Most of the people putting bikes on trains did not do so by choice, you are forced to do that by the police, if they think it is unsafe to travel over the road.

But it's hard to say, security issues change day by day... We had a very good time in Pakistan.
I would say, get your Pakistani visa, and make your decision when you are in India. Be reminded that you cannot get your pakistan visa while you're travelling!

Have fun, it's a great trip.

About the bike, I think 135cc is not much, but people do these trips on bicycles as well, so there's plenty of roads where you can ride. In most of the countries you will visit, EVERYone drives a 80 or 110cc little motorbike, and they are able to carry a cow on the back of it...

On the other hand, petrol in these countries is very cheap! What will your millage be on your 135cc?

To give you a idea, my bike was a 650. My average was 1 Liter to 18.5 km. I drove together with a guy on a 250cc, his bike would do roughly the same if we drove around 100km/h.

Some stats

Nepal
658 km - 40 L - € 45
India
1154 km - 63 L - € 58
Pakistan
4560 km - 234 L - € 183
Iran
3837 km - 213 L - € 65 (!)
Turkije
2347 km - 127 L - € 208 (!)
Griekenland
830 km - 50 L - €175
Italië
1000 km -52 L - €78
Zwitserland
300 km - 15 L - €20
Frankrijk - Luxemburg - Belgie - Nederland
813 km - 45 L - € 60

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Hi TJM,
So you are planning a trip on the legendary Yamaha King; Rx135, fabulous. I have always admired this pocket rocket and love its acceleration and delivery of power which can keep up or outrun much bigger displacement bikes. It certainly is a treat to ride.

Despite my admiration for the bike, i have to admit that because it is 2 stroke it isnt as reliable as the 4 strokers. 2 strokers are powerful but not fuel efficent and Rx is a guzzler for its size. I would recommend that if you want to travel on a small bike buy a Honda CG125 or Yama YBR125 or Suzuki GS 125/150. They are more reliable, fuel efficient with easy availability of spares and experts along your way.

As regards Pakistan; its wonderful but comes with a pinch of salt. Just a reminder that 180 million people like me are living here and raising there children pretty decently.
If you come to Pakistan do give me a call and we can have tea together.

Cheers Omar