Patent ID: 7543672
Filing Date: 2009-06-09
Classification: B62K,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A wheeled vehicle comprising: a frame comprising: a straddle seat mounted on the upper frame member; a front left wheel and a front right wheel, each of the front wheels being mounted to the frame via a front suspension, each of the suspensions being connected to the frame at plurality of positions, one of the plurality of positions being on the strut; a single rear wheel disposed along the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle; a swing arm mounting the single rear wheel to the frame; a rear suspension operatively disposed between the swing arm and the frame; a steering column operatively connected to the front wheels for steering the front wheels, the steering column extending inside the space rearwardly of the forward cross member; handlebars connected to an upper end of the steering column above the upper frame member; and an engine disposed in the space and operatively connected to the rear wheel to power the rear wheel.