2014 Dakar: Huge Drama as Honda Loses Podium
18 Jan 2014, 08:12 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Stage 12 brought a disheartening failure for Honda, as Joan Barreda Bort's motorcycle yielded to the toughness of the Dakar Rally. 350 kilometers (217 miles) into the timed stage, Barreda'...
2014 Dakar: Two Hondas Top Stage 10, Despres Closing in to the Podium
17 Jan 2014, 08:27 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Stage 10 of the 2014 Dakar saw Honda crossing the finish line in the first and second positions, with Barreda and Rodrigues, respectively. Cyril Despres was third in Stage 10, ahead of Pain and Coma...
2014 Dakar: Joan Barreda Bort and Honda Claim Stage 1
6 Jan 2014, 07:46 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Team HRC made a spectacular comeback into Dakar racing, with the team's Joan Barreda Bort claiming the victory in Stage 1, Rosario to San Luis, in Argentina. Though the 37 seconds lead over ...
2103 Dakar: Stage 12 with Barreda Bort Still in the Race after Yesterday's Injury
17 Jan 2013, 11:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We can now confirm that Joan Barreda Bort took off in the 12th stage of the 2013 Dakar. There were serious fears that Barreda could retire from the rally after the shoulder injury he sustained yeste...
Husqvarna Wins 2012 Pharaons Rally with Joan Barreda
8 Oct 2012, 11:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Spanish rider Joan Barreda makes history for Huqvarna as he wins the 2013 Pharaons Rally in Egypt. This is the inaugural victory for Husqvarna, and a most welcome asset for the BMW-owned manufact...