US 2024/0343336 A1 · Motorcycle

Abstract

A motorcycle includes a power system and a frame. The preferred frame has a main frame, a sub-frame extending rearwardly from the back of the main frame, a middle frame extending downwardly from the back of the main frame, and a front frame extending forwardly from a front of the main frame. The frame is primarily formed from tubular frame components, but also includes at least one plate frame component, and at least one casting. For instance considering the main frame, the main frame includes a head tube, an upper main frame tube, and a lower main frame tube. A mounting plate connects the upper main frame tube and the lower main frame tube, and further positions and supports the power source. A casting defines an angle of the upper main frame tube relative to the lower main frame tube.

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Dependent claims

A motorcycle comprising:

a power system comprising a power source for locomotion of the motorcycle;
a frame supporting the power system;
a manipulation system supported by the frame;
a seating structure arranged above the frame;
a suspension connecting front and rear wheels to the frame;
wherein the frame comprises a main frame comprising:
a head tube;
a plurality of frame tubes connected to the head tube and extending rearwardly therefrom, the plurality of frame tubes comprising at least one upper main frame tube and at least one lower main frame tube;
a mounting plate connected between the upper main frame tube and the lower main frame tube, the mounting plate being adapted for positioning and supporting the power source, and
a casting adapted for connecting to the upper main frame tube and to the lower main frame tube, wherein the casting defines an angle of the upper main frame tube relative to the lower main frame tube.

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A motorcycle comprising:

a power system comprising a power source for locomotion of the motorcycle;
a frame supporting the power system;
a manipulation system supported by the frame, the manipulation system comprising a rear-view mirror on a mirror support arm, the rear view mirror having a reflective surface;
an electrical system support by the frame, the electrical system comprising a turn signal blinker supported on the mirror support arm, wherein the reflective surface of the rear-view mirror can be pivoted relative to the mirror support arm without moving the turn signal blinker relative to the mirror support arm;
a housing covering at least a portion of the frame;
wherein the frame comprises:
a main frame comprising:
ahead tube;
a plurality of frame tubes connected to the head tube and extending rearwardly therefrom, the plurality of frame tubes comprising at least one upper main frame tube and at least one lower main frame tube;
and
a mounting plate connected between the upper main frame tube and the lower main frame tube, the mounting plate being adapted for positioning and supporting the power source, and
a sub-frame positioned behind the main frame and secured to the main frame;
and
a seating structure comprising a seat cushion for a user to straddle and ride on, the seating structure supported by the sub-frame.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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