To provide a hybrid motorcycle capable of improving the energy efficiency by using two electric motors.
The hybrid motorcycle 1 including a power unit P, in which a clutch 65 for connecting and disconnecting driving force is disposed between a crank shaft C and a transmission T and which includes an engine E, includes: a first motor M1 connected to the crank shaft C through a one-way clutch 72 and capable of starting the engine E and assisting driving force to the crank shaft C; and a second motor M2 directly connected to a main shaft 49 formed into a pair with a counter shaft 50 of the transmission T and capable of assisting driving force to the main shaft 49 and regenerating power. The first motor M1 is coaxially disposed with the crank shaft C. The second motor M2 is disposed in the vehicle rear side of the cylinder 38 of the engine E and over a crank case 20.
Kiyotaka Sakamoto
Sanji Tanabe