No other race in the world has such a substantial history of amazing stories in a few of the most remote locations checked out with a motorbike as The Dakar Rally. To commemorate 30 years of Heinz Kinigadner and KTM completing at this unbelievable occasion, the KTM Motohall in Mattighofen, Austria is revealing a really unique exhibit ‘Legends of the Dakar’ that opens on May 11. From 50 degree heat, desert and stones, to freezing cold mountains and tough gorges, the Dakar Rally is a race of extremes. Having actually contended at the occasion for 3 years, KTM has actually taken pleasure in an abundant Dakar history, right from the Heinz Kinigadner days in the 1990s, to the most current triumph with Kevin Benavides in January 2023. The brand-new KTM Motohall unique exhibit offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves worldwide of Dakar– a race of a million stories. With a spinning compass and limited-service aid, Heinz Kinigadner nursed his adjusted LC4 Enduro bike to the really next bivouac in a quote to put KTM on the map and understand his imagine a Dakar podium. Little did the two-time Motocross World Champion understand at the time that his vision of contending at the occasion would bring KTM the success it has actually had today, with 19 Dakar success because Fabrizio Meoni’s very first win in 2001. In 2023, after almost 44 hours of racing, a last face-off with just 12 seconds separating very first and 2nd location, both KTM riders mesmerized the eyes of the world. The ‘Legends of the Dakar’ exhibit informs unknown stories and re-visits minutes in history of this extraordinary race, straight from those that have actually experienced the heat and the cold, in addition to the highs and the lows, very first hand. With 10 history-making Dakar bikes and many artifacts from this impressive race on display screen, the exhibit brings visitors closer to the action from Paris-Dakar, South America and Saudi Arabia. Years where legends were made, such as Heinz Kinigadner, Fabrizio Meoni, Marc Coma, along with more just recently Matthias Walkner, Toby Price and Kevin Benavides are re-visited to provide unknown stories while assessing contending at what is perhaps the hardest race on earth. “There is no larger experience than the Dakar; the momentum and inspiration it offered us back in those early years, which showed to be critical in the promo of the KTM name and advancement of our motorbikes, has actually never ever fluctuated.”– Stefan Pierer, CEO PIERER Mobility AG “To speak about the history of KTM and the Dakar actually makes me a bit happy. Back when I began in 1994, I might not think the media protection– it was a lot more than I got for my world titles, and I understood it might be helpful for the brand name. While the design and professionalism of racing has actually altered ever since, the basics of the race stay the very same. It’s a huge experience.”– Heinz Kinigadner “There is no other race like it, and no sensation like winning it. I am so happy to have actually been an Austrian rider, on an Austrian bike with an Austrian sponsor and it is truly cool that the KTM Motohall is informing these stories– particularly those ones in history that we did not constantly learn more about in information.”– Matthias Walkner, 2018 Dakar Winner “Winning this year’s Dakar was actually the very best sensation of my life. And now, to be a part of KTM’s Legends of the Dakar makes me really happy. I am still overwhelmed, it’s fantastic.”– Kevin Benavides, 2023 Dakar Winner Click here for more details or check out the KTM Motohall in Mattighofen, Austria. For more KTM Motorcycles UK news have a look at our devoted page KTM Motorcycles UK News or head to the main KTM Motorcycles UK site www.ktm.com/en-gb.html
KTM Motohall Announces Very Special ‘Legends of The Dakar’ Exhibition
