A motorcycle, or saddle type vehicle, is disclosed that may have at least one seat and at least two wheels, at least one hub electric motor. A large dry storage compartment may be positioned between the rider and steering mount. A rechargeable battery and battery management system may be located below the storage compartment in a battery housing, where the battery housing may be a structural component of the chassis. A rear electronics housing may be attached to and located behind the battery housing, and may contain major electrical components such as electric motor controller and contactors. Two structural members, or frame side rails, may form sides of the storage compartment and extend between the electronics housing and steering mount. The electronics housing may also connect to the battery housing such that the battery housing reinforces and strengthens the chassis, or structural frame. A secondary storage compartment may be located under the seat. Additionally, the storage compartments may have electronic locking mechanisms that are activated via a wireless connection to a remote electronic device. The rear suspension may include a swingarm on one side of the vehicle.

A main body frame (100) for an electric motorcycle comprises a front fork support member (101) with a front fork through hole for loading a pivot stem of a front fork (200), the front fork through hole has a pivotal axis arranged in a central plane (P) of the main body frame; the main body frame further comprises a right and a left frame part (102, 105) arranged on opposite sides of the central plane of the main body frame, each having an elongated shape and being formed of an upper part (102a, 102b) and a lower part (102c, 102d), respectively at different sides of an elongation direction changing portion (102e), a first buffer member (120) attached, at opposite sides thereof, to the right and the left frame part, and crossing the central plane. wherein starting from the respective elongation direction changing portions thereof. the upper parts of the left and the right frame part extend inwardly towards the central plane so as to embrace the front fork support member, and are attached to opposite sides of the front fork support member, and a largest width (a7) of the main body frame in a width direction (Z) perpendicular to the central plane is 10 cm or more and 30 cm or less.

An electric vehicle includes a battery having a housing. The housing includes a rear side which is defined as a side facing away from a forward travelling direction of the electric vehicle. The electric vehicle further includes a frame, a motor having a housing, and a pivot shaft stack-up assembly co-aligned along a pivot shaft axis. The pivot shaft stack-up assembly includes first and second portions of the frame, a swingarm extending therebetween, and an idler bracket. A shock mount is integral with the battery housing. The shock mount extends from the rear side of the battery housing. The battery housing is configured as a stressed chassis member in which each of the motor housing, the frame, and the pivot shaft stack-up assembly are aligned thereof. The shock mount provides a path along which a load is directed to the battery housing.

A main body frame (100) for an electric motorcycle comprises a front fork support member (101) with a front fork through hole for loading a pivot stem of a front fork (200), the front fork through hole has a pivotal axis arranged in a central plane (P) of the main body frame; the main body frame further comprises a right and a left frame part (102, 105) arranged on opposite sides of the central plane of the main body frame, each having an elongated shape and being formed of an upper part (102a, 102b) and a lower part (102c, 102d), respectively at different sides of an elongation direction changing portion (102e), a first buffer member (120) attached, at opposite sides thereof, to the right and the left frame part, and crossing the central plane. wherein starting from the respective elongation direction changing portions thereof. the upper parts of the left and the right frame part extend inwardly towards the central plane so as to embrace the front fork support member, and are attached to opposite sides of the front fork support member, and a largest width (a7) of the main body frame in a width direction (Z) perpendicular to the central plane is 10 cm or more and 30 cm or less.

A vehicle body frame includes a main frame that extends from a head pipe toward the vehicle rear side above an engine and a down-frame that extends downward from one end fixed to the head pipe. The main frame is assembled into a truss shape from a pair of left and right upper frames and a pair of left and right lower frames and reinforcing frames disposed between these upper frames and lower frames. Front end parts of the upper frames are fixed to the upper end side of the head pipe and front end parts of the lower frames are fixed to a part close to the head pipe in the single down-frame.

A motorcycle, or saddle type vehicle, is disclosed that may have at least one seat and at least two wheels, at least one hub electric motor. A large dry storage compartment may be positioned between the rider and steering mount. A rechargeable battery and battery management system may be located below the storage compartment in a battery housing, where the battery housing may be a structural component of the chassis. A rear electronics housing may be attached to and located behind the battery housing, and may contain major electrical components such as electric motor controller and contactors. Two structural members, or frame side rails, may form sides of the storage compartment and extend between the electronics housing and steering mount. The electronics housing may also connect to the battery housing such that the battery housing reinforces and strengthens the chassis, or structural frame. A secondary storage compartment may be located under the seat. Additionally, the storage compartments may have electronic locking mechanisms that are activated via a wireless connection to a remote electronic device.

A seat-supporting structure for mounting on a motorcycle frame having a main skeleton includes: two load-bearing structures that are disposed under a seat of the motorcycle frame and that support a load on the seat of the motorcycle frame. Each of the two load-bearing structures includes: a base portion at a bottom of the load-bearing structure that includes a branch portion that extends upward in a diagonally backward direction and a frame-mounting portion on the main skeleton; a middle portion that extends, from the branch portion of the base portion, upward in a diagonally forward direction; a top portion that extends, from an upper part of the middle portion, upward in a diagonally backward direction and receives the load; and multiple openings and ribs that resist stress from the load and vibration while the motorcycle is in motion.

A core of the electric motorcycle includes a monocoque that partially encloses a housing for a motor and gearbox. Separate suspension mounts attach to the core, which permits them to be exchanged for other mounts to provide different suspension geometries. A power electronics unit attaches to the front of the monocoque. The shape of the monocoque allows for the proper positioning of the center of gravity of the motorcycle in order to provide a balanced ride.

A core of the electric motorcycle includes a monocoque that partially encloses a housing for a motor and gearbox. Separate suspension mounts attach to the core, which permits them to be exchanged for other mounts to provide different suspension geometries. A power electronics unit attaches to the front of the monocoque. The shape of the monocoque allows for the proper positioning of the center of gravity of the motorcycle in order to provide a balanced ride.

A motorcycle frame including a left side frame member, a right side frame member, and a steering head member positioned along a longitudinal center plane of the frame between the left and right side frame members. The steering head member includes a steering head portion defining a steering axis. A plurality of fastener joints are established between the steering head member, the left side frame member, and the right side frame member, the plurality of fastener joints positioned rearward of the steering head portion. A fastener joint, separate from the plurality of fastener joints, is established rearward of the plurality of fastener joints between the steering head and the left side frame member. A fastener joint, separate from the plurality of fastener joints, is established rearward of the plurality of fastener joints between the steering head and the right side frame member.