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Central Asia - what bike?

Hi all,
I'm planning a 4-week trip to central Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan) and would like to know from anyone who has been there whether smaller capacity bikes like the XR250/DR200 are going to be capable enough or do you think they will struggle in some of the higher passes? We will have around 15-20kg luggage too.

Forgive me if this has been discussed elsewhere.
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People ride there on CRF 230, CRF 250L and Himalayans.

Are you ready to rejet it? choose EFI bike? It isn't as much about power loss as it is about tank range decrease at altitude.
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We will have around 15-20kg luggage too.
Does this mean two people on one bike? Not that it really changes much, I have toured Nepal two up on a 150cc but perhaps something in the 250-400c range would be better than a 200cc if there is going to be two of you.
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Does this mean two people on one bike? Not that it really changes much, I have toured Nepal two up on a 150cc but perhaps something in the 250-400c range would be better than a 200cc if there is going to be two of you.
No, one rider per bike plus a bag on pillion seat
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Actually you can ride with every bike.
It depends on the routes you want to go.

I have seen people with Harleys, BMW K100 and also small bikes, Big and small enduros.

But routes like the Bartang I would not do with a Harley

Personally I would use fuel injected bikes instead of carburator versions
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Actually you can ride with every bike. It depends on the routes you want to go...

...Personally I would use fuel injected bikes instead of carburator versions
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Hi. This guy goes through Bartang Valley on a small Honda SuperCub.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_sbhqbIpwg
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