I was finally able to put a few miles on my son's bike recently, and here are a couple more differences I noticed:
1. The handlebars are about 2" wider than those on my '09.
2. The forward controls are not quite as far forward. A rough measurement shows that the rider footpegs are about 1-1/2" closer to the rider on the '11.
As previously noted, the seat is lower and positions the rider closer to the tank. This, coupled with the swept-back risers and closer footpegs makes the bike seem a little smaller (when riding). I think this position actually enhances control and handling.
If you're interested in seeing the bike, it should be at the SWTF next month.
