12-23-2018, 12:59 AM
(12-22-2018, 11:31 PM)apex1_imp Wrote: A lot of cosmetic changes to the EX for 2019. Fork gaiters, painted fenders (plastic instead of steel?), all silver motor, painted (plastic?) side covers replacing the hand finished brushed aluminum, silver colored intake runner covers replacing the black with the chrome accent, black finished footpeg mounting plates instead of the polished and clear coated mounts, stripes on the tank, contrast piping on the seat. The changes make the new bike look pretty different and perhaps cheaper to manufacture. I prefer my 2017, but that’s totally subjective.
all very interesting. I wouldn't trade my '17 for a '19 even if they come to the US, but presuming interchangeability of most parts, it will be good to have OEM fork gaitors, OEM black side covers (if they are still aluminum under the paint) and even perhaps the black footpeg mounts ("garnishes"?) as accessory items for the earlier bikes. If the painted fenders are still metal, this is also a good development visually, IMHO: the spoked wheels (and now all silver DLX-like engine) made for a lot of chrome and alloy on the '17, and the painted mudguards are a nice retro touch.
all very interesting. I wouldn't trade my '17 for a '19 even if they come to the US, but presuming interchangeability of most parts, it will be good to have OEM fork gaitors, OEM black side covers (if they are still aluminum under the paint) and even perhaps the black footpeg mounts ("garnishes"?) as accessory items for the earlier bikes. If the painted fenders are still metal, this is also a good development visually, IMHO: the spoked wheels (and now all silver DLX-like engine) made for a lot of chrome and alloy on the '17, and the painted mudguards are a nice retro touch.
oh, and EX evidently comes in blue also. in japan. RS also gets new colors https://young-machine.com/2018/12/20/20450/