Riding the Yamaha R1 on the Moroccan desert

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  • #14595
    Radar
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    We have seen what he can do at the Dakar, we have seen his will surpass the impossible, but an Yamaha R1 on sand? really? Six-time Dakar Rally winner, Frenchman Stephane Peterhansel (now Editorial Director of the L’Integral magazine) recently took on an interesting challenge – to ride a Yamaha R1 on the sand dunes of Merzouga, in Morocco. And all it took for him to accomplish the feat was a set of hand-cut Michelin tyres and replacement handlebars. Going by the pics here, Peterhansel seems to have had fun surfing sand dunes aboard his 180bhp sportsbike.

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    https://www.iamabiker.com/motorcycle-news-desk/2012/riding-the-yamaha-r1-on-the-moroccan-desert/

    #63429
    ses310
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    Thats pretty impressive!

    #63430
    HippoDrones
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    coooooooooooool [:D]

    #63431
    Radar
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    quote:


    Originally posted by Pete247

    coooooooooooool [:D]


    I would imagine it is pretty hot out there, but I know what you mean!

    #63432
    HippoDrones
    Participant

    teehee [:D]

    #63433
    Digger
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    Hmmm,I will have a trip to Formby near Southport and try the dunes there,if you cant beat em…join em.

    #63434
    Radar
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    quote:


    Originally posted by Digger

    Hmmm,I will have a trip to Formby near Southport and try the dunes there,if you cant beat em…join em.


    That would be fun to watch!

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