DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates generally to two-wheeled vehicles and more particularly, but not exclusively, to an auxiliary storage unit for the two-wheeled vehicles.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Generally, in a two-wheeled vehicle, a frame assembly extends rearward from a head tube that is disposed in a front portion of the vehicle. The frame assembly acts as a structural member of the vehicle that supports the vehicle loads. A front wheel and a rear wheel are supported by the frame assembly of the vehicle. Further, the front wheel is rotatably supported by the frame assembly through one or more front fork(s). A rear wheel is supported by the frame assembly through one or more rear suspension(s). A power unit is functionally connected to the rear wheel, which provides the forward motion to the vehicle. Typically, plurality of panels is mounted to the frame assembly of the vehicle that covers various vehicle components. The vehicle components comprise electrical and electronic components including an electric starter system. Also, some of the vehicles have an anti-lock braking system, a synchronous braking system, or a vehicle control unit. The electrical and electronic components are powered by an on-board auxiliary power source or a magneto setup coupled to the engine assembly.
[0003] Moreover, in the vehicle with a frame assembly defining a floor space, the frame layout is adapted to accommodate a floorboard at said floor space. The floor space provided is used for carrying loads in addition to enabling the rider to rest feet while driving in a seating position.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] The detailed description of the present subject matter is described with reference to the accompanying figures. Same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0005] Fig. 1 illustrates a left side view of an exemplary saddle-ride type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0006] Fig. 2 (a) depicts a left side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle employed with auxiliary storage unit, in accordance with another embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0007] Fig. 2 (b) depicts another left side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment depicted in Fig. 2 (a).
[0008] Fig. 2 (c) depicts a top view of the saddle-ride type vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment depicted in Fig. 2 (a).
[0009] Fig. 3 depicts a left side perspective view of an auxiliary storage unit in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00010] Typically, in the two-wheeled vehicle a utility box is provided below the seat. The utility box is used for securely storing accessories such as helmet and other personnel belongings during commuting. Additionally, the vehicle layout provides the floor space. The floor space of the vehicle is used as additional utility space. This floor space enables the rider to carry various kinds of loads. However, the floor space is not feasible for securely storing these loads. Further, it is desired that the rider and the pillion-rider wear helmets. Therefore, the two helmets are to be securely stored on the vehicle when not in use. Whereas, the utility box of the vehicle with the aforementioned layout enables in storing only a single helmet. Hence, there is a need for providing additional storage space that is capable of storing personal belongings and/or loads including helmet securely without drastically changing the overall vehicle configuration. Further, in a vehicle having an electric drive unit, the electric drive unit is powered by batteries. During regular use, the batteries need frequent charging. Moreover, the batteries should be easily removable for charging. Therefore, the battery storage space is to be provided with the ease of accessibility. Nonetheless, the batteries should be securely stored. Moreover, the vehicle should be capable of accommodating the batteries without compromising on storage space.
[00011] Especially, the additional space to be provided should be achieved without majorly modifying the frame assembly of the vehicle. Use of additional support tubes that run across the floor space is known in the art. Nevertheless, such frame assembly with additional support tubes would increase the weight of the vehicle, thereby affecting performance of the vehicle. In addition, the support tubes running along the floor space would affect the aesthetics of the vehicle. The aforementioned limitations are to be addressed without affecting the riding comfort of the rider and the pillion. Furthermore, the aesthetic appearance, which is an essential feature of the vehicle, should be retained.
[00012] Hence, the present subject matter is aimed at solving the aforementioned and other problems. It is an object of the present subject matter to provide a two-wheeled vehicle provided with secured utility space. It is another object of the present subject matter to provide an auxiliary storage unit that will provide secured utility space and prevents unauthorized access and theft.
[00013] An aspect of the present subject matter being that the auxiliary storage unit is provided in a front portion of the vehicle that is easily accessible by the user. The auxiliary storage unit includes a storage body that defines a storage volume and at least one lid that provides access to said storage body.
[00014] According to another aspect of the present subject matter, the auxiliary storage unit includes plurality of support members extending from front portion of said storage body, wherein said support members act as at least a portion of the leg shield of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the support members are extending from the front peripheral edges of the storage body.
[00015] It is a feature of the present subject matter that the support members acting as leg shield are integrally formed with the storage body thereby reducing the part count of the vehicle. Further, aspect being the assembly time is reduced.
[00016] It is another aspect of the invention that the auxiliary storage unit is supported by the frame assembly that provides the load bearing support to the auxiliary storage unit. Further, the load acting on the auxiliary storage unit is supported by the main tube of the frame assembly.
[00017] It is an additional feature of the invention that the auxiliary storage unit is integrated with the styling of the vehicle. The auxiliary storage unit is disposed rearwardly of the head tube and enclosing at least a portion of the main tube. According to another aspect, the auxiliary storage unit abuttingly disposed adjacent to the below seat cover of the vehicle thereby providing rigid mounting of the auxiliary storage unit.
[00018] It is an additional aspect that at least one lid is provided on auxiliary storage unit that provides access to the storage volume defined by the storage body.
[00019] It is yet an additional aspect that the auxiliary storage unit is adapted to accommodate components that are removably disposed. Further, in a vehicle having a power unit including an electric motor, the auxiliary storage unit is adapted to removably accommodate auxiliary power source(s). The auxiliary storage unit enables in providing shortest wiring path from the power source to the power unit, wherein the power unit is disposed rearwardly of the auxiliary storage unit. Furthermore, the auxiliary power source is removable and thereby enabling charging of the auxiliary power source at a remote location.
[00020] It is an additional feature of the present subject matter that the auxiliary storage unit is capable of accommodating components like helmet. The auxiliary storage unit securely holds the components thereby preventing unauthorized access or theft.
[00021] According to additional aspect, the auxiliary storage unit is supported by a floorboard from the bottom that is mounted to the frame assembly. Further, the rider footrests are disposed adjacently of the auxiliary box and extend in vehicle width direction.
[00022] In one embodiment, the auxiliary storage unit is disposed at a floor space, also referred as step-through space, of the vehicle. The auxiliary storage unit includes a storage body defining a storage volume, and a lid provides access to storage volume. The auxiliary storage unit includes one or more support members extending outward from the storage body and at least a portion of the support members is capable of functioning as a leg shield of the vehicle. The support members are disposed adjacent to the front panel of the vehicle and at an anterior portion of the floor space. In one embodiment, the support members are integrally composed with the storage body.
[00023] In one embodiment, the auxiliary storage unit is employed on a two-wheeled vehicle. Herein, the term two-wheeled vehicle is just exemplary, the present subject matter is applicable to a vehicle with plurality of wheels having similar frame layout as defined for the two-wheeled vehicle. The two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly comprising a head tube, a main tube extending rearwardly downward from the head tube, and one or more rear tubes extending inclinedly rearward from a rear portion of the main tube. The frame assembly defines the floor space. In a preferred embodiment, the power unit is swingably connected to the frame assembly. The auxiliary storage unit includes is disposed at the floor space. At least a portion of the main tube is passing from below the floor space supports the auxiliary storage unit. The auxiliary storage unit includes one or more support members extending outward from the storage body. The one or more support members are capable of forming/functioning as at least a portion of a leg shield of the vehicle.
[00024] The auxiliary storage unit includes at least one lid provided on at least one side of storage body. In a preferred embodiment, the lid is provided on the top surface/side of the auxiliary storage unit. Also, the storage body of the auxiliary storage unit is capable of accommodating a helmet with front portion of the helmet facing upwards. However, the aforementioned orientation of the helmet is not limiting and can be disposed in any other orientation including the base of the helmet disposed vertically, the base disposed horizontally, or the base disposed at an angle.
[00025] In a preferred embodiment, the one or more support members are extending outward from a front portion, which is the front facing side, of the storage body. In one embodiment, the support members are extending in a lateral direction of the vehicle. Also, in one embodiment, the support members are integrally composed with the storage body.
[00026] In one embodiment, the auxiliary storage unit is secured to the main tube, wherein the main tube is provided with one or more brackets welded thereto. The auxiliary storage unit is secured to the brackets through the one or more support members. Thus, the leg shield, which is formed by the support members, and the auxiliary storage unit are secured to the main tube.
[00027] In a preferred embodiment, the support members are disposed on either sides of the storage body. Thus, the load acting on the auxiliary storage unit gets distributed on either side to said main tube. This provides improved load bearing area to the auxiliary storage unit for load bearing.
[00028] In one embodiment, the power unit includes an electric motor driven by one or more auxiliary power sources. The one or more auxiliary power sources are detachably-mountable to the auxiliary storage unit. The auxiliary power sources are removable through the lid for charging. However, in one embodiment, the auxiliary power sources are chargeable when disposed within the auxiliary storage unit without the need for removing the power sources.
[00029] The vehicle includes a pair of rider footrests disposed laterally adjacent to the storage body extending in a lateral direction of the vehicle. The pair of foot rests enable user to operate the vehicle in a seated position whereby user rests feet on the rider foot rests. Thus, the comfort of the scooter type vehicle is provided.
[00030] In one embodiment, the auxiliary storage unit is supported by at least a portion of a floorboard disposed at the floor space. The floorboard is supported by at least a portion of the main tube of the vehicle.
[00031] The auxiliary storage unit includes a top surface with a profile having receding height in a direction front to rear of the vehicle. In other words, the eight of the auxiliary storage unit is receding moving from the leg shield towards a below seat panel of the vehicle. This provides a smooth transition of the vehicle body from a front portion towards a rear portion of vehicle having aesthetic appeal.
[00032] In one embodiment, the auxiliary storage unit is provided is disposed such that a gap is provided between a rear portion of the auxiliary storage unit and the below seat panel to retain step-through portion of the vehicle at the floor space thereby providing ease for getting on the vehicle.
[00033] In effect, the vehicle provides the auxiliary storage unit, which is preferably an additional storage unit, at the same time enables the rider to operate the vehicle in a seated condition by resting feet on the rider foot pegs disposed adjacent to the auxiliary storage unit.
[00034] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail in conjunction with the figures in the following description.
[00035] The directions front, rear, left, and right are referred with respect to the vehicle direction. A longitudinal axis F-R of the vehicle extends from front F to rear R and a lateral axis of the vehicle is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis F-R of the vehicle. The lateral axis RH-LH is perpendicular to longitudinal axis F-R of the vehicle extending in width direction RH-LH from right side RH to left side LH.
[00036] Fig. 1 illustrates a left side view of an exemplary two-wheeled type vehicle 100, in accordance with an embodiment of present subject matter. The vehicle 100 has a frame assembly 105, which acts as structure member and load bearing member of the vehicle 100. A longitudinal axis of the vehicle extends from a front F towards rear R of the vehicle 100. The frame assembly 105 includes a head tube 105A, a main tube 105B, and one or more rear tube(s) 105C. The main tube 105B extends rearwardly downward from the head tube 105A and the rear tube(s) 105C extend inclinedly rearward from a rear portion of the main tube 105B thereby defining a floor space S. In an embodiment, the frame assembly 105 includes plurality of floor frames (not shown) that are disposed at the floor space S and are connected to the main tube 105B. A front wheel 110 is connected to one end of a pair of front forks 115 and the other end of front forks 115 is connected to a steering shaft (not shown) that is rotatably supported by the head tube 105A. The steering shaft is connected to the handle bar assembly 120, which enables steering of the vehicle 100 through the front wheel 110.
[00037] A power unit 125 is connected frame assembly 105 and is disposed below the pair of rear tubes 105C. The power unit 125 includes a four-stroke internal combustion with one or more cylinders that drives a rear wheel 130. In another embodiment, the power unit includes an electric motor 135 that is coupled to the rear wheel 130. In an embodiment, the rear wheel 130 is rotatably supported by a swing arm 140, which is swingable connected to the frame assembly 105. One or more rear suspension(s) 170 couple the rear wheel 130 to the frame assembly to sustain both the radial and axial forces acting on the rear wheel 130.
[00038] A front fender 150 is disposed above the front wheel 110 for covering at least a portion of the front wheel 110. A rear fender 165 covers at least a portion of the rear wheel 130.A seat assembly 160 is disposed rearwardly of the floor space the floor space. The seat assembly 160 is mounted to an utility box (not shown) and is supported by the rear tube(s) 105C. A floorboard 155 is mounted to the main tube 105B and is disposed at the floor space S. An auxiliary storage unit 200, is disposed at said floor space S of the vehicle 100.
[00039] Further, the engine assembly of power unit 125 is connected to an air intake system (not shown), an exhaust pipe assembly, and a starter system (not shown). The starter system includes an electric starter mechanism or a mechanical starter mechanism. The power unit 125 includes the electric motor 135 that is powered by an auxiliary power source (not shown). The auxiliary power source includes a battery, or a fuel cell.
[00040] Fig. 2 depicts a two-wheeled saddle-ride type vehicle 101 employed with an auxiliary storage unit 200, in accordance with another embodiment of the present subject matter. The auxiliary storage unit 200 is disposed at the floor space S of the vehicle. The auxiliary storage unit 200 comprises of a storage body 205 and at least one lid 210. The storage body 205 defines a storage volume and the lid 210 is provided on one of the surface of the storage body 205 that provide access. Further, plurality of support members 215 extending outward from the storage body 205 form at least a portion of the leg shield of the vehicle 101. The auxiliary 200 storage unit is disposed rearwardly of the head tube 105A (shown in Fig. 1) and is abuttingly disposed adjacent to the below seat cover 145B. In a preferred embodiment, the support members 215 extend outward from front peripheral edges of the storage body 205, wherein the support members 215 are extending in the vehicle width direction RH-LH. Further, the auxiliary storage unit 200 is secured to the frame assembly 105 of the vehicle. One or more bracket(s) (not shown) on the main tube 105B of the frame assembly 105 enable mounting of the auxiliary storage unit 200 to the vehicle 101. Furthermore, the front panel that is mounted to the vehicle 101 provides support to the auxiliary storage unit 200.
[00041] Furthermore, the vehicle 101 comprises a floorboard 155 that is mounted to the main tube 105B of the frame assembly 105 and is disposed at the floor space S of the vehicle. The auxiliary storage unit 200 is supported by the floorboard 155 that is in turn supported by the main tube 105B of the frame assembly 105. The auxiliary storage unit 200 is abuttingly disposed adjacent to a below seat panel 145B of the vehicle 101. Further, the vehicle 101 includes pair of side panels 145C that are disposed downwardly of the seat 160 and the side panels 145C disposed below seat panel extending from the below seat panel 145B towards the rear R portion of the vehicle 101.
[00042] Fig. 2 (b) depicts another left side view of the vehicle 101, in accordance with the embodiment depicted in Fig. 2 (a). In the present embodiment, the lid 310 of the auxiliary storage unit 200 is provided on the top surface. The lid 210 is hingedly connected to the storage body 205 and the lid 210 is hinged at a rear R portion. Therefore, the lid 210 opens upward at the front F and the lid 210 in an open condition provides access to the storage volume define by the storage body 305.
[00043] Further, the auxiliary storage unit 200 has a top surface with a profile P. The profile P of the top surface has receding height as the auxiliary storage unit extends from the front F portion towards a rear R portion of the auxiliary storage unit 200, which is towards the below seat panel 145B. The rear R portion of the auxiliary storage unit 200 extends to below a front F portion of the seat assembly 160. This profile P enables the seat 160 to be hingedly opened from the rear R portion, thereby eliminating any interference between the auxiliary storage unit 200 and the front F portion of the seat 160. In a preferred embodiment, the storage body 205 is adapted to provide a volume that is capable of receiving a helmet H. The front facing portion of the helmet H is substantially facing upwards. In a preferred embodiment, the long axis of the helmet H is in line with the longitudinal axis F-R of the vehicle 101. In other words, the long axis of the helmet H is substantially disposed at vehicle centre. This enables the rider footrests of the vehicle 180R, 180L to be accommodated adjacent to the auxiliary storage unit 200.
[00044] In another embodiment, the auxiliary storage unit 200 has a receding width as the auxiliary storage unit 200 extends from the front F portion of the auxiliary storage unit 200 towards the below seat panel 145B.
[00045] Fig. 2 (c) depicts a top view of the vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment depicted in Fig. 2 (a). The vehicle 101 comprises a pair of rider footrests 180R, 180L that are disposed adjacently of the auxiliary storage unit 200 and the rider foot rests 180R, 180L extends outward away from the auxiliary storage unit 200 in the vehicle width direction RH-LH. In the present embodiment, the footrest 180R, 180L are integrally formed with the floorboard 155. The rider footrests 180R, 180L are supported by the main tube 105B of the frame assembly 105.
[00046] In one embodiment, the rider footrests 180R, 180L are integrally formed with the auxiliary storage unit 300 and are supported the frame assembly 105.
[00047] In another embodiment (not shown), the rider rests are provided independent of the floorboard 155 and the rider footrest are mounted to a foot bracket (not shown), which is a tubular member, that is secured to the main tube 105B. In the top view, the rider footrests are disposed adjacently of the auxiliary storage unit 300 and the rider footrests are extending outwards and away from the auxiliary storage unit 300. Further, the vehicle 101 comprises of pillion footrest 185R, 185L that are extending adjacently away from the side panels 145C. In a preferred embodiment, the pillion footrests 185R, 185L are having pivotal mounting, wherein the pillion footrests 185R, 185L are foldable when not in use.
[00048] Also, the width of rear R portion of the auxiliary storage unit 200 is substantially equal to the width between the side panels 145C at the front F portion of the side panels 145C. In other words, the width of the auxiliary storage unit 200 is substantially equal to the width of a front portion of the seat assembly 160 disposed rearwards of the auxiliary storage unit 200. This provides a smooth transition of the vehicle sides from the auxiliary storage unit 200 towards the side panels 145C thereby providing better aesthetics without any abrupt transitions. Furthermore, in the top view, at least a portion of the seat 160 overlaps with the auxiliary storage unit 200.
[00049] In yet one embodiment (not shown), the auxiliary storage unit 200 is disposed such that a gap is provided between the auxiliary storage unit 200 and the below seat panel 145B whereby retaining step-through portion of the vehicle 101 at the floor space S. This enables user to get on the vehicle 101 with ease. Thus, the auxiliary storage unit 200 extends at least half portion of the floorboard 155 from the leg shield or the support members 215. Also, the auxiliary storage unit 200 is provided with higher cross-sectional area at the top portion to retain the capability to store the helmet H.
[00050] Fig. 3 depicts a left side perspective view of auxiliary storage unit 300, in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present subject matter. The auxiliary storage unit 300is adapted to be employed on a vehicle with a frame assembly 105 having a floor space S. The auxiliary storage unit 300 comprises a storage body 305 that defines a storage volume and a lid 310 that covers one or more openings provided on at least one surface of the auxiliary storage unit 300. Further, plurality of support members 315 extend outward from the storage unit forming at least a portion of the leg shield and are integrally formed with the auxiliary storage unit 300. In the present embodiment, the support members 315 are extending away from the peripheral edges of the front F edges of the auxiliary storage unit 300 and extending in vehicle width direction. The support members 315 of the auxiliary storage unit 300 provides greater contact area with the other parts of the vehicle that includes the front panel 145A and the main tube 105B thereby enabling sharing of load acting on the auxiliary storage unit 300. Further, the main tube 105B supports the auxiliary storage unit 300 from the bottom of the vehicle.
[00051] In a preferred embodiment, the support members 315 are adapted to enclose at least a portion of the head tube 105A and the main tube 105B (shown in Fig. 1) of the frame assembly 105. Further, auxiliary storage unit 300 is provided with a lock assembly 320 that enables in securing the lid 310 to the storage body 305 thereby eliminating unauthorized access to the storage volume. The auxiliary storage unit300 is made of a composite or a polymer material.
[00052] In a vehicle with an electric unit as one of the power units, the auxiliary storage unit 300 enables in removably mounting of one or more auxiliary power source(s) (not shown). The auxiliary storage unit is provided with mounting bracket(s) (not shown) for holding the auxiliary power source(s). Further, the auxiliary storage unit 300 is provided with electrical contacts therein to functionally connect the auxiliary power sources. The auxiliary storage unit 300 is capable of accommodating the control unit that is disposed in proximity to the auxiliary power sources. Further, the electrical motor is disposed rearwardly of the below seat panel 145B thereby reducing length of wiring harness.
[00053] In yet additional embodiment, the auxiliary storage unit 300 is provided with a charging port 325 disposed upward to the storage body 305 and is integrally formed with the auxiliary storage unit 300. The charging port 325 is electrically connected to the auxiliary power source(s) and the charging port 325 enables charging from external source without removing the auxiliary power source. For example, the auxiliary power sources include a battery, or a fuel cell. Also, the auxiliary storage unit 300 is provided with partially enclosing portion 330 to accommodate the steering assembly (not shown) of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the support member 315 is provided with an angular profile to match the aesthetic profile of the vehicle. The one or more support member(s) 315 are extending outward from a front portion FP, which is front peripheral edges FP, of said storage body 305.
[00054] It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of above disclosure. Therefore, within the scope of claims of the present subject matter, the present disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described. ,CLAIMS:We claim:
1. An auxiliary storage unit (200, 300) for a two-wheeled vehicle (100, 101) having a frame assembly (105), said frame assembly (105) includes a floor space (S), said auxiliary storage unit (200, 300) capable of being disposed at said floor space (S), said auxiliary storage unit (200, 300) comprising:
a storage body (205, 305) defining a storage volume,
wherein
one or more support member(s) (215, 315) of said auxiliary storage unit (200, 300) extending outward (RH-LH) from said storage body (205, 305), said one or more support member(s) (215, 315) forms at least a portion of a leg shield of the vehicle (101).
2. The auxiliary storage unit (200,300) for the two-wheeled vehicle (100, 101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more support member(s) (215, 315) are extending outward (RH-LH) from a front peripheral edge (FP) of said storage body (205, 305), said support member(s) (215, 315) are integrally formed with said storage body (205, 305).
3. The auxiliary storage unit (300) for the two-wheeled vehicle (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said auxiliary storage unit (300) includes a charging port (325) disposed above said storage body (305), said charging port (325) enables charging of one or more auxiliary power sources being disposed within said storage body (305).
4. A two-wheeled vehicle (100, 101) comprising:
a frame assembly (105) including a head tube (105A), a main tube (105B) extending rearwardly downward from the head tube (105A), one or more rear tube(s) (105C) extending inclinedly rearward from a rear portion of said main tube (105B), and said main tube (105B) and said rear tube(s) (105C) of the frame assembly (105) define a floor space (S); and
a power unit (125) swingably connected to the frame assembly (105) and said power unit (125) functionally connected to a rear wheel (130) of said vehicle (100, 101); and
wherein
an auxiliary storage unit (200, 300) including a storage body (205, 305) is disposed at said floor space (S), said auxiliary storage unit (200, 300) supported by at least a portion of said main tube (105B), wherein one or more support member(s) (215, 315) of said auxiliary storage unit (200, 300) are extending outward (RH-LH) from said storage body (205, 305), said one or more support member(s) (215, 315) is capable of forming at least a portion of a leg shield of the vehicle (101).
5. The two-wheeled vehicle (101) of claim 4, wherein said auxiliary storage unit (200) comprises of at least one lid (210) provided on at least one side of storage body (205), and said storage body (205) is capable of accommodating a helmet (H) with front portion of the helmet (H) facing upwards and a long axis of the helmet (H) being in-line with a centre portion of the vehicle (101).
6. The two-wheeled vehicle (101) of claim 4, wherein said auxiliary storage unit (200) is secured to said main tube (105B) through said one or more support member (215), wherein said support member (215) disposed on sides of said storage body (205) enable distribution of load from said auxiliary storage unit (200) to said main tube (105B).
7. The two-wheeled vehicle (101) of claim 4, wherein said power unit (125) includes an electric motor (135) driven by one or more auxiliary power source(s) detachably mounted to said auxiliary storage unit (300).
8. The two-wheeled vehicle (101) as claimed in claim 4, said vehicle (101) comprises a pair of rider footrests (180R, 180L) disposed laterally adjacent to the storage body (205), wherein in a top view said rider footrests (180R, 180L) are extending away in a lateral direction (RH-LH) from said storage body (205).
9. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said auxiliary storage unit (200) is supported by at least a portion of a floorboard (155) of said vehicle (100), said auxiliary storage unit (200) has a width substantially matching a width of a front portion of a seat assembly (160) disposed rearward to the auxiliary storage unit (200).
10. The two-wheeled vehicle (101) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said auxiliary storage unit (200) includes a top surface with a profile (P) having receding height as the auxiliary storage unit (200) extends from the leg shield towards a below seat panel (145B) of said vehicle (101).