DAKAR RUNS ORANGE: KTM AND LUCIANO BENAVIDES WIN THE 2026 DAKAR RALLY

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has etched his name into history by winning the 2026 Dakar Rally, delivering KTM another legendary Dakar victory. Across more than 8,000 unforgiving kilometers, Benavides pushed to the absolute limit, proving unstoppable resilience, precision, and speed aboard the KTM 450 RALLY. It was a fight decided to the final moments, a triumph earned through grit, belief, and the relentless READY TO RACE spirit that defines KTM at Dakar.

 

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Dakar is the ultimate proving ground, and every lesson learned there shapes our KTM ADVENTURE bikes. Built with Dakar-winning DNA, they deliver durability, performance, and control for riders who demand more. Ready to ride your own rally? Explore your options:

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KTM ERZBERG RIDING TOURS

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Experience the Iron Giant like never before. With our guided KTM Erzberg Tours, you’ll dive deep into the legendary Erzberg terrain – riding the brand‑new KTM 390 ENDURO R or KTM 390 ADVENTURE R models. From Thursday to Sunday, unique offroad adventures await you, led by experienced KTM guides who know the mountain inside out. Whether you're new to adventure riding or looking to take your skills to the next level – our tours are designed for all experience levels.

DANIEL SANDERS WINS RALLY-RAID PORTUGAL

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has won Rally-Raid Portugal – round two of the 2026 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship – with a hard-fought performance that saw the Australian lead the standings from start to finish. Edgar Canet brought his KTM 450 RALLY home in fourth place, while 2026 Dakar rally winner Luciano Benavides maintained his championship lead with ninth.