ambulancedriver
XS650 Member
Hi 'driver,
early frames are kinda flexible is all so you don't want to be too enthusiastic flinging the bike into curves.
Later frames were gusseted, braced and reinforced up the ying-yang to stiffen them
which made the later frames seriously heavier, swapping flexy for stodgy.
Ahh ok. Makes sense, thank you very much! I don't plan on diving into corners much. I mainly plan on driving to the local bike might/car shows.
All the info is very much appreciated. A huge thank you to everyone.