Hmmm, have you ever noticed a Honda motocross bike looks a lot like a Suzuki that looks like a Kawasaki that kind reminds me of a Yamaha. Could it be because instead of focusing on looks they focus instead upon performance? There is a reason most Motorcycles share similar design elements - because it makes the most sense. As Downhill research has improved it has allowed designers to come up with the most efficient and practical applications for bike design. They are only so many practical ways to do this, hence more and more designs looking similar to each other. I love a unique frame as much as anyone, but I love being able to faster, farther, and higher even more. I will always trade "looks" for performance any day of the week, and thats what the manufacturers are giving us. If you really need to look special because of the bike you ride, go buy a cruiser as that is what they were built for.