I have now had the reply from Navo.
For a 5 day / 4 night crossing (100-200km per day with a rest day in Kashgar), it is:
21000 yuan (~$3400USD today) for a solo rider
13450 yuan (~$2200USD) each for 2 riders / 2 bikes
11266 yuan (~$1800USD) each for 3 riders / 3 bikes
10175 yuan (~$1600USD) each for 4 riders / 4 bikes
I think with a 4WD along the price would be somewhat cheaper as the guide can ride shotgun with the car, but for bikes only there needs to be a car for the guide too. Also, this price includes all permits etc but does NOT include accomodation or food (estimated at 300 yuan per person per day).
Just for me going across solo that's a very high cost that I'm not keen on, but if I could find just one other person / vehicle to share it with it'd be much closer to my budget.
If anyone else is thinking of heading North along the KKH around August please make contact with me via PM. Navo need 2-3 months notice to arrange the permits etc.
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