The black frame does look much better than the shiny ones that stick out so badly .. I was surprised also after all the bad news on them last yr in SX from so many different riders ... Someone will get them right, some yr and that wrong-spring issue will be eliminated ... Of course, we'll probably trade that fix for some other ill side-effect. And the beat goes on ...
Out of all the Japanese offerings, the Kawi sure does look the best. I know this ones all bling, but dang black and green look good!
With the success the 250 and 450 Kawis' have, looks like any young racer would have to consider a green bike first .. -- At the 2:23 mark, this guy says they are leasing the factory hubs from Kawi ... These business deals might be a little more complex than we are aware of .. They are playing white into the bike (seat, radiator hoses) also and dropping the green color a little as compared to the past bikes ...