Engine:
Reed Cage

• Boyesen
• More power, improved engine response.
• Quicker revving and harder hitting.

Crankshaft

• Stuffers are now plastic instead of aluminum making them more reliable.
• Total weight is 100 grams lighter.
• Smoother throttle roll-on power delivery.

Cylinder

• New transfer port design.
• New cylinder head combustion chamber design.
• Marked increase in power.

Ignition

• New digital box programs improves and broadens performance.

Shifting

• Shift drum detent and star are now one piece like the RFS models assuring accuracy and durability.

Carburetor

• No longer has a power jet carburetor.
• New atomizer is easier to jet and less affected by weather conditions.
• Standard jetting covers a broader range.

Suspension:
Front Forks

• New 48 mm USD forks.
• More rigid.
• Derived from the "WORKS" fork.
• Equipped with external preload adjusters (one on each side).

Shock Absorbers (WP)

• Adjustable high and low speed compression damping.
• More shaft travel.
• Upper shock body is now forged instead of cast.
• New valving.

Chassis:
Sidestand

• Bigger, Badder, Better Bolt.

Swingarm

• Improved design at the rear axle mounts.
• Minimizes flex and twisting of the entire swingarm and improves overall performance.

Graphic Design

• Seat is still two-toned, but with a new manufacturing process.
• Rear fender and side panel are BLACK.
• Spoiler, light mask, and front fender are ORANGE.
• Spoiler logo is the same as 2001 but with more wear resistance.

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