· Big bore 4-stroke power (101mm bore vs. the 98mm bore found on the 449)

· Revolutionary Coaxial Traction System (CTS) for increased traction and stability

· New perimeter frame centralizes mass to optimize handling

· New 46mm Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system with dual throttle bodies

· Electric start

· 4-valve, dual cam cylinder head

· Brembo hydraulic clutch 

· Brembo brakes — 260mm front, 240mm rear

· Polished Grimeca front and rear hubs

· 48mm Kayaba open cartridge forks with adjustable compression and rebound

· Kayaba shock