80 Days around the world on classic geared Vespa

Yes, I rode 360 degrees around the planet in 80 days.

I did that on 3 classic geared 2-stroke-scooters with 7-14hp and 125-177cc.

3 Scooters to save money, complications, and time with shipping.

I bought one Scooter in the US one year earlier and rode it 10.000 km from the east coast to the west coast to prepare for the world tour.

I placed a second scooter in Utrecht in the Netherlands and started with the third scooter in Madrid where I also finished.

I rode through 18 countries and sat in the saddle for 27.113 km on 3 continents.

I could have finished my trip already on day 76 but I decided I want to drink wine and enjoy good food in Spain and finish the trip like in the book by Jules Verne. I lost several days during breakdowns and waiting for parts. My average was 399 km/day and my longest ride was 690 km/day.

My next adventure might be Alaska to Argentina plus Australia as soon as I am able to save enough money to spend 1.5-2 years on an adventure.

The funny part is I am not listed on any page for motorbike world circumnavigation or in Wikipedia on the list of long-distance motorcycle riders or in any funny record book. Simply because I rode scooters! hahaha

Does not matter because you don't get a free beer for it!

I was never rich and will probably never be - only in experiences and memories!