Mechanically, it looks like Honda is going for evolution rather than revolution, with no obvious changes to the SOHC Unicam engine or its exhaust, and a swingarm and rear suspension linkage that’s carried over from the 2024 bike. But on the main frame there is a redesign, with an additional bracket welded to the upper side of the spar on each side, appearing to provide an extra mounting point for the seat subframe. That’s sure to have an impact on the rigidity balance of the chassis overall, and again the latest factory racebikes have also adopted a similar design, albeit with a much more hand-fabricated appearance to the extra bracket.
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