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I've been riding in temperatures up to 45C with high humidity for the last 6 months. Air-flow jackets are useless in these temps because the air is hot and will not cool you. They also won't release enough heat above 40C.
The combination I have found works best is a BMW motocross body armour top with light mesh arms and body (to prevent sunburn) and significant spinal support BMW Protektorenjacke 2 - BMW Motorrad Zubehör BMW Motorrad Bekleidung BMW Motorrad Shop BMW Motorrad Ersatzteile. Couple this with an evaporative cooling vest to keep you damp and cool under the body armour evaporate_cooling.
This set up also handles tropical rain where it is still warm, and dries quickly.
I use BMW gear and have removed the armour from my Rallye 3 Jacket and wear it over the body armour. I have a separate light wet weather jacket and pants for big rains.
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I found what I believe is the best goretex jacket with mammoth mesh panels and have used it all over Oz and Europe for the past 3 years.
Full review here.
I was so impressed I bought some for the Gobi Gals and they also swear by them.
Only in Oz tho nathan@topace.com.au
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I have used a DriRider mesh jacket and Monsoon mesh pants for years down here and loved em. They work fine in the heat, but when I was riding in the real hot heat, I limited my riding days. Got up real early, did my 500km befor lunch and stopped for the rest of the day
They have been replaced while in Europe due to being no good up there, I bought a IXS jacket and pants and like Scootergals, they have multiple flaps and panels and zips to get airflow. I rode through the heat of southern Russia, Kazhakstan, Kyrg, China and SEA. They worked fine although the humidity of SEA was a bugger. Also it had liners.
If you are coming to Oz, I would suggest you buy them here, they are made for these conditions. No matter if they have liners, buy a chap over jacket and pants for them emergency moments, otherwise pull over and try and find some shelter, good luck
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hmmm, let me think
Eastern Turkey in October one word... SNOW 
or at least a very strong possibility, we had freezing hailstorms in September
you will also be restricted in where you ride in Pakistan- the interesting places tend to be more mountainous and therefore colder...
so don't be too quick to ditch the cold weather gear.
in my book it's easier to cool doew than warm up- jump in a river/lake/pond with full bike gear, including helmet or find some running water.
whereas to warm up you need somewhere sheltered with electricity
Good luck, sounds like a great trip.
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Just remember you can actually buy clothes when you travel. I ride in an amour jacket because I knew I would be mainly in hot countries. However, due to enjoying Pakistan too much I ended up riding in the snow in Iran and in Turkey, but I brought clothes for next to nothing and was given a lot of things too. Then when I reached northern Ethiopia and it became summer for me, i gave my stuff away to a super nice cleaner and made her day.
Now, ive reached South Africa, and its winter again - ive been on the road for 3 years now... buying and giving away clothes. Im glad i didnt bring my $80 Marino thermals from home - bugger carrying that sort of weight and bulk!
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