New CSC TT250/Hawk BETTER than 1970s Japanese bikes?

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Originally Posted by Megadan

The quality of these bikes is nowhere near the same as the Jap bikes of the 70's. The stuff from the 70's was built better. No argument at all on that either. Consider that people upgrade Hawks by using 1970's and 80's Honda motorcycle parts? That should explain everything.

I understand and it makes sense. However, there have been huge engineering advancements since the 70s. I'm just surprised the clone bikes are not using new techniques and materials to make the clones better than the originals.