The German TUV model of modification passports is a key element of European policy. There is no point mandating teflon coated tyres to reduce dust pollution or diverter valves so no air goes through the engine when we are allowed to bin them as soon as we get the bike home. The European model also loves how easy it is to enforce when they basically ban anything that isn't on the manufacturers list (the massive price hikes that result are for your own good of course, although giving up personal transport all together would be better ). Chipping key components is coming, so you'd have to dig the chip out of the OE tank and fit it into the safari one. There is little sign of anyone trying to stop this direction within the EU.
It is too early to tell if the UK will avoid this. There is hope, we design many more components than we build vehicles and what we do build are often bespoke and for non-EU markets. There is risk because the importers are still generally grouped geographically and aren't ready to do their own work with VCA beyond rubber stamping what they are sent from European HQ's. If you want choice, buy from the grey importers and more flexible brand importers and hope they get the message.
Andy
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