I think there are at least 3 key differences between your trip to Japan and this RTW-plan:

- the number of possibly complicated border crossings outside Europe

- the need to use freight several times to get your bike transported across the seas

- travelling more north to south and vice versa, therefore crossing many more climate zones in both hemispheres.. and when you´re doing this on a very tight schedule, avoiding extreme weather, and other hardships that it might bring, will be much harder.

1) Outside of Europe will cross 17 countries. In my travels in Mongolia (40 days) http://www.gold-wing.it/moto/2009-06...ia/indice.html I crossed (outside Europe) 8 states, including those of the Way Silk (Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan ...) which certainly does not have borders easy.
2) The different means of transport (in my journey 4 ferries uncomplicated and 4 planes) are inevitable in a RTW: it is impossible to make a RTW without taking at least two planes (or ships, who has the time) on the oceans, the air are 3 if you want to cross all 5 continents, and also Australia, having to cross the Indian Ocean). Burma is not a problem: I already have agreements with the shipper.
It 's true that this is a complication, but with careful planning you can solve. I do not deny that it is more complex, but this is the challenge. Otherwise it was easy.
3) The period chosen allows me to avoid extreme conditions: the end of October the monsoons are over in India; find rains in Indonesia but not the end of the world (the worst rain in my life I found 2 km from my house in Italy, and was no better than a monsoon), I come to Australia and South America in the late spring, and in good weather, and above all, any delay after the initial phase will mean that I'll be there in the second part of the journey with condiizoni better weather, because the southern hemisphere will go towards the summer.

In conclusion, it is difficult, challenging, but I know I can do it, I do not stop for a little 'water temperature or 40 °, but only a breakdown or accident beyond repair, but these risks I have already addressed in my previous trips.
The real problem is finding the planes, and this is what I'm trying to solve: now, a year before, when I get there, it would be too late.

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Hi Gold Wing,
When you are in Malaysia, please be free to stay in my humble rented house in Batu Gajah in Perak state, somewhere in between Georgetown and Kuala Lumpur. I know few Gold Wing bikers here in Perak who could offer any tech help you may need just in case.
Remember, you got friends in Malaysia who are more than happy to assist you. My cell phone is +60193854736. Best you SMS or WhatsApp me as I may sometimes be in jungle somewhere there is no signal.
Ride Safe.

I think the reason why you didn't get visa is not because of HOT Multan or Quetta but the law and order situation in Baluchistan ( the province of which Quetta is capital)
I will suggest an alternate route presuming you are doing this leg in summers. Why don't you turn North from Iran into Turkamnestan, Uzbakestan then Kazakhstan and into China then head south on the famous Karakorum highway (Old Silk route) and pass over Khunjerab Pass into Pakistan. Some majestic heights and scenery is on the menu. Roll down along Indus river and into Islamabad and then Lahore and then India. I am shaky about how to get into China from Uzbakestan as there are two routes, broadly
a. Uzbakestan, Kyrgyz republic, China
b. Uzbakestan, Kazakhstan, China

hope this helps
best o luck for the trip
Wen u cross Pakistan drop by

@Blitzboy: Do you even remotely know the hassle and the cost to do what you just said? China...?
it is one of the countries that I will always keep as last on my to do list, as it costs you a bloody fortune to cross it on a bike.

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I am going to be doing the same route through Iran, Pakistan and in to India next year. I leave in March to attempt a solo RTW on my HOnda CRF250L. My trip will take a lot longer but good luck to you and please let me know how you get on with the Visa situation.

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Hi Steph,

Just saw your Facebook and realised I have already 'liked' it.

When are you aiming to get into Pakistan/India.

I am coming in towards the same region however from the East. I am aiming to be in Pakistan in early-mid September, however that will become more sure once I can figure out my dates for China crossing.