Yes they do and after comparing all stock 450's I've concluded that for what I have deemed important to me, the Suzuki does not come close.

Hey Lightning, I wonder if Suzuki offered up a motor deal, or maybe a Ti bolt kit along with a motor deal would that help?
I get that higher performance parts require more maintenance and upkeep and I get that mortal man would not make use of a motor package like lets say, Blake Baggett is using, but having the option should I feel the want and need to drop the coin on that would be awesome, If I had the choice.

Yeah I rode one and my only fair description to the experience was "fun".
The whole package felt mild and unless I want to invest in a stage 2 cam along with the exhaust, I didn't see the need to buy an overweight bike that needed more than just an exhaust and bling..

Another blistering example of the AMA being vague and "we don't answer to anyone" when we penalize.

I don't think throwing in an exhaust or a few pieces of bling is going to persuade me..
Suzuki would need to offer a whole lot more than that for me to lay down my green for one.

Bubba, stay strong man, we want to see you out there.
FIM you suck..I find it very interesting that the FIM had to request delays.
Not all is kosher in Denmark...

Dump the FIM. but also agree with Muezh, I've never seen the AMA jump like this before.