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Bikes of the 2021 Dakar Rally

  • Monster Energy Honda Team.
  • Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.
  • Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing.
  • Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Official Team.
  • GASGAS Factory Racing.
  • Sherco TVS Factory Rally Team.
  • Rieju Rally Team.
  • Hero Motorsports.

What CC are the Dakar Rally bikes?

450 cc
All motorbikes in the Dakar have their engine capacity limited to 450 cc. Their maximum engine capacity is 750 cc for two-wheel drive machines and 900 cc for four-wheel drives. Lightweight vehicles bring together the T3 and T4 categories.

How many miles is the Dakar race?

9,300 miles
Dakar Rally, automobile rally race over a route traditionally run through southern Europe and Africa before finishing in Dakar, Seneg. The Dakar Rally, first held in 1978–79, covers up to 15,000 km (9,300 miles) and is considered among the most grueling rally events.

What Honda CRF is street legal?

Newly named for 2021, Honda’s CRF300L and CRF300L Rally are the company’s smallest street-legal CRF models.

How do I join Dakar?

Everyone can enter the Dakar; the only condition is to be at least 18-years of age. You do not need to be a rally-raid champion to take part. The goal of the Dakar is to have both professionals and amateurs participating in the same rally and on the same route. Only Bikes and Quads are subject to a selection.

How much do Dakar Rally bikes weigh?

Meet the Red Bull Desert Wings taking on the Dakar Where motocross bikes tip the scales at about 240 pounds, the Dakar KTMs are coming in at a whopping 380+ pounds. The main reason for the huge disparity in weight is the fuel.

How much horsepower does a Dakar bike have?

The engine produces roughly 68 horsepower and is mated to a 6-speed transmission. A more-efficient engine allows the bike’s fuel capacity to be reduced to just 8.7 gallons (33 liters), which results in a weight of roughly 365 pounds (166 kg) when fully fueled.