JP7765443B2 - vehicle - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a vehicle.

Some saddle-type vehicles, such as motorcycles, are equipped with an ABS modulator that controls the operation of two brake systems: the front brake and the rear brake. This type of vehicle has an ABS module located in the center of the vehicle width, with a rear master cylinder located on the outside of the ABS module in the vehicle width direction. A hose connecting the master cylinder to the ABS module extends widthwise and bends in a U-shape, with a hose connecting the ABS module to the rear brake device passing inside the U-shape (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 5300142

When the ABS modulator is disposed toward the center of the vehicle width as described in Patent Document 1, the hoses can be routed relatively freely along the vehicle width direction. However, when the ABS modulator is disposed toward the outside in the vehicle width direction, it is desirable to prevent the multiple hoses connected to the ABS module from protruding excessively in the vehicle width direction.
The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to make it easier to prevent multiple hoses connected to the ABS module from protruding excessively in the vehicle width direction, even when the ABS modulator is positioned on the outside in the vehicle width direction.

The vehicle is equipped with a brake system having a rear suspension located in the center of the vehicle width, and an ABS modulator located in front of the rear suspension and behind a power unit, the ABS modulator being positioned offset to one side of the center of the vehicle width, the vehicle also having a master cylinder, a first brake hose connecting from the master cylinder to the ABS modulator, and a second brake hose connecting from the ABS modulator to a brake device at the rear of the vehicle, a portion of the second brake hose extending rearward at a position higher than the ABS modulator, the first brake hose and the second brake hose cross below the portion in a rear view of the vehicle, the second brake hose having a rearward bend that bends convexly towards the rear of the vehicle, and a forward bend that bends convexly towards the front of the vehicle downstream of the rearward bend, the portion between the rearward bend and the forward bend being fixed to the body frame of the vehicle at a height that horizontally overlaps with the ABS modulator, and the front end of the forward bend is located forward of the rear end of the rearward bend .

Even when the ABS modulator is positioned on the outside in the vehicle width direction, it becomes easier to prevent the multiple hoses connected to the ABS module from protruding excessively in the vehicle width direction.

1 is a side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view showing the ABS modulator together with the surrounding configuration from the right side of the vehicle body. 3 is an enlarged view of the rear wheel brake brake hose group shown in FIG. 2 together with the surrounding configuration. FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a rear brake hose group together with the surrounding configuration from the rear.

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. Note that throughout the description, directions such as front, rear, left, right, and up and down refer to directions relative to the vehicle body unless otherwise specified. Also, the symbol FR in each drawing indicates the front of the vehicle body, the symbol UP indicates the top of the vehicle body, and the symbol LH indicates the left side of the vehicle body.

[Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is a vehicle that includes a body frame 11, a power unit 12 supported by the body frame 11, a front fork 14 that supports a front wheel 13 so as to be steerable, a swing arm 16 that supports a rear wheel 15, and a seat 17 for a passenger.
The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is a vehicle in which a passenger sits astride a seat 17. The seat 17 is provided above the rear portion of the body frame 11.

The body frame 11 includes a head pipe 18 provided at the front end of the body frame 11, a front frame 19 located rearward of the head pipe 18, and a rear frame 20 located rearward of the front frame 19. The front end of the front frame 19 is connected to the head pipe 18.
The seat 17 is supported by the rear frame 20 .

The front fork 14 is supported by the head pipe 18 so that it can be steered left and right. The front wheel 13 is supported by an axle 13a attached to the lower end of the front fork 14. A steering handle 21, which is held by the rider, is attached to the upper end of the front fork 14.

The swing arm 16 is supported by a pivot shaft 22 that is supported by the body frame 11. The pivot shaft 22 is a shaft that extends horizontally in the vehicle width direction. The pivot shaft 22 is inserted into the front end of the swing arm 16. The swing arm 16 swings up and down around the pivot shaft 22.
The rear wheel 15 is supported by an axle 15 a provided at the rear end of the swing arm 16 .

The power unit 12 is disposed between the front wheel 13 and the rear wheel 15 and is supported by the body frame 11 .
The power unit 12 is an internal combustion engine and includes a crankcase 23 and a cylinder section 24 that houses a reciprocating piston. An exhaust device 25 is connected to an exhaust port of the cylinder section 24.
The output of the power unit 12 is transmitted to the rear wheels 15 by a driving force transmission member that connects the power unit 12 and the rear wheels 15 .

The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 also includes a front fender 26 that covers the front wheel 13 from above, a rear fender 27 that covers the rear wheel 15 from above, a step 28 on which a rider places their feet, and a fuel tank 29 that stores fuel used by the power unit 12.
The front fender 26 is attached to the front fork 14. The rear fender 27 and the step 28 are provided below the seat 17. The fuel tank 29 is supported by the body frame 11.

The front frame 19 comprises a main frame 31 extending rearward and downward from the head pipe 18, a pair of left and right pivot frames 32 provided at the rear lower part of the main frame 31, and a down frame 33 extending downward from the head pipe 18.
The pair of left and right pivot frames 32 support the pivot shaft 22 and also support a pair of left and right steps 28 below the pivot shaft 22. The steps 28 are rider steps on which the rider places their feet. The pair of left and right pivot frames 32 support a pair of left and right pillion steps 30s on which a passenger places their feet, via step support stays 30 extending rearward and upward from the pivot frames 32.
An inner fender 16f is attached to the swing arm 16, covering the front portion of the rear wheel 15 from above. A rear suspension 16s is interposed between the swing arm 16 and the rear portion of the body frame 11. The rear suspension 16s is located in the center of the vehicle width and is disposed between the rear wheel 15 and the power unit 12 in a position that is tilted rearward and downward.

The rear frame 20 includes a pair of left and right seat frames 41 extending rearward from the rear of the main frame 31 , and a pair of left and right sub-frames 42 extending from the left and right pivot frames 32 to the seat frames 41 .
The front part of the crankcase 23 of the power unit 12 is fixed to the lower end of the down frame 33 via a unit bracket 34, and the rear part of the crankcase 23 of the power unit 12 is fixed to the lower end of the pivot frame 32 via a unit bracket 36. As a result, the power unit 12 is disposed behind the down frame 33, in front of the pivot frame 32, and below the main frame 31.

The power unit 12 is a single-cylinder engine (internal combustion engine) having a cylinder section 24 standing on the upper front part of a crankcase 23. Note that the power unit 12 is not limited to an internal combustion engine and may be an electric motor. When the power unit 12 is configured as an internal combustion engine, it is not limited to a single-cylinder engine and may be a multi-cylinder engine.
An exhaust device 25 is connected to the front surface of the cylinder portion 24. The exhaust device 25 includes a first exhaust pipe 25a extending from the front surface of the cylinder portion 24 to below the power unit 12, a catalyzer 25b located downstream of the first exhaust pipe 25a, and a muffler 25c located downstream of the catalyzer 25b.

An intake passage 60 is connected to the rear surface of the cylinder section 24. An air cleaner 61 is connected to the opposite end of the intake passage 60 from the cylinder section 24 (corresponding to the upstream end). The air cleaner 61 is located below the seat 17 in the space surrounded by the rear frame 20. Because the air cleaner 61 has a hollow box shape, it is also referred to as an air cleaner 61 case or air cleaner 61 box.

The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 includes a body cover 50 that covers various parts of the body frame 11. The body cover 50 includes a tank cover 51 that covers the fuel tank 29, a pair of left and right side covers 52 that cover the sides of the vehicle body, and a rear cover 53 that is located behind the side covers 52 and covers the lower part of the seat 17 from the outside in the left and right direction. The side covers 52 are located in the center of the front and rear of the vehicle body in a side view, and so can also be called center covers.
In FIG. 1, the step support stay 30, the inner fender 16f, and the side cover 52 are indicated by two-dot chain lines.

The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is equipped with a front wheel brake device 71 that applies braking force to the front wheel 13, and a rear wheel brake device 72 that applies braking force to the rear wheel 15. Each brake device 71, 72 is a hydraulic disc brake consisting of a brake disc and a caliper. A wide range of known brake devices can be used for each brake device 71, 72.

In the saddle-ride type vehicle 10, the ABS modulator 73 is disposed on one of the outer sides in the vehicle width direction (the right side in this configuration) offset to the left or right of the vehicle width center LC (see FIG. 4).
The ABS modulator 73 controls the braking force of two brake systems consisting of the front wheel brake device 71 and the rear wheel brake device 72. The configuration of the ABS modulator 73 is not particularly limited, but the ABS modulator 73 of this configuration includes a pump that is driven by a motor to adjust the hydraulic pressure, a hydraulic circuit section connected to this pump, a valve that switches this hydraulic circuit section, and an electronic control section that controls the motor, and functions as a braking force adjusting device that prevents the front wheels 13 and rear wheels 15 from locking.

FIG. 2 is a view showing the ABS modulator 73 together with the surrounding structure as seen from the right side of the vehicle body.
In FIG. 2, the side cover 52 is removed, and the step support stay 30, the inner fender 16f, and the muffler 25 are indicated by two-dot chain lines.
As shown in FIG. 2, the ABS modulator 73 is supported by the main frame 31 at a position rearward of the power unit 12 and forward of the rear suspension 16 s, above the swing arm 16 and below the air cleaner 61 .
A brake hose 81 connected to a master cylinder 76 that generates hydraulic pressure when a brake pedal 75 is operated, and a brake hose 82 connected to the rear wheel brake device 72 are connected to the upper surface of the ABS modulator 73. The brake hoses 81, 82 constitute a brake hose group for the rear wheel brakes.

A group of brake hoses 85 for the front wheel brakes is also connected to the top surface of the ABS modulator 73. The group of brake hoses 85 for the front wheel brakes consists of a brake hose 85a that connects to a master cylinder for the front wheel brakes mounted on the handlebars 21, and a brake hose 85b that connects to the front wheel brake device 71. The group of brake hoses 85 for the front wheel brakes is routed along the right side of the front frame 19. The position and structure of the group of brake hoses 85 for the front wheel brakes can be a wide range of known configurations.

Next, the rear wheel brake brake hose group (hoses 81 to 83) and their related structure will be described. In this description, when the brake hoses 81 and 82 are to be distinguished, they will be referred to as the first brake hose 81 and the second brake hose 82, respectively.
A brake pedal 75 that functions as an operator for the rear wheel brake is provided around the right step 28. The brake pedal 75 is located below the ABS modulator 73 and on the outer side of the swing arm 16 in the vehicle width direction, and is operated by the driver with his/her right foot.
The master cylinder 76 is located behind the brake pedal 75 and below the ABS modulator 73, on the outer side (right side) of the swing arm 16 in the vehicle width direction, and generates hydraulic pressure in the first brake hose 81 in response to operation of the brake pedal 75.

A reservoir tank 77 for the rear wheel brakes is located above the ABS modulator 73. The reservoir tank 77 is connected to the master cylinder 76 via a brake hose 83 (hereinafter referred to as the third brake hose 83) and stores brake fluid. The third brake hose 83 extends downward from the master cylinder 76 behind the ABS modulator 73 and connects to the top of the master cylinder 76.

Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the rear brake hose group 81-83 shown in Figure 2 together with the surrounding structure. Figure 4 is a view showing the rear brake hose group 81-83 together with the surrounding structure from the rear. For ease of understanding, the range of the ABS modulator 73 is indicated by a dashed line in Figure 4. The symbol LC in Figure 4 indicates the center of the vehicle width.
As shown in Fig. 3, the first brake hose 81 extends from above the master cylinder 76, passing behind the ABS modulator 73, and then toward the inside in the vehicle width direction. As shown in Fig. 4, the first brake hose 81 extends obliquely toward the inside and upward in the vehicle width direction so as to connect the respective connection points of the master cylinder 76 and the ABS modulator 73 over the shortest distance, and passes above the subframe 42. The first brake hose 81 also passes through an area that overlaps with the ABS modulator 73 in a rear view of the vehicle body, or around that area.

Furthermore, the first brake hose 81 is routed forward of the third brake hose 83 and the second brake hose 82, that is, routed toward the ABS modulator 73, which is advantageous for shortening the first brake hose 81.
By routing the first brake hose 81 in this manner, the first brake hose 81 does not protrude in the vehicle width direction beyond the ABS modulator 73, and the space required for routing the first brake hose 81 can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the second brake hose 82 extends rearward from the ABS modulator 73 and is connected to the rear wheel brake device 72 .
The second brake hose 82 of this configuration is arranged to have a rearward bent portion 82a that extends rearward and upward from the ABS modulator 73 and then bends convexly toward the rear of the vehicle body, a forward bent portion 82b that bends convexly toward the front of the vehicle body downstream of the rearward bent portion 82a, and a rearward extending portion 82c that extends rearward along the upper surface of the swing arm 16 downstream of the forward bent portion 82b.
The rearward extending portion 82c is held by a plurality of downstream hose holding portions 91 provided on the swing arm 16 so as to extend linearly along the upper surface of the swing arm 16. Therefore, when the swing arm 16 swings up and down, the rearward extending portion 82c of the second brake hose 82 moves integrally with the swing arm 16.

In this configuration, the portion of the second brake hose 82 between the rearward bent portion 82 a and the forward bent portion 82 b is held by a single upstream hose holding portion 92 fixed to the subframe 42 .
The upstream hose holding portion 92 is provided at a height that horizontally overlaps the ABS modulator 73, and holds the area between the rearward bent portion 82a and the frontward bent portion 82b in a downward-forward position relative to the body frame 11. The upstream hose holding portion 92 maintains the rearward bent portion 82a, and positions the uppermost portion of the rearward bent portion 82a above the ABS modulator 73. This positions the hose portion at the rearward bent portion 82a rearward and away from the ABS modulator 73, ensuring sufficient space for routing the first brake hose 81 between the ABS modulator 73 and the second brake hose 82.

Furthermore, the upstream hose holding portion 92 holds the hose portion between the hose holding portion and the rearward extending portion 82c at the forward bent portion 82b that is bent convexly toward the front of the vehicle body.
When the swing arm 16 swings up and down, the downstream portion moves up and down integrally with the swing arm 16, with the inflection point of the forward bent portion 82b as the reference point. This makes it possible to suppress bending and movement of the second brake hose 82 fixed to the body frame 11 and the swing arm 16. In other words, the forward bent portion 82b functions as a flexure absorbing portion that suppresses bending and movement of the second brake hose 82.

In addition, the rearward bent portion 82a and the forward bent portion 82b form an S-shape in the second brake hose 82 when viewed from the side of the vehicle. This makes it easier to prevent the second brake hose 82 from protruding or moving in the vehicle width direction. Furthermore, because the S-shaped portion of the second brake hose 82 overlaps with the rear suspension 16s when viewed from the side of the vehicle, it is not noticeable even if exposed to the outside.

As shown in FIG. 4 , in a rear view of the vehicle body, the rear bend portion 82a and the front bend portion 82b are located below the air cleaner 61 and on the inside in the vehicle width direction relative to the outer position of the ABS modulator 73 in the vehicle width direction. In a rear view of the vehicle body, the rear bend portion 82a and the front bend portion 82b extend in the vertical direction of the vehicle body in at least one of the area overlapping with the ABS modulator 73 and the periphery of that area. Therefore, only a narrow space in the vehicle width direction is required for arranging the rear bend portion 82a and the front bend portion 82b, making it easier to route the rear bend portion 82a and the front bend portion 82b so that they do not protrude in the vehicle width direction from the ABS modulator 73.

Furthermore, the first brake hose 81 extends in the vehicle width direction where it intersects with the second brake hose 82, forward of the rearward bend 82a and forward bend 82b of the second brake hose 82 and behind the ABS modulator 73. This minimizes the overlapping area between the first brake hose 81 and the second brake hose 82. This makes it easier to prevent both hoses 82, 82 from protruding excessively in the vehicle width direction compared to when the first brake hose 81 is arranged parallel to the second brake hose 82. Also, because portions of both hoses 82, 82 overlap in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle body, this also makes it easier to prevent both hoses 82, 82 from protruding excessively in the vehicle width direction.

As described above, the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a brake system in which the ABS modulator 73 is positioned offset to one side of the vehicle width center LC, and has a first brake hose 81 connecting from the master cylinder 76 to the ABS modulator 73, and a second brake hose 82 connecting from the ABS modulator 73 to the rear wheel brake device 72 at the rear of the vehicle body, and as shown in FIG. 4, the first brake hose 81 and the second brake hose 82 cross each other when viewed from the rear of the vehicle body.
According to this configuration, the overlapping area between the first brake hose 81 and the second brake hose 82 can be minimized, making it easier to prevent each hose 81, 82 from protruding in the vehicle width direction, etc. Therefore, even if the ABS modulator 73 is positioned offset to the left or right of the vehicle width center LC, it is easier to prevent each hose 81, 82 from protruding excessively in the vehicle width direction.

Note that while this embodiment illustrates a case in which the ABS modulator 73 does not overlap the vehicle width center LC, even if a portion of the ABS modulator 73 overlaps the vehicle width center LC, excessive protrusion of each hose 81, 82 in the vehicle width direction is more easily suppressed. In other words, the "brake system in which the ABS modulator 73 is positioned offset to the left or right of the vehicle width center LC" of the present invention is not limited to cases in which the ABS modulator 73 does not overlap the vehicle width center LC, but also includes cases in which a portion of the ABS modulator 73 overlaps the vehicle width center LC.

As shown in FIG. 3 , a portion of the second brake hose 82 extends rearward at a position higher than the top surface of the ABS modulator 73, and the first brake hose 81 extends below a portion of the second brake hose 82 in a direction where it crosses the second brake hose 82. With this configuration, sufficient space can be secured below the second brake hose 82 for the first brake hose 81 to pass through, allowing the second brake hose 82 and the first brake hose 81 to cross while being appropriately spaced apart.

As shown in Figure 4, the first brake hose 81 and the second brake hose 82 cross each other on the inner side of the ABS modulator 73 in the vehicle width direction relative to the outer side of the ABS modulator 73, so that the hoses 81, 82 can be routed without protruding outward in the vehicle width direction from the ABS modulator 73.
Furthermore, when viewed from the rear of the vehicle body, the first brake hose 81 and the second brake hose 82 cross each other in the area overlapping with the ABS modulator 73 and/or around that area, so that the hoses 81, 82 can be routed by utilizing the space available behind the ABS modulator 73, etc.

In addition, the second brake hose 82 is fixed to the body frame 11 via the upstream hose retaining portion 92 at a height that horizontally overlaps the ABS modulator 73. Therefore, when the portion of the second brake hose 82 downstream of its fixing position on the body frame is fixed to the swing arm 16, the portion between the fixing position on the body frame and the downstream portion (corresponding to the forward bent portion 82b) can easily function as a flexure absorbing portion that reduces flexure and movement of the portion of the second brake hose 82 between the body frame 11 and the swing arm 16.

In addition, the second brake hose 82 has a rearward bent portion 82a that bends convexly toward the rear of the vehicle body, and a forward bent portion 82b that bends convexly toward the front of the vehicle body downstream of the rearward bent portion 82a, and the portion between the rearward bent portion 82a and the forward bent portion 82b is fixed to the vehicle frame 11.
According to this configuration, the rearward bent portion 82a and the forward bent portion 82b form the second brake hose 82 in an S-shape in a side view of the vehicle body, which makes it easier to prevent the second brake hose 82 from protruding in the vehicle width direction. Moreover, the rearward bent portion 82a makes it easier to ensure space for the first brake hose 81 to pass between the second brake hose 82 and the ABS modulator 73, and the forward bent portion 82b makes it easier to prevent the portion of the second brake hose 82 between the body frame 11 and the swing arm 16 from bending or moving.

4, the air cleaner 61 is provided above the second brake hose 82. With this configuration, the second brake hose 82 does not bend or move upward, so the capacity of the air cleaner 61 can be increased or the shape can be changed without being affected by the second brake hose 82.
The body frame 11 also includes a seat frame 41 that supports the occupant seat 17, left and right pivot frames 32 located below the seat 17, and a sub-frame 42 that extends from the pivot frames 32 to the seat frame 41. As shown in Figure 4, the first brake hose 81 passes above the sub-frame 42. With this configuration, the space above the sub-frame 42 can be effectively used as space for the first brake hose 81.

The above embodiment shows one aspect of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the details of the configuration may be changed as appropriate.
For example, although the ABS modulator 73 is disposed on the right side of the vehicle body in the above description, it may be disposed on the left side of the vehicle body. The ABS modulator 73 may be positioned anywhere within the range of being disposed on the outer side in the vehicle width direction.
Although the present invention has been described as being applied to the brake hose routing structure of a motorcycle shown in Fig. 1 and other figures, the present invention is not limited to this and may be applied to the brake hose routing structure of any vehicle, such as a saddle-ride type vehicle. Note that the vehicle to which the present invention is applicable is not limited to two-wheeled vehicles, but may also be a three-wheeled vehicle, a four-wheeled vehicle, etc. Furthermore, the power unit 12 is not limited to an internal combustion engine, but may be any drive source, such as an electric motor.

[Configuration supported by the above embodiment]
The above embodiment supports the following configurations.

(Configuration 1) A vehicle equipped with a brake system in which an ABS modulator is positioned offset to one side of the center of the vehicle width, the vehicle having a master cylinder, a first brake hose connecting from the master cylinder to the ABS modulator, and a second brake hose connecting from the ABS modulator to a brake device at the rear of the vehicle, the first brake hose and the second brake hose cross each other when viewed from the rear of the vehicle.
With this configuration, the area where the first brake hose and the second brake hose overlap is kept to a minimum, making it easier to prevent each hose from protruding excessively in the vehicle width direction even when the ABS modulator is positioned on the side of the vehicle body.

(Configuration 2) A vehicle as described in Configuration 1, wherein a portion of the second brake hose extends rearward at a position higher than the ABS modulator, and the first brake hose passes below the portion in a direction that crosses the second brake hose.
With this configuration, sufficient space can be secured below the second brake hose for the first brake hose to pass through, and the second brake hose and the first brake hose can be crossed while being appropriately spaced apart.

(Configuration 3) The vehicle according to configuration 1 or 2, wherein the first brake hose and the second brake hose cross each other inward in the vehicle width direction relative to an outer position in the vehicle width direction of the ABS modulator.
According to this configuration, each hose can be routed without protruding outward in the vehicle width direction from the ABS modulator.

(Configuration 4) A vehicle described in any one of configurations 1 to 3, wherein, when viewed from the rear of the vehicle body, the first brake hose and the second brake hose cross each other in at least one of an area overlapping with the ABS modulator and the periphery of said area.
According to this configuration, the space available behind the ABS modulator can be used to route both hoses.

(Configuration 5) The vehicle according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, wherein the second brake hose is fixed to a body frame of the vehicle at a height that horizontally overlaps the ABS modulator.
With this configuration, when the portion of the second brake hose downstream of the fixing position on the body frame is fixed to the swing arm, the portion between the fixing position on the body frame and the downstream portion can easily function as a flexure absorbing section that suppresses flexure and movement of the second brake hose portion between the body frame and the swing arm.

(Configuration 6) A vehicle as described in Configuration 5, wherein the second brake hose has a rearward bent portion that bends convexly toward the rear of the vehicle body and a forward bent portion that bends convexly toward the front of the vehicle body downstream of the rearward bent portion, and the portion between the rearward bent portion and the forward bent portion is fixed to the vehicle body frame.
With this configuration, the rearward bent portion and the forward bent portion form an S-shape in the second brake hose in a side view of the vehicle body, which makes it easier to prevent the second brake hose from protruding in the vehicle width direction. In addition, the rearward bent portion makes it easier to ensure a space for the first brake hose to pass between the second brake hose and the ABS modulator.

(Configuration 7) The vehicle according to configuration 5 or 6, further comprising an air cleaner above the second brake hose.
With this configuration, the second brake hose does not bend or move upward, so the capacity of the air cleaner can be increased and the shape can be changed without being affected by the second brake hose.

(Configuration 8) A vehicle described in any one of configurations 1 to 7, wherein the body frame of the vehicle includes a seat frame supporting a seat for an occupant, left and right pivot frames located below the seat, and a subframe extending from the pivot frames to the seat frames, and the first brake hose passes above the subframe.
With this configuration, the space above the subframe can be effectively used as space for the first brake hose.

10 saddle-ride type vehicle 11 body frame 12 power unit 16 swing arm 17 seat 32 pivot frame 41 seat frame 42 subframe 61 air cleaner 71 front wheel brake device 72 rear wheel brake device 73 ABS modulator 75 brake pedal 76 master cylinder 77 reservoir tank 81 first brake hose 82 second brake hose 83 third brake hose 82a rearward bent portion 82b forward bent portion 82c rearward extending portion 91 downstream hose holding portion 92 upstream hose holding portion LC vehicle width center

Claims (5)

A vehicle equipped with a brake system including a rear suspension (16s) located at a vehicle width center (LC), and an ABS modulator (73) located in front of the rear suspension (16s) and behind a power unit (12), the ABS modulator (73) being shifted to one of the left and right sides of the vehicle width center (LC),
A master cylinder (76),
a first brake hose (81) connecting the master cylinder (76) to the ABS modulator (73);
a second brake hose (82) connected from the ABS modulator (73) to a brake device at the rear of the vehicle body;
a portion of the second brake hose (82) extending rearward at a position higher than the ABS modulator (73);
When viewed from the rear of the vehicle body, the first brake hose (81) and the second brake hose (82) cross each other below the part ,
the second brake hose (82) has a rearward bent portion (82a) that is bent convexly toward the rear of the vehicle body, and a forward bent portion (82b) that is bent convexly toward the front of the vehicle body downstream of the rearward bent portion (82a),
a portion between the rearward bent portion (82a) and the forward bent portion (82b) is fixed to a body frame (11) of the vehicle at a height that horizontally overlaps with the ABS modulator (73);
The front end of the forward bent portion (82b) is located forward of the rear end of the rear bent portion (82a).
vehicle. The first brake hose (81) and the second brake hose (82) cross each other at a position inward in the vehicle width direction relative to an outer position in the vehicle width direction of the ABS modulator (73).
The vehicle of claim 1 . When viewed from the rear of the vehicle body, the first brake hose (81) and the second brake hose (82) cross each other in at least one of a region overlapping with the ABS modulator (73) and a periphery of the region.
3. A vehicle according to claim 1 or 2 . an air cleaner (61) provided above the second brake hose (82);
The vehicle of claim 1 . The vehicle body frame (11) includes a seat frame (41) that supports a passenger seat (17), left and right pivot frames (32) that are positioned below the seat (17), and a subframe (42) that extends from the pivot frames (32) to the seat frames (41),
The first brake hose (81) passes above the subframe (42).
3. A vehicle according to claim 1 or 2 .