B7ACKTHORN
Member
So finally it's true. I've been informed about this slipper clutch thingy quite a while back, though the A.S.S were quite mum about this, the news is official indeed. As one of my dealership mechanics informed and the same confirmed by another prospective fellow member of another biking forum in India. The 2015 models have been upgraded with the slipper clutch. Both the 200 and 390 both are expected to get the slipper clutch.
As one of my biker buddies reported, he had this lengthy discussion with the service manager, who reaffirms, they've been briefed with an internal presentation regarding the changes carried out on post 2015 Duke series.
To list out.
1. Slipper Clutch
2. Handlebar grips are changed. (obvious changes, this was observed almost on all RC series)
3. Spark plug gap is increased.
4. Chain cover/guard height is increased.
5. Con rod hole diameter is changed.
6. Tail section plastic quality is improved to prevent breakage. (Reckon this is for the naked series) as they were prone to crazy flex and crack.
7. Rear mono gets a plastic wrap around the inside of the shocker around piston to reduce crud throw.
8. And a few more nitty-gritty,
..as reported by the user and confirmed by my dealership mechanic, so, I guess the good times are indeed out for a roll.
What's to see, is folks around here who are waiting for the delivery of their 2015 machines, and see how it fares.
Cheers!
V
As one of my biker buddies reported, he had this lengthy discussion with the service manager, who reaffirms, they've been briefed with an internal presentation regarding the changes carried out on post 2015 Duke series.
To list out.
1. Slipper Clutch
2. Handlebar grips are changed. (obvious changes, this was observed almost on all RC series)
3. Spark plug gap is increased.
4. Chain cover/guard height is increased.
5. Con rod hole diameter is changed.
6. Tail section plastic quality is improved to prevent breakage. (Reckon this is for the naked series) as they were prone to crazy flex and crack.
7. Rear mono gets a plastic wrap around the inside of the shocker around piston to reduce crud throw.
8. And a few more nitty-gritty,
..as reported by the user and confirmed by my dealership mechanic, so, I guess the good times are indeed out for a roll.
What's to see, is folks around here who are waiting for the delivery of their 2015 machines, and see how it fares.
Cheers!
V