07-31-2013, 06:24 AM
The 350 and 1100 are completely different beasts. The first thing you'll notice, the 1100 motivates around town with nary of throttle twisting. She just goes. The 350 you have wring the snot out of it to get it to go. Some folks love doing that, not my cup-o-tea, YMMV.
Having EFI and electronic ignition the CB should be trouble free. You can get electronic ignition (I did) for the 350 but you are stuck with carbs. Not too bad to live with if you run her often to keep the jets clean.
Lastly; and this is very personal, I'm a tall guy with a very long inseam which makes the 350 a bit of a joke for me. I fit the 1100 much better (and better than I fit the Griso).
I'm a torque junkie so the 350 is a poor fit for me. Other wise it's a very cute bike and I do enjoy the shorter rides with her.
Having EFI and electronic ignition the CB should be trouble free. You can get electronic ignition (I did) for the 350 but you are stuck with carbs. Not too bad to live with if you run her often to keep the jets clean.
Lastly; and this is very personal, I'm a tall guy with a very long inseam which makes the 350 a bit of a joke for me. I fit the 1100 much better (and better than I fit the Griso).
I'm a torque junkie so the 350 is a poor fit for me. Other wise it's a very cute bike and I do enjoy the shorter rides with her.