The transmission received a few updates as well. A longer output shaft is also used so the countershaft sprocket is farther from the case, allowing the chain to clear the rear tire mounted to a new six-inch rear rim. Since a kick-ass motor does not make a bike good all by itself, the hexagonal frame received a host of changes to complement the motor's newfound oomph. To improve handling, the main frame spars are 10mm taller and the steering head pipe is 12mm longer. Fork offset has been reduced from 35 to 30mm, and trail has been increased from 93 to 97mm.
Rake remains the same, while the steering head was moved forward to retain the same wheelbase.
The suspension settings on the Kayaba rear shock and front forks have been changed to compliment the stiffer chassis. The rear shock now has a screw-type ride height adjuster to go along with its new damping characteristics throughout its 135mm of travel. The linkage is also revised and is now stiffer during the first few millimeters of travel, softening up towards full compression. The front end received complimentary damping changes as well as a ball bearing fitted to the steering head for quicker, smoother response throughout the fork's 120mm of travel. Both front and rear suspensions are fully adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping.