One of the reasons I got rid of the Honda (07 Rubicon) I owned for a whole three months was the uncomfortable and tank-like ride. It sounds like he'd like a sportier machine with the possibilities of a softer ride. The downsize to Honda is that the shocks aren't adjustable. (BTW recon, I am an experienced rider-lol)
The old Wolverine was a great machine ( I had one) but carry extra light bulbs. They blow out frequently. Fun to ride but useless in the dark without headlights.
I can honestly say that center of gravity has never been an issue anytime I have ever ridden.
Buck

 

What kind of top speed do the wolverine 350 and scrambler 500 have? I ride a lot of logging roads and remember being constantly annoyed by the low top speed of my old honda 300 4x4.

 

Thats also the reason I sold my 350 big bear and 450 Foreman,just to slow for long gravel road sections or logging roads.

I ride with a 500 Scrambler and it will do 60 mph, never rode with a 350 Wolverine but I would bet its alot faster than a Four trax 300 for sure.