I was curious about the variance in the design you mentioned, reading the comment again, I got more of what you meant. So this is something unique to all Japanese bikes and has been something of a mainstay? At first read through, I mistakenly got the idea this was some new innovation. But now I get what you were saying about how these companies are vertically integrated much like Apple, so all components of the product can be more tightly integrated.

So what would you say the main advantages here are? The bike can perform better in terms of handling because all parts are designed to work most effectively with the others?

How much does the engine shape/design vary with Japanese bikes compared to bikes of other origins? Different attachment points with the engine to the other components?

Do you know of any pictures of a Japanese bike without the body shell/faring on it, or just the bare frame?

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Do you have any opinion on what you think the best Japanese touring and/or dual sport bikes are?