Just took delivery on my new Raptor and asked the service guy if he knew whether the gen had an oil pump or if it has the new splash technology, unfortunately it has the new splash tech so hoping for ...
Splash lubrication is new technology? You jest of course....
Splash lubrication (an oil slinger blade attached to the connecting rod cap) isn't 'new technology'. it's a cheap out. much cheaper to manufacture than a more complex pressurized oil system.
Basically an 'blender' inside the crancase, whipping the oil around.