A straddle-type vehicle includes a frame supporting front and rear wheels, a
seat
supported above the frame, and an engine having an output shaft. The engine is
supported by the frame below the seat. A transmission is coupled to the output
shaft. The transmission includes gears. A shift assembly is operatively connected
to the engine and is displaceable over a predetermined distance upon application
of a predetermined amount of force by a vehicle operator. The selective displacement
of the shift assembly shifts the gears. A parking gear assembly is selectively
displaceable along with the shift assembly to selectively engage one of the gears
to prevent movement of the output shaft.