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Ducati’s off-road racing plans are about to hit the street. The Desmo450 EDS—the road-legal bike built on Ducati’s new 450 platform—looks set to launch later this year.
João Pereira
The Dakar Rally 2026 delivered one of the most dramatic conclusions in the event’s storied history, reaffirming its reputation as the toughest race in motorsport. After nearly two weeks of racing across Saudi Arabia’s deserts, mountains, and endless dunes, the motorcycle category was decided by an almost unimaginable margin.
João Pereira
DMD Nor7e: A New Standard for Adventure Navigation, Coming March 2026. A 7" navigation device with LoRa for offline location sharing, front facing buttons, 2200 nits screen brightness and much more!
João Pereira
On the cars, Ford’s Stage-3 sweep created early momentum and put Guthrie in the overall lead, but Toyota struck back immediately — Lategan’s Stage-4 win flipped the rally’s top spot heading deeper into the marathon sequence. On the bikes, Schareina’s back-to-back stage pace turned Honda’s threat into control, as the overall lead switched hands after Stage 4.
João Pereira
The 2026 Dakar Rally’s opening days have already delivered the classic mix of tiny margins, time penalties, and big-name reshuffles. After Ford’s early Prologue punch, the first full stage swung the car lead to Guillaume de Mévius amid heavy penalties for defending champion Yazeed Al-Rajhi, while the bikes saw teenage-history-maker Edgar Canet on top.
João Pereira
DMD Navigation Unveils Two Cutting-Edge Products for Adventure Riders and BMW Enthusiasts. DMD T880X — A More Powerful 8” Adventure Navigation Tablet. DMD BMW Sync Box — Full Control for BMW Riders
João Pereira