We just did the road to Timbuktu from Douentza on our motorcycles about a week ago. Took us about 7 hours on our 225cc Yamaha Serow's with all our shit tied down to the rack on the back. Definately doable, but not the most comfortable ride, especially on a moto. 4WD vehicles would be able to do it no problem. The only problem with a 2WD is that there are some really deep pits of sand that might be a bitch to get out of. It was NOT a fun ride. We ended up taking the COMMNAV boat back down to Mopti. I don't think it will run anymore to Timbuktu after that trip though. We are now in Bamako trying to sell our bikes. Anyone have any advice?
On another note, the road from Somougou to Bankass and then Bankass to Bandiagara was a lot of fun.
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