The problem is not the color. If you look at the bike you can see all the 2010+ features. For example, the side panels and the top on the tank are 2010+. You can also see it has the 2010+ muffler, the 2010+ mirrors, the 2010+ exhaust shield, and the 2010+ single-tone seat. On the (lousy) pictures, you can also just make out the 2010+ heated grip controller, too.