Who is Kevin Gallas, the German Hard Enduro and Rally-Raid rider?
16 January 2026
Kevin Gallas: Rally-Raid or Hard Enduro expert?
Well, apparently, both are compatible!
Kevin was born into a family of enthusiasts. His parents, both his father and mother, were already riding… It’s in his blood. He made his debut in Trial to discover precision and balance, before acquiring his first enduro bike at 18. Just three years later, at 21, he burst onto the international scene by becoming FIM World Champion of SuperEnduro Junior 2018.
But how do you go from pure enduro to the Ténéré?
One name changed everything: Pol Tarrés. He was the one who inspired Kevin. Pol even lent him his training Ténéré and paid his registration so he could participate in the Romaniacs.
💡 What is the Red Bull Romaniacs?
The Red Bull Romaniacs is widely considered the most difficult extreme enduro race in the world. Created in 2004, it takes place annually around Sibiu, Romania. The event spans five days: it begins with a spectacular urban prologue featuring artificial obstacles (tires, logs, metal structures), followed by four days of racing in the wild mountains.
Riders navigate by GPS through nearly impassable vertical slopes, dense forests, and rivers.
The race offers several categories (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Iron, Atom and, more recently, Adventure, where it’s possible to compete with a Ténéré).
In 2023, Kevin participated in the Romaniacs in the Bronze category. A year later, in 2024, he made his mark and won the Bronze category on his Ténéré 700 GYTR.
In 2025, he was found at the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, another Hard Enduro legend. On the Rocket Ride, a hellish climb where 300 riders line up, Kevin Gallas delivered a solid performance and finished in 3rd place WITH A Ténéré 700 GYTR.
Discovering Rally-Raid on the Ténéré 700 World Raid GYTR
2025 marks a significant shift towards Rally-Raid for Kevin Gallas, with the Carta Rallye. For his first rally on the Ténéré 700 World Raid GYTR, he finished in an impressive 4th place. A remarkable performance for such a technical discipline where nothing is left to chance. In 7 days and 2,000 km of racing, he proved his mastery of roadbook navigation, even winning the second stage.
Building on this momentum, he participated in the Addax Rally in November. In a shorter 5-day format, Kevin went all out: he won the third stage and, most importantly, secured the overall victory!
Next up: the Africa Eco Race 2026! The German rider is taking on one of the monuments of Rally-Raid. Two weeks of racing, 6,000 km, and one single goal: reach Dakar on a Ténéré 700 Rally! He will proudly wear number 171.
Good luck, Kevin!
