Dakar

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Starts

Mar 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

LUCIANO BENAVIDES AND SKYLER HOWES SAFELY COMPLETE THE OPENING DAY OF RACING IN ABU DHABI Enjoying a positive start to the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, round two of the FIM Rally-Raid World Championship, Husqvarna Factory […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Adventure Awaits

Mar 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Spring is here and I don’t know about you but I can’t wait to ride my motorcycle again. No Biden, Trudeau, Putin or Zelenskyy….global events be damned! Time to refresh the mental health with Inspiration […]

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING READY FOR SECOND WEEK AT DAKAR 2022

Jan 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Saturday at the Dakar gives all competitors a well-earned break from competition, and with the 2022 Dakar Rally challenging competitors right from the start with its long, grueling stages and technical navigation, the Red Bull […]

MIXED FORTUNES FOR HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING ON DAKAR STAGE FIVE

Jan 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has delivered a strong performance on a demanding stage five of the 2022 Dakar Rally to claim a 10th place finish. Continuing to put in strong, consistent stage results, the […]

Riders struggling with all the drama at Dakar 2022

Jan 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Unfortunately for Skyler’s teammate Luciano Benavides, the Argentinian saw what began as a positive day’s work come undone mid-way between the refuelling stop and the end of the special stage. One of the first rider […]

WILD KTM FACTORY RACING CLOSE A TROPHY-LADEN 2021

Dec 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MXGP and AMA 450SX titles celebrated as Red Bull KTM run wild with the KTM 450 SX-F Two more MotoGP™ Grand Prix wins & domination for the KTM GP Academy in Moto3™ & Moto2™ E2 […]

5-Time Prestigious Dakar Rally Winner Joins KTM Dakar Management

Dec 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

One of the most successful riders in rally-raid history, Marc Coma has won the prestigious Dakar Rally five times, all while competing on KTM machinery. The 45-year-old Spanish star also has six FIM Cross-Country Rallies […]

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021 – Preview

Nov 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is made up of five full days of racing, primarily held in the dunes of the Liwa Desert. Totaling 1,949 kilometers, the event will feature 1,357 kilometers raced against the […]

Scaled down 2022 Dakar special

Oct 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from what was a challenging opening stage on the 2021 Rallye Du Maroc, Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has bounced back strongly, putting together a calculated ride on stage two to […]

YXZ1000R Prototype at Andalucía Rally Stage 1

May 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha YXZ1000R prototype was on the start line for the first time since the final stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally today with Yamaha Motor Europe President and CEO Eric de Seynes, and 2021 […]

Yamaha YXZ1000R prototype spotted

May 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha YXZ1000R Prototype Returns to Action at Andalucía Rally The Yamaha YXZ1000R prototype will be back in action for the first time since the Dakar, as the X-raid Yamaha Rally Racing Supported Team head for […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles announce signing new Cross-Country rally racer

Apr 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

AMERICAN RALLY STAR TO COMPETE ONBOARD FR 450 RALLY MACHINERY THROUGH 2023 Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce the signing of Skyler Howes to the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team. Signing a three-year contract, […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles Immediately Retires Superstar Racer

Apr 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles would like to thank Pablo Quintanilla for his commitment, enthusiasm and successes throughout his five seasons with the team, racing both the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship and the Dakar Rally. Husqvarna Motorcycles […]

Inspiration Friday: Design Fashion & Style

Apr 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycling brings you this week’s Inspiration Friday: Design Fashion & Style, in style! 1946, quite the year for riding and the history books. First bikini, United Nations, V2 Rockets, UNICEF, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, […]

Dakar champion Signed to Race for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

Apr 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Benavides, who is this year’s Dakar champion and arguably one of rally’s hottest properties, has signed to race for the Austrian outfit in a bid to compete for the World Championship title and to defend […]