Two Dakar legends go head to head during the 1987 edition of the worlds toughest race.

Wes from Hell for Leather Magazine sums it up best
“Ignacio Chivite has a dream. He wants to become the first Spaniard to complete The Dakar rally on a two-stroke Spanish bike and he’s not going …

Look at this wonderful Yamaha documentary of the Sonauto Yamaha team’s assault on the 1981 Paris – Dakar Rally. I can’t understand a word of it, but its incredible viewing none the less.
The Sonauto team …

With the annual Dakar Rally having just been won by the legendary Carlos Sainz in a VW, I’m reminded of the year – almost a quarter of a century ago – when Porsche turned up …

I have found some videos to go with the excellent and informative retro piece on the history of the Dakar Rally over on the official Dakar site.
Below I have quoted verbatim the blurb, which covers …