KTM review Dakar safety

KTM has released a statement regarding the safety aspects of the Dakar just days after works rider Fabrizio Meoni died during the race.

“Due to the incidents of the previous months, KTM, as the leading motorcycle manufacturer in Rally Raid, is under obligation to actively support the reduction of risks. Involving all those concerned – riders, organizers and manufacturers – it is time to openly discuss which measures will be necessary and approrpiate to ensure more safety. We like to invite all those affected, especially A.S.O., the organizer of the Dakar rally, to join this initiative. Together we want to shape the future rally sport.

Still being in a state of shock about the previous events, KTM will announce how the future Factory Racing Engagment will look like in an adequate time. For sure this decision will also strongly depend on the results of the safety intiative.

It is a fact that KTM will keep up as it was the support for amateurs and private riders and that KTM’s Rally Service will continue to exist.”