If you are only going for the summer I would suggest that you buy a bike in Europe and take it into Turkey. You will have to take it out after three months but it would probably be a lot less hassle. You only get a three month stay on a tourist visa anyway. When I lived there I met a lot of bikers who had done this. Not a problem as long as you have insurance and a Carnet. I doubt that you would be able to get an Ikamet without having a job or some other financial tie to Turkey. Rental can be very expensive. The cheapest I ever found was for a 350 2 stroke single, Turkish copy of a 50's CZ and I could have rented a car for less money. You might do better if you look hard.
Having said that, Turkey is a great place to travel. Some fabulous roads but very slippery surfaces and kamikazi truck drivers. Enjoy
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