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autor: Lucek » sob 19 maja 2012, 13:08
Plastics/Paint Scheme differences:
- 00, 01, and 02 are the same
- 03 has black tail, less black on front cowl, and the entire "honda wing" fits on
the side cowls. Tanks has slight differences. Pictures below for 00-02 vs. 03 differences.
- 04 generally same as 00-02 except it has white "number plates" instead of black (and an unpainted frame - as noted below by RC-Rick)
Mechanical/component differences 02 & up as compared w/ 00-01:
- longer, re-designed swingarm
- improved FI & larger throttle bodies
- lighter 5 spoke wheels (6 spoke on 00-01)
- Slip on exhaust for 00-01 only fits 00-01 and 02 & up slip-ons only fit 02 & up.
- There are other minor changes not really that important to your choice (relocated oil cooler, taller stock windscreen, etc.)
Part
Difference
Reason for Change
Forks
Lighter Staunchion Tubing, Softer Damping
Stiffer, more compliant
Front Axle
Heavier
Change front/rear weight bias
Front Brake Discs
Thickness increased from 3.5mm to 4.0mm
Prevent warping
Front Caliper Hangers
Different Design
??
Front Calipers (???)
Piston Coating (???)
Smoother action, better feel, less drag
Front Brake Master Cylinder
19 to 17 mm
Better feel
Front Wheel
5 Spoke
Lighter
Steering Stem
Larger
Stronger
Steering Stem top nut
Increased to 41 mm (previously 32 mm)
Stronger
Frame
Different engine hangers, swingarm pivot
Lighter, Stronger
Throttle Bodies
Increased from 54mm to 62mm
Better throttle response, more top end power
Velocity Stacks
Size Increase
Better throttle response, more top end power
Air Filters
Beneficial restrictor in left filter
Better throttle response, more top end power
filters cleanable
Injectors
New 12 hole design (previously 4 hole)
Better fuel atomization
ECU
32-bit CPU (previously 16-bit)
Better throttle response
Cooling System
Fan for each radiator, relocated oil cooler
More efficient cooling system
Seat Undertray
Redesign, ECU location change
Better underseat arrangement
Swingarm
Complete redesign, longer, lighter
Better rear grip and feel
Swingarm Pivot Inserts
different (?)
??
Rear Brake Hanger
different (?)
??
Chain
Longer
Length increased to accommodate longer swingarm
Rear Wheel
5 spoke
Lighter than older 6 spoke
Rear Shock
Relocated resevoir, softer damping
Easier to route exhaust, more compliant
Windscreen
1" Higher
Better wind protection
Windscreen bolts
Cheaper black plastic
Cost
Exhaust port shape
Now heart shaped (previousy round)
more efficient
Exhaust Header
re-shaped
More efficient/Lighter/More top-end
Exhaust Cans
Redesign/Lighter
Lighter
Rear Mudflap
Redesign
??
Spark Plugs
Different Part #s
Emissions? Longevity?
Clutch
First Friction Disk has larger Diameter, addition of Judder Spring
Better Clutch Action
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