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Originally Posted by SandroRoma
Nowadays, I have the personal feeling that the 800 is too understated because of the marketing strategies.
I have heard to many people easily saying that without a 1200 engined bike you can't your own way round the world.
What are your thoughts on this?
Alessandro 
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Can you explain your "Personal feeling" about 800cc bikes? Have you traveled around the world ... or even outside of Italy on either an 800cc bike ... or a 1200cc bike? Which ones? In what way do you feel an 800 is "understated"? :confused1:
I realize you are not a native English speaker, but do the best you can (My Italian is ... Espanol  ) so appreciate your effort!
As expressed in the post above ... lots of smaller bikes go happily RTW, in fact I just noticed these guys on their Vespas:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...he-world-66112
Very nice report here on HUBB.
Since you are doing a ride ONLY around Italy ... I think a Vespa would be perfect for you. I'm sure your sponsor, Motocyclismo can get you a scooter to ride ... and maybe even a helmet ...if you don't own one.
To make your story even MORE interesting ... why not ride a Vintage Vespa from 1960's or even older? You will not see many riding those!
Regards 800 vs 1200, from what I see (and just my observation here at the center of the world  (San Francisco, CA), I see the trend heading SHARPLY toward smaller bikes. Both for Adventure type travel and riding in general.
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