Good shout Kpone, but im a sucker for the original.. dont know why! vfr400 v rfv = vfr rc30 v rc45 = rc30 916 v 996 = 916 all new versions of the above are better bikes no doubt, but i seem to ilke the older models!??
Not saying the above is true or not as I just don't know unfortunately, but I what do know is I have a 2006 SP2 and the case's and rocker covers are all Magnesium and the Alloy covers behind the fairing are stamped HRC so no different IMO.