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YearChanges
1990
- Clip-on style handlebars replaced with standard tube bars. (except UK models)
- Headlight mounting tabs changed from aluminum to steel
- California model gets a smaller 4.0 U.S. gallon tank (All other states 4.5 gal)
1994
- Front sprocket changed to a type with a "shoulder" on it.
1996
- Minor front brake changes.
- Frame color changed from a light silver to a charcoal color.
2001
- Bodywork changed: Tank gets a different shape and larger size, tail plastics get an updated look, seat reshaped and retexturized, tail light changed to a more modern look, gauges changed to a more modern look.
- Carburetor changed to a three-jet design. Instead of having just a pilot jet and a main jet, the new design has a pilot jet, mid-main jet, and a main jet.
- Regulator/rectifier, fuse, and flasher moved further back to be covered by the tail plastics.
- Single throttle cable replaced with a dual-cable set up.
2004
- TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) added to the carbs.
- Ignition rotor changed.
- Minor electrical differences relating to emissions.
- Electric tachometer replaces the mechanical unit.
- Minor carburetor changes.
- Front fork cap changed from 1/2" drive socket wrench to a 19mm wrench.
- Exhaust midpipe diameter changed (from approximately 1.75 inches to approximately 2 inches.)
- Brake manufacturer changed to AJP.
- Frame color changed to black.
- Stock tires change to Bridgestone Battlax BT45s.
- Stock front brake lever loses adjustability.
F Model Specific
- Fairings added.
- Oil cooler added.