A pivotable adaptor is provided for an accessory coupled to a vehicle, such as a backrest and/or baggage system, where the accessory is positioned adjacent a saddle-type seat on the vehicle. A first member is configured to couple to the vehicle and a second member is configured to couple to the accessory, where the second member is pivotably coupled to the first member and is configured to pivot away from the saddle-type seat on the vehicle. The adaptor can be used in conjunction with a pivotable accessory, a vehicle, and in a method of improving access to a saddle-type seat on a vehicle. The pivotable adaptor thereby improves access for an operator and/or a passenger with respect to a saddle-type seat on a vehicle having a backrest and/or baggage system.

A vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a saddle-type seat mounted to the frame and having a forward portion and a rearward portion, a cargo area defining a storage compartment positioned at least partially rearward of the saddle-type seat, and a rider support assembly positioned rearward of the forward portion of the saddle-type seat and vertically above at least a portion of the saddle-type seat and the storage compartment.

A bicycle frame assembly including a seat tube having first and second end portions (wherein the seat tube second end portion includes a bend and terminates in a first open end facing a first direction), a down tube having first and second end portions (wherein the down tube first end portion is mounted to the seat tube first end portion, and the down tube second end portion includes a bend and terminates in a second open end facing a second direction opposite to the first direction), and a top tube having first and second end portions (wherein the top tube first end portion is mounted to the seat tube second end portion and terminates in a third open end facing the first direction, and the top tube second end portion is mounted to the down tube second end portion and terminates in a fourth open end facing the second direction).

A bicycle accessories connection unit includes a body having an installation hole defined axially therethrough so as to be connected with an accessory. At least one connection hole are defined radially in the body and at least one connection member is connected to the at least one connection hole so as to be connected to another accessory. A link is connected between the body and a bicycle frame. Multiple accessory are connected to the single body.

A luggage rack for securing an item of luggage to a motorcycle or a scooter includes an adapter plate on which the item of luggage may be fastened. The adapter plate includes at least one positioning element configured to position the adapter plate relative to the motorcycle or motor scooter, and a displacement device having a lever and an engagement element which cooperate to secure or release the adapter plate from the motorcycle or motor scooter when the lever is moved between an open position and a closed position to cause the engagement element to slide into and out of engagement with a fixing point on the motorcycle or motor scooter.

A scooter includes an elongated foot rest base extending from a first end to a second end; a first wheel secured to the first end of the foot rest base; a second wheel secured to the second end of the foot rest base; a pivot joint extend through a thickness of the foot rest base, the pivot joint being positioned between the first end and the second end; a locking mechanism secured to the foot rest base and configured to lock the joint in a fixed position; a backrest pivotally secured to the second end of the foot rest base; and a storage compartment rigidly secured to the backrest.

A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The engine includes an air deflector to assist in cooling a rear cylinder of a V-twin engine. An accessory windshield is also shown which may be coupled to the handlebars and front forks of the vehicle. Also, a rear accessory attachment is shown mountable to the rear fender.

A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The engine includes an air deflector to assist in cooling a rear cylinder of a V-twin engine. An accessory windshield is also shown which may be coupled to the handlebars and front forks of the vehicle. Also, a rear accessory attachment is shown mountable to the rear fender.

Various embodiments provide for a bike-supported communication network that manages and facilitates communications between components of an electric bicycle and a wireless network. In some embodiments, the systems and methods provide a communication system for an electric bicycle that includes a communication device that facilitates wireless communications between the electric bicycle and a wireless network, and an antenna coupled to the communication device and at least partially integrated into a frame component of the electric bicycle.

Various embodiments provide for a bike-supported communication network that manages and facilitates communications between components of an electric bicycle and a wireless network. In some embodiments, the systems and methods provide a communication system for an electric bicycle that includes a communication device that facilitates wireless communications between the electric bicycle and a wireless network, and an antenna coupled to the communication device and at least partially integrated into a frame component of the electric bicycle.