Old thread but just curious on views of big reed vs small reed.Any reasoning behind why Suzuki switched to the small read on 88+ 250 and 500,s?

The smaller intake port has a smaller hole, on the same size cylinder. A way to add material with out completely redesigning. Didn't the first zillas get a bad rep for cracking cylinders and blowing head gaskets. More material and an extra head stud to address those issues.could be more to the design change.