...You need an 1100. Especially when living in Portland.
LOL! I think I saw a sign at the edge of town that said "1100 required"! I must say that the 848 streetfighter has also caught my eye- it's gorgeous too, but it just doesn't have "that look". I also have an XR600 sitting in my garage, so I clearly have a thing for those old air-cooled beasts.
I suppose I should mention that I'm 6'2" and about 230# with a 33" inseam... I'm a bit concerned that the 1100 might be a tad cramped (I opened up my old F4i quite a bit with adjustable rearsets and apex clipons), but I'll find out for sure when I can carve out time to get my butt on one. I went to MotoCorsa a couple weeks ago and sat on one of the aluminum-framed Monsters, and it felt okay on the showroom floor.