I agree with many of the post above. There is really not much to see in between the cities and the roads are in less than desirable conditions.
My wife's family is from Ekibastuz-Pavlodar area. The ride to and from Astana was approximate 5 hours on a 4x4 (last year). You will probably average around 45-50 KPH. Fuel and food are plenty around, just don't expect any quality stuff. There are plenty of check points and since motorcycles are an oddity outside the cities, expect to be stop at everyone of them (paperwork check)
The west side of Astana was nice. Very modern, clean and organized. There are a few places and structures that are worth stopping and taking a picture of, but a decent hotel will definitely cost you a pretty penny.
Good luck and enjoy your trip.
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