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Originally Posted by slickrick
Extended swingarms do seem impractical on a bike that isn't easy to power wheelie without upgrading the exhaust. What are the downsides of single sided swingarms?
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Exactly.
A single-sided swingarm was designed for quick tire changes during endurance racing - the sprocket and chain stay connected and adjusted even when you remove the wheel. The down-side is the weight needed to get the required strength and the design challenges of packaging everything all on one side.