Having had the 1000S and now the 1100S, I must say that the engine on the 1100 is much more torquey. Riding around town is no longer a chore. The 1100 pulls right from 2000 RPM--the 1000 doesn't feel good till past 4000.

If you just plan to be on the highway a lot, I found the 1000 requires you ...

I feel it depends on how much you weight: I am 150 pounds and with the showas backed off on all settings, I still have my teeth jarred on expansion joints and road holes. The suspension gurus in Calgary say to toss the rear showa and replace the guts of the front--$2500 to "fix" the MS suspension. I ...