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Rocky and rugged terrain presented significant change from endless dunes

January 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has impressively completed stage eight of the Dakar Rally as the second-fastest rider. Putting in a superb performance to finish the 458-kilometre timed special just over 30 seconds down on the eventual stage […]

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2024 Dakar Rally stage 2 dunes and fast stretches

January 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Capitalising on his advantageous start position as the 15th rider to set off into stage two, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides charged hard throughout the second day of the 2024 Dakar Rally to secure an […]

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Africa Eco Race delves ever deeper into the desert crossing the legendary dunes of Merzouga

January 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

AFTER HIS VICTORIOUS DÉBUT IN THE OPENING LEG, JACOPO CERUTTI TAKES ANOTHER BRILLIANT WIN ON THE SECOND DAY OF THE AFRICAN RAID THE APRILIA TUAREG CONFIRMS ITS GREAT POTENTIAL ON A LONG AND TREACHEROUS SECTION, […]

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Conquer the Dunes: Stage 12 Podium at Dakar Rally 2023

January 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The X-Raid Yamaha Supported Team’s Ignacio Casale and Alvaro Leon claimed their third consecutive podium as they relished the challenge of the never-ending dunes of the Empty Quarter by finishing second during the Stage 12 […]

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Dunes During Stage 7 Africa Eco Race

October 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Teamwork Helps the Ténéré World Raid Team Master the Dunes During Stage 7 at the Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team enjoyed another strong day as the Africa Eco Race finally began […]

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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2022 – Stage 1

March 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Less than two months after the completion of the Dakar Rally, Red Bull KTM are back in action at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. The event opened with a short, two-kilometer prologue sprint to decide […]

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Dakar Rally Stage 10 – Sandy tracks dirt roads and dunes

January 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has impressively completed stage 10 of the Dakar Rally as the second-fastest rider. Continuing his exceptional run of form in this second week of racing, the young Argentinian immediately pushed hard from his […]

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Dakar Rally 2022 – Stage Eight

January 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Today’s 395-kilometer special comprised a three-way mixture of sand, dirt, and dunes. With navigation proving less testing than on Sunday’s stage seven, times throughout the front runners were extremely close with the top eight separated […]

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Wet and Dusty Dunes 2021 Rally Kazakhstan Round 1

June 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has made an excellent FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship debut for the team by placing third on stage one of the 2021 Rally Kazakhstan. Fifth-fastest on the event’s […]

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Dakar Rally Stage 10 Results extremely difficult navigation through a huge area of dunes

January 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has successfully completed stage 10 of the 2021 Dakar Rally. On another tough day that challenged competitors with some very fast terrain and tricky navigation throughout, Quintanilla brought […]

Inspiration Friday: World's Richest Rally
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Inspiration Friday: World’s Richest Rally

January 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Tesla’s Elon Musk and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos may be the richest men in the world, but they can’t shine a candle to the world’s richest rally; The Dakar Rally. Rich in history, culture, competition and […]

Inspiration Friday: Breath-Taking 2020 Dakar Rally Images and Scenery
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Inspiration Friday: Breath-Taking 2020 Dakar Rally Images and Scenery

March 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The legendary Dakar Rally. The world’s roughest, toughest race across the most inhospitable terrain attempted by the few, won by the brave. Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday takes a look at the heroes of the 2020 […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA RUNNER-UP ON STAGE TWO OF THE MERZOUGA RALLY

April 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Continuing his strong run of form in the Moroccan dunes, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla has secured a strong runner-up result on the second rally stage of the 2018 Merzouga Rally. With […]

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