Saddled vehicle

Abstract

Provided is a saddled vehicle in which a CBS mechanism is compactly arranged without being affected by the size of a tire or the position of a cross part of a swing arm.　This saddled vehicle includes a pivot frame (32), a swing arm (16) swingably supported by the pivot frame (32) via a swing arm pivot shaft (22), a brake pedal (53) swingably supported by the pivot frame (32) via a pedal pivot shaft (54), and a CBS mechanism (100) for applying a braking force to a front wheel (13) and a rear wheel (15) in accordance with an operation of the brake pedal (53). The CBS mechanism (100) is disposed below the swing arm pivot shaft (22).

Description

Saddle-type vehicle

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

[0002] Conventionally, saddle-ride type vehicles equipped with a combined brake system (CBS) mechanism have been known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 describes a saddle-ride type vehicle having a swing arm with a pair of left and right arms and a cross section connecting the pair of left and right arms. The CBS mechanism is disposed between the left and right arms of the swing arm in a space sandwiched between a pivot frame and the cross section. In Patent Document 1, a portion of the brake pedal connected to the CBS mechanism extends upward behind the pivot frame, and components of the CBS mechanism, such as an equalizer, extend above the swing arm. This allows for a layout of the CBS mechanism that effectively utilizes dead space while not protruding in the vehicle width direction.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-029121

[0004] However, with the technology described in Patent Document 1, because the CBS mechanism is located between the swing arm pivot shaft and the cross section, when the tire diameter is increased, the cross section needs to be moved closer to the swing arm pivot shaft, which creates the problem that space for arranging the CBS mechanism cannot be secured with existing layouts. The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and has an object to provide a saddle-ride type vehicle in which the CBS mechanism is compactly located without being affected by the tire size or the position of the swing arm cross section.

[0005] This specification includes the entire content of Japanese Patent Application No. 2024-058019, filed on March 29, 2024. A saddle-ride type vehicle includes a main frame extending rearward from a head pipe that supports a handlebar in a steerable manner, a pivot frame extending downward from the main frame, a swing arm that is swingably supported on the pivot frame via a swing arm pivot shaft, a brake pedal that is swingably supported on the pivot frame via a pedal pivot shaft, and a CBS mechanism that applies braking force to front and rear wheels in response to operation of the brake pedal, wherein the CBS mechanism is located below the swing arm pivot shaft.

[0006] A saddle-ride type vehicle can be provided in which the CBS mechanism is compactly arranged without being affected by the size of the tire or the position of the cross part of the swing arm.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a right side view of the front portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the periphery of a brake pedal as viewed from the right front. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is a bottom view showing the periphery of the lower end portion of a pivot frame. FIG. 6 is a right side view showing the periphery of the pivot frame. FIG. 7 is a view showing a state in which the exhaust system has been removed from FIG. 6. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a reinforcing member as viewed from the inside in the vehicle width direction. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the periphery of a CBS mechanism as viewed from the inside in the vehicle width direction. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the CBS mechanism when the brake pedal is in a normal position. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the CBS mechanism when the brake pedal begins to be operated. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the CBS mechanism when the brake pedal is moved to an operating position.

[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] 1 is a side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is a vehicle including 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 rider. The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is a vehicle in which a rider sits astride on the seat 17. The seat 17 is provided above the rear 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 the rear frame 20.

[0011] The front forks 14 are supported by a head pipe 18 so as to be steerable to the left and right. The front wheel 13 is supported by an axle 13a provided at the lower end of the front forks 14. A steering handle 21 that is gripped by the rider and used for steering is attached to the upper end of the front forks 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 around the pivot shaft 22. The rear wheel 15 is supported by an axle 15a that is provided at the rear end of the swing arm 16.

[0013] The power unit 12 is disposed between the front wheel 13 and the rear wheel 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 section 24 that houses a reciprocating piston. An exhaust device 25 is connected to an exhaust port of the cylinder section 24. The output of the power unit 12 is transmitted to the rear wheel 15 by a driving force transmission member that connects the power unit 12 and the rear wheel 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, steps 28 on which a rider places their 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 steps 28 are provided below the seat 17. The fuel tank 29 is supported by the body frame 11.

[0015] In the present embodiment, the front frame 19 has a main frame 31 extending rearward and downward from the head pipe 18, and a pivot frame 32 extending downward from the rear end of the main frame 31. The rear frame 20 has a pair of left and right seat frames 33 extending rearward from the rear portion of the main frame 31, and a pair of left and right rear sub-frames 34 extending rearward from the rear end of the main frame 31 and connected to midway portions of the seat frames 33 in the fore-and-aft direction.

[0016] The body frame 11 is covered with a body cover 40. The body cover 40 has a front cover 41 that covers the front of the head pipe 18, a pair of left and right leg shields 42 that are arranged behind the front cover 41, a center cover 43 that is arranged between the leg shields 42 and covers the main frame 31 from above, a body cover 44 that covers the main frame 31, the seat frame 33, and the rear subframe 34 from the outside in the left and right direction, and a rear cover 45 that covers the rear end of the seat frame 33 from the left and right.

[0017] The seat 17 in this embodiment has a rider's seat portion 17a in the front and a pillion seat portion 17b behind the rider's seat portion 17a. Steps 28 are disposed below the rider's seat portion 17a. The steps 28 are provided on both ends of a step rod 28a that extends in the vehicle width direction. The step rod 28a is fixed to the underside of the crankcase 23 (see FIG. 5).

[0018] A pillion step 51 is provided below and forward of the pillion seat portion 17b. The pillion step 51 is supported on the rear subframe 34 via a pillion step bracket 52. As shown in FIG. 6 , the pillion step bracket 52 has a pair of front and rear extension portions 52a, 52b extending rearward and downward from the rear subframe 34, a step support portion 52c provided at the rear ends (tip ends) of the extension portions 52a, 52b, a heel guard portion 52d extending rearward from the step support portion 52c, and a muffler fixing portion 52e provided forward and below the heel guard portion 52d. The pillion step 51 is supported on the step support portion 52c so that it can be folded down. The muffler fixing portion 52e is formed in a cylindrical shape extending in the vehicle width direction.

[0019] 2 is a right side view of the front portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. A front wheel brake (front brake) 61 that brakes the front wheel 13 is provided on the front wheel 13. The front wheel brake 61 in this embodiment is a drum brake. The front wheel brake 61 includes a brake panel 61a, a brake arm 61b, a cable support portion 61c, and a brake shoe (not shown). A front wheel brake cable 62 extending rearward is connected to the brake arm 61b of the front wheel brake 61. The front wheel brake cable 62 is connected to a right brake lever 63 (see FIG. 1) provided on the right side of the handlebars 21.

[0020] More specifically, the front wheel brake cable 62 is routed leftward from the right brake lever 63 along the handlebars 21, passes above the head pipe 18 and is routed to the left side of the head pipe 18. As shown in FIG. 2, the front wheel brake cable 62 extends downward along the head pipe 18 and, below the head pipe 18, is routed downward through a cable guide (not shown). When the front wheel brake cable 62 reaches the rear of the front wheel brake 61, the front wheel brake cable 62 is bent forward. At this time, the outer cable 62a of the front wheel brake cable 62 is supported by the cable support part 61c, and the inner cable 62b of the front wheel brake cable 62 is led forward from the outer cable 62a and connected to the brake arm 61b.

[0021] When the right brake lever 63 is operated by the rider, the inner cable 62b is pulled rearward, causing the brake arm 61b of the front wheel brake 61 to rotate. As a result, the front wheel brake 61 is actuated, and a braking force is applied to the front wheel 13.

[0022] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the brake pedal 53 and its surroundings, as seen from the right front. The power unit 12 and other components are omitted from FIG. 3 . A rear wheel brake (rear brake) 64 that brakes the rear wheel 15 is provided on the rear wheel 15. In this embodiment, the rear wheel brake 64 is a drum brake. As shown in FIG. 1 , the rear wheel brake 64 includes a brake panel 64 a, a brake arm 64 b, and a brake shoe (not shown). A torque rod 65 extending in the fore-and-aft direction is connected to the lower part of the rear wheel brake 64. The torque rod 65 is supported by the front end of the swing arm 16. Specifically, a front end 65 a of the torque rod 65 (see FIG. 9 ) engages with the cross portion 16 c of the swing arm 16 (see FIG. 9 ).

[0023] A rear brake rod 66 extending forward is connected to the brake arm 64b of the rear wheel brake 64. The rear brake rod 66 is configured to be interlocked with the brake pedal 53 arranged around the right step 28.

[0024] The brake pedal 53 is pivotally supported by the pivot frame 32. The brake pedal 53 is pivotally supported between a normal position (see FIGS. 1 and 10) in which the brake is not applied and an operating position (see FIG. 12) in which the front end of the brake pedal 53 is pressed downward and the brake is applied. When the brake pedal 53 is operated by the rider, the rear brake rod 66 is pulled forward, causing the brake arm 64b to rotate. This activates the rear wheel brake 64, applying a braking force to the rear wheel 15.

[0025] The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 of this embodiment is provided with a CBS mechanism (vehicle body functional component) 100 (see FIGS. 3 and 9) that activates both the front wheel brake 61 and the rear wheel brake 64 in response to operation of the brake pedal 53. The CBS mechanism 100 of this embodiment is a drum-drum CBS mechanism.

[0026] 1 and 2, a front wheel interlocking brake cable (front brake operating member) 67 is connected to the CBS mechanism 100. The front wheel interlocking brake cable 67 extends from the CBS mechanism 100 and is routed upward along the pivot frame 32, then routed forward along the right side of the main frame 31, and routed in front of the head pipe 18 from right to left.

[0027] 2, the front wheel interlocking brake cable 67 is routed parallel to the front wheel brake cable 62 on the left side of the head pipe 18, and is bent forward when it reaches the rear of the front wheel brake 61. At this time, the outer cable 67a of the front wheel interlocking brake cable 67 is supported by the cable support portion 61c, and the inner cable 67b is led out forward from the outer cable 67a. The inner cable 67b of the front wheel interlocking brake cable 67 is connected closer to the tip of the brake arm 61b than the inner cable 62b of the front wheel brake cable 62.

[0028] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in Figure 1. Figure 4 shows a cross-section of the peripheral portion of the pivot frame 32. The pivot frame 32 is connected to the rear end portion of the main frame 31 from below. The pivot frame 32 has a pair of left and right side surface portions 32a, 32b extending downward from the rear end portion of the main frame 31, and a rear surface portion 32c connecting the rear ends of the pair of left and right side surface portions 32a, 32b.

[0029] A cylindrical pivot shaft support portion 32d extending in the vehicle width direction is provided at the vertical midpoint of the side surface portions 32a, 32b. The pivot shaft support portion 32d is supported while penetrating the side surface portions 32a, 32b in the vehicle width direction. The pivot shaft support portion 32d protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction relative to the side surface portions 32a, 32b. A cylindrical reinforcing member support portion 32e extending in the vehicle width direction is formed at the front end of the lower end of the side surface portions 32a, 32b. The reinforcing member support portion 32e protrudes to the right by a predetermined amount relative to the right side surface portion 32b. The reinforcing member support portion 32e functions as a spacer portion. Cylindrical shaft insertion portions 32f, 32g are formed at the rear of the lower ends of the side surface portions 32a, 32b. A stand engagement pin 32h protruding outward in the vehicle width direction is supported at the rear of the right side surface portion 32b.

[0030] A plurality of bolts 48 are fixed to the side surfaces 32a, 32b of the pivot frame 32. The power unit 12 is supported by the bolts 48.

[0031] A pivot shaft (swing arm pivot shaft) 22 is supported on the pivot shaft support portion 32d of the pivot frame 32. The swing arm 16 is swingably supported on the pivot shaft 22. In detail, the swing arm 16 has a pair of left and right arm portions 16b (see FIG. 3) extending in the front-rear direction, a cross portion 16c (see FIG. 3) connecting the pair of left and right arm portions 16a, and cylindrical pivot portions 16d and 16e provided at the front ends of the arm portions 16b. In accordance with the increase in the diameter of the rear wheel 15, the cross portion 16c is provided in a position close to the pivot portions 16d and 16e in the front-rear direction.

[0032] The swing arm 16 has pivot portions 16d and 16e disposed on the left and right sides of the pivot shaft support portion 32d. The pivot shaft 22 is inserted through the pivot portion 16d, the pivot shaft support portion 32d, and the pivot portion 16e. As a result, the swing arm 16 is supported by the pivot frame 32 via the pivot shaft 22 so as to be able to swing.

[0033] 5 is a bottom view showing the periphery of the lower end portion of the pivot frame 32. A stand pivot shaft (pedal pivot shaft) 54 is inserted into the shaft insertion portions 32f, 32g of the pivot frame 32. A main stand 55 is pivotally supported on the stand pivot shaft 54. A brake pedal 53 is also pivotally supported on the stand pivot shaft 54.

[0034] The main stand 55 has a cylindrical portion 55a extending in the vehicle width direction and a pair of legs 55b extending radially from the cylindrical portion 55a. The cylindrical portion 55a is disposed between the pair of left and right side portions 32a, 32b. The stand pivot shaft 54 ​​is inserted into the cylindrical portion 55a, so that the legs 55b are rotatably supported between a parking position (not shown) in which the legs 55b extend vertically and a traveling position (see FIG. 1) in which the legs 55b extend longitudinally. A spring engagement portion 55c is formed on the right leg 55b.

[0035] One end of a return spring 56 is connected to the spring engaging portion 55c. The other end of the return spring 56 is connected to the pivot frame 32 via a swing arm 57. The swing arm 57 is swingably supported on the stand engaging pin 32h (see FIG. 4). The swing arm 57 is curved in a sickle shape in a side view of the vehicle body. In a bottom view, the swing arm 57 extends at an inclination outward in the vehicle width direction as it moves away from the stand engaging pin 32h. When the main stand 55 moves to the parking position, the swing arm 57 also rotates, allowing the return spring 56 to expand and contract while avoiding the stand pivot shaft 54.

[0036] A brake pedal 53 is supported to the right of the main stand 55 in a swingable manner. The brake pedal 53 includes an arm 53a extending in the front-rear direction, a tubular portion 53b provided at the upper rear portion of the arm 53a and extending in the vehicle width direction, and a swing plate (brake operating portion) 53c extending upward from the tubular portion 53b. The brake pedal 53 has the tubular portion 53b disposed on the right side of the right side surface portion 32b. The stand pivot shaft 54 ​​is inserted into the tubular portion 53b. This allows the brake pedal 53 to be swingably supported relative to the body frame 11. The swing plate 53c (see FIG. 9) is formed with a stopper portion 53d that curves outward in the vehicle width direction as it extends rearward. The stopper portion 53d enters the pedal entry portion 76 of the reinforcing member 70. The stopper portion 53d overlaps the reinforcing member 70 in a bottom view. The stopper portion 53d abuts against the pedal entrance portion 76, thereby restricting excessive rotation of the brake pedal 53.

[0037] A spring stay 53e is fixed to the arm portion 53a. One end of a return spring 58 is engaged with the spring stay 53e. The other end of the return spring 58 is engaged with the engaging portion 28b of the step rod 28a. This biases the brake pedal 53 toward the normal position (see FIG. 1). When the brake pedal 53 is operated against the tensile force of the return spring 58, the brake pedal 53 moves toward the operating position (see FIG. 12).

[0038] A bent rod-shaped hook portion 53f (see FIG. 7) is formed on the upper surface of the spring stay 53e. One end of a switch spring 59 extending upward is engaged with the hook portion 53f. The other end of the switch spring 59 is engaged with a brake switch 60 (see FIG. 3). The brake switch 60 is supported by a bracket 69 fixed to the right side surface portion 32b of the pivot frame 32. A harness 60a extends from the brake switch 60. When the brake pedal 53 is operated and the brake switch 60 is pulled via the switch spring 59, the stop lamp 30 (see FIG. 1) at the rear end of the vehicle body is illuminated.

[0039] Fig. 6 is a right side view showing the pivot frame 32 and its surroundings. Fig. 7 is a view showing a state in which the exhaust device 25 has been removed from Fig. 6. Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the reinforcing member 70 as seen from the inside in the vehicle width direction. A metal reinforcing member 70 is supported on the pivot frame 32. The reinforcing member 70 extends parallel to the pivot frame 32. The reinforcing member 70 is disposed along the right side surface portion 32b of the pivot frame 32.

[0040] The reinforcing member 70 has a plate-shaped main body 71 extending in the vertical direction. An upper support portion 72 and a lower support portion (second pivot support portion) 73 having a hole shape are formed on the top and bottom of the main body 71. The upper support portion 72 and the lower support portion 73 are formed so that their positions in the front-to-rear direction are approximately the same. In other words, the upper support portion 72 and the lower support portion 73 are formed at positions where a predetermined straight line L1 extending in the vertical direction passes through the pivot shaft 22 and bolt 49 inserted therethrough, as viewed from the side of the vehicle body.

[0041] An upper muffler fixing seat 74 is formed at the rear lower portion of the upper support portion 72. The upper muffler fixing seat 74 is formed in a cylindrical shape. The upper muffler fixing seat 74 protrudes in the vehicle width direction by a predetermined amount from the plate-shaped outer surface of the reinforcing member 70. A lower muffler fixing seat 75 is formed in front of the lower support portion 73. The lower muffler fixing seat 75 is formed in a cylindrical shape. The lower muffler fixing seat 75 protrudes in the vehicle width direction by a predetermined amount from the outer surface of the main body portion 71. The lower muffler fixing seat 75 is located slightly below the lower support portion 73. Specifically, the center of the hole in the lower muffler fixing seat 75 is located below the center of the hole in the lower support portion 73.

[0042] A pedal entrance portion 76 having an upwardly recessed outer periphery is formed behind the lower muffler fixing seat 75. The pedal entrance portion 76 has an abutment portion 76a formed by bending the outer periphery of the main body portion 71.

[0043] A hole-shaped pin fitting portion 77 that penetrates the main body portion 71 in the vehicle width direction is formed above the pedal entrance portion 76. The pin fitting portion 77 is located between the upper support portion 72 and the lower support portion 73. The pin fitting portion 77 is located between the upper muffler fixing seat 74 and the lower support portion 73. A support pin 78 that protrudes inward in the vehicle width direction is supported by the pin fitting portion 77. A bent plate-shaped spring engagement stay 79 that extends rearward is fixed above the pin fitting portion 77. The spring engagement stay 79 is fixed to the inner surface of the main body portion 71 by welding, for example. The spring engagement stay 79 extends in the front-rear direction. A folded portion 79a that bends in the vehicle width direction is formed at the front end of the spring engagement stay 79. A spring engagement portion 79b having a notch that can be used to hook a spring is formed at the rear end of the spring engagement stay 79.

[0044] The upper support portion 72 of the reinforcing member 70 is fastened together with the swing arm 16 by the pivot shaft 22. That is, the pivot shaft 22 has a bolt-shaped pivot shaft main body 22a and a nut portion 22b fastened to the pivot shaft main body 22a. As shown in FIG. 4 , the pivot portions 16d, 16e of the swing arm 16 are disposed on the left and right sides of the upper support portion 72. The pivot shaft main body 22a is inserted into the pivot portion 16d from the left side. The pivot shaft main body 22a then passes through the left pivot portion 16d, the pivot shaft support portion 32d, and the right pivot portion 16e in this order, and is then inserted into the upper support portion 72 of the reinforcing member 70. The nut portion 22b is fastened to the pivot shaft main body 22a from the right side. As a result, the reinforcing member 70 is fastened together with the swing arm by the pivot shaft 22. Therefore, the support strength and support rigidity of the reinforcing member 70 can be ensured by utilizing the pivot shaft 22 that extends in the vehicle width direction and is firmly supported.

[0045] A bolt 49 is inserted into the lower support portion 73 from the right side. The bolt 49 is inserted into the reinforcing member support portion 32e of the pivot frame 32. The reinforcing member 70 is fixed at the top and bottom, and is attached with a predetermined space between it and the right side surface portion 32b of the pivot frame 32. The reinforcing member 70 is fixed at two points, top and bottom, and its strength tends to be greatest on the straight line L1 extending in the vertical direction.

[0046] A muffler 82 of the exhaust device 25 is attached to the reinforcing member 70. The exhaust device 25 is connected to an exhaust port on the underside of the cylinder portion 24. The exhaust pipe 81 extends downward and then rearward, and then extends rearward below the power unit 12. A muffler 82 is connected to the rear end of the exhaust pipe 81. The muffler 82 extends upward toward the rear. At the front end, the diameter of the muffler 82 increases as it moves rearward.

[0047] A front-end stay (front support portion) 83 is formed at the lower front end of the muffler 82. The front-end stay 83 has a generally U-shaped cross section (see FIG. 5). An intermediate stay (rear support portion) 84 is formed at the upper front end of the muffler 82, rearward of the front-end stay 83. The intermediate stay 84 is formed as a plate having a thickness in the vehicle width direction. A rear upper stay 85 extending upward is formed at the upper rear end of the muffler 82. The rear upper stay 85 is formed as a plate having a thickness in the vehicle width direction. The front-end stay 83, intermediate stay 84, and rear upper stay 85 are positioned approximately in the same position in the vehicle width direction (see FIG. 5). In other words, the fixing points of the front-end stay 83, intermediate stay 84, and rear upper stay 85 are located on a straight line L2 extending in the up-down direction. The exhaust pipe 81, muffler 82, front-end stay 83, intermediate stay 84, and rear upper stay 85 constitute the exhaust device 25 of this embodiment.

[0048] The front end stay 83 and the intermediate stay 84 of the muffler 82 are fixed to the reinforcing member 70. Therefore, the muffler 82 is supported on the pivot frame 32 via the reinforcing member 70. Furthermore, the rear upper stay 85 is fixed to the pillion step bracket 52. Therefore, the muffler 82 is fixed to the right rear subframe 34 via the pillion step bracket 52. Because the muffler 82 is attached to the body frame 11 via the reinforcing member 70, assembly of the muffler 82 is facilitated. Furthermore, the front end stay 83 and the intermediate stay 84 of the muffler 82 only need to be sized so that they can be attached to the reinforcing member 70, making it easier to support the muffler 82 while ensuring strength and rigidity and preventing an increase in the size of the support portion for the muffler 82.

[0049] Here, the upper support portion 72 of the reinforcing member 70 is located above the upper surface of the muffler 82. The lower support portion 73 of the reinforcing member 70 is located below the lower surface of the muffler. Therefore, the reinforcing member 70 is supported by the pivot frame 32 at a position that is vertically spaced apart from the muffler 82, making it easier to stably support the muffler 82 via the reinforcing member 70.

[0050] Furthermore, the front-end stay 83 is located forward of the straight line L1 in a side view of the vehicle body. The middle stay 84 is located rearward of the straight line L1 in a side view of the vehicle body. Therefore, the muffler 82 is supported by being distributed between the front and rear of the support portion of the reinforcing member 70. This makes it possible to suppress the concentration of stress acting on the reinforcing member 70 from the muffler 82. Furthermore, by utilizing the flexibility of the front and rear portions of the reinforcing member that are away from the straight line L1, it is possible to make it easier to absorb vibrations of the muffler 82.

[0051] Furthermore, the intermediate stay 84 is positioned lower than the upper support portion 72 of the reinforcing member 70. The front end stay 83 is positioned lower than the lower support portion 73 of the reinforcing member 70. Therefore, the muffler 82 can be supported by the reinforcing member 70 over a wider range.

[0052] Furthermore, the front end stay 83 is lower than the intermediate stay 84. Therefore, the muffler 82 can be easily supported by the reinforcing member 70 at a position along the pivot frame 32, and the reinforcing member 70 can be shaped to fit along the pivot frame 32.

[0053] 9 is a perspective view of the CBS mechanism 100 and its surroundings as viewed from the inside in the vehicle width direction. In a side view of the vehicle body, the CBS mechanism 100 is disposed below the pivot shaft 22. The CBS mechanism 100 is disposed between the pivot frame 32 and the reinforcing member 70. The CBS mechanism 100 is disposed on the outside in the vehicle width direction of the right side surface portion 32b of the pivot frame 32.

[0054] The CBS mechanism 100 has an equalizer 110. The equalizer 110 is disposed on the side of the pivot frame 32, between the pivot shaft 22 and the stand pivot shaft 54. The equalizer 110 has a first equalizer link 111 supported by the swing plate portion 53 c of the brake pedal 53, and a second equalizer link 112 swingably supported by the first equalizer link 111.

[0055] The first equalizer link 111 is composed of a pair of left and right plate-like members 113, 114 extending in the vertical direction. The first equalizer link 111 is supported at its vertical middle portion by a connecting pin 121 extending in the vehicle width direction. The connecting pin 121 is supported by the swing plate portion 53c of the brake pedal 53. The first equalizer link 111 is swingably supported by the swing plate portion 53c.

[0056] The first equalizer link 111 has a rear brake rod support portion 111a above the connecting pin 121. The first equalizer link 111 has a second equalizer link support portion 111b below the connecting pin 121. A connecting pin 122 extending in the vehicle width direction is supported on the second equalizer link support portion 111b. The second equalizer link 112 is swingably supported on the second equalizer link support portion 111b via the connecting pin 122.

[0057] The second equalizer link 112 has a block shape with three apexes. In other words, the second equalizer link 112 of this embodiment is generally L-shaped in a side view of the vehicle body. The second equalizer link 112 has a link connection portion (first apex) 112a connected to the first equalizer link 111, a cable connection portion (third apex) 112c that swingably supports the front-wheel interlocking brake cable 67, and a rod connection portion (second apex) 112b provided between the link connection portion 112a and the cable connection portion 112c. The cable connection portion 112c is located below the connecting pin 121 of the brake pedal 53.

[0058] A connecting pin 123 extending in the vehicle width direction is supported on the rod connecting portion 112b. A front end (one end in the front-rear direction) of a link rod 115 extending in the front-rear direction is swingably supported on the connecting pin 123. The link rod 115 is one of the members for setting the swing characteristics of the first equalizer link 111 and the second equalizer link 112. The rear end (the other end in the front-rear direction) of the link rod 115 is rotatably connected to the support pin 78 (see FIG. 7 ) of the reinforcing member 70. Thus, the link rod 115 is supported by the pivot frame 32, which is the vehicle body frame 11, via the reinforcing member 70.

[0059] A delay spring 120 is connected to the upper part of the second equalizer link 112. The delay spring 120 is a coil-shaped tension spring. In this embodiment, one end of the delay spring 120 is hooked onto a connecting pin 122 to which the second equalizer link 112 is connected. The other end of the delay spring 120 is hooked onto the spring engaging portion 79b of the reinforcing member 70. As a result, the delay spring 120 biases the first equalizer link 111 clockwise around the connecting pin 121 when viewed from the right side of the vehicle body (see FIG. 7 ). The delay spring 120 delays the timing at which the equalizer 110 pulls the front-wheel-interlocking brake cable 67 when the brake pedal 53 is operated.

[0060] The rear brake rod 66 is pivotally supported by the rear brake rod support portion 111a of the first equalizer link 111 via a connecting pin 124 extending in the vehicle width direction. A swinging member 131 is swingably connected to the cable connecting portion 112c of the second equalizer link 112 via a connecting pin 125. The front-wheel-interlocked brake cable 67 is connected to the swinging member 131. More specifically, the front-wheel-interlocked brake cable 67 is connected from above. An outer cable 67a of the front-wheel-interlocked brake cable 67 is supported by a bracket 69 that supports the brake switch 60. An inner cable 67b of the front-wheel-interlocked brake cable 67, which is led downward from the outer cable 67a, is swingably connected to the second equalizer link 112 via the swinging member 131.

[0061] Since the outer cable 67a of the front wheel interlocking brake cable 67 and the brake switch 60 are supported by the bracket 69, it is easy to consolidate and arrange the CBS mechanism 100 and the brake switch 60, which are interlocked with the operation of the brake pedal 53, and it is easy to arrange the CBS mechanism 100 compactly.

[0062] The reinforcing member support portion 32e is located at the end of the movable range of the second equalizer link 112. Therefore, the reinforcing member support portion 32e, which is tubular and long in the vehicle width direction, can function as a stopper for the equalizer 110.

[0063] In the CBS mechanism 100, because the front-wheel interlocking brake cable 67 is operated in the vertical direction, it is easy to configure the CBS mechanism 100 to extend in the vertical direction. Here, the CBS mechanism 100 is located more inward in the vehicle width direction than the pivot portion 16e of the swing arm 16. More specifically, the CBS mechanism 100 is disposed more inward in the vehicle width direction than the left-right width center L3 of the right pivot portion (connection portion) 16e of the swing arm 16. Because the CBS mechanism 100 is disposed more inward in the vehicle width direction, it is easy to dispose the reinforcing member 70 closer to the vehicle width direction, making it easier to prevent the reinforcing member 70 from protruding in the vehicle width direction.

[0064] Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the CBS mechanism 100 when the brake pedal 53 is in the normal position. Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the CBS mechanism 100 when the brake pedal 53 begins to be operated. Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the CBS mechanism 100 when the brake pedal 53 moves to the operating position. The CBS mechanism 100 is configured so that when the brake pedal 53 is operated, the equalizer 110 moves while maintaining various balances.

[0065] That is, when the brake pedal 53 is operated, the connecting pin 121 supported by the brake pedal 53 moves forward. Therefore, the first equalizer link 111 of the equalizer 110 tends to move forward together with the connecting pin 121 as a whole, as viewed from the right side of the vehicle body. At this time, the second equalizer link support portion 111b on the lower side of the first equalizer link 111 is biased rearward by the delay spring 120, so the first equalizer link 111 rotates counterclockwise around the connecting pin 121, as shown in FIG. 11 . Therefore, in the first equalizer link 111, the rear brake rod support portion 111a above the connecting pin 121 moves forward. That is, the rear brake rod 66 moves forward, and the rear wheel brake 64 is actuated.

[0066] When the brake pedal 53 is further operated, the swing plate portion 53c moves forward, causing the entire first equalizer link 111 to move forward. That is, the first equalizer link 111 moves forward against the elastic force of the delay spring 120. At this time, the second equalizer link 112 attempts to move forward while connected to the link rod 115, and therefore rotates clockwise around the connecting pin 123 in FIG. 12 .

[0067] As a result, the cable connecting portion 112c of the second equalizer link 112 moves downward, and the inner cable 67b of the front wheel interlocking brake cable 67 is pulled downward. As the inner cable 67b is pulled, the brake arm 61b (see FIG. 1) of the front wheel brake 61 rotates, and the front wheel brake 61 is also actuated. When the operation of the brake pedal 53 is released, the brake pedal 53 returns to its normal position (see FIGS. 1 and 10) due to the biasing force of the return spring 58 and the like.

[0068] The ratio between the braking force of the front wheel brake 61 and the braking force of the rear wheel brake 64 is set to an appropriate ratio by an equalizer 110. The shape and structure of each part of the CBS mechanism 100 and the positions of each of the connecting pins 121 to 125 may be changed as appropriate.

[0069] In this embodiment, by disposing the CBS mechanism 100 below the pivot shaft 22, the CBS mechanism 100 can be retracted from the swing arm 16. Therefore, it is possible to provide a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 in which the CBS mechanism 100 is compactly disposed so that the cross portion 16c of the swing arm 16 can be easily brought close to the pivot shaft 22. Therefore, even in a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 in which the CBS mechanism 100 cannot be disposed between the pair of left and right swing arms 16, the CBS mechanism 100 can be disposed compactly.

[0070] In particular, in this embodiment, the equalizer 110 is composed of a first equalizer link 111 and a second equalizer link 112, which makes it easier to optimize the movable range of the equalizer 110 to the space below the pivot shaft 22, making it easier to make the installation space for the CBS mechanism 100 compact.

[0071] As described above, according to this embodiment to which the present invention is applied, in a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 including a main frame 31 extending rearward from the head pipe 18 that steerably supports the handlebars 21, a pivot frame 32 extending downward from the main frame 31, a swing arm 16 that is swingably supported by the pivot frame 32 via a pivot shaft 22, a brake pedal 53 that is swingably supported by the pivot frame 32 via a stand pivot shaft 54, and a CBS mechanism 100 that applies braking force to the front wheels 13 and the rear wheels 15 in response to operation of the brake pedal 53, the CBS mechanism 100 is disposed below the pivot shaft 22. According to this configuration, by disposing the CBS mechanism 100 below the pivot shaft 22, the CBS mechanism 100 can be retracted from the swing arm 16, making it possible to provide a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 in which the CBS mechanism 100 is compactly disposed without being affected by the size of the tire of the rear wheel 15 or the position of the cross portion 16c of the swing arm 16. Therefore, the CBS mechanism 100 can be arranged compactly even in a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 in which the CBS mechanism 100 cannot be arranged between the pair of left and right swing arms 16. Furthermore, the above configuration improves the degree of freedom in the layout of the tire size of the rear wheel 15 and the cross portion 16c of the swing arm 16.

[0072] In this embodiment, the brake pedal 53 includes a swing plate portion 53c extending from the stand pivot shaft 54, and the CBS mechanism 100 includes an equalizer 110 swingably supported on a connecting pin (equalizer support portion) 121 of the swing plate portion 53c, and a delay spring 120 that delays movement of the equalizer 110. The equalizer 110 swingably supports a rear brake rod 66 that operates the rear wheel brake 64 and a front wheel interlocking brake cable 67 that operates the front wheel brake 61, and the equalizer 110 is disposed on the side of the pivot frame 32, between the pivot shaft 22 and the stand pivot shaft 54. With this configuration, the space on the side of the pivot frame 32 can be effectively utilized to dispose the CBS mechanism 100 on the side of the pivot frame 32.

[0073] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the front wheel interlocking brake cable 67 is connected to the equalizer 110 below the connecting pin 121. This configuration makes it easier to set the range of movement of the equalizer 110 lower, making it easier to achieve an optimal layout for the CBS mechanism 100, which is disposed below the pivot shaft 22.

[0074] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the front wheel interlocking brake cable 67 extends downward and is connected to the equalizer 110. With this configuration, the front wheel interlocking brake cable 67 is operated in the vertical direction, which makes it easy to configure the CBS mechanism 100 to extend in the vertical direction, and makes it easy to arrange the CBS mechanism 100 below the pivot shaft 22.

[0075] In addition, in this embodiment, the front-wheel interlocking brake cable 67 has an outer cable 67a and an inner cable 67b extending from the outer cable 67a, the outer cable 67a being supported by a bracket 69 provided on the pivot frame 32, the inner cable 67b being connected to the equalizer 110, and the brake switch 60, which operates in response to operation of the brake pedal 53, being supported by the bracket 69. With this configuration, the CBS mechanism 100 and the brake switch 60, which are interlocked with operation of the brake pedal 53, can be easily and compactly arranged together.

[0076] In this embodiment, the equalizer 110 includes a first equalizer link 111 supported by the swing plate portion 53c of the brake pedal 53, and a second equalizer link 112 swingably supported by the first equalizer link 111. The first equalizer link 111 includes a rear brake rod support portion 111a that swingably supports the rear brake rod 66 above a connecting pin 121 that is a connection position with the swing plate portion 53c. The second equalizer link 112 includes a second equalizer link support portion 111b that swingably supports the second equalizer link 112 below the connecting pin 121, which is the connection position, and the second equalizer link 112 has a three-peaked shape and includes a link connection portion 112a that is connected to the first equalizer link 111, a rod connection portion 112b that is swingably connected to a link rod 115 that is connected to the body frame 11, and a cable connection portion 112c that swingably supports the front-wheel interlocking brake cable 67. With this configuration, the equalizer 110 is made up of the first equalizer link 111 and the second equalizer link 112, which makes it easy to optimize the movable range of the equalizer 110 to the space below the pivot shaft 22 and makes it easy to make the installation space for the CBS mechanism 100 compact.

[0077] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a reinforcing member 70 is provided that is supported by the pivot frame 32 on the outer side of the pivot frame 32 in the vehicle width direction, and the equalizer 110 is disposed between the pivot frame 32 and the reinforcing member 70. With this configuration, the equalizer 110 can be protected by the pivot frame 32 and the reinforcing member 70.

[0078] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a reinforcing member 70 is provided that is supported by the pivot frame 32 on the outer side of the pivot frame 32 in the vehicle width direction, the equalizer 110 is disposed between the pivot frame 32 and the reinforcing member 70, and the link rod 115 is supported so as to be able to swing on the reinforcing member 70. With this configuration, the link rod 115 can be disposed in close proximity to the reinforcing member 70.

[0079] In the present embodiment, the reinforcing member 70 includes a lower support portion 73 supported by the pivot frame 32, and the lower support portion 73 is supported by the pivot frame 32 via the reinforcing member support portion 32e, with the reinforcing member support portion 32e being located at the end of the movable range of the equalizer 110. With this configuration, the reinforcing member support portion 32e to which the lower support portion 73 is connected can function as a stopper for the equalizer 110.

[0080] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the CBS mechanism 100 is disposed on the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the pivot portion 16e, which is the connection portion between the swing arm 16 and the pivot shaft 22. With this configuration, the CBS mechanism 100 is disposed on the inner side in the vehicle width direction, which makes it easier to dispose the reinforcing member 70 closer to the inner side in the vehicle width direction, and makes it easier to prevent the reinforcing member 70 from protruding in the vehicle width direction.

[0081] Other Embodiments The above-described embodiment merely shows one aspect of the present invention, and any modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0082] In the above embodiment, the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is exemplified as a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 having a power unit 12 as an internal combustion engine, but is not limited to this. For example, the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 may be a vehicle that does not have a power unit 12 as an internal combustion engine, i.e., an electric vehicle. Therefore, in the above embodiment, the power unit 12 is exemplified as a power unit that drives the vehicle body, but the power unit may also be a power unit that includes an electric motor for driving. In this case, the saddle-ride type vehicle as an electric vehicle is provided with a battery for driving the power unit instead of the fuel tank 29.

[0083] In the above embodiment, the pivot frame 32 is formed in a bent plate shape and fixed to the rear end of the main frame 31, but the shape of the pivot frame 32 is not limited to this. For example, the pivot frame 32 may be formed so as to extend continuously from the main frame 31 and be integral with the main frame 31 in appearance.

[0084] In the above embodiment, the second equalizer link 112 has been described as being substantially L-shaped, but any shape having three peaks may be used. Therefore, the second equalizer link 112 may be triangular, rectangular, or the like.

[0085] In the above embodiment, it is preferable that the equalizer 110 has the first equalizer link 111 and the second equalizer link 112, as this makes it easier to move the equalizer 110 according to the installation space, but the equalizer 110 may also be composed of a single link component.

[0086] In the above embodiment, it is preferable that the equalizer 110 has the first equalizer link 111 and the second equalizer link 112, as this makes it easier to move the equalizer 110 according to the installation space, but the equalizer 110 may also be composed of a single link component.

[0087] In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the front end stay 83 is located below the intermediate stay 84 has been described, but the front end stay 83 may be located above the intermediate stay 84 .

[0088] In the above embodiment, a motorcycle having a front wheel 13 and a rear wheel 15 has been used as an example of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a three-wheel saddle-ride type vehicle having two front wheels or two rear wheels, or a saddle-ride type vehicle having four or more wheels.

[0089] [Configurations Supported by the Above-described Embodiments] The above-described embodiments support the following configurations.

[0090] (Configuration 1) A saddle-ride type vehicle including a main frame extending rearward from a head pipe that supports a handlebar in a steerable manner, a pivot frame extending downward from the main frame, a swing arm that is swingably supported by the pivot frame via a swing arm pivot shaft, a brake pedal that is swingably supported by the pivot frame via a pedal pivot shaft, and a CBS mechanism that applies braking force to front and rear wheels in response to operation of the brake pedal, wherein the CBS mechanism is located below the swing arm pivot shaft. According to this configuration, by locating the CBS mechanism below the swing arm pivot shaft, it is possible to provide a saddle-ride type vehicle in which the CBS mechanism is located compactly without being affected by the size of the tire or the position of the cross portion of the swing arm.

[0091] (Configuration 2) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to Configuration 1, characterized in that the brake pedal includes a brake operating portion extending from the pedal pivot shaft, the CBS mechanism includes an equalizer swingably supported on an equalizer support portion of the brake operating portion, and a delay spring that delays movement of the equalizer, the equalizer swingably supports a rear brake rod that operates the rear brake and a front brake operating member that operates the front brake, and the equalizer is disposed on a side of the pivot frame between the swing arm pivot shaft and the pedal pivot shaft. With this configuration, the CBS mechanism can be disposed on the side of the pivot frame by effectively utilizing the space on the side of the pivot frame.

[0092] (Configuration 3) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to Configuration 2, wherein the front brake operating member is connected to the equalizer below the equalizer support portion. With this configuration, the movement range of the equalizer can be more easily set lower, making it easier to achieve an optimal layout for the CBS mechanism, which is disposed below the swing arm pivot shaft.

[0093] (Configuration 4) A saddle-ride type vehicle according to Configuration 2 or 3, characterized in that the front brake operating member extends downward from above and is connected to the equalizer. With this configuration, since the front brake operating member is operated in the vertical direction, it is easy to configure the CBS mechanism to extend in the vertical direction, and it is easy to arrange the CBS mechanism below the swing arm pivot shaft.

[0094] (Configuration 5) A saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of Configurations 2 to 4, characterized in that the front brake operating member has an outer cable and an inner cable led out from the outer cable, the outer cable being supported by a bracket provided on the pivot frame, the inner cable being connected to the equalizer, and a brake switch that operates in response to operation of the brake pedal being supported by the bracket. With this configuration, it is easy to consolidate and arrange the CBS mechanism and the brake switch that are linked to operation of the brake pedal, allowing for a compact arrangement.

[0095] (Configuration 6) A saddle-ride type vehicle as described in any one of Configurations 2 to 5, characterized in that the equalizer comprises a first equalizer link supported by the brake operating portion of the brake pedal and a second equalizer link swingably supported by the first equalizer link, the first equalizer link having a rear brake rod support portion that swingably supports the rear brake rod above a connection position with the brake operating portion, and a second equalizer link support portion that swingably supports the second equalizer link below a connection position with the brake operating portion, the second equalizer link having a shape with three peaks, having a first peak connected to the first equalizer link, a second peak swingably connected to a link rod that is connected to the body frame, and a third peak that swingably supports the front brake operating member. According to this configuration, since the equalizer is composed of a first equalizer link and a second equalizer link, the movable range of the equalizer can be easily optimized to the space below the swing arm pivot axis, making it easier to make the installation space for the CBS mechanism compact.

[0096] (Configuration 7) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of Configurations 2 to 6, further comprising a reinforcing member supported by the pivot frame on an outer side of the pivot frame in the vehicle width direction, and the equalizer is disposed between the pivot frame and the reinforcing member. With this configuration, the equalizer can be protected by the pivot frame and the reinforcing member.

[0097] (Configuration 8) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to Configuration 6, further comprising a reinforcing member supported by the pivot frame on the outer side of the pivot frame in the vehicle width direction, the equalizer being disposed between the pivot frame and the reinforcing member, and the link rod being supported by the reinforcing member so as to be able to swing. With this configuration, the link rod can be disposed in proximity to the reinforcing member.

[0098] (Configuration 9) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to Configuration 7 or 8, wherein the reinforcing member includes a second pivot support portion supported by the pivot frame, the second pivot support portion being supported by the pivot frame via a spacer portion, and the spacer portion being located at an end of a movable range of the equalizer. According to this configuration, the spacer portion to which the second pivot support portion is connected can function as a stopper for the equalizer.

[0099] (Configuration 10) A saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of Configurations 7 to 9, wherein the CBS mechanism is disposed on the inner side in the vehicle width direction of a connection portion between the swing arm and the swing arm pivot shaft. According to this configuration, since the CBS mechanism is disposed on the inner side in the vehicle width direction, it is easy to dispose the reinforcing member closer to the inner side in the vehicle width direction, and it is easy to prevent the reinforcing member from protruding in the vehicle width direction.

[0100] 10 saddle-ride type vehicle 11 body frame 13 front wheel 15 rear wheel 16 swing arm 16e pivot portion (connection portion) 18 head pipe 21 handlebar 22 pivot shaft (swing arm pivot shaft) 31 main frame 32 pivot frame 32e reinforcement member support portion (spacer portion) 53 brake pedal 53c swing plate portion (brake operation portion) 54 stand pivot shaft (pedal pivot shaft) 60 brake switch 61 front wheel brake (front brake) 64 rear wheel brake (rear brake) 66 rear brake rod 67 front wheel linked brake cable (front brake operation member) 67a outer cable 67b inner cable 69 bracket 70 reinforcement member 73 lower support portion (second pivot support portion) 100 CBS mechanism (vehicle body functional component) 110 equalizer 111 First equalizer link 111a Rear brake rod support portion 111b Second equalizer link support portion 112 Second equalizer link 112a Link connection portion (first apex) 112b Rod connection portion (second apex) 112c Cable connection portion (third apex) 115 Link rod 120 Delay spring 121 Connection pin (equalizer support portion, connection position)

Claims

1. A saddle-ride type vehicle comprising: a main frame (31) extending rearward from a head pipe (18) that steersably supports a handlebar (21); a pivot frame (32) extending downward from the main frame (31); a swing arm (16) swingably supported on the pivot frame (32) via a swing arm pivot shaft (22); a brake pedal (53) swingably supported on the pivot frame (32) via a pedal pivot shaft (54); and a CBS mechanism (100) that applies braking force to a front wheel (13) and a rear wheel (15) in response to operation of the brake pedal (53), wherein the CBS mechanism (100) is positioned below the swing arm pivot shaft (22).

2. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: the brake pedal (53) comprises a brake operating portion (53c) extending from the pedal pivot shaft (54); the CBS mechanism (100) comprises an equalizer (110) swingably supported on an equalizer support portion (121) of the brake operating portion (53c), and a delay spring (120) that delays the movement of the equalizer (110); the equalizer (110) swingably supports a rear brake rod (66) that operates the rear brake (64) and a front brake operating member (67) that operates the front brake (61); and the equalizer (110) is disposed on the side of the pivot frame (32) between the swing arm pivot shaft (22) and the pedal pivot shaft (54).

3. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the front brake operating member (67) is connected to the equalizer (110) below the equalizer support portion (121).

4. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that the front brake operating member (67) extends downward and is connected to the equalizer (110).

5. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that the front brake operating member (67) has an outer cable (67a) and an inner cable (67b) led out from the outer cable (67a), the outer cable (67a) is supported by a bracket (69) provided on the pivot frame (32), the inner cable (67b) is connected to the equalizer (110), and a brake switch (60) that operates in response to operation of the brake pedal (53) is supported by the bracket (69).

6. The equalizer (110) comprises a first equalizer link (111) supported by the brake operating portion (53c) of the brake pedal (53) and a second equalizer link (112) swingably supported by the first equalizer link (111), the first equalizer link (111) having a rear brake rod support portion (111a) for swingably supporting the rear brake rod (66) above a connection position (121) with the brake operating portion (53c), and a second equalizer link support portion (111b) for swingably supporting the second equalizer link (112) below a connection position (121) with the brake operating portion (53c), 6. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the second equalizer link (112) has a shape with three peaks, including a first peak (112a) connected to the first equalizer link (111), a second peak (112b) swingably connected to a link rod (115) connected to the body frame (11), and a third peak (112c) swingably supporting the front brake operating member (67).

7. A saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that it comprises a reinforcing member (70) supported by the pivot frame (32) on the outer side of the pivot frame (32) in the vehicle width direction, and the equalizer (110) is disposed between the pivot frame (32) and the reinforcing member (70).

8. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 6, further comprising a reinforcing member (70) supported on the pivot frame (32) on the outer side of the pivot frame (32) in the vehicle width direction, the equalizer (110) being disposed between the pivot frame (32) and the reinforcing member (70), and the link rod (115) being supported by the reinforcing member (70) so as to be able to swing.

9. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that the reinforcing member (70) comprises a second pivot support portion (73) supported by the pivot frame (32), the second pivot support portion (73) is supported by the pivot frame (32) via a spacer portion (32e), and the spacer portion (32e) is located at the end of the movable range of the equalizer (110).

10. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that the CBS mechanism (100) is disposed inward in the vehicle width direction from the connection portion (16d) between the swing arm (16) and the swing arm pivot shaft (22).

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