Patent ID: 6986400
Filing Date: 2006-01-17
Classification: B62J,B62K

Abstract:
1. A scooter-type motorcycle having a structure in which an article accommodation box having an upper opening is disposed below a rider's seat which is upward openable, and a power unit including an engine and a power transmission is disposed below the article accommodation box to be vertically swingable together with a rear wheel, said engine including a crank case from which a cylinder extends forward, wherein a swing shaft of the power unit is disposed above a front portion of the crank case, a starter motor for starting an operation of the engine is disposed above a rear portion of the crank case, an engine intake device, including an air cleaner, a suction pipe, a throttle body and an intake manifold, which are arranged substantially horizontally from a rear side portion of a motorcycle body towards a front side portion thereof, is connected to the engine, and the throttle body is disposed between the swing shaft and the starter motor.