Since it was a Sport Bike, the R57 was available with an optional shorter final
drive ratio. The wheelbase was shortened 10 mm.
The R57 also featured a new electrical system, new Bosch magneto producing more
juice, which meant a brighter headlamp.
below: from our modern perspective,
one of the coolest elements is the reverse hinged levers.
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