Patent ID: 7399029
Filing Date: 2008-07-15
Classification: B62J

Abstract:
1. A straddle type vehicle comprising a frame, the frame being supported by a wheel, the wheel rotating about a generally horizontal axis, an engine supported by the frame, a radiator being positioned generally forward of the engine, a front cowl enclosing at least a portion of the frame, the front cowl extending from a location generally over the front wheel to a location proximate the engine, the front cowl generally defining a chamber in which the radiator is positioned, an air discharge port being defined in a side surface of the front cowl at a location generally rearward of the radiator, the discharge port being capable of receiving air that comprises passed through the radiator, a vent passage defined along a longitudinal portion of the side surface of the front cowl, at least a portion of the longitudinal portion being positioned vertically above the air discharge port, the vent passage comprising a forward facing opening such that air through which the vehicle operates can be directed into the vent passage.