Monster Energy Honda Team has done it again at the 2021 Dakar Rally, snatching the overall win with a one-two finish for the team who dominated throughout. Kevin Benavides sees a dream come true as he becomes a Dakar champion. Ricky Brabec, runner-up overall, took the spoils on the final special stage... Read more
January 15, 2021 - Monster Energy Honda Team rider Kevin Benavides rode his CRF450 RALLY factory bike to overall victory in the motorcycle category on Friday, January 15 after completing the 12th stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally held in Saudi Arabia. Last edition’s winner Ricky Brabec came in second-place, giving Honda its first 1-2 victory since 1987 and its second consecutive victory in the motorcycle category... Read more
The 28-time Trial World Champion has extended the ongoing relationship with Repsol Honda Team for a further three years, by which time he will have completed some eighteen years with the team... Read more
January 15, 2021 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its motorsports activities/teams for the 2021 season and initiatives to expand the popularity of motorsports... Read more
The penultimate stage of the Dakar has once again produced some upsets. This morning, three riders set off from the Al-Ula bivouac eager to gain a place on the final podium. Brabec and Benavides remain in the battle for the overall win. Barreda has been forced to withdraw... Read more
Alright, alright, alright, Austin! We're saddling up and heading to Texas for the 2021 #USGP! A steep uphill turn one requires ample torque for rapid acceleration, with further winding curves and long straights awaiting the drivers... Read more
The 2021 Dakar Rally is now entering into its final phase, with the battle hotting up as the rally heads towards its final showdown in Jeddah. Today saw mixed fortunes for the Monster Energy Honda Team who, in spite of a 1-2-3 finish at the end of the tenth stage, had to endure the withdrawal of Nacho Cornejo who had been in the battle for the overall Dakar win... Read more
The ninth stage of the Dakar turned out to be an extremely tough one. All the riders arrived at Neom exhausted after the 465-kilometre looping special stage on the shores of the Red Sea, which proved highly-demanding in terms of both riding and navigation. 1-2-3 for the Monster Energy Honda Team: the victory on the day went to Benavides, second place for Brabec while Cornejo, third, did a splendid job defending the overall lead... Read more
Hola Mexico! The dazzling atmosphere of the Mexican Grand Prix is a little more special this year, as we join Checo for the first time at his home race. Whilst three Honda powered cars made their way into the points in 2019, there is plenty to improve upon as we dive into the back-end of the season... Read more
