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are no options, just electric starting, which
we feel is the right choice. As a result, there
is no longer a need for a place to install a
kick-starter and because of that came a
redesign of the clutch cover and engine
cases. In the redesign, oil capacity was
increased, as well, which makes the clutch
much happier now.
There is a new cylinder head design with
changes near the exhaust ports to achieve
improved exhaust efficiency, which Honda
says contributes to increased power across
the rev range. Honda also made many
refinements to improve engine lubrication to
increase efficiency and reliability.
The two header pipes are larger in
diameter now, and total tube length from
the exhaust port to the muffler tip is up
98mm on the right and 187mm on the left,
which Honda says improves overall engine
