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Depending on how much dirt you actively seek out you could do that trip on road tyres on a sports bike. As previously mentioned the main things going against the WR are the state of tune, gearing and strength of the rear sub-frame. I took a big trail bike (750cc) through the same route and did spend a lot of time hammering it on tarmac, but then spent a good few hours in total trying to lift the beast of my leg..... swings and roundabouts. If I was going again I would try and take something a bit lighter, maybe a 650 single
Will you have a guide for Turkmenistan? If you will can I recommend someone (the best) - try and get Sasha (Alexander Alexandrovic) - he is MR desert and knows some great places in the dunes, plus he knows bikes. Doesn't speak english but who needs it?
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