Motor vehicles – Special wheel base – Having only two wheels
Patent
1982-08-02
1985-04-02
Mitchell, David M.
Motor vehicles
Special wheel base
Having only two wheels
123 59PC, 123432, 123583, 123584, 180227, 261 23A, 261 41D, 261 44B, B62D 6102
Patent
active
045081891
ABSTRACT:
Several embodiments of improved compact motorcycle configurations. In each embodiment, a single suspension element is provided for the rear wheel that extends generally in the longitudinal center plane of the motorcycle. In accordance with each embodiment, plural intake passages serve each chamber of the engine to permit the use of a smaller more compact induction system. Separate carburetor barrels serve each intake passage. In one embodiment, the intake passages communicate with the chamber through separate intake ports and in another embodiment, the intake passages serve the chamber through a common intake port.
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Beutler Ernest A.
Hill Mitchell J.
Mitchell David M.
Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
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