KTM Motohall has opened a special Legends of the Dakar Exhibition in Mattighofen, Austria, to celebrate 30 years of Heinz Kinigadner and KTM competing in this iconic event. It was ‘Kini’ riding an adapted LC4 enduro that linked KTM to the Dakar event and its subsequent 19 victories.
“Talking about the history of KTM and the Dakar makes me proud. Back when I started in 1994, I could not believe the media coverage – it was so much more than I got for my world (MX) titles, and I knew it could be good for the brand. While the style and professionalism of racing have changed since then, the fundamentals of the race remain the same. It’s a big adventure.” Said Kinigadner at the opening.
The ‘Legends of the Dakar’ exhibition tells untold stories and re-visits moments in the history of this incredible race, directly from those who have experienced the heat and the cold, the highs and the lows, first hand. With ten history-making Dakar bikes and numerous artefacts on display, the exhibition brings visitors closer to the action from Paris-Dakar, South America and Saudi Arabia. Years where legends were made, such as Heinz Kinigadner, Fabrizio Meoni, Marc Coma, as well as more recently Matthias Walkner, Toby Price and Kevin Benavides, are re-visited to deliver untold stories while reflecting on competing at what is still regarded as the toughest race on the planet.