Firstly, I live in Tbilisi and yes - Jacek is spot on with his analysis of driving in Georgia.
I think the worst highway, for both bikes and vehicles is the Tbilisi - Batumi road and have experienced the worst on this road. For example, when to the left of the lane and waiting for an opportunity to pass, a car will try and pass the bike on the right! Happened a few times including last weekend. That said, the longer route via the south through Tsalka, Ninostminda, etc is a much more enjoyable route for a biker and have not had problems on that road, because it is so twisty and no cars can keep up with a bike.
As to the second topic - riding along the coast of Turkey - have done the Sarpi border crossing and ridden to Trabzon, Samsung etc - about 600 km before turning inland to Istanbul. The road is great, but slow with towns and traffic lights; the breeze from the Black Sea feels like having A/C on; plenty of good stops; just not a road for speed.
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