Originally posted by Patman
Maybe for the same reasons KTM & Cannondale are the only linkless rear suspension designs.
OR why KTM and Cannondale have a hydraulic clutch.
OR why Yamaha uses 5 valve heads on 4T's.
OR why Honda uses an electronic powervalve.
OR why Husaberg has a left side kick starter.
OR why the two V bikes have a forward kick starter.
OR.......
Maybe it's because that's the way the engineers designed them and they have an R&D budget to maintain and since there seems to be minimal difference either way they run with what they have?
Lots of possible reason why. Personally I don't think there is a significant difference either way.
It's just that Honda is the only one that can use Aluminum frames in their dirt bikes with any cost effectiveness due to their automotive line.
Originally posted by Tod
Kawasaki Heavy Industries also produces alot of aluminum aircraft fuselage components, so intra-company crossover probably is not the reason.
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