Pol Tarres

Pol Tarrés and Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team rewrite the record books at 2024 Morocco Desert Challenge

April 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Unstoppable Tarrés Storms to Sensational Morocco Desert Challenge Victory Pol Tarrés and the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team continued to rewrite the record books as they dominated the 2024 Morocco Desert Challenge, winning six stages, including […]

Keeping cool to overcome roadbook errors at Morocco Desert Challenge

April 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés Overcomes Adversity to Battle to Fourth on Stage 5 at Morocco Desert Challenge The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés kept his cool to overcome a couple of roadbook errors to finish a challenging […]

Pol Tarrés meets treacherous sandstorm but continues podium record at Morocco Desert Challenge

April 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Impressive Tarrés Conquers Sandstorm to Record Fourth Straight Podium on Stage 4 The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés overcame a treacherous sandstorm to continue his 100% podium record at the Morocco Desert Challenge and […]

Pol Tarrés takes commanding lead in 2024 Morocco Desert Challenge

April 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Commanding Lead for Tarrés After Stage Two Win at Morocco Desert Challenge Pol Tarrés has taken a commanding lead in the 2024 Morocco Desert Challenge with victory for the Yamaha Ténéré Rally team in a […]

Fight for Victory at 2024 Morocco Desert Challenge

April 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés is full of confidence and aiming to battle for victory at the 2024 Morocco Desert Challenge, a rally raid that covers over 3000km across eight stages from Agadir […]

Inspiration Friday: Altitude Record Smashed by a Motorcycle!

March 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

If you have rode into the mountains on your motorcycle you know how altitude plays as a roll not only in the air & fuel mixture but also fuel consumption. It’s also much colder and […]

2024 Africa Eco Race with stunning victory on event’s seventh timed special

January 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Alessandro Botturi Wins Stage Seven of 2024 Africa Eco Race Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi has claimed his second stage win of the 2024 Africa Eco Race with a stunning victory on the event’s […]

Starting week two of 2024 Africa Eco Race in best way possible

January 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pol Tarrés Kicks Off Week Two at Africa Eco Race with Stage Six Win Starting week two of the 2024 Africa Eco Race in the best way possible, Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés broke […]

Five stages of the 2024 Africa Eco Race now complete

January 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Enjoy Official Rest Day at Africa Eco Race With five stages of the 2024 Africa Eco Race now complete, the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team look forward to the event’s official rest […]

Africa Eco Race Stage 5 gives outstanding opening week for Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team

January 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Completes a Successful First Week at the Africa Eco Race With Another 1-2 Finish Rounding out an outstanding opening week at the Africa Eco Race for the Ténéré Yamaha Rally […]

Stunning first win for a twin-cylinder adventure bike at TransAnatolia Rally

September 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés & Botturi Complete Historic 1-2 at TransAnatolia The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, continues to rip up the record books, this time after Pol Tarrés secured his maiden […]

Superb fighting spirit with tricky weather-affected fourth day at TransAnatolia Rally Turkey

September 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Double Podium for Ténéré World Raid Team on Challenging Day 4 at TransAnatolia The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, showed superb fighting spirit on a tricky weather-affected fourth day […]

Superb third day at TransAnatolia rally Turkey with two more stage podiums

September 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés Powers into Overall Lead on Day 3 at TransAnatolia The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Pol Tarrés enjoyed a superb third day at the TransAnatolia rally in Turkey, with two more stage podiums […]

Stunning Start for Ténéré World Raid Team at TransAnatolia

September 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Stunning Start for Ténéré World Raid Team at TransAnatolia The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, fought through torrential rain to make a superb start to the TransAnatolia rally, with […]

Final stage of 2023 Hellas Rally in Greece Results

May 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés Secures Superb Class Victory at Hellas Rally The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Pol Tarrés gave it absolutely everything on the final stage of the 2023 Hellas Rally in Greece to secure the overall […]

Adapting quickly to the new 2023 Hellas Rally

May 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Strong Start for Ténéré World Raid Team at Hellas Rally The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Pol Tarrès enjoyed a positive start over the opening two days of the Hellas Rally in Greece, even with […]

2023 Hellas Rally in Greece: Experience the adventure

May 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team’s Tarrés Confident Ahead of Hellas Rally The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, is ready to take on the 2023 Hellas Rally in Greece from the […]

Dominant display Morocco Desert Challenge 2023 in the history books

April 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés on the Podium as Ténéré World Raid Team Secure 1-2 in Class at Morocco Desert Challenge The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team raised the bar at the 2023 Morocco Desert Challenge, with Pol Tarrés […]

“Rocket Rod” Rebounds for Stage 7 Podium in Moroccan Desert Challenge

April 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

“Rocket Rod” Rebounds for Stage 7 Podium in Morocco Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Rodney Faggotter recovered from the bad luck that had beset him on the previous two stages to return to the rostrum […]

Three Podiums in a Row for Yamaha at Morocco Desert Challenge 2023

April 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Three Podiums in a Row for Tarrés at the Morocco Desert Challenge Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Pol Tarrés fought through extreme heat and challenging terrain to continue his run of third-place finishes during Stage […]

Charge at the Morocco Desert Challenge: African rally half-point

April 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés Makes it Back-to-Back Podiums During Stage 4 in Morocco Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Pol Tarrés continued his charge at the Morocco Desert Challenge as he powered to a second consecutive third-place finish during […]

Longest Special Stage 3 at Morocco Desert Challenge

April 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés Back on the Podium in Morocco as the Ténéré World Raid Team Marches On Stage 3 at the Morocco Desert Challenge saw Pol Tarrés claim the Ténéré World Raid Team’s fourth podium of the […]

Riders for Health kicked off Morocco Desert Challenge in superb fashion

April 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Enjoy Perfect Start in Morocco The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, kicked off the Morocco Desert Challenge in superb fashion, with riders Rodney Faggotter and […]

Strong Stage 10 Result at Africa Eco Race

October 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Incredible Effort from the Ténéré World Raid Team Ensures Strong Stage 10 Result at Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team showed amazing teamwork as they overcame adversity to enjoy a superb Friday […]

Maiden Rally Podium on Stage 9 of Africa Eco Race

October 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team’s Tarrés Powers to Maiden Rally Podium on Stage 9 of Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Pol Tarrés was involved in an incredible battle on his 700cc twin-cylinder […]

Mixed Fortunes During Stage 8 Africa Eco Race

October 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Mixed Fortunes for Ténéré World Raid Team During Stage 8 at the Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team experienced the ups and downs of rally racing on Wednesday in the extreme conditions […]

Battles Back to Podium during Stage 4 Africa Eco Race

October 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Botturi Battles Back to the Podium during Stage 4 of the Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Alessandro Botturi bounced back after a technical issue on Thursday, followed by a penalty, to […]

Tricky Stage 3 at the Africa Eco Race 2022

October 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Continue the Charge During Stage 3 at Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team rose to the challenge during a tricky Stage 3 at the Africa Eco Race, with […]

Gruelling Africa Eco Race Paris-Dakar Route

October 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Ready for Epic Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team of Alessandro Botturi and Pol Tarrés, in partnership with Riders for Health, are ready to make history once again […]

Ténéré World Raid Team Conquer Tunisia Desert Challenge makes History

April 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Conquer Tunisia Desert Challenge Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Alessandro Botturi made history as he secured a sensational victory in the TDC, the first for a production bike against its prototype […]

Overcame adversity during challenging Tunisia Desert Challenge third stage

April 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Show Fighting Spirit in Stage 3 at the TDC The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team battled hard and overcame adversity during a challenging third stage at the Tunisia Desert Challenge. Alessandro […]

Strong Start at Tunisia Desert Challenge

April 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Enjoy Strong Start at Tunisia Desert Challenge The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid team, in partnership with Riders for Health, successfully kicked off the Tunisia Desert Challenge by finishing the Prologue in […]

Ready to Take on the Tunisian Desert Challenge?

April 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Ready to Take on the Tunisian Desert Challenge The new Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team is geared up to compete in the Tunisian Desert Challenge, with riders Alessandro Botturi and Pol […]

Yamaha Returns to African Roots

April 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that the all-new Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team will contest the Africa Eco Race, which will run from Monaco to the legendary finish in Dakar, Senegal from October […]