I think I've asked this before (drive line lash)

[ohiorider_imp]

The 2017's slipper clutch may have something to do with mine having no drivelash, while Eric's '14 Standard had a lot. At the time, I attributed his bike's drivelash to a loose chain, just as I attributed his bike's heavy steering and rough suspension action to worn, squared-off tires.

I don't know. I just know that my '17 has no drivelash, on or off the throttle, gently applied, or hard on the gas.

Maybe I'll run across a 2017 I can take for a ride. It would be interesting to compare the two bikes, especially since Honda front suspension now uses what would appear to be a better fork, with damping handled by the Showa Dual Bending Valve system. Also would be interested to observe any difference between my 2014 and the newer bike with slipper clutch.