Hi,
few words about our plan. We will enter China from Kyrgyzstan (Torugart pass, and we will go to Kashgar. Then we are going to drive to Turpan and lake near Urumchi. After that, we will cross Taklamakan by the road you suggested.
Spend one or 2 days in Hotan, and go by Yarkanda towards Taxkurgan. We are not sure if there is any bypass or we have to go by Kashgar...

A sto the bikes: we will drive Honda Africa Twin. It is very reliable bike 750 ccm. Watercooled. Bikes are old, but we know them for looong time.
http://members.fortunecity.com/roadr...frica-twin.jpg

It is not organized tour. We are friends who travel together every year...
Thank for your files and suggestions.