In addition to that said:
Redesign the brake pedal pivot for strength and longevity (I have). The 8mm bolt and short shoulder sleeve do not hold up to NJ stick farms.
Add mounting points to the frame for skid plate and rad guards/braces (rear mount). I realize this would be a first, but it would make the aftermarkets job easier as well as routine service. I know the real Nambo 275 factory bike Boomer had was setup like this, very nice.
Stronger rims that hold up to rocks better, at least on the Race models, and rim locks that you don't have to toss.
Perhaps gear the bikes a bit lower for the US, at least the 250s and 200s.
Like was said in the other thread, suspension specs that are closer for the target US rider. Back in the old days the bikes beat KTMs by a mile in this respect. While most serious guys like us revalve anyway, the entry level guy may not have the coin and it would be a big selling point.
Basically anything you can do to bring the bike as close as possible to "race ready" out of the crate, while still being cost effective at the factory.
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