I thought the same before Julie said it, they look pretty good just there. If raised too much they get a bit too "Dunstall" I think.
I think the bike is an unusual blend of design, it looks very classic with fork shrouds, overall colour and graphics etc, but at the time of issue so advanced to have a four cylinder of that capacity.
Looking back at old bike magazines, British and other manufacturers were always proposing production four cylinder engines. Honda just went ahead and built it almost as an aside to other bikes.
I do think the original four pipes on the 350 are one of the best looking of all those from that era though. Surprises me that they are not a more numerous model bike though. I'd choose one over the contemporary twins without hesitation.
Very nice bike.