I have been wrestling with the same question... What's in a new bike?
I think the biggest thing is tightness of the bike and looks.
It's like a new car, 80,000 miles and the car is still great but the new ones ride and drive a lot better and the newer ones look a bit cooler.
If they come out with FI then that would be a reason to upgrade. The electric start is ok but really how hard is it to kick a 2 stroke. Although, I wouldn't buy a 4 stroke without electric start.
I think I am just going to try a cosmetic upgrade this winter. Powder coat some stuff and new plastic and see if that cures my wanting of a newer bike.
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