Patent ID: 8336662
Filing Date: 2012-12-25
Classification: B62M,F01N

Abstract:
1. A motorcycle comprising: an exhaust system extending rearward from an engine mounted on a body frame, the exhaust system defined by a longitudinally extending length of exhaust pipe; a fuel tank mounted on the body frame above the engine; and a seat mounted on the body frame to be positioned behind the fuel tank, wherein the exhaust system includes a first portion that extends upward from a position below the seat toward the seat, an upper portion that extends from the first portion and longitudinally in a widthwise direction of the motorcycle, and a second portion that extends downward from the upper portion; and a heat insulating plate is disposed in a space between the upper portion and the seat so as to cover only the upper portion and not the first portion or the second portion of the exhaust system connected to the upper portion.