I get it that you want cone valves and traxx shock, but that's an extra 5K so now you are talking about a $17,000 dirt bike....I'm sure all those discussions were had in meetings with all the special edition bikes and it came down to a cost/return basis and pushing the bikes over that cost tipping point.
You bought a $12k Honda without any special suspension....why would you only buy a KTM FE/ Rockstar/ GG TLD if if it had WP top of the line suspension?
The Kaw SR is the only one that really comes with a major suspension upgrade/change.
Ktm pushed the envelope with the original factory editions, and they took off like wild fire. Another bump in factory-ish parts could be the next envelope.
The suspension on the Honda is close to A kit shoes stuff, and with the works edition they've added the kit coatings and 18mm coated shock shaft, so aside from billet lugs and fancy caps, it's close. I wouldn't say the SR is any better than the stuff on my bike. If so, fill me in? My brain will choose oil over air every time. While the air stuff may be just fine for many, this stuffs a mental game and my mentalness needs oil. Lol
Obviously I'm a sucker for these edition bikes and even made calls about locating a green one, but it wasn't easy so I figured I'd keep my current one. Plus, I rode a 22 kx after they released the SR and while it was nice, it didn't feel nearly as comfy or throaty as my Honda. I would have to do more set up type changes to get that at home feel. I do love my honda though. Feels like a 250f with 450 power.
