KTM Motorcycle Recall Notice
We’re taking this opportunity to remind owners of a KTM 390 Duke that the ACCC has issued a recall on all 2017 models due to an software fault. An issue with the head light control unit […]
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Dakar 2017 – Todd Smith Rode Three Final Stages With Broken Back
Australian Todd Smith rode the three final stages of the 2017 Dakar with four broken vertebrae. Todd crashed at high speed in rough terrain during Stage 10 but continued in the event, eventually finishing in 18th […]
Dakar 2017 Stage 12 – Australian Todd Smith Claims 18th Overall
Australian Todd Smith has finished the 2017 Dakar in 18th place, fellow Aussie Matthew Hart 44th in his first ever attempt, and British rider Sam Sunderland has claimed his first win. Today’s 751km stage contained a […]
Dakar 2017 Stage 11 – Daily Wrap Up
At the end of Stage 11, 97 of the original 143 bikes were left in this year’s Dakar. Sam Sunderland now looks certain to win this year’s event as he prepares to go into the final stage with […]
Dakar 2017 Stage 11 – Early Results Gives Goncalves The Stage Win
With competitors still completing the 11th and second last stage of the 2017 Dakar, it looks like Paulo Goncalves will take the stage win. With only 43 bikes having completed the stage final results are yet […]
Dakar 2017 Stage 10 – Daily Wrap Up
Today’s 10th stage of the 2017 Dakar was certainly filled with drama, and the leaderboard has had a major shake-up. Australian’s Toby Smith and Matthew Hart both made it through today. When we published our report this […]
Dakar 2017 Stage 10 – Todd Smith Makes It Through A Day Of Drama
Today’s Stage 10 of the 2017 Dakar has proven to be a tough one for many of the top competitors, but Australian Todd Smith has managed to make it through. Todd has finished a gruelling […]
Dakar 2017 Stage 8 – Daily Wrap Up
The competitors made their way down from the high altitude plateau and into the plains of Argentina during the 892km long Stage 8, taking up residence overnight in Salta. Joan Barreda (Honda) won the stage, from KTM riders […]
Dakar 2017 Stage 8 – Another Strong Day For Australians
The two remaining Australians in the 2017 Dakar put in another strong performance in Stage 8 today. Todd Smith finished 19th in the stage on his KTM while newcomer Matthew Hart (Husqvarna) managed 39th place just […]
Dakar 2017 Stage 7 – Daily Wrap Up
Only 110 of the original 143 bikes remained at the beginning of today’s 7th stage of the 2017 Dakar. Sam Sunderland led the field out but got lost in the sand dunes until Paulo Goncalves caught him and […]