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KTM vs Yamaha

By Luca Carrera

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KTM vs Yamaha

By Luca Carrera

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From the scorching sands of Mauritania to the towering dunes of Saudi Arabia, KTM vs Yamaha: The Motorcycle Wars of the Desert chronicles one of motorsport's greatest rivalries. For over four decades, these two motorcycle giants clashed in the unforgiving world of rally raid-engineering machines that conquered continents and training riders who defied death in the name of victory.
This is the full-throttle story of how Yamaha laid the foundations of Dakar greatness in the 1980s and '90s, and how KTM rose from Alpine underdog to desert emperor in the decades that followed. Inside, readers meet the legends-Peterhansel, Meoni, Coma, Price-and explore the groundbreaking bikes that changed the sport. From factory warfare to privateer rebellion, from psychological collapse to technological triumph, this book captures it all in riveting, real-world detail.
With vivid storytelling, deep research, and unmatched scope, KTM vs Yamaha is not just about racing-it's about obsession, resilience, and what it means to battle across 10,000 kilometers of dust, pain, and glory.
Product details
Number of Pages:
252
Release Date:
2025-05-20
Publication Date:
2025-05-20
Publisher:
Independently Published
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1923504800
ISBN13:
9781923504806
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
697 g
Height:
157 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
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