“The new KTM EXC enduro range is ready
for anything. With the serious challenges
presented by the likes of the World Enduro
Super Series, which includes classic enduro
races as well as some of the toughest
events in the world, the KTM EXC models
have to be prepared for the most extreme
conditions”, says KTM´s Senior Product
Manager Offroad, Joachim Sauer.
“ Thanks to the efforts of our R&D team
around the globe, who enjoy riding
themselves and understand the needs
of our customers, along with our factory
athletes who push our machines to the
limits for the ultimate durability tests, the
market-leading enduro range continues
to improve at a rapid rate. Evolved from
excellence, the 2020 KTM EXC’s are a new
generation with the very latest innovation
for the aspiring enduro rider right up to
the professionals.”
MORE DEETS ON DAKAR 2020
With the Dakar Rally confirmed to be
moving from South America to the Middle
East as of next year, details on the trails
ahead for competitors have been released to
give us a taste of what is in store.
The 2020 Dakar Rally will kick off in the
traditional early-January slot, with the first
stage hitting the deserts of Saudi Arabia on
January 5 and continuing on for two weeks.
Race Director, David Castera confirmed the
race will cover roughly 9000 kilometres over
12 stages of rally racing.
After sending the participating vehicles by
maritime transport from South of France to
Saudi Arabia, the team will recover them in
the port of Jeddah on New Year’s Day 2019.
The build-up to the race will take place in
the country’s second largest city, as events
get underway with the ceremonial starting
ramp on January 4. The start of the first
stage is scheduled for January 5. The rest day
will be held on January 11 in the country’s
capital, Riyadh, and the event will conclude
in Al Qiddiya on January 17 where the final
podium and celebrations will take place.