Yeah black frame, also has a reverse override switch on the dash (if memory serves me correct its called "RevTec" or something to that effect). It basically is like the air bag button or switch in a vehicle, if you turn it off then you can mow in reverse, BUT you have to do this every time you start the machine. Other than that its all about the same. As I have said to a few others on this board the black frames look REALLY good in my opinion. And as I have also said Cub takes their time about updating their web site...wouldn't look for it to be updated until right at the change of the year. Good luck with your search...
P.S. if your lucky your dealer might already have some lit. for the new machines...I believe we got a few boxes in Friday but I haven't had a chance to mingle through them (finishing up a tractor deal) so I'm not sure what all is in them.