2005 model

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http://www.hondaitalia.com/moto/uff_stampa/pres_modelli/2005/xl650v/img/xl650v5_so.jpg

http://www.hondaitalia.com/moto/uff_stampa/pres_modelli/2005/xl650v/img/scarico.jpg

http://www.hondaitalia.com/moto/uff_stampa/pres_modelli/2005/xl650v/img/logomoto.jpg

New black rims, new pipe and a new orange paintjob with 3D logo :shock: Hope there's a lot more improvements than that Mr H.

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:shock: Gold calipers :shock: Clear indicator lens

Oh how exciting, although I might get some of those front lens for me bike.

[Maverick]

For starters if the bloody bikes just rust less it would be a major improvement. Looks nice though!

[Fatjohn]

Wow! They've really worked flat out for those major upgrades. :?

[jackafrica]

At least the decals look good.
When I have all the spare body parts to paint mine orange ( honda HAS been reading my mind ) I'll try and buy some of those decals.
Only the headlamp surround to go and I'll have a full set.

Major disappointment they didn't upgrade the engine to a 750. I guess it is a conservative approach to what really is a conservative bike in todays marketplace.

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The full low-down

http://www.mc.honda-eu.com/uk/en/Images/32078.pdf