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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 02, 2024
Filed:
Jul. 08, 2021
Kawasaki Motors, Ltd., Akashi, JP;
Hiroshi Takeuchi, Kobe, JP;
KAWASAKI MOTORS, LTD., Akashi, JP;
Abstract
Provided is a straddle vehicle that allows for high design flexibility, that can absorb strong shocks applied in the up-down direction, and that can avoid contacting obstacles on the ground. The straddle vehicle includes a supported structure and a shock absorber. The supported structure includes a first element that performs a first function and a second element that performs a second function, the second element being located above a rear of the first element. The shock absorber includes an upper mounting portion and a lower mounting portion. The lower mounting portion of the shock absorber is connected to a swing arm, and the upper mounting portion of the shock absorber is connected to the second element.