Patent ID: 7854286
Filing Date: 2010-12-21
Classification: B62K,B62L,F16D

Abstract:
1. A motorcycle comprising: a frame; a front fork assembly supported with respect to the frame and including a first fork member and a second fork member, wherein the first fork member comprises a first inner surface and a first wheel mount portion, the second fork member comprises a second inner surface and a second wheel mount portion, and the first inner surface faces the second inner surface in a spaced relationship to create a channel; a front wheel comprising a hub and a rim attached to the hub, wherein the hub is rotatably attached to each of the first and second wheel mount portions such that the front fork assembly straddles the front wheel; and a brake caliper positioned entirely within the channel, wherein the brake caliper is entirely concealed from view by the front fork assembly when the motorcycle is viewed in either direction from one of the first and second fork members to the front wheel along a rotational axis of the front wheel.