Patent ID: 8167382
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: B60T

Abstract:
1. A brake system for a motorcycle, comprising an operating amount detector for detecting an operating amount of a manually operable brake operating element; a fluid pressure-generating unit operable to generate a fluid pressure independent from an operation of said brake operating element; a pressure-regulating unit interposed between said fluid pressure-generating unit and a wheel brake for regulating an output fluid pressure of said fluid pressure-generating unit and applying the regulated fluid pressure to said wheel brake; and a control unit for controlling the operation of said pressure-regulating unit based on an output detected by said operating amount detector; wherein said fluid pressure-generating unit is disposed between an engine body and an exhaust pipe extending from the engine body, said engine body being mounted on a body frame having a frame member; and said exhaust pipe being connected to a front surface of a cylinder head of said engine body and extended downwardly from said cylinder head; and wherein a support member for supporting said fluid pressure-generating unit is supported by said engine body and the frame member of the body frame through elastic members; said frame member extending rearwardly downwards from a head pipe connected to said body frame at a front end portion thereof.