Thanks bud I will def let who ever wants to know where I will be so we can def hook up for beers.

I will not be alone there are 3 of us doing the trip. The biggest concern is the weight and the agility of the 1200, my two mates are about 6"3 and 120kgs I am 6"1 an 68kgs, I just think that on the open road the 660 with all the luggage and us might be a little tired. Having said that I have not ridden one with weight so am relying on you guys for the advice.

Also is the theory the more spec the more there is to go wrong true for a trip like this?

Thanks.