Patent ID: 7431114
Filing Date: 2008-10-07
Classification: B62K,F02M

Abstract:
1. A straddle type vehicle comprising: at least one wheel that rotates about a generally horizontal axis; a vehicle body supported at least in part by the wheel; a power train including an engine supported at least in part by the vehicle body, wherein the engine includes at least an induction system for supplying air to at least a portion of the engine; a vehicle body cover extending over at least a portion of the power train; a movable seat positioned above at least a portion of the power train; an air box disposed at least substantially within the vehicle body cover, the air box including a first portion and a second portion coupled together such that at least a part of the first portion of the air box is directly attached to at least a part of the second portion of the air box, an opening into the air box, and an air box cover that allows the opening in the air box to open and close; and a detachable air filter disposed at least partially within the air box.