Speedbrain rally kits for BMW G 450 X
Speedbrain is now offering purpose-built rally kits to be used in pro competition. All parts have been race-tested by speedbrain pilot Frans Verhoeven during the Dakar 2010 and other marathon rally events Centerpiece of the kit is the thoroughly CAD-constructed plastic tank made of PE. This speedbrain part offers several advantages compared to divided... [Continue reading...]
Dakar 2009: Coma Still The Front Runner After Stage 9
KTM factory rider Marc Coma continued his quest to be the first winner in the first Dakar Rally to be held in South America consolidating his overall lead in the standings after Stage Nine. Tricky navigation today allowed those starting further down the field to catch the front runners – a situation that bought some relatively unknown names... [Continue reading...]
Dakar 2009: Marc Coma Still Overall Leader After Stage 2
Frans Verhoeven takes victory on stage two Over the second short stage victory went to Frans Verhoeven (KTM) 0′41 ahead of Cyril Despres (Red Bull KTM) with David Fretigne third (at 1′04). Despite running into problems with his oil cooler, Marc Coma (Repsol KTM) maintains his overall lead 13′47 ahead of Verhoeven with Fretigne third... [Continue reading...]