If going Europe>Turkey>Iran>Pakistan>India and then figuring out a way across Burma (usually shipping by sea or air) to Thailand/Malaysia then Indonesia>Australia, yeah I would say it´s doable on a sportsbike. All main roads are sealed, except maybe some very short stretches, like construction areas.
On the other hand, a bike with longer suspension travel would no doubt be more comfortable. And in some places like Pakistan, India or Indonesia, you may very easily smash the under fairings of a sportsbike. Roads, often even the main roads, are filled with quite large holes, so ground clearance would occasionally be a problem. Also depends on how much load you´ve got on the bike, make sure the suspension can be set up for the load. They are very innovative in fixing things in Asia, but you will not be able to find specific mechanical help for a big bike, so being able to do most of the maintenance by yourself will be important. Getting spare parts may also be complicated, so consider carrying some.
Someone went RTW on an R1, that I think is a good indication, that it´s not so much about the bike, its your attitude.
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