Patent ID: 6547027
Filing Date: 2003-04-15
Classification: B62J,B62K

Abstract:
A straddle vehicle, comprising:a frame having an upper portion; a plurality of wheels supported by the frame; a drive assembly supported by the frame including an engine operatively connected to at least one of the plurality of wheels to impart drive power to the at least one wheel; and a contoured seat for a rider supported by the upper portion of the frame, the seat having an end section and a central section, wherein the seat has a top profile that has a narrowed section in the central section that tapers inwardly from the end section, which is wider than the central section, and wherein the seat further includes side wing sections positioned forward of the central section, the side wing sections extending from opposite sides of the central section and having end portions tapered outwardly from the central section to extend outwardly of the end section, such that a rider's knee and lower thigh can engage the side wing sections.