The rally-raid to do on a trail bike? TransAnatolia!

Redaction-TSE — Mon, 12 May 2025 15:20:05 +0000

The brand new Ténéré 700 Rally was officially launched in Morocco by our riders during the Carta Rallye.. A great debut!
This intense week allowed us to put the new machine to the test in real race conditions.

Now, it’s time to prepare for our next rally-raid.
This time, we’re leaving the dunes behind and heading for more enduro-style terrain, between mountains and open plains.

A 2000 km rally-raid in Europe?

But which rally-raid should you choose with a trail or maxi-trail bike in Europe or nearby?

Not all rally-raids offer routes that are suitable for these types of bikes. Even if rally-raid isn’t hard enduro, some terrains can still be very technical.
That’s why it’s important to choose the right event for your riding style and machine.

Our choice with the Ténéré 700: TransAnatolia

A unique rally-raid adventure in Turkey, combining challenging navigation, diverse landscapes, and trail-friendly routes — the perfect playground and training ground for our riders.

All of this in a stunning and exotic setting, with endless open plains and breathtaking mountain ranges.

Join the TransAnatolia with the Ténéré Spirit Experience!

There’s still time to sign up and join us on this incredible adventure. Take advantage of our assistance package for a stress-free race experience.

Whether you choose the Raid or Racing category, everyone can find their own challenge: with or without timing, using GPX tracks or road-books — everyone is welcome to ride with us!

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The Ténéré 700 GYTRs shine at the Carta Rally: 5 bikes in the top 10, Gautier Paulin on the podium!

Redaction-TSE — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:37:05 +0000

THE TÉNÉRÉ SPIRIT EXPERIENCE AT THE CARTA RALLY 2025

2000 km later, a major first for the Ténéré Spirit Experience: we’ve proudly completed the Carta Rallye!

It was our first participation in this rally and also the debut rally-raid for our two new Ténéré 700 Rally bikes. For this Moroccan adventure, we were joined by Alessandro Botturi and Gautier Paulin, alongside eight amateur riders.

Racing category:

Kevin Gallas
Bertrand Gavard
Nicolas Charlier
Yann Duprey
Frédéric Murat
Jérôme Clastre

Raid category:

Patrick Morisseau
Alessandro Biglioli

This rally was a first for Gautier Paulin and Kevin Gallas, who were discovering motorcycle rally-raid and roadbook navigation. Well prepared, with solid riding experience, they still felt a bit of apprehension at the start.

Gautier Paulin aimed to apply everything he had learned from Loïc Minaudier and follow Jordi Arcarons‘ advice: no pressure, just a personal challenge, having fun, and avoiding navigation errors.

Kevin Gallas, always smiling, simply wanted not to get lost and to enjoy riding the Ténéré 700 GYTR.

And yet, both riders far exceeded those initial goals!

Some of our riders joined the rally as a form of training: Yann Duprey and Bertrand Gavard are already eyeing the Africa Eco Race 2026. The Carta Rallye offered a great chance to get familiar with the Ténéré 700 GYTR in Moroccan terrain.

Nicolas Charlier, a true competitor, wanted to continue building on his impressive performance at the Africa Eco Race 2025.

Finally, Jérôme Clastre and Frédéric Murat were making their debut in the Racing category.

Despite arriving a bit under the weather after a weekend of racing in Italy, seasoned rally-raid Alessandro Botturi took the Carta Rallye start with his usual determination.

The Stages of the Carta Rally

The rally began at Plage Blanche, with a legendary setting reminiscent of the Enduropale, and a first stage of 373 km.

Just 20 km into Stage 1, the riders were met with their first dune sections—a major test for those discovering the Ténéré 700 in this terrain.

While the Ténéré 700 offers excellent stability on tracks, it requires experience to master in dunes.

The Carta Rallye featured one shakedown and seven stages ranging from 183 km to 390 km. Navigation was technical, with tightly spaced notes, and each stage offered its own mix of challenges across varied landscapes.

Rally Highlights:

Stage 1: Botturi finishes 3rd
Stage 2: Kevin Gallas wins, Gautier Paulin takes 2nd
Stage 3: Gallas finishes 2nd
Stages 4 & 5: Botturi 3rd
Stage 6: Gallas 3rd

FINAL RANKING:

Gautier Paulin finishes 3rd overall, thanks to consistent riding and few penalties
Kevin Gallas finishes 4th
Alessandro Botturi 5th
Bertrand Gavard 7th
Nicolas Charlier 9th

Five Ténéré 700 GYTRs in the top 10: an incredible result!

Yann Duprey completed his very first rally-raid in 31st position. Steady and determined—bravo for rising to the challenge!

And the Raid category?

Initially entered: Patrick Morisseau and Alessandro Biglioli, later joined by Jérôme and Frédéric, who switched from Racing to Raid.

This switch is possible during the rally if Racing becomes too demanding, though switching from Raid to Racing is not allowed.

Alessandro Biglioli :

“What mattered most to me was the accessibility. Even without much desert experience, we were able to push our limits safely. No pressure, and an incredible opportunity to learn, especially with advice from Stéphane Peterhansel.”

Our Raid riders were accompanied by Jordan, an AMIS team doctor, a huge asset during the rally.

And the cherry on top: Stéphane Peterhansel, aka “Monsieur Dakar,” joined the team in Merzouga for the final stages. Our riders had the privilege to ride with him and benefit from his expert advice.

What's next?

Next up: The Transanatolia, taking place in Turkey from August 30 to September 6, 2025.

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