The 2011 have updated forks as well....but for the average user the old ones are still top notch. The 2010's come with a headlight, 2009 only has a number plate. The triple clamps have a different offset for 2010. Google the specs and you can find out the details. I think the camchain tensioner was updated for 2010 as well. If you can get a good deal on the pre-2011 and get the dealer to register it before you leave the shop, the electrical bits to make it street legal aren't that expensive. I did all oem parts on my 09 fe450 in an afternoon. Hope that helps.