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i think there are alot of bikes on this site that kick a$$ more than these....
i had two hondas that i shifted that way from new and never a problem... although i would not recommend downshifting that way
honestly, honda has made their bikes so bulletproof, that anyone can try and kill them .... and not succeed IMO