Probably in homage to the 'sportier' appearance of a light-weight aluminium subframe as used on the single seat 916 type race bikes. The biposto models had a painted subframe but the SP/SPS/R etc. models would have the bare aluminium for extra 'race' look.
errr....its RAL "Black" now....and back on the bike - looks loads better. Along with my custom tail tidy - ill throw up some pics tonight....
TRY RAL 3002 Nelson. I have my kart powder coated with this RAL colour and also have at home Ducati red colour in bottle and looks the same for me.
Back together now....sorry about the crapness of my photo - left early this morning for work (about 5.30 am) so not much light...
Comfy your bikes looks great! BUT you have a major problem and you are sooooo in the deeeeep mate! The grammar and spelling Police will be along in a bit as I HATE to say you have a typo in your title mate! So. I'm gutted for you!
All the leftover work to do will be engine orientated... So from an aesthetic point of view it won't look much different.... Going for more power next...
getting there now……….just a little change to satin black rather than gloss and you'll be there……...:smile: