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Tag: Rally Dakar

Jan102018January 10, 2018January 12, 2018by Jonty Edmunds/Future7Media

Lyndon Poskitt: Malle Moto and the true spirit of the Dakar

Posted in People, Racing

The Dakar is often referred to as the world’s toughest rally, with most of the attention focused on the factory riders battling for victory. But some would say they have it easy compared to the heroes that decide to enter the Malle Moto class. The Dakar rule book simply describes the Malle Moto class as a ‘challenge created for Bike and Quad Riders without ANY KIND OF SERVICE’. What that means exactly is that competitors have to do everything themselves. They ride their bikes, service and prepare their bikes, and receive no outside assistance throughout the event.


Jan032018January 3, 2018January 3, 2018by Jarno van Osch

His last road to Dakar #3

Posted in Bikes, People, Racing

This will be the final time former GP racer Jurgen van den Goorbergh prepares for the toughest of all rallies; the Rally Dakar. The 48-year-old is neck deep into his preparations for his tenth go at the race. In three episodes we will be following his endeavors.


Dec272017December 27, 2017January 3, 2018by Jonty Edmunds/Future7Media

The KTM 450 RALLY – Unbeaten at the Dakar

Posted in Bikes, Racing, Riding

KTM has enjoyed no fewer than 16 consecutive Rally Dakar victories. Even since 2011, when rules changed and engine sizes were reduced to a maximum of 450cc in an effort to bring other manufacturers into the event, KTM have won every single race. With an all-new bike for 2018, KTM once again take to the start well-prepared, well-motivated and hoping to take win number 17 …


Dec212017December 21, 2017December 21, 2017by Jonty Edmunds/Future7Media

Sam Sunderland: The champion returns to Dakar

Posted in Bikes, People, Racing, Riding

Winner of the 2017 Rally Dakar, Sam Sunderland has had a mixed season in this year’s FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. A title contender right up to the final round in Morocco, Sunderland endured a series of minor injuries and bad luck that eventually ruled him out of the running. Despite this, his pace throughout the year has been hugely impressive, with wins at the opening two rounds in Abu Dhabi and Qatar. Sam heads into the 2018 Dakar as the man to beat.


Dec152017December 15, 2017December 15, 2017by Jonty Edmunds/Future7Media

2018 Dakar Route

Posted in Racing, Riding

Mountainous sand dunes. Extreme altitude. Unpredictable weather. Punishing distances. The 2018 Dakar route looks set to be the toughest ever.


Dec082017December 8, 2017December 8, 2017by Jonty Edmunds/Future7Media

Interview of the Month: Laia Sanz – Dakar dreams and the challenges of the world’s toughest Rally

Posted in Bikes, Interview of the month, People, Racing

Now approaching its 40th year, the 10th to be held in South America, the Rally Dakar really is one of the toughest sporting events on the planet. More than 500 competitors will race for glory over 9,000 km of varied terrain through Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. One of those competitors is Laia Sanz. Multiple world champion in trials and enduro, the ‘Queen of the Desert’ will be starting her eighth Dakar on January 6. The KTM BLOG caught up with Laia as she travelled to Morocco for her final training camp before the Rally starts in just over one month’s time.


Nov212017November 21, 2017November 21, 2017by Jen Dick

KTM is READY TO RACE Dakar 2018

Posted in People, Racing

With 16 consecutive wins at the notoriously tough Rally Dakar the KTM Factory Racing Team is gearing up for another tough battle in January with the sole aim of continuing this unbelievable success-streak.


Jul132017July 13, 2017July 18, 2017by Leo Keller

#inthisyear1987: The Engine Revolution – KTM’s LC4

Posted in Bikes, History, Riding

Not a single gram of fat; just muscle. With the KTM 690 DUKE R, KTM created the most revolutionary single-cylinder street bike on the face of the planet. “Only the essentials – but only the finest essentials”: this was the philosophy behind the ultra-modern LC4 ‘single’, which was unveiled thirty years ago in 1987.


Jan242017January 24, 2017January 24, 2017by Leo Keller

#inthisyear2007: KTM factory rider Cyril Despres wins the last Dakar Rally in Africa

Posted in Bikes, History, People, Racing

KTM had been unbeaten since 2001 when more than 140 riders lined up for the start of the 39th edition of the Dakar Rally in Asunción on January 2, 2017. Orange was once again the predominant color at the start line – over half of the competitors had opted for the machine that so often wins this event, the KTM 450 RALLY.


Mar242016March 24, 2016March 30, 2016by Markus Schocker

Snow Speed Hill: It’s well and truly steep

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It’s an unbelievable spectacle, this Snow Speed Hill Race in Pichl, in the Styria region of Austria: 170 competitors tear up the ski piste at Reiteralm on motorcycles and snowmobiles. Winter sports holidaymakers are rubbing their eyes in disbelief at this crazy carry-on as they sip their après-ski drinks. It was just a pity that this time one of the favorites was forced to be a spectator.