I chose the 800 over the 1200. Easier to man handle (although I've dropped in the garden a few times  ), the mpg is better and I liked the 'more fun' attitude it gave me when I rode both back to back; I had a bigger smile with the 800! I like the more understated presence; for me, it's the better bike, and I have no ego to get in the way! When I do decide to travel RTW, I'd look to buy a smaller, lighter bike. Baring in mind the furthest I can currently travel and get back during my time off is North Africa, the 800 is the perfect bike for me.
Also, with all the 1200 japes that occur here and at the HUBB UK, I'm not too upset I never went for the larger bike!
Someone here once said that you'll never wish you had a heavier bike, but lighter . . .
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