from what I have heard the motor turns easier than the the regular Neu so I think there have been other adjustments made and I have heard this was to help start up performance ( cogging)...I have a non Tekno Neu that I am happy with...maybe when I have a couple of benjamins burning a hole in my pocket I will try one out...who knows I will be in Vegas over the 4th of July to play some Texas Hold Um.... :-)