KTM factory riders and other privateers onboard KTM machines who were “Ready to Race” in the ill-fated Dakar 2008 have now had the edge taken off their disappointment with the announcement of the first of the new “Dakar”: the Central Europe Rally.
Riders now have the opportunity to regain some valuable competition time on their machines in this new event run by the Dakar organizers, the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO). Set for April 20-24, 2008 the rally will offer free entry to any rider (...)
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It’s only a couple of weeks before the start of the 30th edition of the Dakar Rally in Lisbon. Riders all over the world are preparing themselves for the toughest and ultimate off-road race.
Every year the Dakar Rally promises to be longer and harder than last time. But according to the head of the KTM Rally department Hans Trunkenpolz the 30th edition could very well be the toughest Dakar Rally ever.
Trunkenpolz:“ This time of year it’s hectic with the preparations, but (...)
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The Yamaha WR450F 2-Trac is a rally bike, a limited production competition machine featuring the world’s first production two wheel drive system for motorcycles.
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There can be perhaps no better confirmation of KTM’s status as the world’s leading producer of offroad machines than a quick look at the starting list for Dakar 2007 — the ultimate rally and the ultimate adventure. Of the 250 motorcycles competing in 2007, 128 riders will be on the hallmark orange machines made in Austria.
Orange will therefore be the dominant colour for offroad machines on the starting line of the motor sports classic when it leaves Lisbon on January 6, 2007. (...)
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