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Originally Posted by whitedev
Hello,
Im looking into a trip this year if the worldwide situation allows it.
I have a few questions.
This will be my first time outside Europe. I have been travelling by motorcycle around Balkans earlier, this time i want a bigger adventure.
Im 33, driving africa twin 1100.
My route so far is Norway - Turkey - Georgia - Azerbaijan - Ferry to.. From this point im not sure if i should take ferry to Kazakhstan or Turmenistan then east through Pamir - Up north to Kazakhstan - Russia (got relatives 100km from Kazakhstan border - Trough Russia back to Norway.
My qestions is. Is my bike too heavy for this trip?
How much time does it takes from Istanbul and to Osh?
Starting in early June.
If anyone got any tips, dont hesitate.
Thanks
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There's no ferry to Turkmenistan anymore; at least there weren't in 2019, and it is next to impossible to get Turkmen visa. They only issue 5 day transit visa, you have to be coming from Iran and they give GPS tracker so you don't stray.
Bike is fine as long as you fill comfortable riding it in deep sand. The distances between gas stations unpredictable in northern KZ and UZ, you'd need to carry spare fuel. My bike gets about 210-230mi (330-370km) and I ran dry a few times. There is a 500km stretch in northern Uzbekistan without fuel.
The ferry is an old soviet rusty bucket, but food was ok and they fed 4 times. There is no schedule, ferry leaves when they get 30 trucks and it could be a few days or you may have to wait for next one.Ticket was $180 and there was also port fee. I paid $30 for fixer to do my paperwork. He said he can do it in advance if you send him documents; I might have his whatsapp somewhere.. Port is south of Baku, 1hr+ IIRC.
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