Yeah, you found the trick alright. For some stupid reason, kawasaki chose the 120 tire, but the front rim is only 3" wide on the 94-06, and 120's are spec'd for 3.5" rims. the 110 is spec'd for a 3" rim. I've been running the 110's for about 7 years now, and there's no comparison on the way the bike corners. none of that "riding on a razor" feeling, and no falling into the corners either. Steve