An engine starting device includes: a portable unit including a transmitting unit capable of transmitting an ID code inherent to a vehicle; a control unit having a substrate on which a receiving unit receiving the ID code, and a determination unit configured to determine whether the received ID code is a pre-registered legitimate ID are formed; a main body part including an operation knob rotationally operated between an off position and an on position, and fixed between a bar-shaped handle and a speed meter of the vehicle; and a regulation unit configured to regulate a rotational operation of the operation knob, and to release a rotation-regulated state of the operation knob on condition that the received ID code is determined as a legitimate ID. The main body part, the control unit and the regulation unit are integrally formed to configure an integral unit.

A wireless authentication device for a saddle-type vehicle performs authentication through wireless communication with a mobile terminal carried by a user. The wireless authentication device for a saddle-type vehicle includes a first operating input device, a light-emitting and notification part, and a controller. The first operating input device receives an operation of switching to a state in which a power engine is capable of being started. The light-emitting and notification part is provided in the first operating input device or in a portion surrounding the first operating input device, and performs a light-emitting and notification operation in which light is emitted to notify a user that authentication has succeeded. The controller determines whether authentication has succeeded through wireless communication with a mobile terminal, and if the authentication has been determined to have succeeded, causes the light-emitting and notification part to perform the light-emitting and notification operation.

The disclosure relates to an electric bicycle. The electric bicycle comprises an electric motor for at least temporarily assisting or replacing a pedal operation. Assigned to the electric bicycle are at least two keys equipped with different rights, which differ from each other with respect to operating modes of the electric bicycle permitted in conjunction with a relevant key. One of the keys is an administrator key equipped with expanded rights. The expanded rights of the administrator key aids to provide a determination from a plurality of particular operating modes implementable for each of a remaining key from the at least two keys.

A rack for supporting a bicycle in a generally upright position, the rack comprising a frame comprising a curb bar; and the curb bar comprising a mounting surface for exerting a counterbalancing force on a crank assembly of the bicycle to frictionally hold the bicycle in the generally upright position. When the bicycle is supported by the curb bar, the bicycle is positioned relative to the rack for securing the bicycle to the rack. The curb bar exerts a counterbalancing force on the pedal axle or the pedal of the bicycle. The counterbalancing force may be a frictional force or a torque. Bicycles can be supported on either side of the rack, the bicycles facing in either a forward or reverse direction. The bicycle may be secured to the rack at multiple points.

The invention relates to a human powered vehicle with a built-in security system, preferably a bicycle, comprising a frame including a lower tube and a seat tube, said lower tube preferably being formed by two segments. A first part of a lock device is inserted into the lower end of the seat tube. The first segment of the lower tube is connected at one end to a telescopic tube by means of a pivot pin, while the other end of said segment includes a hole having the same diameter as that of the seat tube. The second segment of the lower tube is connected at one end to the bicycle drive system by means of a pivot pin, while the other end of said segment includes a hole into which a second part of the lock device is inserted.

The invention relates to a human powered vehicle with a built-in security system, preferably a bicycle, comprising a frame including a lower tube and a seat tube, said lower tube preferably being formed by two segments. A first part of a lock device is inserted into the lower end of the seat tube. The first segment of the lower tube is connected at one end to a telescopic tube by means of a pivot pin, while the other end of said segment includes a hole having the same diameter as that of the seat tube. The second segment of the lower tube is connected at one end to the bicycle drive system by means of a pivot pin, while the other end of said segment includes a hole into which a second part of the lock device is inserted.

A system having a motorcycle and a transportable radio device. The motorcycle has a frame with a steering head bearing seat and a drive unit, and a switch unit and a control device. The control device has wireless communication with the radio device for controlling operating modes of the motorcycle, depending on an authentication information transmitted from the radio device to the control device. The control device is configured for wireless transmission to the radio device of a blocking information which shifts the radio device into a sleep mode, in which mode communication of the radio device to the control device ceases. The control device also is configured for wireless transmission of a first and/or second piece of time interval information relating to the length of a first and/or second time interval to the radio device, at the end of which the radio device is shifted into the sleep mode.

A system having a motorcycle and a transportable radio device. The motorcycle has a frame with a steering head bearing seat and a drive unit, and a switch unit and a control device. The control device has wireless communication with the radio device for controlling operating modes of the motorcycle, depending on an authentication information transmitted from the radio device to the control device. The control device is configured for wireless transmission to the radio device of a blocking information which shifts the radio device into a sleep mode, in which mode communication of the radio device to the control device ceases. The control device also is configured for wireless transmission of a first and/or second piece of time interval information relating to the length of a first and/or second time interval to the radio device, at the end of which the radio device is shifted into the sleep mode.

A rack for supporting a bicycle in a generally upright position, the rack comprising a frame comprising a curb bar; and the curb bar comprising a mounting surface for exerting a counterbalancing force on a crank assembly of the bicycle to frictionally hold the bicycle in the generally upright position. When the bicycle is supported by the curb bar, the bicycle is positioned relative to the rack for securing the bicycle to the rack. The curb bar exerts a counterbalancing force on the pedal axle or the pedal of the bicycle. The counterbalancing force may be a frictional force or a torque. Bicycles can be supported on either side of the rack, the bicycles facing in either a forward or reverse direction. The bicycle may be secured to the rack at multiple points.

A walk-up security system (20) for a motorized cycle (25) is disclosed herein. The system (20) preferably comprises a motorized cycle (25) comprising a relay (26) and a 3-axis gyrometer (27), and a keyfob (30) paired with the relay (26) of the motorized cycle (25). The keyfob (30) comprises an accelerometer (31). The relay (26) is connected to a interrupting type wire (28) of the motorized cycle (25). Starting of the motorized cycle (25) is disabled when the keyfob (30) is a predetermined distance from the relay (26).