HI, As someone who has looked at this route over the last two years...There is no reason why it cannot be done, however you have two options.
1. Overland which means you will have China forced on you since Burma, is as far as I am aware is impossible. China is viewed on here as too expensive by many, it will cost in the region of $100 per day to travel through China and the minimum number of days seems to be 20 ishh and that doesn't leave a lot of free time if any. The $100 is for the guide and does not include your expenses..hotels fuel etc.
2. Fly or ship the bike from India to Thailand. The costs for this will be less than transit costs for China, an airfare for yourself and shipping for your bike ( I would advise that Sea and air freight costs are not that far apart when all the costs are added together). You will spend days in various offices arranging paperwork and getting forms stamped etc...

My take on it is.... the transit of China has a value as an experience far above the shipping and flying. This is a personal thing and only you can decide if the extra cost to transit China is offset by the trip.

Total costs...hmm how long is a piece of string..I am sure the whole journey could be done in 7 weeks Uk to Khazak China border 3 weeks, Transit China 3 weeks, Loas to Thailand 1 week. Fuel,food,visa fees,accommodation and China guide. 49 days at an average of ??? put your best guess here lol. I would estimate £100 per day.

No doubt someone will have a different view on the costs, each to their own. I travelled UK to Vladivostok and on to South Korea and camped for only three nights on the entire trip, but I was short on time, I did the trip in 7 weeks and camping eats an extra hour or two a day. Adds up to 500 600 miles less travelled in a week, so by not camping I did the journey in the time I had available, not ideal but it was the only way I could do it.

I still want to travel UK to Thailand through China.... 1 other rider and a 4x4 would be the ideal group to share the costs, anyone?.


Jimmy