Hi Chris.
Thank you for your response and the information below- it is definitely helpful!
Yes, you are right, and I am planning to do the China transit, though have no details figured out yet except my China visa.
I am an experienced rider (dirt bikes and ADV) so I know what type of tires I would ideally like to have in various terrain. Sand/silty dirt and lots of mud being conditions where I would really like to have a knobby of some sort. Pavement or hard pack dirt and gravel, I care less and I'll obviously take what I can get.
However, I have no knowledge at all of the riding conditions in this part of the world, apart from what others have told me, so I appreciate your tips and experience. Where/how did you procure your E07s? I am assuming you got these on the road while traveling?
Im riding a DR650 with a freshly upgraded suspension (hooray!) and soft bags, and will be trying to keep the weight down.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by chris
Osh is at the start of most people's definition of Central Asia, if coming from India/Pakistan and taking the short transit through the western part of China to Kyrgyzstan.
Not sure what your knowledge of what tyres are needed for what terrain in Central Asia, but this summer I rode a Honda XR650L with Mitas E07 front and rear without issues on many dirt routes that included the Bartang Valley and the Tosor pass.
The Wakhan Valley is easy dirt and the Pamir Highway M41 is mainly paved (admitted bad pavement and in disrepair). The main thing you should consider is good suspension and light/minimal luggage to make things more fun.
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