The clutch slave hydraulic cylinder on the side of the engine has changed for '06. This might explain why the clutch seems different.
'05 & earlier
Master Cylinder ID = 14 mm
Slave Cylinder ID = 33.6 mm
Slave Cylinder Surface Area = 887 sq.mm
'06
Master Cylinder ID = 14 mm
Slave Cylinder ID = 29.6 mm
Slave Cylinder Surface Area = 688 sq.mm
The master cylinder on the handlebar is unchanged. But, the slave cylinder has a smaller diameter and area.
With this change you'll experience a faster acting clutch -- the '06 clutch actuating rod moves 29 % farther for equal movement of the master cylinders. Since the rod moves farther faster, the hand clutch requires a shorter, harder pull -- the on/off characteristic.
'05 & earlier
Master Cylinder ID = 14 mm
Slave Cylinder ID = 33.6 mm
Slave Cylinder Surface Area = 887 sq.mm
'06
Master Cylinder ID = 14 mm
Slave Cylinder ID = 29.6 mm
Slave Cylinder Surface Area = 688 sq.mm
The master cylinder on the handlebar is unchanged. But, the slave cylinder has a smaller diameter and area.
With this change you'll experience a faster acting clutch -- the '06 clutch actuating rod moves 29 % farther for equal movement of the master cylinders. Since the rod moves farther faster, the hand clutch requires a shorter, harder pull -- the on/off characteristic.