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2014 Dakar: Yamaha Shows Despres' YZ450F Rally Bike

Here are some nifty photos of the bike Yamaha prepared for the 5-time Dakar winner Cyril Despres, who decided to part with his traditional team Red Bull KTM and go Team Blue for the 2014 Dakar.
Cyril Despres an his 2014 Yamaha YZ450F Rally 22 photos
Photo: Yamaha Racing Team
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Yamaha had a pretty decent run at the 2013 Dakar, with Olivier Pain and Frans Verhoeven claiming one stage each, though the final standings only saw a blue machine in the 6th position (Pain), following a fully-orange (KTM) top 5.

However, things could change for the better this year with Despres in the saddle and more experience gained in 2013.

The Frenchman will team up with fellow countryman Olivier Pain and Dutch Frans Verhoeven, while a third Frenchman, Mickael Metge will step up as a support rider to Despres.

The 2014 Dakar is expected to be much tougher than the previous edition, as the rally reaches Bolivia and comprises more "marathon" and "bikes only" stages.
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