RALLY-RAID
RALLY-RAID
MOTORCYCLE RALLY RAID
🧭 What is a Rally Raid?
A motorcycle rally raid is an off-road endurance event that takes place over several days (usually 5 to 15 days).
Each day, riders complete one or more stages consisting of:
Timed special stages on varied terrain (sand, gravel, fast tracks, dunes, etc.)
Liaisons, which connect the bivouacs or the start of each stage.
Unlike a traditional speed race, a rally raid rewards consistency, navigation skills, and the ability to manage both the rider and the machine.
The most renowned events include the Dakar Rally and the Africa Eco Race, among others, legendary competitions that embody the true spirit of adventure and endurance.
The main difficulty: navigating with the road book
How it works: The road book (paper or electronic) is a scroll of visual instructions.
Each box contains:
Partial and total distance
A simplified diagram of the intersection or the course to follow
Notes (danger, change in terrain, landmarks, etc.)
The rider follows these instructions using a tripmaster (a precise odometer) and sometimes an electronic compass.
A roadbook is divided into three columns, read from left to right. Each column provides key information: distance, direction, and notes or danger symbols.
The symbols and icons are universal, meaning that once you’ve mastered them, you can anticipate turns, obstacles, and terrain changes before you even reach them.
💡 Goal: Stay on the right course, find the correct tracks, and validate the mandatory waypoints, all while managing your speed and endurance.
This method requires intense concentration and quick reading, especially over varied terrain.
That’s the magic (and the challenge) of rally raid: you don’t follow a trail, you create your own route.
Rally Raid categories
There are two main categories, allowing everyone to participate according to their level and goals:
Designed for riders who want to experience the rally without the pressure of the stopwatch.
You navigate using either GPX tracks or a roadbook, following the same routes as the racing riders, but without any timing or ranking.
The focus is on discovery, progression, and navigation experience, with professional support and guidance throughout the adventure.
This is also the ideal category for:
Discover how the rally works
Familiarize yourself with the road book
Assess your level before committing to competition
👉 Example of motorcycle used: Ténéré 700 prepared for Raid
GYTR suspension, reinforced Excel rims, bib-mousse tires
Protective gear, ergonomic design, lightweight luggage, and GPS navigation devices
A motorcycle ready for long-distance adventure, reliable and comfortable
This is the competitive category of rally raids: timed stages, road book navigation, managing effort and mechanics.
The ranking is based on the total time of the timed special stages, with penalties for navigation errors or late starts.
This category requires more advanced technical skills, but it remains accessible to all motivated, well-prepared, and supervised pilots.
Motorcycle used: Ténéré 700 GYTR Rally
KYB GYTR high-performance suspensions
Additional fuel tanks (extended range for long special stages)
Akrapovič exhaust system and optimized engine mapping
Complete navigation equipment (road book, tripmaster, Iritrack, GPS)
Engine guards, reinforced skid plate, aluminum rally tower
Designed to withstand the toughest conditions, the Ténéré 700 GYTR combines reliability and pure performance, while remaining true to the original trail spirit.
RALLY RAIDS TO DO:
Africa Eco Race
The Africa Eco Race is a legendary rally raid that continues the legacy of the famous Paris-Dakar. Riders set off on a 6,000 km journey to Dakar, culminating in a mass start on the beach at Lac Rose.
Date : January 24 to February 06, 2026
Carta Rallye
The Carta Rallye is an amateur rally-raid held in Morocco, offering 2,000 km over 7 stages.
It’s the perfect event for a first-time experience or for those looking to take on a challenge by competing in the Racing category.
Date: April 18–24, 2026
Addax Rally
The Addax Rally is an off-road rally raid for motorcycles, combining navigation and speed, which takes place in Merzouga, in southern Morocco.
Date: November 9–15, 2026
