From looking at the OVER site, the frame braces are separate from the engine mounts., so you guys are correct. They are 'pur-ty' aren't they? Wonder how all that makes a difference? I think a fast guy is fast regardless, but it just makes it easier.
Anyone hear the story of Pierre Desroches, who discovered the Kawi Z1 frame was poorly-aligned from the factory? I think he was working w/Rob Muzzy & they straightened the steering head & added additional bracing around it to keep it that way, and suddenly the guys riding their bikes were able to make use of all that 900 cc h.p. more-easily. I think Yuvon Duhamel was one of their riders.