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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.)
