Patent ID: 7802647
Filing Date: 2010-09-28
Classification: B62K,B62M,F16H

Abstract:
1. A motorcycle comprising: an engine unit including a transmission casing in which a belt chamber is provided, and a belt driven continuously variable transmission housed in the belt chamber and including a resin block belt; a frame member disposed more rearward than or above the transmission casing, extending in a vertical direction or obliquely upward and downward directions, and supporting at least a portion of the engine unit; an air passage connected to the transmission casing, and provided with an intake passage arranged to induct air into the belt chamber or an exhaust passage arranged to discharge air from the belt chamber; wherein the air passage extends rearward from the transmission casing and passes over the frame member in a side view of the motorcycle, and includes a curved portion arranged to curve around the frame member.