EP2182192B1 - Moteur à combustion interne monocylindre et moto équipée dudit moteur - Google Patents

Moteur à combustion interne monocylindre et moto équipée dudit moteur Download PDF

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EP2182192B1
EP2182192B1 EP09013525.2A EP09013525A EP2182192B1 EP 2182192 B1 EP2182192 B1 EP 2182192B1 EP 09013525 A EP09013525 A EP 09013525A EP 2182192 B1 EP2182192 B1 EP 2182192B1
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Yasushi Goro
Kazunori Ooi
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02B—INTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES; COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
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  • the present invention relates to an engine and a motorcycle including the same, and more specifically to an engine having a clutch release cylinder and a motorcycle including the same.
  • JP 2007-69638 A discloses a motorcycle including a clutch release cylinder.
  • the motorcycle further includes a crankshaft, a main shaft, a push rod, and a clutch.
  • the clutch release cylinder releases the clutch by pushing the push rod by hydraulic pressure.
  • JP 2003-65064 A discloses a parallel 4-cylinder engine provided in a motorcycle.
  • the motorcycle includes a crankcase, a crankshaft, a counter shaft, a push rod, a transmission device, a clutch device, a clutch operation mechanism, a drive shaft, and a drive sprocket.
  • the crankcase is divided into an upper case and a lower case.
  • the crankshaft is supported rotatably in the widthwise direction of the vehicle.
  • the counter shaft is a hollow shaft and the push rod is slidably inserted into the hollow part.
  • the clutch operation mechanism releases the clutch device by pushing the push rod by hydraulic pressure.
  • JP 58-121327 A discloses a clutch release device for use in a motorcycle.
  • the motorcycle includes a crankcase, a crankshaft, a main shaft, a push rod for clutch release, a gear transmission, a clutch, a hydraulic cylinder for push rod operation, a drive shaft, and a sprocket.
  • the push rod is passed through the hollow space of the main shaft having a tubular shape.
  • the hydraulic cylinder releases the clutch by pushing the push rod.
  • the motorcycle further includes a cover and a partition.
  • the sprocket is covered with the cover. The partition prevents a chain and the push rod from contacting each other.
  • US 4 566 577 A discloses a clutch release device for a motorized cycle including an engine, at least one rear wheel, a power transmission mechanism for transmitting power of the engine to the rear wheel, and the power transmission mechanism comprising a friction clutch mechanism connected with the engine, a sprocket for chain-driving the rear wheel, a speed change mechanism of a gearing type having a tubular main shaft connected with the clutch mechanism and a counter shaft connected to the sprocket, the main and counter shafts being arranged to be parallel with each other, and the clutch mechanism and the sprocket being disposed on either end side of the main shaft and on the opposite end side of the counter shaft, respectively.
  • the clutch release device comprises a push rod member arranged for advancing and retreating movement through the main shaft, the push rod member having either end portion thereof capable of disconnecting and reconnecting the clutch mechanism as the push rod member advances and retreats, respectively, a hydraulic cylinder acting on the other end portion of the rod member thereby causing same to advance and retreat, and the hydraulic cylinder being disposed more outside than the sprocket in the transverse direction of the motorized cycle.
  • the sprocket mechanism allows for the incorporation of a sprocket of a relatively large diameter.
  • crankshaft and the main shaft are provided flush with each other.
  • the crankshaft, the counter shaft, and the drive shaft are all supported at the divisional surfaces of the upper case and the lower case.
  • the crankshaft, the main shaft and the drive shaft are all provided in the same horizontal surface. Therefore, the disclosed engines are all elongated in the lengthwise direction of the motorcycle.
  • An engine for use in a motorcycle includes a crankshaft, a main shaft, a clutch, a push rod, a clutch release cylinder, a drive shaft, a drive spocket fixed to one end of the drive shaft, a cover, and a transmission.
  • the cover covers an outside of the drive sprocket as measured in the widthwise direction of the motorcycle and is positioned outward of the clutch release cylinder as measured in the widthwise direction of the motorcycle.
  • the crankshaft, the main shaft and the drive shafts are provided along the widthwise direction of the motorcycle.
  • the main shaft has a through hole. The through hole is formed in the axial direction.
  • the clutch is provided at one end side of the main shaft and between the crankshaft and the main shaft.
  • the push rod is inserted into the through hole of the main shaft.
  • the clutch release cylinder is provided at the other end side of the main shaft to release the clutch by pushing the push rod.
  • the transmission is provided between the main shaft and the drive shaft.
  • the main shaft is positioned above a plane including the crankshaft and the drive shaft.
  • the main shaft is provided above the plane including the crankshaft and the drive shaft, and therefore the length of the engine along the lengthwise direction of the motorcycle is reduced.
  • an angle between the plane including the crankshaft and the drive shaft and a plane including the main shaft and the drive shaft is substantially 90°. In embodiments of the invention, this angle is in a range between 75° and 90°.
  • the engine preferably further includes a drive sprocket.
  • the drive sprocket is fixed to one end of the drive shaft.
  • the clutch release cylinder is arranged to overhang the drive sprocket. Therefore, the drive sprocket does not protrude beyond the clutch release cylinder.
  • the clutch release cylinder is arranged to overhang the drive sprocket but it is provided above the plane including the crankshaft and the drive shaft, so that a large angle can be secured for the bank angle of the motorcycle.
  • a motorcycle 100 includes a head pipe 1, a main frame 2, a seat frame 3, a steering mechanism 4, a handle 5, a clutch lever 6, a front fork 7, a front wheel 8, a front disk rotor 9, a front caliper 10, a pivot shaft 11, a swing arm 12, a rear wheel 13, a rear sprocket (driven sprocket) 14, a drive chain 15, a fuel tank 16, an engine 17, a muffler 18, and a seat 19.
  • the front end part of the main frame 2 is connected to the head pipe 1.
  • the main frame 2 is formed to extend obliquely downward to the back.
  • the seat frame 3 is connected to the back part of the main frame 2.
  • the seat frame 3 extends obliquely upward to the back.
  • the steering mechanism 4 is rotatably provided to the head pipe 1.
  • the handle 5 and the clutch lever 6 are attached above the steering mechanism 4.
  • the clutch lever 6 is provided on the left side of the handle 5.
  • the front fork 7 is provided under the steering mechanism 4.
  • the front wheel 8 is rotatably attached at the lower end of the front fork 7.
  • the front disk rotor 9 is attached to the front wheel 8 so that it rotates together with the front wheel 8.
  • the front caliper 10 is attached to the front fork 7 to hold the front disk rotor 9 therein.
  • the front end part of the swing arm 12 is attached to the rear end part of the main frame 2 through the pivot shaft 11.
  • the rear wheel 13 is attached rotatably at the rear end part of the swing arm 12.
  • a rear sprocket 14 used to drive the rear wheel 13 is attached to the rear wheel 13.
  • the drive chain 15 is extended around the rear sprocket 14.
  • the fuel tank 16 is provided above the main frame 2.
  • the engine 17 is provided at the lower part of the main frame 2.
  • the engine 17 is held at the main frame 2.
  • the muffler 18 is connected to the engine 17.
  • the seat 19 is provided above the seat frame 3.
  • the engine 17 includes a drive sprocket 426.
  • the drive chain 15 is extended between the drive sprocket 426 and the rear sprocket 14.
  • the driving force of the engine 17 is transmitted to the rear wheel 13 through the drive chain 15. In this way, the rear wheel 13 rotates around the rear end part of the swing arm 12.
  • a rubber drive belt may be used instead of the drive chain 15.
  • the engine 17 further includes a crankshaft 31, a main shaft 41, a drive shaft 42, a crankcase 460, a clutch release cylinder 465, a crank cover 471, and a sprocket cover 472.
  • the crankshaft 31, the main shaft 41 and the drive shaft 42 are arranged along the widthwise direction of the motorcycle 100. Therefore, the crankshaft 31, the main shaft 41, and the drive shaft 42 are arranged substantially parallel to one another.
  • the main shaft 41 is provided above a plane L including the crankshaft 31 and the drive shaft 42. More specifically, the main shaft 41 is provided above the drive shaft 42, about directly above it, to be exact.
  • the sprocket cover 472 is attached by bolts 71 to 73. A part of the clutch release cylinder 465 is exposed above the sprocket cover 472. When the sprocket cover 472 is removed, the drive sprocket 426 and the clutch release cylinder 465 are exposed as shown in Fig. 3 .
  • the drive sprocket 426 is fixed at one end of the drive shaft 42.
  • the clutch release cylinder 465 is attached to the crankcase 460 by two bolts 70 and the bolt 73 shown in Fig. 2 .
  • the engine 17 further includes a protector 466.
  • the protector 466 is attached around the push rods (that will be described later) arranged above the drive sprocket 426 to protect the push rod and guide the drive chain 15 shown in Fig. 1 .
  • the engine 17 includes a clutch 44, the push rods 461 and 455, and a transmission 43.
  • the main shaft 41 has a cylindrical shape and a through hole 41G.
  • the through hole 41G is formed in the axial direction. More specifically, the clutch 44 is provided on one end side of the main shaft 41, in other words, on the right end side in Fig. 4 and between the crankshaft 31 and the main shaft 41.
  • the push rods 461 and 455 are inserted into the through hole 41G of the main shaft 41.
  • a ball 459 is provided between the push rods 461 and 455 in the through hole 41G.
  • the push rods 461 and 455 and the ball 459 may be formed integrally. Stated differently, a single push rod may be used in place of the push rods 461 and 455 and the ball 459.
  • the clutch release cylinder 465 is provided on the other end of the main shaft 41, in other words, on the left end side in Fig. 4 to push the push rods 461 and 455 and the ball 459 and thus release the clutch 44.
  • the transmission 43 is provided between the main shaft 41 and the drive shaft 42.
  • the crankshaft 31 is rotated according to the reciprocal movement of a piston (not shown) in the cylinder (not shown).
  • the driving force of the crankshaft 31 is transmitted to the main shaft 41 through the clutch 44.
  • the clutch release cylinder 465 pushes the push rod 461
  • the push rod 461 moves toward the clutch 44 in the axial direction in the through hole 41G.
  • the clutch 44 is released, and the driving force of the crankshaft 31 is not transmitted to the main shaft 41.
  • the main shaft 41 is coupled to the drive shaft 42 through the transmission 43.
  • the transmission 43 decreases the rotation speed of the crankshaft 31 at a desired transmission gear ratio.
  • the engine 17 further includes a clutch actuator 60 and an oil hose 470q. As shown in Fig. 1 , the clutch actuator 60 is provided under the main frame 2. The clutch actuator 60 is connected to the clutch release cylinder 465 through the oil hose 470q. The clutch 44 is driven by the clutch actuator 60 by hydraulic pressure.
  • the clutch 44 is a multi-disk friction clutch. More specifically, the clutch 44 includes a clutch housing 443, a plurality of friction disks 445, a clutch boss 447, a plurality of clutch plates 449, a tension coil spring 450, and a pressure plate 451.
  • the plurality of friction disks 445 are provided integrally with the clutch housing 443.
  • the plurality of clutch plates 449 are coupled with the clutch boss 447.
  • the clutch boss 447 is fixed to the main shaft 41 and rotates together with the main shaft 41.
  • the clutch housing 443 is coupled rotatably with the main shaft 41. The torque of the crankshaft 31 is transmitted to the clutch housing 443 through the gears 310 and 441.
  • the tension coil spring 450 biases the push plate 451 in the direction in which the clutch 44 is connected.
  • the pressure plate 451 is coupled with one end of the push rod 455 through a bearing 457 (on the right side in Fig. 4 ).
  • the pressure plate 451 is coupled rotatably with the push rod 455 and the main shaft 41.
  • the clutch 44 may be a centrifugal clutch having a weight.
  • the transmission 43 is a stepped transmission.
  • the transmission 43 includes a plurality of transmission gears 49 and a plurality of transmission gears 420 corresponding to these gears.
  • the plurality of transmission gears 49 are mounted around the main shaft 41.
  • the plurality of transmission gears 420 are mounted around the drive shaft 42.
  • a pair is selected from the plurality of transmission gears 49 and the plurality of transmission gears 420 and engaged with each other.
  • At least the rest of the plurality of transmission gears 49 or the rest of the plurality of transmission gears 420 that are unselected are rotatably supported at the main shaft 41 or the drive shaft 42.
  • At least the unselected transmission gears 49 or the unselected transmission gears 420 are arranged to idle with respect to the main shaft 41 or the drive shaft 42. Therefore, the driving force of the main shaft 41 is transmitted to the drive shaft 42 only through the pair of transmission gears 49 and 420 selected and engaged with each other.
  • the pair of transmission gears 49 and 420 is selected by a shift cam 421.
  • a plurality of cam grooves 421a are formed at the outer circumferential surface of the shift cam 421.
  • a shift fork 422 is mounted at each of the cam grooves 421a.
  • the shift forks 422 are each coupled with a prescribed transmission gear 49 or 420 at the main shaft 41 or the drive shaft 42.
  • the shift cam 421 is rotated by a transmission mechanism 425
  • the shift forks 422 are each guided to a cam groove 421a and moved along the main shaft 41.
  • a pair of transmission gears 49 and 420 is selected. More specifically, only a pair of transmission gears 49 and 420 is fixed to the main shaft 41 and the drive shaft 42 by a spline depending on the rotation angle of the shift cam 421. In this way, the transmission gear position is determined.
  • the engine 17 further includes an ECU (Electric Control Unit) 30.
  • the clutch actuator 60 is driven by the ECU 30.
  • the clutch actuator 60 includes an electric motor 60a, an output shaft 60g, and a hydraulic cylinder 470.
  • the hydraulic cylinder 470 includes a cylinder 470k, a piston 470p, and an oil chamber 470n.
  • the driving force of the electric motor 60a is amplified by the hydraulic cylinder 470 and transmitted to the clutch 44.
  • the clutch release cylinder 465 includes a piston 463 and a compression coil spring 464.
  • the piston 463 is guided by the clutch release cylinder 465 and provided slidably in the direction of the main shaft 41.
  • a space 467 is formed between the piston 463 and the clutch release cylinder 465. Oil is enclosed in the space 467.
  • the compression coil spring 464 is provided in the space 467 and biases the piston 463 in the direction of the main shaft 41.
  • the push rod 461 projects from the end of the main shaft 41.
  • the tip end 461A of the push rod projected from the main shaft 41 is inserted in the clutch release cylinder 465 and coupled with the piston 463.
  • the piston 463 moves to the right in Fig. 5
  • the push rods 461 and 455 shown in Fig. 4 also move to the right accordingly.
  • the pressure plate 451 also moves to the right and the clutch 44 is released.
  • the elastic force of the compression coil spring 464 is smaller than the elastic force of the tension coil spring 450 of the clutch 44.
  • the ECU 30 shown in Fig. 4 drives the actuator 60. More specifically, the electric motor 60a moves the output shaft 60g to the left in Fig. 4 .
  • the piston 470p of the hydraulic cylinder 470 is pushed to the left accordingly.
  • oil in the oil chamber 470n is supplied to the clutch release cylinder 465 through the oil hose 470q.
  • the clutch release cylinder 465 is arranged to overhang the drive sprocket 426 as shown in Fig. 5 and overlap the drive sprocket 426 when seen from the side surface of the motorcycle 100 as shown in Fig. 3 .
  • the clutch release cylinder 465 is arranged independently from the crankcase 460 and projects to the left from the crankcase 460. As shown in Figs. 3 , 6 and 7 , the clutch release cylinder 465 is provided with legs 465A, 465B and 465C. The legs 465A, 465B and 465C each have an approximately circular column shape.
  • the leg 465A has a through hole 465Af and the leg 465B has a through hole 465Bf.
  • the leg 465C has a through hole 465Cf.
  • the through holes 465Af, 465Bf and 465Cf are all formed along the main shaft 41.
  • the part of the crankcase 460 in contact with the clutch release cylinder 465 has a screw hole 460a corresponding to the leg 465A and a screw hole 460b corresponding to the leg 465B.
  • a screw hole (not shown) corresponding to the leg 465C is also formed.
  • the three screw holes are all non-through holes and formed along the main shaft 41.
  • the centers of the three screw holes coincide with the centers of the through holes 465Af, 465Bf, and 465Cf.
  • Bolts 70 are inserted into the through holes 465Af and 465Bf and screwed on the screw holes 460a and 460b.
  • the bolt 73 shown in Fig. 2 is inserted in the through hole 465Cf and screwed on the corresponding screw hole.
  • the clutch release cylinder 465 is detachably attached to the crankcase 460.
  • a sheet-metal part 458 is placed between the crankcase 460 and the clutch release cylinder 465.
  • a bearing 456 is provided at a left end part of the main shaft 41 in Fig. 6 .
  • a through hole 460G is formed at the left side part of the crankcase 460 in Fig. 6 .
  • An oil seal 454 is provided at a part of the through hole 460G.
  • the push rod 461 is supported by the crankcase 460 by the bearing 456. The push rod 461 is inserted into the through hole 460G.
  • the push rod 461 includes a projection portion 461B including a tip end 461A and a coupling portion 461C.
  • the projection portion 461B projects from the main shaft 41 and is exposed between the clutch release cylinder 465.
  • the coupling portion 461C is stored in the main shaft 41.
  • the projection portion 461B and the coupling portion 461C may be formed integrally.
  • the legs 465A, 464B and 465C may be formed integrally with the clutch release cylinder 465.
  • the drive sprocket 426 shown in Fig. 3 is provided around one end 42E of the drive shaft 42 as shown in Fig. 5 .
  • a bearing 453 is provided to the crankcase 460.
  • the bearing 453 is coupled to the crankcase 460 through a key 452.
  • the key 452 has an annular shape.
  • the drive shaft 42 is supported at the crankcase 460 by the bearing 453.
  • One end 42E of drive shaft 42 projects from the crankcase 460.
  • the drive sprocket 426 rotates together with the drive shaft 42.
  • a collar 424 is provided between the crankcase 460 and the drive sprocket 426.
  • the collar 424 has a substantially cylindrical shape and is proved around the end 42E of the drive shaft 42.
  • a nut 423 is provided at the tip end of the drive shaft 42 projecting from the drive sprocket 426.
  • the nut 423 is screwed at the tip end of the drive shaft 42.
  • a washer 428 is provided between the nut 423 and the drive sprocket 426. In this way, the drive sprocket 426 is fixed to the drive shaft 42.
  • the protector 466 is provided behind the clutch release cylinder 465.
  • the protector 466 extends to the back of the motorcycle 100 through the upper part of the drive sprocket 426 from the front part of the drive sprocket 426.
  • the protector 466 is provided between the crankcase 460 and the clutch release cylinder 465.
  • the protector 466 is provided substantially flush with the drive sprocket 426.
  • the protector 466 is provided independently from the crankcase 460 and the clutch release cylinder 465.
  • the protector 466 has a through hole 466R.
  • the push rod 461 is inserted in the through hole 466R. In this way, the push rod 461 is protected by the protector 466. More specifically, the protector 466 can prevent the drive chain 15 rotated at high speed from interfering the push rod 461.
  • the protector 466 can also prevent pebbles or the like kicked up while the motorcycle 100 is driving from striking the push rod 461.
  • the protector 466 includes a guide surface 466D and a guide rail 466E.
  • the guide surface 466D is formed along the drive chain 15 wound round the drive sprocket 426.
  • the guide rail 466E is formed on the substantially central line of the guide surface 466D and projects from the guide surface 466D.
  • the guide rail 466E has a raised shape and is opposed to the recess part 15A of the drive chain 15. The protector 466 guides the drive chain 15 so that the drive chain 15 does not come off from the drive sprocket 426.
  • the protector 466 has through holes 466A and 466C in addition to the through hole 466R.
  • the leg 465A of the clutch release cylinder 465 is inserted into the through hole 466A.
  • the leg 465C of the clutch release cylinder 465 is inserted into the through hole 466C.
  • a member having a protection function only for the push rod 461 may be provided instead of the protector 466 having both the protection function for the push rod 461 and the guide function for the drive chain 15.
  • Such a member has a cylindrical shape for example and the projection portion 461B of the push rod 461 is inserted through the cylinder.
  • the sprocket cover 472 shown in Fig. 2 partly covers the drive sprocket 426, the protector 466 and the clutch release cylinder 465 shown in Fig. 3 .
  • the sprocket cover 472 is attached to the crankcase 460 by the bolt 73 together with the clutch release cylinder 465.
  • the sprocket cover 472 can be removed.
  • the entire clutch release cylinder 465 is exposed. Then, when the bolts 70 are removed, the clutch release cylinder 465 can be removed.
  • the straight line L is a virtual line connecting the center Cc of the crankshaft 31 and the axial center Cd of the drive shaft 42.
  • the center Cm of the main shaft 41 is not on an extension of the straight line L but is positioned above the straight line L.
  • the center Cd of the drive shaft 42 and the center Cc of the crankshaft are substantially at the same height.
  • the center Cm of the main shaft 41 is positioned higher than the center Cd of the drive shaft 42.
  • An approximate right triangle is formed by a virtual line connecting the center Cc of the crankshaft 31, the center Cm of the main shaft 41 and the center Cd of the drive shaft 42.
  • the center Cc of the crankshaft 31 may be positioned higher than the center Cm of the main shaft Cm.
  • the center Cm of the main shaft 41 is not on an extension of the straight line L but is positioned above the straight line L.
  • the main shaft 41 is positioned above the plane L including the crankshaft 31 and the drive shaft 42, about directly above the drive shaft 42, to be exact, and therefore the length of the engine 17 along the lengthwise direction of the motorcycle 100 is reduced.
  • the clutch release cylinder 465 Since the clutch release cylinder 465 is positioned to overhang the drive sprocket 426, the drive sprocket 426 does not project beyond the clutch release cylinder 465.
  • the clutch release cylinder 465 overhangs the drive sprocket 426 while the cylinder is provided above the plane L including the crankshaft 31 and the drive shaft 42, so that a sufficient angle can be secured for the bank angle of the motorcycle 100.
  • the clutch release cylinder 465 When seen from the side of the motorcycle 100, the clutch release cylinder 465 is positioned to overlap the drive sprocket 426, so that the height of the engine 17 can be kept from increasing.
  • the protector 466 is provided around the projection portion 461B of the push rod 461, the push rod 461 can be prevented from being interfered by the drive chain 15 and colliding against splashed pebbles.
  • the protector 466 includes the guide surface 466D formed along the drive sprocket 426, the drive chain 15 can be guided smoothly.
  • the protector 466 further includes the guide rail 466E formed on the substantially central line of the guide surface 466D and projecting from the guide surface 466D, and therefore the drive chain 15 can be guided more smoothly.
  • the sprocket cover 472 is provided to cover the drive sprocket 426 and the protector 466, the drive sprocket 426 and the protector 466 can be prevented from contacting moisture, dust and the like.
  • the protector 466 is provided independently from the crankcase 460, the protector 466 is detachable. Therefore, the protector 466 can be replaced easily for repairing.
  • the hydraulic clutch release cylinder 465 can be replaced easily by a mechanical clutch release device depending on the kind of the motorcycle 100 (such as a racer replica, a scooter, a moped, and a motocrosser) and the rider's liking.

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  1. Moteur (17) destiné à être utilisé dans une motocyclette (100), comprenant:
    un vilebrequin (31) prévu dans un sens de la largeur de la motocyclette;
    un arbre principal (41) prévu dans le sens de la largeur de la motocyclette et présentant un trou traversant (41 G) formé dans une direction axiale de cette dernière;
    un embrayage (44) prévu d'un côté d'extrémité de l'arbre principal et entre le vilebrequin et l'arbre principal;
    une tige de poussée (461) introduite dans le trou traversant de l'arbre principal;
    un cylindre de débrayage (465) prévu de l'autre côté d'extrémité de l'arbre principal pour dégager l'embrayage en poussant la tige de poussée;
    un arbre d'entraînement (42) prévu dans le sens de la largeur de la motocyclette;
    une transmission (43) prévue entre l'arbre principal et l'arbre d'entraînement,
    un pignon d'entraînement (426) fixé à une extrémité (42E) de l'arbre d'entraînement; et
    un couvercle (472) recouvrant un extérieur du pignon d'entraînement (426), tel que mesuré dans le sens de la largeur de la motocyclette,
    l'arbre principal étant positionné au-dessus d'un plan (L) comportant le vilebrequin et l'arbre d'entraînement, et
    caractérisé par le fait que le couvercle (472) est positionné à l'extérieur du cylindre de débrayage (465), tel que mesuré dans le sens de la largeur du motocyclette.
  2. Moteur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'arbre principal est positionné au-dessus de l'arbre d'entraînement.
  3. Moteur selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel le cylindre de débrayage est amovible.
  4. Moteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel le cylindre de débrayage est prévu de manière à surplomber le pignon d'entraînement.
  5. Moteur selon la revendication 4, dans lequel le cylindre de débrayage est prévu de manière à venir en recouvrement avec le pignon d'entraînement lorsque vu d'un côté de la motocyclette.
  6. Moteur selon la revendication 4 ou 5, dans lequel
    la tige de poussée comporte une partie saillante (461B) faisant saillie de l'arbre principal et exposée entre le cylindre de débrayage et l'arbre principal,
    le moteur comprenant par ailleurs:
    un carter (460); et
    un protecteur (466) prévu entre le carter et le cylindre de débrayage et autour de la partie saillante de la tige de poussée.
  7. Moteur selon la revendication 6, dans lequel le protecteur comprend une surface de guidage (466D) formée le long du pignon d'entraînement.
  8. Moteur selon la revendication 7, dans lequel le protecteur comprend par ailleurs un rail de guidage (466E) formé sur une ligne sensiblement centrale de la surface de guidage et faisant saillie de la surface de guidage.
  9. Moteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 8, dans lequel le couvercle (472) est fixé de manière à recouvrir le protecteur.
  10. Moteur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le couvercle (472) recouvre partiellement le pignon d'entraînement (426) et le cylindre de débrayage (465).
  11. Motocyclette comprenant le moteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10.
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