"It was a really African like stage:  physically tough with the heat, soft dunes and mechanical aspects to deal with.  The bike suffered a bit on the first part, so I had to look after the engine.  I tried to ride at a cooler pace for the last 80km."  - Despres, courtesy Dakar

2010 Motorcycle Facts and Figures

courtesy Dakar Blogspot, Marie Hessel

Total number of entrants in the motorcycle category:  156
Total number of nations entering in the motorcycle category:  34
Total number of motorcycle manufacturers:  10

Husaberg rider Joakim Ljunggren claimed the podium at round two of the Indoor Enduro World Cup in Genoa, Italy, landing himself the third position overall in the series standing after round two.  Prior to the IEWC Opener, Joakim's name wasn't in the predictions, names tossed around included the usuals -- Taddy Blazusiak, Ivan Cervantes, Mika Ahola.

Taking our eyes off Dakar for a bit, we find ourselves looking toward the 2010 AMA/Rekluse National Enduro.  The schedule has recently been released and Sumter, at least, is ready to rock.

Courtesy of Husaberg

October 5, 2009 

Husaberg North America, a division of KTM Motorsports, Inc. is honored to welcome distinguished, eight-time National Enduro Champion Mike Lafferty to the Husaberg Factory Race Team for the remainder of the 2009 and 2010 season.