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Originally Posted by ddk632
It's not just the weight. It's the forces of the engine.
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True. It's basically about mass. The 998 cc motor has larger and heavier pistons than the 748cc, and a longer stroke, which increases the gyroscopic effect leading to increased effort to initiate turn-in at corners. As I recall, the 999R used titanium connecting rods to reduce weight, as it had larger pistons running a shorter stroke than the 999/999S models.
Here's an article that helps describe the effect on handling:
http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...rry-14509.html