I’m all pumped up after watching this and ready to go tomorrow on my 701. Never knew the heritage of the bike. I’m 65 and still have n a blast. Thanks KTM
yeah hopefully they just keep doing what they are doing and find ways to improve here n there obviously something can only get so good. Don't want to see them burned out years later and leaving the channel like some creators did recently
@@juanl.burlew5370 yes, and they both retired when TP turned up and placed third on his first attempt. As a water boy. They were great of course, but TP changed the equation and the era of fast boys who have the win it or bin it mindset began. A new generation is here, and no doubt that will change at some stage, it always does. I’m just glad that Toby is getting into cars now and have little doubt that he will also do well if he can get the right drive. Bring on January 😎
Really, I think this was mostly human and not technology, the KTM team were starting to age out, and had various setbacks in terms of health and focus starting to drop off as key riders start to look to the future. Honda had a more dedicated / hungry team.
That's easy, Honda chucked way more money at their bikes, like 6 figure numbers that make the KTM RFR a joke in terms of budget (the Honda 450 rally is a priceless work of art), fixed all their electrical problems and gave the boot to their team management and hired rally people to run the team because their team culture sucked thus letting their awesome riders ride and by the same fact stopped cheating with illegal fuel stops, navigational notes, etc.
@@anthonybaiocchi3028 the 600, xrr, 450r... but the bastards keep discontinuing absolute beasts like the xrr. i will have one... but i guess it's gonna be one worn down to the frame and i get to rebuild it first... maybe just get a 400, always wanted to see what the engine from my 400ex would do in it's original 2 wheeled home anyway. supposedly the one used in guardians of the galaxy 3 was for sale here locally, and for a decent price of just a regular 400... really wish i coulda got that one, even if it wasn't the bike but they had some paperwork from the rental or something.
I found this fascinating - I always assumed that it was originally based on the 450 enduro models but looking at that frame it clearly isn't. Great video, well researched and edited as always 🙂 It is only a matter of time before this channel takes off, you have such a depth of content that is well presented!
this guy is a great story teller, and has some great subjects, TV program worthy coverage and quality!!!!!! keep it up! you deserve way more subscribers!!!! 1
I think it’s wild how much hate KTM gets. Probably hated because they have won a big majority of the most difficult races in the last 15 years and took the rest of the podium spots also
That's part of being successful. It will pass, from what I've heard their consumer line wasn't considered as reliable as Japanese and that's a huge thing.
YUP! I definitely watch to see the work Honda did to beat KTM. I’d actually watch any of your in-depth videos about this race and the platforms, riders/drivers, and companies. You did great work here sir! Soon as this video is complete I’m watching the Honda vid.
Great video Sir. You’re nearing professional documentary level with your format and quality! Loved this vid because I learned much and because it was so well made! Keep up the good work. I’m now a new subscriber. Also, I hope KTM recovers, I’d hate to see them have to leave MotoGP for financial reasons.
Amazing vid 👌 Yamaha rally team was created by Yamaha France only, no support from Japan...so yeah a bit behind that's why AVB was happy to go to Honda. The new chassis on the 450 rally was made to be more nimble for the new Dakar more technical tracks. Most pro riders complained about it. Finally it seems like KTM is pulling the plug for now at least. Except Dakar KTM did not participate in the rally championship in 2024 & they have 3 riders left across the board with their 3 brands...not reassuring
Yup Sonauto Yamaha is the official French Yamaha factory team. Jackie Vimond, first French World Motocross Champion literally changed the time and attitude of French off road racing. They medium-sized a training program for young up and commoners and that has bred many French champions afterwards. #David Vuillenin (daVEED vweelMON), *Mickael Pichon (miKALE peeSHON) *Romain Febvre (FEVrah) *Sebastian Tortelli, *Gautier Paulin (goTYAA pohLEN) *Yves De Maria (Eve) *Christophe Pourcel #Stephane Roncada (steFAHN runCAda) *Frederic Bolley (bowLAY) *Marvin Musquin (moosKEN) *World Champion #Grand Prix and or US National winner.
Yeah, I touched a bit on the French Yamaha team in my 4 cylinder dakar bike video, it's definitely tougher when you don't have quite the same factory support as... the factory brands
They only dominated because the other factories couldn't be bothered any longer to build bikes for these race's. BMW , Yamaha and Honda had all had periods of winning these events back when they were seriously difficult competition.
@@droptuned83 i think theres a slow loss in interest in these sports too, I also never see any of them advertised ever, It's always football. I see golf talked about more in the news than any type of motorsports
Dude You did a really great job on this. You nailed all the nuances and in your second language delivered a great easy to follow narration. You always pick my favorite motorcycles in the world and Ive been watchin for what seems or might be a couple years ... always good stuff, always great bikes, but you've improved quite a lot, this is top level media. Good job man I really enjoyed it. Ill show it to all my friends for sure. I have a little model replica of the Red Bull 450 sitting on my desk right now It always sits there. I wasn't gonna mention it but it seem like we pick the same lines, its cool. Bravo Zulu-BZ
YUP! I want to see the work Honda did to beat KTM. I’d actually watch any of your in-depth videos about this race and the platforms, riders/drivers, and companies. You did great work here sir!
I hope your channel will get more views and subs. You really know how to entertain viewers with your stories. Have you considered making a video about Aprilia's efforts to race the dakar? I was cheering so much for checo when they entered the 450 RXV...
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! The best pictured, most important, well researched video on this planet about this topic. May I add some thoughts about it? 1.) KTMs consecutive 18 wins in a, what we call in Austria, "Kings-Discipline" of motorsport is still unbeaten world record (only Toni Bou can hit it in 1-2 years, if he stays with Honda/Montesa!) 2.) KTMs 690 one zylinder is the best of it´s kind. I wrote a letter every year, why customers coudn´t buy the Dakar winners bike. KTM didn´t answere. But maybe you are inspired of making a video about this fabulous engine and its success in so many perspectives. Untill than: keep on riding, you are spectacular!
I have two pre-loved luxrul that people left the stickers on, and when you remove them, the hardware looks different than the hardware right next to it that the sticker didn't touch. It's not because the other has scratches, the sticky stuff affected the finish.
Really interesting video. Please do a video on the sudden rise of Kove in this field. What's that irritating noise in the background of the action sequences of this video?
What I've gathered of KTM over the years ALL from just UA-cam basically... Is that they go that little bit further than the rest in most cases, and the bikes are not always but in most cases a bit more focused and roudy than the competition. I'm obsessed with the T700 my self for some reason but I cant afford any of them or have the physical capability to ride them in any meaningful way anyway so what does it matter! Awesome content, keep it up! Would love a video on the Japanese bikes around this too since you asked! ;) How does the Yamaha's fare these days? xD Sounds like I'm some big Yamaha fan, I'm not, just like the T700, not even sure why xD
It'll be interesting to see if the Kove has more success in the future amongst malle moto. Parts are the issue as you said with the Yamaha but the service intervals might be a bit better than a highly strung out KTM.
I mean, if parts won't be the issue, and if their cost remains so much lower, for Malle Moto riders it could be a great option, since especially there budgets matter. A lot.
Yeah, sorry about that, when editing the video I did it on different speakers than usual that made it sound way less disturbing. It'll be fixed from now on, thanks for the constructive criticism!
I mean... I think it played a role in outlawing the twins earlier in the 2000s ... I don't think it played that big of a role in the 450 limit... But that's just speculation on my end
I absolutely love your videos. I have no doubt that you are the next FortNine. My only complain is that when quoting specs, could you put a small translation in a corner for imperial units when you mentione specs. I agree, the American system is dumb compared to metric. It would be much easier for us to relate quicker if you did that. I understand not doing it in voice recording because it could make the video clunky. Anyways, great videos as usual! Keep it goin!
Thanks, I really do appreciate constructive feedback! I think in metric since, well, I am from Europe, but it's true that one of my biggest audiences is from the US, so I may start adding quick conversions on screen for some of this stuff. Cheers!
@martintin250 I know exactly where you are coming from. I worked on my battered old 620LC4 almost every day, but when it was on song, I did not care about anything.
2nd comment. Would love a video from you showing how race technology trickles down to benefit the average everyday rider. Some say motorcycles are so good today, racing is just a waste of money. I do know all that research & technology does benefit us average joes. Would love to see & learn more about that.
@@laius6047 i meant, some wonder if manufacturers really need to spend R&D on racing tech. Since they are so good, that any benefits gained would be at the upper tip of performance tha would never be needed in the real world. In fact most tech now comes in the form of controls to restrict the bike as they are way more powerful than most can handle. So what i know basically is, do company really see a benefit from racing...financially i mean.
I follow Dakar since the first edition, my friend was Chris Blais mechanic, so I think I can make a comment, KTM is awesome and kept investing in the rally while the Japanese lost interest, so this domination came a little bit easier since there was nobody besides Yamaha France (not factory) with David Fretigne ( not Casteau) with the 450 with front wheel drive in 2004 or so, In my opinion the most dominant bike was the Honda NXR that started in 1986 a revolution.
I was always amazed by the investment KTM does to the Dakar Rally. They seem to be the only ones willing to spend so much effort and R&D for it. I am really wondering if the returns they are getting from it, in terms of money, is worth their persistence.
As an Austrian I watched KTM throughout the 90s, biting my nails every January. I watched them failing to make any impact on the Dakar but Yamaha, BMW and Cagiva were not having any of it. Then Suddenly all of the factory teams pulled out, Peterhansel the dominant rider moved to cars, only KTM was left… KTM started winning… I was a fan but I was not impressed, the opposite… the sudden talk about how great KTM is made them very unlikable in my opinion. Fun fact, no wining KTM made it over the finish line with the same engine it stared for over 20 years of their winning streak…
For anyone interested in the Honda story, here it is!
ua-cam.com/video/p9d047sDYek/v-deo.html
You're seriously underrated bro
Agree
I fully agree! These videos are fantastic, and full of background, history and knowledge. presented in the best possible way! Thanks !
Please keep telling these stories. You're so good at it, I cannot wait for this channel to pop off, you deserve it.
I’m all pumped up after watching this and ready to go tomorrow on my 701. Never knew the heritage of the bike. I’m 65 and still have n a blast. Thanks KTM
GOOD LUCK
This channel will shine BIG one day - you’re the best bro
yeah hopefully they just keep doing what they are doing and find ways to improve here n there obviously something can only get so good. Don't want to see them burned out years later and leaving the channel like some creators did recently
Toby Price changed the Dakar.
He was so fast that there was only one way to beat him.
Flat out all the time.
I'm a TB fan, but you're a little short my friend. Marc Coma and Cyrill Desprise dominated DR for a decade+!
@@juanl.burlew5370 yes, and they both retired when TP turned up and placed third on his first attempt.
As a water boy.
They were great of course, but TP changed the equation and the era of fast boys who have the win it or bin it mindset began.
A new generation is here, and no doubt that will change at some stage, it always does.
I’m just glad that Toby is getting into cars now and have little doubt that he will also do well if he can get the right drive.
Bring on January 😎
Make a video on how Honda killed KTM’s dominance in 2020! That would make for a great follow up to this video!
Looking forward to this also
Really, I think this was mostly human and not technology, the KTM team were starting to age out, and had various setbacks in terms of health and focus starting to drop off as key riders start to look to the future. Honda had a more dedicated / hungry team.
How about how the XR650R dominated the Baja?
That's easy, Honda chucked way more money at their bikes, like 6 figure numbers that make the KTM RFR a joke in terms of budget (the Honda 450 rally is a priceless work of art), fixed all their electrical problems and gave the boot to their team management and hired rally people to run the team because their team culture sucked thus letting their awesome riders ride and by the same fact stopped cheating with illegal fuel stops, navigational notes, etc.
@@anthonybaiocchi3028 the 600, xrr, 450r... but the bastards keep discontinuing absolute beasts like the xrr. i will have one... but i guess it's gonna be one worn down to the frame and i get to rebuild it first... maybe just get a 400, always wanted to see what the engine from my 400ex would do in it's original 2 wheeled home anyway. supposedly the one used in guardians of the galaxy 3 was for sale here locally, and for a decent price of just a regular 400... really wish i coulda got that one, even if it wasn't the bike but they had some paperwork from the rental or something.
Fantastic story telling work man! I learnd just a lot about the whole Dakar Rally by just watching your videos. 😊
I found this fascinating - I always assumed that it was originally based on the 450 enduro models but looking at that frame it clearly isn't. Great video, well researched and edited as always 🙂
It is only a matter of time before this channel takes off, you have such a depth of content that is well presented!
Amazing Video! The 450 Rally is a work of art and you've honored it well!
this guy is a great story teller, and has some great subjects, TV program worthy coverage and quality!!!!!! keep it up! you deserve way more subscribers!!!!
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I think it’s wild how much hate KTM gets. Probably hated because they have won a big majority of the most difficult races in the last 15 years and took the rest of the podium spots also
That's part of being successful. It will pass, from what I've heard their consumer line wasn't considered as reliable as Japanese and that's a huge thing.
They get hate because they sell junk for big money and don’t help their costumers with all the problems. 790 cheese cams are the best example.
Mulțumim!
Dude you should have A LOT more subscribers. You make great videos!
YUP! I definitely watch to see the work Honda did to beat KTM. I’d actually watch any of your in-depth videos about this race and the platforms, riders/drivers, and companies. You did great work here sir! Soon as this video is complete I’m watching the Honda vid.
Once again some of the best moto content on UA-cam. Nice work, you should have a ton more subscribers!
Great video Sir. You’re nearing professional documentary level with your format and quality! Loved this vid because I learned much and because it was so well made! Keep up the good work. I’m now a new subscriber.
Also, I hope KTM recovers, I’d hate to see them have to leave MotoGP for financial reasons.
Amazing vid 👌
Yamaha rally team was created by Yamaha France only, no support from Japan...so yeah a bit behind that's why AVB was happy to go to Honda.
The new chassis on the 450 rally was made to be more nimble for the new Dakar more technical tracks. Most pro riders complained about it.
Finally it seems like KTM is pulling the plug for now at least. Except Dakar KTM did not participate in the rally championship in 2024 & they have 3 riders left across the board with their 3 brands...not reassuring
Yup Sonauto Yamaha is the official French Yamaha factory team. Jackie Vimond, first French World Motocross Champion literally changed the time and attitude of French off road racing. They medium-sized a training program for young up and commoners and that has bred many French champions afterwards.
#David Vuillenin (daVEED vweelMON), *Mickael Pichon (miKALE peeSHON)
*Romain Febvre (FEVrah) *Sebastian Tortelli,
*Gautier Paulin (goTYAA pohLEN)
*Yves De Maria (Eve)
*Christophe Pourcel
#Stephane Roncada (steFAHN runCAda)
*Frederic Bolley (bowLAY)
*Marvin Musquin (moosKEN)
*World Champion
#Grand Prix and or US National winner.
Yeah, I touched a bit on the French Yamaha team in my 4 cylinder dakar bike video, it's definitely tougher when you don't have quite the same factory support as... the factory brands
They only dominated because the other factories couldn't be bothered any longer to build bikes for these race's. BMW , Yamaha and Honda had all had periods of winning these events back when they were seriously difficult competition.
@@droptuned83 i think theres a slow loss in interest in these sports too, I also never see any of them advertised ever, It's always football. I see golf talked about more in the news than any type of motorsports
Great story and great production. Good job. Enjoy your work. Every few years an engineering unicorn comes along. This bike is one of them.
most underrated channel on youtube
This is such an awesome channel. The genuine interest, authenticity and enthusiasm of the creator is palpable. Thanks Krankit.
Love your videos.. Amazing story telling.. We would love to hear about honda and dakar.. ❤.. Thank you
Dude You did a really great job on this. You nailed all the nuances and in your second language delivered a great easy to follow narration. You always pick my favorite motorcycles in the world and Ive been watchin for what seems or might be a couple years ... always good stuff, always great bikes, but you've improved quite a lot, this is top level media. Good job man I really enjoyed it. Ill show it to all my friends for sure. I have a little model replica of the Red Bull 450 sitting on my desk right now It always sits there. I wasn't gonna mention it but it seem like we pick the same lines, its cool. Bravo Zulu-BZ
Absolutely fantastic video, thank you for putting it together 👌🏻
YUP! I want to see the work Honda did to beat KTM. I’d actually watch any of your in-depth videos about this race and the platforms, riders/drivers, and companies. You did great work here sir!
Well done, Good work a usual.
Keep bringing these stories man! More likes and comments are well deserved...
We definitely need you to do a video on Honda's new bike for 2020,, keep up the excellent work!!
I hope your channel will get more views and subs. You really know how to entertain viewers with your stories. Have you considered making a video about Aprilia's efforts to race the dakar? I was cheering so much for checo when they entered the 450 RXV...
Maybe one day
I also loved this video. You can clearly see love for the argument and how much time you dedicate to it. Thanks
Another amazing video! Glad to have learned a bit more about the 450 Rally, proud to ride a KTM myself 🤘🏻
Yet another extremely well researched video!! Keep’em coming Bro, love it!!
A great historical story of events. Well told and well done 👍
Your channel is so underrated dude! Please do a video on Hondas rally effort
What a story! Thanks for telling it. Looking forward to the japanese story for 2020!
Do the Honda story!
Very good content mate, keep it going, you're on your way to a good UA-cam channel
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
The best pictured, most important, well researched video on this planet about this topic.
May I add some thoughts about it?
1.) KTMs consecutive 18 wins in a, what we call in Austria, "Kings-Discipline" of motorsport is still unbeaten world record (only Toni Bou can hit it in 1-2 years, if he stays with Honda/Montesa!)
2.) KTMs 690 one zylinder is the best of it´s kind. I wrote a letter every year, why customers coudn´t buy the Dakar winners bike. KTM didn´t answere. But maybe you are inspired of making a video about this fabulous engine and its success in so many perspectives.
Untill than: keep on riding, you are spectacular!
Im buying a 450 kato this winter.Nice to know i'll be number 1😀
we want the honda video too and great job
I have two pre-loved luxrul that people left the stickers on, and when you remove them, the hardware looks different than the hardware right next to it that the sticker didn't touch. It's not because the other has scratches, the sticky stuff affected the finish.
Yes please do a video on Honda interrupting KTKS winning streak.
That’s a really great report thank you
Looking forward for your Honda 450 Rally video
Please do make a video about Honda's evolution in the offroad racing scene. Would be awesome!
Waiting for that Honda Dakar video. Greetings from Chile! ✌
I love your videos mate!! I hope you grow big! Greetz from the netherlands
Yes!! Please talk about Honda!! 🙌🏼
Great videos!
AMAZING content!! Thank you from a huge Dakar fan since 2007 🫶🏼
dream bike - great video too by the way, as always
Thank you for this GREAT GREAT job!!
Great video. thanks for sharing. Cheers
thx for the great content!... still waiting for an ASO report!!!
Absolutely! Give us the 2020 Honda story!
hello, Amazing Video, thank you for the effort, the mechanical film projection sound effect is high and too retro ... without it is much enjoyable
Another excellent production....I ride one of my 690 Enduros every day....except for the deep snow days.
Really interesting video. Please do a video on the sudden rise of Kove in this field.
What's that irritating noise in the background of the action sequences of this video?
What I've gathered of KTM over the years ALL from just UA-cam basically... Is that they go that little bit further than the rest in most cases, and the bikes are not always but in most cases a bit more focused and roudy than the competition. I'm obsessed with the T700 my self for some reason but I cant afford any of them or have the physical capability to ride them in any meaningful way anyway so what does it matter!
Awesome content, keep it up! Would love a video on the Japanese bikes around this too since you asked! ;) How does the Yamaha's fare these days? xD
Sounds like I'm some big Yamaha fan, I'm not, just like the T700, not even sure why xD
Yeah, that's what I think of it too, it seems like KTM always tries to go more towards a slightly extreme philosophy than a generalistic one.
Great video! Cheers from Brasil
good stuff as always, pity they arent as good at supplying parts for the 790/890 platform 🙂 hope alls well
I want the Honda side of this story. You make great stuff!
Great video as always!!!
Wish one could give you unlimited likes. Well done!
I always thought the 450cc cap came because the bigger bikes just became too fast. Like - the speeds they achieved made it too dangerous.
Its a shame how poor the quality and reliability of the consumer bikes are, almost eclipses how fantastic the race bikes history is
For 99.99% of us average mortals this bike is total overkill. It’s still a nice dream to get a chance once in this life to testride one. 😊
Excellent video!
Great video! Looking forward to the Honda one!
Kove is about to take over
Holy sh*t I'd love a Rally Replica. So stupidly wonderful. Like owning an Elephant !
The clicking noises over the clips you use are killing me but other than that this is outstanding
Sorry about that, my mistake, rectified from now on
It'll be interesting to see if the Kove has more success in the future amongst malle moto. Parts are the issue as you said with the Yamaha but the service intervals might be a bit better than a highly strung out KTM.
I mean, if parts won't be the issue, and if their cost remains so much lower, for Malle Moto riders it could be a great option, since especially there budgets matter. A lot.
Man. This is a good quality video
Amazing video, great work.
The ‘rolling film’ sound effect is intrusive. Great content still.
Yeah, sorry about that, when editing the video I did it on different speakers than usual that made it sound way less disturbing. It'll be fixed from now on, thanks for the constructive criticism!
KTM was reborn with its own guts, so it deserves what it has achieved!
Great video! Do you think Meoni’s death and the fear they were “too fast” had anything to do with the decision on the 450cc limit?
I mean... I think it played a role in outlawing the twins earlier in the 2000s ... I don't think it played that big of a role in the 450 limit... But that's just speculation on my end
I absolutely love your videos. I have no doubt that you are the next FortNine. My only complain is that when quoting specs, could you put a small translation in a corner for imperial units when you mentione specs. I agree, the American system is dumb compared to metric. It would be much easier for us to relate quicker if you did that. I understand not doing it in voice recording because it could make the video clunky.
Anyways, great videos as usual! Keep it goin!
Thanks, I really do appreciate constructive feedback! I think in metric since, well, I am from Europe, but it's true that one of my biggest audiences is from the US, so I may start adding quick conversions on screen for some of this stuff. Cheers!
@KRANKiT much appreciated! Keep up the great work! Cheers
Oh the bizarre logic of KTM corporate. Border line shady. Thanks for video. Great stuff.
Once i saw an 2017 Rally Replica for sale here in Brazil, it was only a bit more expensive than a 0km Panigale V4S or an H2 or an R1250 fully equiped.
All the haters here, but I love mine, even when I have to fix it, I still love what it does and how it feels. No other bike feels like it.
People are extremely loyal to brands. There's a lot of romanticism attached to each one of them.
@martintin250 I know exactly where you are coming from. I worked on my battered old 620LC4 almost every day, but when it was on song, I did not care about anything.
2nd comment. Would love a video from you showing how race technology trickles down to benefit the average everyday rider.
Some say motorcycles are so good today, racing is just a waste of money.
I do know all that research & technology does benefit us average joes. Would love to see & learn more about that.
Can you elaborate more on too good for racing?
@@laius6047 i meant, some wonder if manufacturers really need to spend R&D on racing tech. Since they are so good, that any benefits gained would be at the upper tip of performance tha would never be needed in the real world. In fact most tech now comes in the form of controls to restrict the bike as they are way more powerful than most can handle.
So what i know basically is, do company really see a benefit from racing...financially i mean.
Excellent ! Go Oraaaange ! :)
Clever you! 😎🇳🇴
It's an impressive record.
Great job. Honda next!
all that effort all the R and D and yet they cant make cams for the public
Amazing 🤩
I follow Dakar since the first edition, my friend was Chris Blais mechanic, so I think I can make a comment, KTM is awesome and kept investing in the rally while the Japanese lost interest, so this domination came a little bit easier since there was nobody besides Yamaha France (not factory) with David Fretigne ( not Casteau) with the 450 with front wheel drive in 2004 or so, In my opinion the most dominant bike was the Honda NXR that started in 1986 a revolution.
please do one for the Honda also
I was always amazed by the investment KTM does to the Dakar Rally. They seem to be the only ones willing to spend so much effort and R&D for it. I am really wondering if the returns they are getting from it, in terms of money, is worth their persistence.
Obviously no. Their market share apparently dropped a lot recently
You will have to look at %. How many honda, hero, ktm and so on entered. To work this out.
Please do the Honda video 😊
What is the succes rate for ktm`s to finalize the rally ? Only approx 55 % ?
I'm a bit disappointed this KTM story in the Dakar Rally didn't start with the 950 Rally. That majestic bike was the last "Big" one to win it.
Well ... you might want to check the video on that bike though ... it’s a special story
Why is this channel so unpopular?
Why is free speech so unpopular?
It’s still undiscovered. Some of the best moto content anywhere!
It's not unpopular, just undiscovered 😉
I love it
Yeah, undiscovered!
Plus Brabec was faultless that year
As an Austrian I watched KTM throughout the 90s, biting my nails every January. I watched them failing to make any impact on the Dakar but Yamaha, BMW and Cagiva were not having any of it.
Then Suddenly all of the factory teams pulled out, Peterhansel the dominant rider moved to cars, only KTM was left…
KTM started winning… I was a fan but I was not impressed, the opposite… the sudden talk about how great KTM is made them very unlikable in my opinion.
Fun fact, no wining KTM made it over the finish line with the same engine it stared for over 20 years of their winning streak…
25:20 Am ras si plans in acelasi timp :)) . Ca de fiecare data un clip pe masura.
Cool Video, but the „old video noise“ background is a bit annoying