Ever wanted to ride in a real rally event like Chris Birch, but never had the backing of a manufacturer to get you there? Well, that could all change thanks to KTM!
The Ultimate Race is a special opportunity KTM are offering to participants of the 2018 KTM Adventure Rallye worldwide, to race at the Merzouga Rally in 2019 aboard the brand new KTM 790 Adventure R.
The catch is you not only have to get secure your place at the KTM New Zealand Rallye pronto, but you also need to be one of the top two qualifiers in a special event to be held at the Rallye in order to get the chance to compete in an exclusive class at the Dakar series race in Morocco.
The fully supported ride includes flights, accommodation, entry fees, as well as a KTM 790 Adventure R to race on with a full race service. Competitors will be given a fantastic opportunity to be coached by some of the world’s finest and fastest offroad bikers, and be treated like factory supported riders during the trip in which they will negotiate some of the most epic terrain. The winner of the Ultimate Race will receive an incredible prize, which will be announced shortly.
The Merzouga Rally is a race over five days plus a prolog and includes a marathon stage in the Moroccan desert. Stages are varied, navigation is key and the race enjoys entries from a wide range of abilities from amateur rally riders, to the factory pros. The Ultimate Race will take place over Merzouga’s varied terrain in a route specifically designed with bike and rider in mind, in parallel with the pro class of the Merzouga Rally.
To be in with the chance of winning a place at the Ultimate Race, those entering one of the six KTM Adventure Rallies this year on a twin cylinder machine will be able to sign-up to race a qualifying section during the course of each event. These sell out FAST, so keep an eye on www.ridektm.com.au for the 2018 NZ Rallye announcement.
The top two riders from each of the KTM Adventure Rallies, which this year take place in Italy, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and USA, will be awarded with the Ultimate Race opportunity.
The idea behind the KTM Adventure Rallye is to provide KTM customers and fans with the possibility to embrace the spirit of KTM in an organised tour where riders can enjoy epic dirt roads, powering through unchartered forests and the possibility to conquer extreme riding territory whilst sharing it all with like-minded riders.
We’ve been there and done that, and it was an EPIC time! Watch the full length feature of last year’s KTM NZ Adventure Rallye below to see what you’ve been missing out on.
