Well i would suggest this but this is just my own opinion with regards to your time frame.

Firstly i would do a rapid transit as suggested across Europe and then when in East Turkey slow down abit to take it all in, never been to this area but i am sure you have seen the great RR on ADV about this area

I would then ride the great off-road routes in Georgia and enjoy this area.




The as you stated you would head to Azerbaijan on the ferry to Uzbekistan, i would not take this route if you are on a time frame, i was going to last year but changed my mind. Reason for this is many overland travelers have been delayed due either waiting for the ferry for several days or being stuck on the ferry and not docking for several days due to bad weather. If you are stuck in Baku waiting for the ferry it will be costly as this is a Oil/Gas city which means $$$

I would head up to Russia from Georgia and then cross into Kazakhstan, once in Kazakhstan i would then rapid transit to the South East of the country and then enjoy riding there areas there, Also Almaty has a KTM shop should you need any work on your 690.

From there i would head to Bishkek to get your Tajik/Pamir visa (don't forget to ask for both) and then head to the Tajik Pamirs leaving Kyrgyzstan to explore later.

Once you have did the routes many people do in Badakhshan and Tajikistan then head back to explore Kyrgyzstan more which in my own opinion is the real jewel in the crown of Central Asia





















































Now regarding visa's

Turkey= Online easy
Georgia= No visa needed
Russia= Yes needed before hand
Kazakhstan= No visa needed until end of 2015 (15 days limit on visa)
Kyrgyzstan= No visa Needed
Tajikistan & Tajik Badakhshan= Get in Bishkek same day or next day $100

Also it is possible to fly your bike back from Bishkek to Europe, i have a friend who could help arrange packing and helping with this for a small fee in Bishkek. He is a qualified solicitor and also a importer so knows all the rules well.



I would also Suggest July & August as in September high up snow can start to fall.