No different really. It's about 85 lbs. heavier but the remote oil tank is now gone and of course the batteries are no longer there either. It steers well and tracks true and the fuel burn delta is a plus. I will admit, it changes the "look" due to its "alien look" cowling but I'll get use to it with time.
I'm also installing a new rub rail insert (black) to spruce her up.