[0013] The head pipe 11 is provided at the front end of the vehicle body frame 10 and is a pipe-shaped member extending downward and forward. The stem shaft 522 of the steering unit 52 described later is inserted through the head pipe 11.

[0014] The main frame 12 is connected to the head pipe 11 at its front end and extends obliquely downward and rearward from the head pipe 11.

[0015] The pair of left and right pivot frames 13 are both connected to the vicinity of the rear end of the main frame 12 at their upper ends and extend downward while being inclined slightly rearward. The left pivot frame 13 curves to the left from the vicinity of the rear end of the main frame 12 and extends downward and rearward. The right pivot frame 13 curves to the right from the vicinity of the rear end of the main frame 12 and extends downward and rearward. A swing arm pivot 13a for rotatably supporting the front end portions of the pair of left and right swing arms 16 described later is formed on each of the pair of left and right pivot frames 13. Therefore, a pair of left and right swing arm pivots 13a are provided on the vehicle body frame 10.

[0016] The pair of left and right seat frames 14 are both connected at their front ends to the rear part of the main frame 12, in front of the connection position of the pivot frames 13. And each of the pair of left and right seat frames 14 has its front side region extending obliquely upward and rearward from the rear part of the main frame 12, bending downward on the way, and its rear side region extending obliquely upward and rearward at a smaller inclination angle with respect to the horizontal direction than the front side region.

[0017] The left and right pair of rear frames 15 have their front ends connected to the respective left and right pivot frames 13, extend upward and rearward from the pivot frames 13, and have their rear ends connected to the respective left and right seat frames 14. The left rear frame 15 has its front end connected to the left pivot frame 13, extends upward and rearward from the left pivot frame 13, and has its rear end connected to the left seat frame 14. The right rear frame 15 has its front end connected to the right pivot frame 13, extends upward and rearward from the right pivot frame 13, and has its rear end connected to the right seat frame 14.

[0018] The motorcycle 1 is equipped with a pair of left and right swingarms 16 that are positioned on both the left and right sides of the rear wheel RW and extend in the front-rear direction. The pair of left and right swingarms 16 support the rear wheel RW at their rear ends. The front end of the left swingarm 16 is pivotally supported by a swingarm pivot 13a formed on the left pivot frame 13. The front end of the right swingarm 16 is pivotally supported by a swingarm pivot 13a formed on the right pivot frame 13. Each of the left and right swingarms 16 is capable of rotating up and down around the swingarm pivot 13a as a pivot axis. The pair of left and right swingarms 16 function as a framework for connecting the rear wheel RW to the vehicle body frame 10, and at the same time function as part of a shock absorber that absorbs impacts input to the rear wheel RW.

[0019] The motorcycle 1 is equipped with a pair of left and right rear suspensions 17 that function as part of a shock absorber that absorbs shocks input to the rear wheel RW. The left rear suspension 17 has its upper end connected to the left rear frame 15 and its lower end connected to the left swingarm 16. The right rear suspension 17 has its upper end connected to the right rear frame 15 and its lower end connected to the right swingarm 16. Each of the pair of left and right rear suspensions 17 comprises, for example, a damper unit having a cylindrical shape and a coil spring wound around this damper unit. Shocks input to the rear wheel RW are damped by the rear suspensions 17 via the swingarms 16.

[0020] The motorcycle 1 is equipped with a passenger seat 18 on which the driver can sit. The passenger seat 18 is positioned above a pair of left and right seat frames 14, straddling the pair of left and right seat frames 14. The passenger seat 18 is fixed to the pair of left and right seat frames 14. In addition to the driver, the passenger seat 18 may also accommodate a passenger seated behind the driver.

[0021] The cowl member 20 covers various parts of the vehicle frame 10 and guides the airflow from the front of the motorcycle 1. The cowl member 20 is divided into multiple parts. In this embodiment, it includes a front cowl 21 that covers the front of the head pipe 11, a pair of left and right first side cowls 22 that cover the left and right sides of the front region of the main frame 12, a pair of left and right second side cowls 23 that extend rearward from the rear ends of the first side cowls 22 and cover the sides of the motorcycle 1, a pair of left and right third side cowls 24 that extend downward from the lower ends of the front region of the second side cowls 23 and cover the sides of the motorcycle 1, a front straddle cowl 25 that covers the rear of the head pipe 11 and the upper part of the front region of the main frame 12, and a rear straddle cowl 26 that extends rearward from the rear end of the front straddle cowl 25 and covers the upper part of the front region of the main frame 12 and the lower part of the front end of the occupant seat 18. The front straddle cowl 25 also functions as a leg shield.

[0022] The front straddle cowl 25 and the rear straddle cowl 26 form a straddle portion 27 that, when viewed from the side, is curved in a roughly U-shape, convex downward from the front end of the occupant seat 18.

[0023] When the driver gets on the motorcycle 1, they straddle this straddle section 27 and sit on the passenger seat 18.

[0024] The power unit 30 is positioned approximately in the center in the width direction of the vehicle and below the main frame 12 when viewed from the left and right directions. The upper part of the power unit 30 is fixed to the main frame 12 directly or via elastic members such as rubber by fastening members such as bolts and nuts, and the rear part is fixed to the main frame 12 and / or pivot frame 13.

[0025] The power unit 30 comprises an engine 31, a clutch unit 32 equipped with a friction clutch (not shown), and a transmission mechanism (not shown). When the friction clutch is engaged, the power unit 30 outputs power from the engine 31 through the transmission mechanism to the output shaft. When the friction clutch is disengaged, no power from the engine 31 is output from the output shaft of the power unit 30. Thus, the motorcycle 1 of this embodiment is a motorcycle in which the rear wheel RW is rotationally driven by the power of the engine 31 of the power unit 30 mounted on the vehicle frame 10, that is, a motorcycle in which the engine 31 of the power unit 30 is the power source and the rear wheel RW is the drive wheel.

[0026] The engine 31 of the power unit 30 comprises a crankcase 311 housing a crankshaft (not shown), a cylinder block 312 having a cylinder axis that is inclined upward toward the front and extends in the front-rear direction from the crankcase 311, a cylinder head 313 connected to the front end of the cylinder block 312 and supporting the valve train, a head cover 314 connected to the front end of the cylinder head 313 and covering the valve train on the cylinder head 313, and an intake pipe 315 extending from the cylinder head 313.

[0027] The clutch unit 32 of the power unit 30 is mounted on the right side of the crankcase 311.

[0028] The transmission mechanism of the power unit 30 (not shown) is housed inside the crankcase 311.

[0029] The power unit 30 is connected to the crankshaft (not shown) of the engine 31 and further includes an ACG starter 33 (ACG: Alternating Current Generator) that has at least the functions of a generator for the motorcycle 1 and a starter for the engine 31. The ACG starter 33 is mounted on the left side of the crankcase 311. The ACG starter 33 includes a rotor (not shown) that rotates integrally with the crankshaft of the engine 31 and a stator (not shown) fixed to the crankcase 311 of the engine 31. The detailed function of the ACG starter 33 in the power unit 30 is that when the crankshaft of the engine 31 rotates, the rotor of the ACG starter 33 rotates and the ACG starter 33 generates electricity. Conversely, when current is passed through a coil provided in the stator of the ACG starter 33, the rotor rotates and forcibly rotates the crankshaft of the engine 31. Therefore, by passing current through the coil provided in the stator of the ACG starter 33, the crankshaft of the engine 31 can be forcibly rotated, thereby starting the engine 31.

[0030] The power unit 30 is connected to an intake device 34 that supplies a fuel-air mixture to the engine 31 and an exhaust device 35 that discharges the exhaust gas from the engine 31 towards the rear. The motorcycle 1 also has a fuel tank (not shown). This fuel tank is located, for example, between a pair of left and right seat frames 14 of the vehicle frame 10.

[0031] The intake system 34 is connected to an intake pipe 315 extending from the cylinder head 313 of the engine 31 of the power unit 30 and includes a throttle body 341 having a throttle valve (not shown) inside, an air cleaner 342 that purifies the outside air supplied to the engine 31 of the power unit 30, and a connecting tube 343 that connects the throttle body 341 and the air cleaner 342. Air introduced from outside the motorcycle 1 into the air cleaner 342 and purified is led through the connecting tube 343 to the throttle body 341, where the throttle valve operates to adjust the airflow rate, and the air is supplied from the intake pipe 315 to the cylinder head 313 of the engine 31.

[0032] Furthermore, the throttle body 341 of the intake system 34 is fitted with a fuel injector (not shown) that injects fuel from the fuel tank into the inside of the throttle body 341. This fuel injector is connected by a fuel pipe to the aforementioned fuel pump (not shown). Fuel is discharged from this fuel pump towards the fuel injector at a desired pressure.

[0033] Then, in the throttle body 341, a mixture with the appropriate air-fuel ratio is generated by the air that has been introduced into the air cleaner 342 and purified, and the fuel injected from the fuel injector. The throttle valve then operates, supplying the mixture at the appropriate flow rate from the throttle body 341 to the cylinder head 313 of the engine 31 of the power unit 30.

[0034] In this embodiment, the air cleaner 342 is positioned below the main frame 12, and its upper part is connected to the main frame 12.

[0035] The exhaust system 35 includes an exhaust pipe 351 whose front end extends downward from the lower surface of the cylinder head 313 of the engine 31, then bends rearward and extends rearward through the lower part of the power unit 30. The exhaust pipe 351 is equipped with a catalyst 352 that purifies the exhaust gas of the engine 31, and a muffler 353 that has a sound-dampening function for the engine 31 and releases the exhaust gas of the engine 31 into the atmosphere. The exhaust gas of the engine 31 passes through the exhaust pipe 351, is purified by the catalyst 352, passes through the muffler 353, and is then released into the atmosphere towards the rear.

[0036] The motorcycle 1 is equipped with a power transmission unit 40 that transmits power generated by the engine 31 of the power unit 30, which is the power source, to the rear wheel RW.

[0037] The power transmission unit 40 is connected to the output shaft of the power unit 30 and includes a drive sprocket 41 that rotates integrally with the output shaft of the power unit 30, a driven sprocket 42 that rotates integrally with the rear wheel RW, and a chain 43 that is wrapped around the drive sprocket 41 and the driven sprocket 42. The rotational power output from the power unit 30 is transmitted to the driven sprocket 42 via the drive sprocket 41 and the chain 43, and the rear wheel RW is rotationally driven by the rotational power of the power unit 30 transmitted to the driven sprocket 42. In this way, the drive sprocket 41, the driven sprocket 42, and the chain 43 are each transmission components that transmit power generated by the engine 31 of the power unit 30, which is the power source of the motorcycle 1.

[0038] The motorcycle 1 is equipped with a pair of left and right front forks 51, which are cylindrical in shape and are positioned on both the left and right sides of the front wheel FW, and which are inclined forward as they extend downward and vertically. The pair of left and right front forks 51 support the front wheel FW at their lower ends. The pair of left and right front forks 51 function as a framework for connecting the front wheel FW to the vehicle frame 10, and at the same time function as a shock absorber that absorbs impacts input to the front wheel FW.

[0039] The motorcycle 1 is rotatably supported with respect to the body frame 10 and includes a steering unit 52 that supports a pair of left and right front forks 51.

[0040] The steering unit 52 includes a rotatable bar-shaped handle 521 that extends in the width direction of the vehicle and steers the front wheel FW, a stem shaft 522 inserted through the head pipe 11 of the vehicle frame 10, and an under bracket 524 provided at the lower end of the stem shaft 522 that connects and fixes the upper ends of the left and right front forks 51 together.

[0041] The handlebars 521 are fixed to the upper end of the stem shaft 522. When the driver of the motorcycle 1 rotates the handlebars 521, which extend in the width direction of the vehicle, the steering unit 52 rotates integrally with the stem shaft 522 (head pipe 11 of the vehicle frame 10) as its axis. At this time, the left and right front forks 51 fixed to the under bracket 524 and the front wheel FW supported at the lower ends of the left and right front forks 51 also rotate integrally with the steering unit 52 with the stem shaft 522 (head pipe 11 of the vehicle frame 10) as its axis. In this way, the front wheel FW can be steered by rotating the handlebars 521.

[0042] As shown in Figure 3, a left-side handle grip 521a is provided at the left end of the handle 521, which extends in the vehicle width direction. When riding the motorcycle 1, the driver grasps the left-side handle grip 521a with their left hand.

[0043] An accelerator grip 521b is provided at the right end of the handle 521, which extends in the width direction of the vehicle. When riding the motorcycle 1, the driver grasps the accelerator grip 521b with their left hand. The accelerator grip 521b is a required driving force input device to which the required driving force is input to the engine 31 by the driver's operation. The accelerator grip 521b can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise when viewed from the direction in which the handle 521 extends. When the driver of the motorcycle 1 rotates the accelerator grip 521b, which is grasped with their right hand, clockwise when viewed from the left, the required driving force of the engine 31 increases, and when the driver rotates the accelerator grip 521b, which is grasped with their right hand, counterclockwise when viewed from the left, the required driving force of the engine 31 decreases.

[0044] As a result, the driver of the motorcycle 1 can, while riding, adjust the required driving force to the engine 31 by rotating the handlebars 521 while holding the left handlebar grip 521a with the left hand and the accelerator grip 521b with the right hand, thereby steering the front wheel FW and turning the motorcycle 1 in the left or right direction.

[0045] A first master cylinder 531 is fixed to the right side of the handlebar 521, closer to the center in the vehicle width direction than the accelerator grip 521b. A front brake lever 532 is pivotally supported on the first master cylinder 531 so as to be able to swing in the front-rear direction. The front brake lever 532 is provided to extend in the vehicle width direction in front of the accelerator grip 521b, parallel to the accelerator grip 521b, so that the driver of the motorcycle 1 can operate it without taking their right hand off the accelerator grip 521b while the motorcycle 1 is in motion.

[0046] A second master cylinder 541 is fixed to the left side of the handle 521, closer to the center in the vehicle width direction than the left handle grip 521a. A rear brake lever 542 is pivotally supported on the second master cylinder 541 so as to be able to swing in the front-rear direction. The rear brake lever 542 is provided to extend in the vehicle width direction in front of the left handle grip 521a, parallel to the left handle grip 521a, so that the driver of the motorcycle 1 can operate it without taking their left hand off the left handle grip 521a while the motorcycle 1 is in motion.

[0047] A front brake 61 is provided on the front wheel FW of the motorcycle 1. In this embodiment, the front brake 61 is a hydraulic disc brake. The front brake 61 has a disc rotor 611 that rotates integrally with the front wheel FW, and a brake caliper 612 that incorporates brake pads and a piston. The brake pads are provided on both sides of the disc rotor 611 so as to sandwich the disc rotor 611.

[0048] The brake caliper 612 is provided with a first input port 612a and a second input port 612b. The first input port 612a is connected via a first hydraulic conduit 613a to a first master cylinder 531 fixed to the right side of the handle 521. The second input port 612b is connected via a second hydraulic conduit 613b to a second master cylinder 541 fixed to the left side of the handle 521.

[0049] When the front brake lever 532 is operated, hydraulic pressure is supplied from the first master cylinder 531 to the brake caliper 612 via the first hydraulic conduit 613a and the first input port 612a. When the rear brake lever 542 is operated, hydraulic pressure is supplied from the second master cylinder 541 to the brake caliper 612 via the second hydraulic conduit 613b and the second input port 612b.

[0050] In the brake caliper 612, when hydraulic pressure is supplied from at least one of the first input port 612a and the second input port 612b, the supplied hydraulic pressure acts on a piston to clamp the disc rotor 611 from both sides with brake pads, and the frictional force generated when the brake pads are pressed against the disc rotor 611 brakes the front wheel FW.

[0051] A rear brake 62 is provided on the rear wheel RW of the motorcycle 1. In this embodiment, the rear brake 62 is a mechanical drum brake. The rear brake 62 includes a brake drum 621 that rotates integrally with the rear wheel RW, a brake shoe 622 with a brake lining stretched over its outer circumference, and an operating lever 623 that operates the brake shoe 622.

[0052] The operating lever 623 of the rear brake 62 is connected via a brake cable 624 to an equalizer mechanism 542a provided on the rear brake lever 542.

[0053] The brake cable 624 is composed of a Bowden cable having an inner cable 624a and an outer cable 624b that is slidably inserted through it.

[0054] One end of the inner cable 624a is connected to an equalizer mechanism 542a provided on the rear brake lever 542, and the other end of the inner cable 624a is connected to the operating lever 623 of the rear brake 62.

[0055] One end of the outer cable 624b is held in a cable holder 541a formed to extend from the case of the second master cylinder 541, which is fixed to the left side of the handle 521. The other end of the outer cable 624b is held in a fixed bracket 63 located near the rear brake 62. A return spring 625 is installed between this fixed bracket 63 and the operating lever 623 of the rear brake 62, biasing the operating lever 623 toward the non-operating position.

[0056] When the rear brake lever 542 is operated, the inner cable 624a of the brake cable 624 is pulled via the equalizer mechanism 542a, and the operating lever 623 of the rear brake 62 is activated.

[0057] In the rear brake 62, when the operating lever 623 is operated, the operating lever 623 causes the brake shoe 622 to press against the inner surface of the brake drum 621. The rear brake 62 then brakes the rear wheel RW by the frictional force generated between the brake lining stretched over the outer surface of the brake shoe 622 and the brake drum 621 when the brake shoe 622 is pressed against the inner surface of the brake drum 621.

[0058] A left foot step 70 is provided on the left side of the power unit 30 to hold the driver's left foot. The left foot step 70 holds the arch area of ​​the driver's left foot or the area behind the arch (see Figures 2 and 4).

[0059] As shown in Figures 4 to 9, a right foot step 80 for holding the driver's right foot is provided on the right side of the power unit 30. The right foot step 80 comprises a right foot rear holding portion 81 having a right foot rear holding surface 801 that holds the arch area of ​​the driver's right foot or the area behind the arch, and a right foot front holding portion 82 provided in front of the right foot rear holding portion 81 and having a right foot front holding surface 802 that holds the area in front of the arch of the driver's right foot, for example, the area including the ball of the right foot.

[0060] In this embodiment, the right foot rear holding portion 81 and the right foot front holding portion 82 are formed from separate components.

[0061] The left foot step 70 and the right foot rear support portion 81 of the right foot step 80 are supported by a pipe-shaped first support frame 91 that extends in the vehicle width direction.

[0062] The pipe-shaped first support frame 91 includes a cross member portion 910 that traverses the lower part of the bottom wall 311a of the crankcase 311 in the left-right direction and extends in the vehicle width direction, a left-side rising portion 911L that bends upward from the left end of the cross member portion 910 on the left outer side of the crankcase 311 and extends in the vertical direction, a left-side step mounting portion 912L that bends outward in the vehicle width direction, i.e. to the left, from the upper end of the left-side rising portion 911L and extends in the vehicle width direction, a right-side rising portion 911R that bends upward from the right end of the cross member portion 910 on the right outer side of the crankcase 311 and extends in the vertical direction, and a right-side step mounting portion 912R that bends outward in the vehicle width direction, i.e. to the right, from the upper end of the right-side rising portion 911R and extends in the vehicle width direction. The left foot step 70 is attached to the left step mounting portion 912L of the first support frame 91, and the right foot rear holding portion 81 of the right foot step 80 is attached to the right step mounting portion 912R of the first support frame 91.

[0063] The first support frame 91 is fixed to the bottom wall 311a of the crankcase 311 at the cross member portion 910 by the support bracket 90.

[0064] The bottom wall 311a of the crankcase 311 is provided with a plurality of bosses that protrude downward for fastening the support bracket 90. These bosses are integrally formed with the bottom wall 311a of the crankcase 311. In this embodiment, a pair of left and right front bosses 311b1, provided in front of the position of the cross member portion 910 of the first support frame 91, and a pair of left and right rear bosses 311b2, provided behind the position of the cross member portion 910 of the first support frame 91, are integrally formed with the bottom wall 311a of the crankcase 311 so as to protrude downward from the bottom wall 311a of the crankcase 311.

[0065] The support bracket 90 includes a left support bracket 90L that straddles the cross member portion 910 of the first support frame 91 in the front-rear direction and is fixed to the bottom wall 311a of the crankcase 311 by a left front boss 311b1 and a left rear boss 311b2, and a right support bracket 90R that straddles the cross member portion 910 of the first support frame 91 in the front-rear direction and is fixed to the bottom wall 311a of the crankcase 311 by a right front boss 311b1 and a right rear boss 311b2.

[0066] The left support bracket 90L and the right support bracket 90R each have bolt insertion holes formed in them, where, when viewed from below, they overlap with the left and right front bosses 311b1 and the right rear bosses 311b2, respectively, through which bolts 900 are inserted. The cross member portion 910 of the first support frame 91 is sandwiched between the left support bracket 90L and the right support bracket 90R and the bottom wall 311a of the crankcase 311. By inserting bolts 900 from below into the respective bolt insertion holes of the left support bracket 90L and the right support bracket 90R and fastening them to the left and right pair of front bosses 311b1 and the left and right pair of rear bosses 311b2, the first support frame 91 is supported by the left support bracket 90L and the right support bracket 90R at the cross member portion 910 and fixed to the bottom wall 311a of the crankcase 311.

[0067] The left foot step 70 is made of a resin such as rubber. The left foot step 70 has a bottomed cylindrical shape and is fixed by external fitting onto the left side step mounting portion 912L of the first support frame 91 from the left. Therefore, the left foot step 70 is provided such that the bottomed cylindrical portion surrounds the outer circumferential surface of the left side step mounting portion 912L of the first support frame 91.

[0068] Furthermore, the upper surface of the left foot step 70 serves as a left foot support surface 700 that holds the arch area or the area behind the arch of the driver's left foot. While the motorcycle 1 is in motion, the driver operates the motorcycle 1 with the arch area or the area behind the arch of the left foot resting on the left foot support surface 700 of the left foot step 70.

[0069] The right foot rear support portion 81 of the right foot step 80 is made of a resin such as rubber. The right foot rear support portion 81 has a shape that is substantially symmetrical to that of the left foot step 70. The right foot rear support portion 81 has a bottomed cylindrical shape and is fixed by external fitting onto the right side step mounting portion 912R of the first support frame 91 from the right. Therefore, the right foot rear support portion 81 is provided such that the bottomed cylindrical portion surrounds the outer circumferential surface of the right side step mounting portion 912R of the first support frame 91.

[0070] Furthermore, the upper surface of the right foot rear support portion 81 is a right foot rear support surface 801 that supports the arch area or the area behind the arch of the driver's right foot. While driving the motorcycle 1, the driver operates the motorcycle 1 with the arch area or the area behind the arch of the right foot resting on the right foot rear support surface 801 of the right foot step 80.

[0071] Furthermore, a pipe-shaped second support frame 92 is joined to the right-side region of the first support frame 91 by welding or other means.

[0072] The second support frame 92 is connected to the right-side rising portion 911R of the first support frame 91, which extends in the vertical direction. The pipe-shaped second support frame 92 has an extension portion 921 that extends diagonally forward to the right while inclining upward from the right-side rising portion 911R of the first support frame 91, and a base plate mounting portion 922 that extends in the vehicle width direction, bending outward in the vehicle width direction, i.e., to the right, from the front upper end of the extension portion 921.

[0073] Thus, the first support frame 91 and the second support frame 92 are supported by the same right-side support bracket 90R and fixed to the motorcycle 1 (more specifically, to the bottom wall 311a of the crankcase 311 of the motorcycle 1).

[0074] As a result, the parts required to fix the second support frame 92 to the motorcycle 1 can be omitted, and the second support frame 92 can be fixed to the motorcycle 1 without increasing the number of parts.

[0075] The extension portion 921 is provided with a drainage hole 92a near the connection point with the first support frame 91.

[0076] As a result, even if water enters the inside of the pipe-shaped second support frame 92, the water that has entered the inside of the second support frame 92 can be effectively discharged to the outside through the drainage hole 92a.

[0077] At the joint between the first support frame 91 and the second support frame 92, a roughly L-shaped reinforcing plate 94 is attached by welding or the like to the right-side rising portion 911R of the first support frame 91 and the extending portion 921 of the second support frame 92. The plate 94 extends diagonally forward to the right from the joint, along the direction of extension of the extension portion 921 of the second support frame 92, and extends vertically from the joint, along the direction of extension of the right-side rising portion 911R of the first support frame 91, along the direction of extension of the right-side rising portion 911R of the first support frame 91, to the right-side rising portion 911R of the first support frame 91 and the extension portion 921 of the second support frame 92.

[0078] The base plate 93 is attached to the base plate mounting portion 922 by welding or the like. The base plate 93 is a metal plate that extends in the front-rear and left-right directions. In this embodiment, the lower surface of the base plate 93 is welded and attached to the upper part of the base plate mounting portion 922.

[0079] The outer end of the base plate mounting portion 922 of the pipe-shaped second support frame 92 in the vehicle width direction is open toward the outside in the vehicle width direction.

[0080] The right foot front support portion 82 of the right foot step 80 is locked to the base plate 93. The right foot front support portion 82 is made of a resin such as rubber. In this way, the right foot front support portion 82 of the right foot step 80 is supported by the second support frame 92 via the base plate 93.

[0081] The right foot step 80's right foot forward holding portion 82 has a cover portion 821 that covers the top surface and the front, rear, left, and right sides of the base plate 93. In the right foot step 80's right foot forward holding portion 82, the upward-facing surface of the cover portion 821 is the right foot forward holding surface 802.

[0082] Multiple locking protrusions 822 that project downward are formed on the lower surface of the cover portion 821. In this embodiment, a total of four locking protrusions 822 are formed, one each in the left front region, right front region, left rear region, and right rear region of the lower surface of the cover portion 821.

[0083] The base plate 93 is provided with locking holes 93a that penetrate vertically, at positions that overlap with each locking projection 822 when viewed from above. The right foot front support part 82 is locked to the base plate 93 by pushing the locking projections 822 into each locking hole 93a of the base plate 93 from above and fitting them into place.

[0084] The base plate 93 is provided with a closing portion 823 that closes the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the base plate mounting portion 922, which is open toward the outside in the vehicle width direction. This prevents water and foreign matter from entering the interior of the second support frame 92 from the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the base plate mounting portion 922.

[0085] While the motorcycle 1 is in motion, the driver operates the motorcycle 1 with the area in front of the arch of the right foot, for example, the area including the ball of the right foot, resting on the right foot front holding surface 802 of the right foot step 80.

[0086] Generally, in conventional motorcycles equipped with a foot brake, the driver operates the foot brake in the area in front of the arch of their right foot. The motorcycle 1 of this embodiment does not have a foot brake, and the front brake lever 532 and rear brake lever 542 are provided on the handlebars 521. The right foot step 80 has a rear right foot support part 81 and a front right foot support part 82, and while the motorcycle 1 is in motion, the area in front of the arch of the driver's right foot is supported by the front right foot support part 82. As a result, the position and posture of the driver's right ankle are maintained while the motorcycle 1 is in motion, thus reducing fatigue in the driver's right ankle. In addition, since the driver can easily recognize that the motorcycle 1 is equipped with a front right foot support part 82 instead of a foot brake, it is easy for the driver to recognize that they should operate the front brake lever 532 and rear brake lever 542 when they intend to brake the motorcycle 1.

[0087] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the right foot rear support portion 81 and the right foot front support portion 82 are formed from separate components. Therefore, this can be realized simply by adding the second support frame 92, the base plate 93, and the cover portion 821 to a conventional motorcycle equipped only with a right foot step corresponding to the right foot rear support portion 81 of this embodiment. This reduces manufacturing costs and allows for easy design changes from conventional motorcycles.

[0088] Furthermore, since the second support frame 92 is connected to the right-side rising portion 911R that extends vertically from the first support frame 91, the length of the second support frame 92 can be shortened while ensuring the load-bearing capacity of the second support frame 92 when the driver places the area in front of the arch of their right foot, for example, the area including the ball of their right foot, on the right foot front holding surface 802 of the right foot step 80.

[0089] The right foot forward holding portion 82 is provided such that at least a portion of the right foot forward holding surface 802 is positioned in the front-rear direction between the front end portion 18a of the occupant seat 18 and the handle shaft 521c of the handle 521. The handle shaft 521c is the part that serves as the rotation center of the handle 521 extending in the vehicle width direction, that is, in this embodiment, the part that connects the handle 521 to the stem shaft 522.

[0090] This allows the driver to maintain a natural posture while riding the motorcycle 1, with the area of ​​the right foot forward of the arch of the foot resting on the right foot footrest 800's right foot forward holding surface 802.

[0091] As shown in Figure 10, the right foot front holding portion 82 is provided such that the right foot front holding surface 802 is located below the right foot rear holding surface 801 of the right foot rear holding portion 81.

[0092] Furthermore, the right foot front holding portion 82 is provided such that the right foot front holding surface 802 is positioned vertically between the upper end 81a and the lower end 81b of the right foot rear holding portion 81.

[0093] This allows the driver to maintain a natural posture while riding the motorcycle 1, with the area of ​​the right foot forward of the arch of the foot resting on the right foot footrest 800's right foot forward holding surface 802.

[0094] The right foot forward support portion 82 is positioned such that, in a side view, its front end portion 82c overlaps with the cylinder block 312 in the front-rear direction, and its rear end portion 82a overlaps with the crankcase 311.

[0095] Furthermore, the right foot forward support portion 82 is provided such that, in a side view, at least a portion of it overlaps with the cylinder block 312 and the crankcase 311.

[0096] The lower end portion 82d of the right foot forward support portion 82 is located above the lower end portion of the crankcase 311.

[0097] The front straddle cowl 25, which also functions as a leg shield, extends below the right front foot support portion 82 such that its lower end portion 25a is below the lower end portion 82d of the right front foot support portion 82.

[0098] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11, the rear end portion 82a of the right foot front support portion 82 extends in the vehicle width direction with an inclination such that the distance from the right foot rear support portion 81 increases as it moves outward in the vehicle width direction.

[0099] As a result, even if foreign objects get caught between the right foot rear support part 81 and the right foot front support part 82, the foreign objects can be easily removed from between the right foot rear support part 81 and the right foot front support part 82.

[0100] A chamfered portion 82b is formed at the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the front end of the right foot forward holding portion 82, and extends in the vehicle width direction, inclined rearward toward the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the right foot forward holding portion 82.

[0101] This prevents the impact on the object from being concentrated locally, even if an object strikes the outer end of the front end of the right foot forward support portion 82 in the vehicle width direction.

[0102] The right foot front support portion 82 is positioned inward in the vehicle width direction compared to the right foot rear support portion 81.

[0103] As shown in Figures 2 and 11, a seesaw-type shift change pedal 36, operated by the driver with their left foot, is provided on the left side of the power unit 30. The shift change pedal 36 has a pivot axis that extends in the front-rear direction and in the vehicle width direction, and is provided so as to be able to pivot around this pivot axis. The shift change pedal 36 is provided so that this pivot axis is located near the left foot step 70. The shift change pedal 36 has a front pedal portion 361 provided in front of the pivot axis and a rear pedal portion 362 provided behind the pivot axis. When the driver presses down on the front pedal portion 361 with their left foot, the shift change pedal 36 pivots counterclockwise around the pivot axis when viewed from the left side. When the driver presses down on the rear pedal portion 362 with their left foot, the shift change pedal 36 pivots clockwise around the pivot axis when viewed from the left side. The shift change pedal 36 is biased to return to its initial position when the front pedal portion 361 and the rear pedal portion 362 are not pressed down by the driver's left foot.

[0104] When the transmission mechanism (not shown) is in neutral, and the driver presses the front pedal 361 downward with their left foot, the friction clutch of the clutch unit 32 disengages, and the transmission mechanism shifts from neutral to first gear. When the driver releases their left foot from the front pedal 361 and the shift change pedal 36 returns to its initial position, the friction clutch of the clutch unit 32 engages, and the power unit 30 outputs driving force in first gear. Subsequently, when the driver presses the front pedal 361 downward with their left foot, the friction clutch of the clutch unit 32 disengages, and the transmission mechanism shifts up from first gear to second gear. When the driver releases their left foot from the front pedal 361 and the shift change pedal 36 returns to its initial position, the friction clutch of the clutch unit 32 engages, and the power unit 30 outputs driving force in second gear. Similarly, each time the driver presses the front pedal 361 downward with their left foot and the shift change pedal 36 returns to its initial position, the transmission shifts up from 2nd gear to 3rd gear to 4th gear. When the motorcycle 1 is in motion, once the transmission shifts up to the highest gear, the transmission does not shift gears even if the driver presses the front pedal 361 downward with their left foot. On the other hand, when the motorcycle 1 is stopped, if the driver presses the front pedal 361 downward with their left foot while the transmission is in the highest gear, the transmission shifts to the neutral position.

[0105] When the transmission mechanism (not shown) is in fourth gear, for example, if the driver presses the rear pedal 362 downward with their left foot, the friction clutch of the clutch unit 32 is released, and the transmission mechanism shifts down from fourth gear to third gear. Then, when the driver releases their left foot from the rear pedal 362 and the shift change pedal 36 returns to its initial position, the friction clutch of the clutch unit 32 is engaged, and the power unit 30 outputs driving force in third gear. Similarly, each time the driver presses the rear pedal 362 downward with their left foot and the shift change pedal 36 returns to its initial position, the transmission shifts down from third gear to second gear to first gear. Then, when the transmission mechanism is in first gear, if the driver presses the rear pedal 362 downward with their left foot, the friction clutch of the clutch unit 32 is released, and the transmission mechanism transitions from first gear to neutral. When the driver releases their left foot from the rear pedal 362 and the shift change pedal 36 returns to its initial position, the friction clutch of the clutch unit 32 engages, but since the transmission mechanism is in neutral, no driving force is output from the power unit 30. When the motorcycle 1 is in motion, even if the driver presses down on the rear pedal 362 with their left foot while the transmission mechanism is in neutral, no shift change operation is performed in the transmission mechanism. On the other hand, when the motorcycle 1 is stopped, if the driver presses down on the rear pedal 362 with their left foot while the transmission mechanism is in neutral, the transmission mechanism shifts from neutral to the highest gear.

[0106] Thus, the shift change pedal 36 in this embodiment functions as an operator for changing the gear ratio of the transmission mechanism, and also functions as an operator for operating the friction clutch of the clutch unit 32.

[0107] Furthermore, the right foot forward support portion 82 is provided such that its front end portion 82c is located in front of the front end portion 361 of the shift change pedal 36, and its rear end portion 82a is located behind the rear end portion 361 of the shift change pedal 36.

[0108] Furthermore, the right foot forward support portion 82 is formed such that its dimensions in the vehicle width direction are greater than the dimensions in the vehicle width direction of the front pedal portion 361 of the shift change pedal 36.

[0109] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. It is clear to those skilled in the art that various modifications or alterations can be conceived within the scope of the claims, and these are also understood to naturally fall within the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the components of the above embodiment may be combined in any way without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0110] For example, in this embodiment, the right foot rear support portion 81 and the right foot front support portion 82 are formed from separate members, but the right foot rear support portion 81 and the right foot front support portion 82 may be formed integrally from the same member.

[0111] This specification includes at least the following: The components and other elements corresponding to those in the embodiments described above are shown in parentheses as examples, but are not limited thereto.

[0112] (1) Front wheels (front wheels FW) and rear wheels (rear wheels RW), A handle (handle 521) extending in the vehicle width direction, with grip portions (left-side handle grip 521a, accelerator grip 521b) provided on one side and the other side in the vehicle width direction for the driver to grasp, A front brake lever (front brake lever 532) is provided on one side of the handlebar in the vehicle width direction and operates the front brake (front brake 61) for braking the front wheel, A rear brake lever (rear brake lever 542) is provided on the other side of the handle in the vehicle width direction and operates the rear brake (rear brake 62) for braking the rear wheel, The vehicle includes a step (right foot step 80) for holding the driver's foot, The aforementioned step is, The first holding part (right foot rear holding part 81) has a first holding surface (right foot rear holding surface 801) for holding the driver's foot, A saddle-type vehicle (motorcycle 1) comprising a second holding part (right foot forward holding part 82) provided in front of the first holding part and having a second holding surface (right foot forward holding surface 802) that holds a region in front of the arch of the driver's foot.

[0113] According to (1), when the saddle-type vehicle is in motion, the area in front of the arch of the driver's foot is held by the second holding part, so the position and posture of the driver's ankle are maintained, and fatigue of the driver's ankle can be reduced. In addition, the driver can easily recognize that the saddle-type vehicle is equipped with a second holding part instead of a foot brake, so the driver can easily recognize that they should operate the front brake lever and the rear brake lever when attempting to brake the saddle-type vehicle.

[0114] (2) A saddle-type vehicle as described in (1), A saddle-type vehicle in which the first holding part and the second holding part are formed from separate components.

[0115] According to (2), since the first and second holding parts are formed from separate components, it is possible to implement this by adding the second holding part to a conventional saddle-type vehicle that only has steps. This makes it possible to reduce manufacturing costs and to easily modify the design from a conventional saddle-type vehicle.

[0116] (3) A saddle-type vehicle as described in (2), The rear end portion (rear end portion 82a) of the second retaining portion extends in the vehicle width direction with an inclination such that the distance from the first retaining portion increases as it moves outward in the vehicle width direction, in a saddle-type vehicle.

[0117] According to (3), even if foreign objects get stuck between the first retaining part and the second retaining part, the foreign objects can be easily removed from between the first retaining part and the second retaining part.

[0118] (4) A saddle-type vehicle as described in (1), A saddle-type vehicle, wherein a chamfered portion (chamfered portion 82b) is formed at the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the front end of the second holding portion, inclined rearward toward the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the second holding portion and extending in the vehicle width direction.

[0119] According to (4), even if an object strikes the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the front end of the second retaining part, it is possible to prevent the impact on the object that strikes the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the front end of the second retaining part from being concentrated locally.

[0120] (5) A saddle-type vehicle as described in any of (1) to (4), The first holding portion is supported by the first support frame (first support frame 91), The second holding portion is supported by the second support frame (second support frame 92), The first support frame has a rising portion (right rising portion 911R) extending in the vertical direction, and a step mounting portion (right step mounting portion 912R) that bends outward in the vehicle width direction from the upper end of the rising portion and extends in the vehicle width direction, A saddle-type vehicle in which the second support frame is connected to the rising portion of the first support frame.

[0121] According to (5), since the second support frame is connected to the vertically extending rising portion of the first support frame, the length of the second support frame can be shortened while ensuring the load-bearing capacity of the second support frame when the driver places the area in front of the arch of their foot on the second support surface.

[0122] (6) A saddle-type vehicle as described in (5), The second support frame is pipe-shaped, A saddle-type vehicle is provided with drainage holes (drainage holes 92a) near the joint portion of the second support frame with the first support frame.

[0123] According to (6), even if water enters the inside of the pipe-shaped second support frame, the water that has entered the inside of the second support frame can be effectively discharged to the outside through the drainage holes.

[0124] (7) A saddle-type vehicle as described in (1), The saddle-type vehicle is provided such that the second holding portion is located between the upper and lower ends of the first holding portion in the vertical direction.

[0125] According to (7), the driver can maintain a natural posture while the saddle-type vehicle is in motion, with the area of ​​the foot in front of the arch of the foot resting on the second support surface of the step.

[0126] (8) A saddle-type vehicle as described in (1), The aforementioned saddle-type vehicle is further equipped with a seat (occupant seat 18) on which the driver can sit, The second retaining portion is provided such that at least a portion of the second retaining surface is located between the front end of the seat and the handle shaft (handle shaft 521c) of the handle in the front-rear direction, in a saddle-type vehicle.

[0127] According to (8), the driver can maintain a natural posture while the saddle-type vehicle is in motion, with the area of ​​the foot in front of the arch of the foot resting on the second holding surface of the step.

[0128] (9) A saddle-type vehicle as described in (5), A saddle-type vehicle in which the first support frame and the second support frame are supported by the same bracket (right-side support bracket 90R) and fixed to the saddle-type vehicle.

[0129] According to (9), the parts for fixing the second support frame to the saddle-type vehicle can be omitted, so the second support frame can be fixed to the saddle-type vehicle without increasing the number of parts. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0130] 1. Motorcycle (saddle-type vehicle) 18 passenger seats (seats) 521 Handle 521a Left-side handle grip (grip section) 521b Accelerator grip (grip part) 521c Handle shaft 532 Front brake lever 542 Rear brake lever 61 Front Brake 62 Rear brake 80 Right foot step (step) 801 Right foot rear holding surface (first holding surface) 802 Right foot front holding surface (second holding surface) 81 Right foot rear holding part (first holding part) 82 Right foot front holding part (second holding part) 82a Rear end 82b Chamfered part 90R Right-side support bracket (bracket) 91 First support frame 911R Right side rising section (rising section) 912R Right side step mounting area (step mounting area) 92 Second support frame 92a Drainage hole FW front wheel RW Rear wheel

Claims

1. Front wheels (FW) and rear wheels (RW), A handle (521) extending in the vehicle width direction, with grip portions (521a, 521b) provided on one side and the other side in the vehicle width direction for the driver to grasp, A front brake lever (532) is provided on one side of the handle (521) in the vehicle width direction and operates the front brake (61) for braking the front wheel (FW), A rear brake lever (542) is provided on the other side of the handle (521) in the vehicle width direction and operates the rear brake (62) for braking the rear wheel (RW), The device includes a step (80) for holding the driver's feet, The aforementioned step (80) is, A first holding portion (81) is supported by a pipe-shaped first support frame (91) extending in the width direction of the vehicle and has a first holding surface (801) for holding the driver's feet, The second retaining portion (82) is provided in front of the first retaining portion (81), and is connected to the first support frame (91) and is provided on the second support frame (92) which extends forward, and has a second retaining surface (802) that holds a region in front of the arch of the driver's foot, The first holding part (81) and the second holding part (82) are formed from separate components, in a saddle-type vehicle (1).

2. A saddle-type vehicle (1) according to claim 1, The rear end portion (82a) of the second holding portion (82) extends in the vehicle width direction with an inclination such that the distance from the first holding portion (81) increases as it moves outward in the vehicle width direction, in a saddle-type vehicle (1).

3. A saddle-type vehicle (1) according to claim 1, A saddle-type vehicle (1) has a chamfered portion (82b) formed on the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the front end of the second holding portion (82), which is inclined rearward toward the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the second holding portion (82) and extends in the vehicle width direction.

4. A saddle-type vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The first support frame (91) has a rising portion (911R) that extends in the vertical direction, and a step mounting portion (912R) that bends outward in the vehicle width direction from the upper end of the rising portion (911R) and extends in the vehicle width direction. A saddle-type vehicle (1) in which the second support frame (92) is connected to the rising portion (911R) of the first support frame (91).

5. A saddle-type vehicle (1) according to claim 4, The second support frame (92) is pipe-shaped, A saddle-type vehicle (1) is provided with a drain hole (92a) near the joint portion of the second support frame (92) with the first support frame (91).

6. A saddle-type vehicle (1) according to claim 1, The saddle-type vehicle (1) is provided such that the second holding portion (82) has a second holding surface (802) positioned between the upper and lower ends of the first holding portion (81) in the vertical direction.

7. A saddle-type vehicle (1) according to claim 1, The aforementioned saddle-type vehicle (1) further comprises a seat (18) on which the driver can sit, The saddle-type vehicle (1) is provided such that at least a portion of the second holding portion (82) of the second holding surface (802) is located between the front end of the seat (18) and the handle shaft (521c) of the handle (521) in the front-rear direction.

8. A saddle-type vehicle (1) according to claim 4, The first support frame (91) and the second support frame (92) are supported by the same bracket (90R) and fixed to the saddle-type vehicle (1), wherein the saddle-type vehicle (1) is a saddle-type vehicle (1).