Yes it’s a sport version…all the chrome bits are now painted black. I am sure there are people that like it, its just I do not imagine that many.
The Italian designer simply offered a low cost alternative to that engine, one that would appeal to different people.


From a manufacturing stand point offering multiple versions of an engine has value, it keeps costs down, but so does simply adding plastic parts and that is the option the Chinese often take.


The little sport bike would turn new heads and attract new audiences? But it all has to be presented professionally or people simply shy away.


With 50% looses in production….they could not do worse less they chose to chase off buyers with a stick.