ISDE 2010

Last day of ISDE cancelled; results after Day Five final

2010-11-07T04:04:00.000-08:00

Officials from FIM and the organizing committed of the 85th Editions of the ISDE in Morelia Mexico, cancelled the final day of the six days of Enduro competition after safety issues arose. Motorcycling Sports Director - Ignacio Verneda and President of the 2010 ISDE Organizing Committee - Luis Otero made the following statements about their decision. Ignacio Verneda: "This is 100% the correct decision, as in all cases the security and safety of everyone involved with the event is the most important consideration…. Although the risk was only very minimal, we prefer not to take any risk at all. In all cases the decision has been well accepted by the riders, the teams and all those associated with the event.”
Luis Otero: "The organizing committee is extremely sad about this situation, as so far we have enjoyed a fantastic competition. From the start our philosophy was to have fun and for five days everyone has had incredible fun. However due to circumstances beyond our control we have now taken the difficult, but correct decision to cancel the final day……Our main goal has been the security of the riders in the hills, but now the priority is for the authorities to provide security for all the people in the region."

The competition therefore draws to a close in the 85th Edition of the ISDE with KTM’s Johnny Aubert the outstanding rider of the event. He was the clear winner in the E2 class and made a major contribution to France retaining the prestigious World Trophy together with his teammates Nicolas Deparrois, Sebastien Guillaume, Antoine Meo, Rodrig Thain and Christophe Nambotin.

The Italian Team, with three KTM riders in Thomas Oldrati (E2) and Simone Albergoni and Alessandro Belometti (both E3), Alex Salvini, Manuel Monni and Alessandro Botturi placed second while third was Finland with KTM’s Eero Remes and Oskari Kantonen, Jari Mattila, Juha Salminen, Marko Tarkkala (Husqvarna), and Valtteri Salonen. Team USA, with KTM’s Kurt Caselli and Mike Brown placed fourth.

Spain was victorious in the Junior Trophy with two key KTM riders in Lorenzo Santolino and Mario Roman as well as Victor Guerrero and Oriol Mena. KTM rider Henrik Lindholm was part of the Sweden team that was second while Ian Blythe and Cory Buttrick (both KTM) were in the third placed USA team.

France also won the Women's Cup while USA with KTM riders Kerrie Swartz and Nicole Bradford (KTM) was second. Sweden was third with a three woman KTM lineup in Camilla Mitkiewicz, Vanja Kollman and Jessika Jonsson (KTM).

KTM Spain was also pleased to have its supported rider Aaron Bernadez win the KTM toughest Club Rider title. Jonas Karlsson of Sweden was second followed by American Andrew Delong.

Results Day 6 ISDE Morelia Mexico
(Results for Day Five stand as final after last day canceled)

A detailed result list is here available. Select by clicking desired days in upper left corner of page.

World Trophy - Final
1, France – including KTM’s Johnny Aubert
2, Italy – including KTM’s Thomas Oldrati, Simone Albergoni and Alessandro Belometti
3, Finland – including KTM’s Eero Remes
4, USA – Including KTM’s Kurt Caselli and Mike Brown
5, Poland

Junior Trophy
1, Spain – with KTM’s Mario Roman and Lorenzo Santolino
2, Sweden
3, USA
4, France
5, Finland

Manufacturer’s Trophy
1, KTM 1 – with Aubert, Remes and Caselli
2, Husqvarna CH Racing
3, KTM 2 – with Belometti, Oldrati and Albergoni
4, Husaberg 1
5, KTM Intersports – with Kantolinen, Roman and Santolino
Other KTM
8, KTM Italia
10, KTM Mexico
12, KTM 3 (Mike Brown, Ian Blythe, Cory Buttrick – note Cory no longer riding after a fall that left him with bruises and abrasions

E1 - Final
1, Antoine Meo, France, Husqvarna
2, Eero Remes, Finland, KTM
3, Alex Salvini, Italy, Husqvarna
4, Kurt Caselli, USA KTM
5, Jari Mattila, Finland, Honda
Other KTM
6, Mike Brown, USA, KTM
7, Ian Blythe, USA, KTM
10, Mario Roman, Spain, KTM

E2 - Final
1, Johnny Aubert, France, KTM (Aubert won E2 each day of competition.
2, Juha Salminen Finland, Husqvarna
3, Thomas Oldrati, Italy, KTM
4, Manual Monni, Italy, Yamaha
5, Rodrig Thain, France, TM
6, Lorenzo Santolino

E3 - Final
1, Sebastien Guillaume, France, Husqvarna
2, Oriol Mena, Spain, Husaberg
3, Christoph Nambotin Gas-Gas
4, Simone Albergoni, Italy, KTM
5. Alessandro Botturi, Italy, Husaberg
6, Alessandro Belometti, Italy, KTM
7, Homero Diaz, Mexico, KTM

KTM’s Toughest Club Rider
1, Aaron Bernadez, Spain
2, Jonas Karlsson, Sweden
3, Andrew Delong, USA

KTM’s Johnny Aubert continues to be the top ISDE rider in Mexico

2010-11-06T05:19:00.001-07:00

KTM Enduro factory rider Johnny Aubert of France again demonstrated his superiority in Morelia, Mexico when he dominated Day 5 of this annual classic, the oldest offroad event in the FIM calendar, this year celebrating its 85th edition. Aubert has now won the E2 class on all five days and was the fastest individual rider.
Organizers presented riders with new challenges as they tackled an entirely different course than the previous days as they went in to the penultimate round and the last full day of riding. The track was a mixture of trails and special tests.
For the final day, riders will have to fight it out on a nearby motocross circuit.

Aubert’s efforts helped to further solidify France’s grip on the coveted World Trophy and collectively they finished 1.5 minutes in front of Finland, who are third behind Italy in the aggregate standings. While first place seems secure in French hands there is a battle of attrition for the minor places between Italy,
which includes KTM riders Thomas Oldrati, Simone Albergoni and Alessandro Belometti and Finland where KTM’s own Eero Remes. The USA, with Kurt Caselli and Mike Brown as spearheads, is in fourth place.

As the French lineup includes riders with some strong motocross credentials and because they are 10 minutes clear of Italy, the top result of the event’s most prestigious trophy seems to be a foregone conclusion. Battle lines however are drawn to fight out for the minor podium places.

Spain continues to dominate the Junior Trophy with KTM’s Lorenzo Santolino and Mario Roman performing with the same flair that they showed in the 2010 World Championship junior competitions and together they have amassed almost six minutes over second placed Sweden. Here too there is a close battle for the minor places between Sweden and the USA. France is in fourth place.

In the E1 category on the day Eero Remes came in second to Antoine Meo of France who extends his lead in the class. Third and fourth on Day 5 were KTM USA riders Kurt Caselli and Mike Brown. Aubert was fastest home in E2 for the fifth day in a row by thirty-nine seconds ahead of Rodrig Thain and Juha Salminen. Italian Simone Albergoni was the day’s best KTM rider in the big E3 class coming home third behind Christophe Nambotin and Sebastien Guillaume (Husqvarna).

The ISDE Six Days Enduro is also an occasion for KTM to show support for all KTM riders, both professional and hobby riders and is a strong presence in the paddock offering customer service packages, spare parts and expert advice. In this spirit KTM also offers a trophy for the Toughest Club Rider and going into this final day, this competition is led by Aaron Bernadez of Spain, with Johnas Karlsson of Sweden and Andrew Delong of the USA in second a third place

Results after Day 5 ISDE Morelia Mexico
World Trophy
1, France – including KTM’s Johnny Aubert
2, Italy – including KTM’s Thomas Oldrati, Simone Albergoni and Alessandro Belometti
3, Finland – including KTM’s Eero Remes
4, USA – Including KTM’s Kurt Caselli and Mike Brown
5, Poland

Junior Trophy
1, Spain – with KTM’s Lorenzo Santolino and Mario Roman
2, Sweden
3, USA
4, France

Manufacturer’s Trophy
1, KTM 1 – with Aubert, Remes and Caselli
2, Husqvarna CH Racing
3, KTM 2 – with Belometti, Oldrati and Albergoni
4, Husaberg 1
5, KTM Intersports – with Kantolinen, Roman and Santolino
Other KTM
8, KTM Italia
10, KTM Mexico
12, KTM 3 (Mike Brown, Ian Blythe, Cory Buttrick – note Cory no longer riding after a fall that left him with bruises and abrasions

Progressive Individual Class Results
E1
1, Antoine Meo, France, Husqvarna
2, Eero Remes, Finland, KTM
3, Alex Salvini, Italy, Husqvarna
4, Kurt Caselli, USA KTM
5, Jari Mattila, Finland, Honda
Other KTM
6, Mike Brown, USA, KTM
7, Ian Blythe, USA, KTM
10, Mario Roman, Spain, KTM

E2
1, Johnny Aubert, France, KTM (Aubert has won E2 for all of the 5 days of the competition so far)
2, Juha Salminen Finland, Husqvarna
3, Thomas Oldrati, Italy, KTM
4, Manual Monni, Italy, Yamaha
5, Rodrig Thain, France, TM
6, Lorenzo Santolino

E3
1, Sebastien Guillaume, France, Husqvarna
2, Oriol Mena, Spain, Husaberg
3, Christoph Nambotin Gas-Gas
4, Simone Albergoni, Italy, KTM
5. Alessandro Botturi, Italy, Husaberg
6, Alessandro Belometti, Italy, KTM
7, Homero Diaz, Mexico, KTM

Credits: KTM press release

Excellent first half of the 2010 ISDE for Husaberg

2010-11-05T11:33:00.001-07:00

The 2010 ISDE in Morelia, Mexico has reached mid-way stage and Oriol Mena is leading a strong Husaberg squad especially in the E3 class.
It has been three long days of competition so far and this is about the time when riders are starting to feel the strain. After two days running the same loop the riders tackled new trails and special test on day 3, which will again be run on day 4. After another new loop for day 5 the 2010 ISDE will finish off with the final MX race on Saturday.
Though being expected to be the fastest Husaberg rider of the ISDE, in the absence of Joakim Ljunggren, Oriol Mena so far exceeded all expectations by not only leading the Spanish Junior Trophy team to a decent advantage of close to 3 minutes in the standings but also fighting for the E3 class win. He was leading the class for two days after losing some 15 seconds yesterday which dropped him back to 2nd. As his battle with Sebastien Guillaume is as close as it could be, these 15 seconds are the gap now between the two of them after day 3. Oriol's advantage over last year's overall ISDE winner Christophe Nambotin is more than 40 seconds. Speaking of overall, after starting out with an outstanding 2nd place in the overall standings on day 1 Oriol is now in 7th position overall, only slightly over a minute behind 2nd place and by far the fastest Junior rider.

As most of the fast Husaberg riders opted to run the FE 570 model in the E3 class in the high altitude of Morelia, Husaberg is making up for almost one third of this class. Second fastest Husaberg rider in E3 is Alessandro Botturi in 7th position, who is placed 2nd in the Trophy standings with Team Italy. Right behind him is Husaberg Factory rider Valtteri Salonen who contributed some strong results to Team Finland's 3rd position in the Trophy standings so far. Placed only some 15 seconds behind him is US Factory Nathan Woods who is getting faster day by day and helped to get Team USA into 4th position in the Trophy standings.

Placed in 12th and 13th position of the E3 class are Kalle Svensson and Factory Junior rider Calle Sjöö from Sweden, who are part of a strong Swedish Junior team which is running in 2nd position and surprised everybody by winning day 2 in the Junior category. Kalle Svensson is a new member to the Swedish national Husaberg race team and is making his debut aboard the Husaberg TE 300 at the ISDE.

In the E2 class three more Junior riders are doing well for Husaberg. Placed in 22nd, 23rd and 24th position are Nick Fahringer (USA), Derrick Görner (Germany) and Kevin Benavides (Argentina) who are placed 5th, 7th and 10th in the Junior Trophy standings with their teams respectively.
In the manufacturer standings team Husaberg 1 (Mena, Salonen, Woods) is currently sitting in 4th position.

Credits: News release Husaberg

KTM Enduro factory riders continue to spearhead ISDE

2010-11-05T11:22:00.000-07:00

KTM Enduro factory riders continue to spearhead national efforts in the ISDE World Trophy. France, Italy, Finland and the USA are currently ranked in that order in the prestigious World Trophy at the 85th Edition of the ISDE Six Days Enduro in Morelia, Mexico. Prominent KTM Enduro factory team riders continue to drive their teams forward in the competition. With just two days left to ride, France is now the absolute favorite to retain the World title and KTM’s Johnny Aubert has been at the forefront of their efforts. Aubert has won the E2 category on all four days so far, which makes him the outstanding individual competitor of the 2010 edition. He currently leads the class standings by four and a half minutes.
Italy has a strong contingent of KTM riders with Thomas Oldrati, second behind Aubert in E1 standings, Simone Albergoni and Alessandro Belometti, respectively fourth and fifth in the E3 overalls. They trail France by
some 7.5 minutes at this stage of the race. The battle for the minor places between Italy and third placed Finland is still far from decided with just 18 seconds separating the two teams in the aggregate times.

KTM’s Eero Remes is riding well in E1 and is currently second in the standings, an effort that has helped Finland stay in third overall. Remes is also just 24 seconds behind class leader Antoine Meo, drawing tight battle lines for the remaining two days. Finland also has a second KTM rider in Oskari Kantoninen, while KTM’s Kurt Caselli and Mike Brown are driving Team USA forward in fourth place. Caselli is currently fourth in E1 and Brown is seventh, followed by teammate Ian Blythe in eighth.

Spain continues to dominate the Junior Trophy team competition, with KTM’s Lorenzo Santolino and Mario Roman making a major contribution that has put them ahead by five minutes overall. Meanwhile USA and Sweden are locked in battle for the minor places.

Heat and dust have been tough opponents for all riders at the Mexican event and eventually managed to win over Team USA competitor Cory Buttrick who earlier in the week hit a tree stump in bad visibility and had to return with bruises and abrasions. On Day 4 riders tackled the same route as the previous day, being forced to weave their way through a rock strewn track. In another test of endurance, the cloud cover of the previous day that brought some respite from the heat dissipated leaving them to face another scorcher.

Results Day 4 ISDE Morelia Mexico
World Trophy
1, France – including KTM’s Johnny Aubert
2, Italy – including KTM’s Thomas Oldrati, Simone Albergoni and Alessandro Belometti
3, Finland – including KTM’s Eero Remes
4, USA – Including KTM’s Kurt Caselli and Mike Brown
5, Poland

Junior Trophy
1, Spain – with KTM’s Mario Roman and Lorenzo Santolino
2, Sweden
3, USA
4, France

Manufacturer’s Trophy
1, KTM 1 – with Aubert, Remes and Caselli
2, Husqvarna CH Racing
3, KTM 2 – with Belometti, Oldrati and Albergoni
4, Husaberg 1
5, KTM Intersports – with Kantolinen, Roman and Santolino
Other KTM
7, KTM Italia
10, KTM Mexico
12, KTM 3 (Mike Brown, Ian Blythe, Cory Buttrick – note Cory no longer riding after a fall that left him with bruises and abrasions

Progressive Individual Class Results
E1
1, Antoine Mo, France, Husqvarna
2, Eero Remes, Finland, KTM
3, Alex Salvini, Italy, Husqvarna
4, Kurt Caselli, USA KTM
5, Jari Mattila, Finland, Honda
Other KTM
6, Antii Helsen, Finland, KTM
7. Mike Brown, USA, KTM
8, Ian Blythe, USA, KTM
11, Mario Roman, Spain, KTM

E2
1, Johnny Aubert, France, KTM (Aubert has won E2 for all of the 4 days of the competition so far)
2, Thomas Oldrati, Italy, KTM
3, Juha Salminen Finland, Husqvarna
4, Manual Monni, Italy, Yamaha
5, Rodrig Thain, France, TM

E3
1, Sebastien Guillaume, France, Husqvarna
2, Oriol Mena, Spain, Husaberg
3, Christoph Nambotin Gas-Gas
4, Simone Albergoni, Italy, KTM
5, Alessandro Belometti, Italy, KTM
6, Homero Diaz, Mexico, KTM

Credits: KTM press release

France dominating the ISDE as Six Days reaches half way

2010-11-04T05:37:00.000-07:00

France still dominating the ISDE world trophy as Six Days reaches half way. Team France, together with KTM factory rider Johnny Aubert, who has the honor of leading off for day four of this great Enduro classic continues to dominate the prestigious World Trophy and the team charges forward determined to retain the title
Italy, with a strong KTM contingent of Thomas Oldrati, Simone Albergoni and Alessandro Belometti is still placed second around six minutes behind and Finland, with KTM factory rider Eero Remes and KTM rider Oskari Kantolinen is currently in third place. KTM’s Mike Brown and Kurt Caselli
together with their teammates have USA in fourth overall to give top KTM riders a good cross section of representation in the leading teams at the end of the half way mark.

As riders and bikes begin to feel the strain of six continuous days of Enduro riding, riders tackles a new route with nine special tests, which they must ride again on Day Four. At least skies clouded to provide a welcome relief from the characteristic heat of Mexico even if it did little to settle the dust.

Aubert is emerging as the fastest rider and leads the progressive results list for the E2 class and contributed to his team including Antoine Meo (Husqvarna),Sebastien Guillaume (Husqvarna), Rodrig Thain (TM) and Christophe Nambotin (Gas Gas) they collectively took the day’s honors to be one minute in front of Italy. Day Three saw Finland again third and USA fourth and these are the teams that are dominating the most prestigious battle.

The Junior trophy is an all Spanish affair, powered up by two exceptional young KTM riders, Lorenzo Santolino and Mario Roman, who both excelled in the junior competition at World Championship level this season. Sweden, France, Finland and the USA follow them in the overall Junior Trophy standings.

In the individual E1 category, it was again Antoine Meo who took line honors followed by KTM factory rider Finland’s Eero Remes and Italy’s Alex Salvini (Husqvarna). Team USA KTM rider Kurt Caselli was fourth. These four riders also maintain their positions in the overall E1 category.

Day Three say E2 dominated by KTM’s Aubert finishing 54 seconds in front of Italian Manuel Monni with Juha Salminen of Finland third. Johnny Aubert now sits more than three minutes clear in the overall E2 standings. Monni and KTM’s Thomas Oldrati are three minutes behind but only 10 seconds apart.

Line honors in E3 went to France’s Seb Guillaume ahead of his teammate Christophe Nambotin (Gas Gas) with Italy’s Simone Albergoni (KTM) placed third.

Results
World Trophy
1, France – including KTM’s Johnny Aubert
2, Italy – including KTM’s Thomas Oldrati, Simone Albergoni and Alessandro Belometti
3, Finland – including KTM’s Eero Remes
4, USA – Including KTM’s Kurt Caselli and Mike Brown
5, Poland

Junior Trophy
1, Spain – with KTM’s Mario Roman and Lorenzo Santolino
2, Sweden
3, France
4, Finland

Manufacturer’s Trophy
1, KTM 1 – with Aubert, Remes and Caselli
2, Husqvarna CH Racing
3, KTM 2 – with Belometti, Oldrati and Albergoni
4, Husaberg 3
5, KTM Intersports – with Kantolinen, Roman and Santolino

Progressive Individual Class Results
E1
1, Antoine Mo, France, Husqvarna
2, Eero Remes, Finland, KTM
3, Alex Salvini, Italy, Husqvarna
4, Kurt Caselli, USA KTM
5, Jari Mattika, Finland, Honda
Other KTM
6, Mike Brown, USA, KTM
7, Antii Helsen, Finland, KTM
9, Ian Blythe, USA, KTM
11, Mario Roman, Spain, KTM

E2
1, Johnny Aubert, France, KTM
2, Manual Monni, Italy, Yamaha
3, Thomas Oldrati, Italy, KTM
4, Juha Salminen Finland, Husqvarna
5, Rodrig Thain, France, TM

E3
1, Sebastien Guillaume, France, Husqvarna
2, Oriol Mena, Spain, Husaberg
3, Christoph Nambotin Gas-Gas
4, Simone Albergoni, Italy, KTM
5, Alessandro Belometti, Italy, KTM
6, Homero Diaz, Mexico, KTM

Credits: KTM press release

France continues to do well in the World Trophy class

2010-11-03T10:01:00.000-07:00

KTM factory rider Johnny Aubert continued to play a vital role for France in day two of the 2010 ISDE in Mexico, winning the E2 class to ensure that his national team were tops for the second consecutive day as they continue to be favorites for this prestigious award.

Riding in a day that was cooler than the opening competition was a relief for some riders unaccustomed to the heat of this Mexican location of Morelia. The second day however still represented plenty of challenges in time controls and in the special tests offering riders and spectators plenty of excitement.

Italy, with KTM factory riders Thomas Oldrati , Alessandro belometti and Simone Albergoni the Italians are also proving strong finishing just two minutes behind France. Finland's Trophy Team with Eero Remes of KTM stay in third place and the USA
with Kurt Casseli and Mike Brown riding for KTM are still fourth.

Sweden shone in the Junior Trophy thanks to the efforts of KTM rider Henrik Lindholm but the did benefit from a mistake by a member of the Spanish team (with Lorenzo Santolino and Mario Roman who both excelled in the Junior competitions at the 2010 world championships). Sweden finished nine seconds ahead of Spain, trimming their overall lead.

KTM's Eero Remes is second overall behind France's Antoine Meo (Husqvarna) with Italian Alex Salvini (Husqvarna) in third. Meanwhile Johnny Aubert (KTM) has a 2.5 minute overall lead in the E2 individual class in front of Italians Manuel Monni (Yamaha) and Thomas Oldrati (KTM). Spain's Oriol Mena (Husaberg) tops E3 class, but is being challenged by France's Sebastien Guillaume and Christophe Nambotin (Gas Gas). Mexico's top performer Homero Diaz (KTM is in fifth.

Credits: KTM News Release

Husaberg’s charge at 85th ISDE in Morelia, Mexico

2010-11-03T05:48:00.000-07:00

Oriol Mena leads Husaberg’s charge at 85th ISDE in Morelia, Mexico As one of the 370 riders competing in this year's International Six Days Enduro Oriol Mena has his sights set on success If there’s one thing Husaberg’s Oriol Mena and his three Spanish team mates are focused on it’s retaining their title as Junior Trophy team champions at this year’s International Six days Enduro, staged in Morelia, Mexico. Winners of the prestigious award last year in Portugal, the team that features Mena as one of the star performers starts this year’s event as the junior squad to beat. And with conditions likely to suit the four experienced riders few are betting against Spain claiming a consecutive Junior Trophy team class win.

As ’09 Enduro Junior World Champion, and with a year’s experience in the competitive Enduro 3 World Championship, Oriol is the team’s most experienced rider. But competing alongside him is ’10 EJ World Champion Lorenzo Santolino and ’10 Youth Cup winner Mario Roman. Add to that trio the hard charging Victor Guerrero and it’s easy to see why the Spanish junior team is tipped for more success.

"We have the same team as last year, which is a very strong team," commented Oriol as he placed his bike in the parc ferme. "We only have one goal, which is to win. All of the team’s riders are very experienced and we feel like we are in a very strong position to win again. Of course anything can happen at the six days but we are all looking forward to the event.

“Mexico is the place where I won the Enduro Junior World Championship last year, so it’s a special place for me. The conditions are also similar to Spain – dry, dusty with many stones – so that is very good for the Spanish riders. I’ve walked all of the special test with the rest of the team and they look good so hopefully everything will go well. One thing that is unique here is that all bikes have less power because of the high altitude."

While Mena is the rider expected to lead Husaberg's assault on the 85th running of the event six other Husaberg riders are also hoping for noteworthy results. Competing for the Swedish Junior Trophy team is Calle Sjöö. With the team's container held up in customs Calle, like all Swedish riders, had a lot less time to prepare for the event that hoped, but is looking to end '10 with a strong result. Competing alongside Calle in the Swedish Junior Trophy Team will be Kalle Svensson, who makes his first race on a TE 300.

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KTM Factory Riders make an indelible impression on Day 1 of the ISDE

2010-11-02T13:52:00.000-07:00

KTM Enduro factory riders were collectively sharp on Day One of the 85th Edition of the ISDE, the oldest offroad event on the FIM racing calendar, when it got underway in Morelia, Mexico on Monday.,
Faced with nine special tests on the opening day, it was the French riders who turned guts into glory, especially Johnny Aubert on his KTM who dominated the Enduro 2 class to finish a minute ahead of his nearest rival. The French are the trophy holders and are chasing another victory and with Antoine Meo and Christophe Nambotin joining Aubert in the national lineup, they are clearly the early favorites. The team’s aggregate times gave them a 2.5 minute advantage over second placed Italy (with KTM riders and Aubert’s factory teammates Simone Albergoni and Thomas Oldrati on what was a hot and dusty first day. Finland, with KTM’s Eero Remes came in third and the USA with KTM riders Kurt Caselli and Mike Brown was fourth on a day that was only the beginning of this marathon endeavor for both man and machine,
In the Junior Trophy Team category it was Spain who seized the early advantage, helped in their efforts by KTM’s Lorenzo Santolino and Mario Roman, both of whom have excelled in competition during the 2010 season. Sweden also finished strongly in this category. France was third, Finland fourth and USA was fifth. The combined efforts of Aubert, Remes and Caselli also placed KTM in the top slot after day one for the Manufacturer’s Trophy.

Day One 85th Edition of ISDE Morelia, Mexico

E1
1, Eero Remes, Finland, KTM
2, Antoine Meo, France, Husqvarna
3, Alex Salvini, Italy, Husqvarna
4, Jari Mattila, Finland, Honda
5, Victor Guerrero, Spain, Yamaha
Other KTM
6, Kurt Caselli, USA, KTM
7, Mike Brown, USA, KTM
8, Antti Helsten, Finland, KTM
11, Mario Roman, Spain, KTM
12, Ian Blythe, USA, KTM

E2
1, Johnny Aubert, France, KTM
2, Rodrig Thain, France, TM
3, Thomas Oldrati, Italy, KTM
4, Nicolas Deparrois, France, Kawasaki
5, Manuel Monni Italy, Yamaha
Other KTM
10 Henrik Lindholm, Sweden, KTM
12, Lorenzo Santolino, Spain, KTM
16. Oskari Kantonen, Finland, KTM
17, Pawel Szymkowski, Poland, KTM

E3
1, Oriol Mena, Spain, Husaberg
2, Sebastien Guillaume, France, Husqvarna
3, Bartosz Oblucki, Poland, Husqvarna
4, Homero Diaz, Mexico, KTM
5, Alessandro Beloimetti, Italy, KTM
Other KTM
7. Simone Albergoni, Italy, KTM
10. Cory Buttrick, USA, KTM
12. Pierre Pallut, France, KTM
13. Sebastien Krywult, Poland, KTM
16, Roland, Spaarwater, Chile, KTM
17, Nick Emmerich, Germany, KTM
19, Alejandro Sanchez Aldana, Mexico, KTM

World Trophy
1, France
2, Italy
3, Finland,
4, USA
5, Poland

Junior Trophy
1, Spain
2, Sweden
3, France
4, Finland
5, USA
6, Italy

Cedits: KTM Press Release

ISDE Competitors Ready for Battle in Mexico

2010-11-01T17:33:00.000-07:00

The 2010 International Six Days Enduro event starts today, and there has been a flurry of activity as teams from all around the world set to do battle in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. Billed as one of the most demanding enduro events, ISDE participants will average more than 150 miles of dirt terrain throughout each day of the six-day contest. Team trucks have arrived and settled in, and the paddock has quickly come to life with a variety of colorful flags from 28 different countries. Individual teams have begun practicing just outside Altozano, and more than 50 thousand visitors are expected to participate in the festivities to occur over the next week.

Representing USA at the 85th ISDE event will be Destry Abbott, Mike Brown, Kurt Caselli, Jimmy Jarrett, Timmy Weigand and Nathan Woods. Abbott is an AMA Team USA veteran and World Trophy Team co-captain. With five National Hare and Hound Championships under his belt, Abbott is an experienced enduro rider with four ISDE Gold Medals.
This will be the sixth trip Abbott has made to an ISDE event, and he will be contesting the E2 class aboard a Kawasaki KX450.

"The ISDE continues to be one of my all-time favorite events," Abbott said. "I look forward to it every year, and I'm excited to see what we can accomplish as a team. This year's team is extremely strong, and consists of five riders who know what to expect and what it takes to conquer this event and bring home a gold.”

The other captain of Team USA is Caselli, who recently clenched the 2010 WORCS Championship for the second time. Returning to the ISDE for the fourth time, the 26-year-old will race his KTM 250 EXC in the E1 class.

Brown may be a new addition to the team this year, but the FMF/KTM rider is an accomplished motocross and off-road racer. Brown clenched the 2001 AMA 125cc Motocross Championship, and he will be competing alongside Caselii in the E1 class aboard his KTM 250 EXC.

Returning for the second time will be Timmy Weigand. In 2009 Wiegand originally filled in for Woods, who was injured and unable to participate. Racing a Honda CRF450R in the E2 class, Wiegand won the 2009 AMA Western Regional Hare Scrambles Championship, and is eager to be returning. Meanwhile, Woods will be returning for his second time to the event. Currently competing in the 2010 EnduroCross Championship, Woods will be racing a Husaberg FE570 in the E3 class.

Last but certainly not least is Jimmy Jarrett, who holds several years of experience racing in the GNCC series. He’s no stranger to the ISDE competition, and this will be his sixth time representing USA in the E2 class.

Other teams which stand out due to their number of participants are those from Argentina, Germany, France and Mexico. Latin America will be represented by nine separate countries at the event, including Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Venezuela and Mexico.

Other countries in attendance will be Andorra, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Holland, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Slovakia, Spain and Switzerland.

Countdown to the 2010 ISDE in Mexico

2010-10-18T06:29:00.000-07:00

It’s more than a race; it’s a legend: the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) is the oldest FIM offroad competition and one eagerly awaited by all those with a passion for Enduro.
For the 85th edition, Nov 1-6 in Morelia, Mexico, riders can look forward to six great days of tough riding over challenging and interesting terrain and the remarkable camaraderie that makes this event so special.

In true “Ready to Race” tradition, KTM is again on track to ensure that the 2010 IDSE is a real celebration of Orange where riders test themselves and their machines in the company of like-minded enthusiasts. KTM has completed preparation for the big race and 4 x 40 ft. containers are on their way stacked with motorcycles and material to ensure that KTM’s competing customers are cared for in the best possible way. Together with KTM USA, KTM will be in Mexico with a support team of
more than 20 including specialists from motor sports, development, customer service and marketing.

Strong Orange presence in the paddock
The presence of two KTM trucks in the paddock underlines that KTM, both in Europe and abroad, are always professional when it comes to first class support for participating riders at major events. This year a record number of KTM riders have ordered the race service packages. This means orders for more than 50 service packages, 50 rental bikes and more than 100 spare parts services to underline that KTM and its support team represent an important component of this great annual event. KTM has now been working on perfecting its service to participating riders for the past 10 years and is proud of its ever increasing support role at the ISDE.

About the KTM Race Service
The race service includes access to the KTM Service Stations as well as technical assistance for the whole event. Appropriate tools and all kinds of materials will be provided. Spare parts and emergency assistance are available. The service includes first service on the bike after the pre-ride session and if required, de-restriction of the bike. In addition, all race service customers will receive daily updates for settings and all race information. The KTM support team also offers a technical workshop with professional mechanics on the rest day before the official start of the race and gives final tips and instructions for all stages of the race.

KTM: proud to be the most dominant brand at the ISDE
In 2010 KTM is proud to be the most dominant brand again at the ISDE where some 50% of the competitors will be onboard the “Made in Austria” orange sports motorcycles. Many of them will choose the special edition 2010 KTM EXC “Six Days” bikes. The bikes have numerous special features designed to overcome the most difficult of terrain and to ensure that riders get the best possible performance and the highest level of riding fun and satisfaction.

About the special edition 2010 KTM EXC “Six Days”
2-Stroke: 125 EXC, 250 EXC, 300 EXC
4-Stroke: 250 EXC-F, 450 EXC, 530 EXC

Special features

Basic specifications in line with the EXC 2011
ORANGE powder coated frame
Engine protector for all models
Radiator fan for all 4-strokes
CNC machined triple clamps (black anodized)
Seat cover with logo and card pocket
Stealth rear sprocket
Axle puller
Quick-change brake pad pin
Breather valves for front fork
Exclusive Six Days decals

About the ISDE
First held in England in 1913, the ISDE has been held every year in various parts of the world - with the exception of during the two World Wars. Portugal was the host country in 2009, Greece in 2008 and in Chile in 2007. The event attracts around 500 riders and thousands of spectators. Riders compete for individual and multiple categories of national and other team awards over six days of riding a total 1250 miles (2011 km). And because KTM highly values the commitment of privateers and IDSE enthusiasts there will again in 2010 be an unofficial tribute to KTM’s toughest club riders.

credits: KTM Press Release

David Knight signs with KTM Factory Enduro Team for 2011 and 2012

2010-08-12T05:18:00.000-07:00

David has been working hand-in-hand with KTM’s R&D experts

David "The Knighter" Knight, who rejoined the Maxxis Enduro World Championship competition this season riding for KTM Farioli as a KTM-supported rider, returns to race Orange in 2011 and 2012 as a full factory rider.

The Manx- born rider was in Mattighofen, Austria at KTM’s headquarters this week to put his signature on the new contract, team officials have confirmed.

Playing a similar role as Stefan Everts, who worked intensively with the KTM R&D department on the new 350 SX-F motocross machine, David, as one of the world’s best Enduro riders, has also been able to provide invaluable input into the development of KTM’s new EXC models. Like Everts, David has been working hand-in-hand with KTM’s R&D experts and his contribution
in the development of the next generation of KTM’s Enduro machines will ensure that KTM can provide the racing fraternity with true state-of-the-art racing machines.

David, who currently leads the E3 World Championship standings with a 30 points gap over Christophe Nambotin, is enjoying an excellent current season and has never been off the podium in the competition’s first five rounds. He has netted six wins, two seconds and two third places and while there are still 150 points up for grabs in the Rounds scheduled for Greece, Turkey and France, David is well on the way to seeing his name on the trophy in 2010.

In May this year David also claimed the first ever British Enduro Sprint Championship, wrapping up the title with yet another double victory in Saints Well, Mid Wales in May to indicate that at 32 years-old, he is at the top of his game when it comes to competing against the world elite in riding skills, agility and tactics. As well as his seven other national titles, David is a double World Enduro Champion (2005/6), GNCC champions XC 2007/8, GBXC champion 2008, AMA Endurocross champion 2007, has twice won the Erzberg Extreme and the U.S. Red Bull Last Man Standing and was overall ISDE winner in 2005, to mention only a selection of his trophy collection.

David previously raced Orange in the World Championships and also in the USA and his return to the factory team underlines the KTM company philosophy of always being “Ready to Race” with the best and brightest in the world’s top competitions.

Everything on track for the 85th edition of the Six Days in Mexico

2010-07-20T08:41:00.000-07:00

KTM is pleased to announce that following the official FIM inspection of the site and facilities for the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE 2010) all FIM regulations have been fulfilled for the event in Morelia, Michoacan in Mexico on November 1-6, 2010.
KTM and all the participating riders can now look forward to a great edition of the oldest offroad competition in the motor sports calendar with six great days of tough riding over challenging and interesting terrain.

Igancio Verneda, FIM motorsport coordinator for this event has confirmed that the local organizers have satisfied all of FIM's requirements for the event and are all set to welcome the international ISDE family to Mexico. Every year, the ISDE is a unique opportunity to test personal riding skills against the elements and nature while enjoying six days of camaraderie with like-minded people beyond comparison.

In 2010 KTM is proud to be the biggest represented brand at the ISDE, with approximately 50% of the competitors choosing the orange racing machines made in Austria. Many of them will also choose the special edition KTM EXC "Six Days" bikes. The 2010 KTM EXC "Six Days" come in the following models: 2-Stroke: 125 EXC, 250 EXC, 300 EXC; 4-Stroke: 250 EXC-F, 450 EXC and the 530 EXC. This models offer numerous special features to master even the most impassable terrain and to assure the best possible performance for the riders.

Rental Bikes, Spare Parts and Special Race Service

Always "Ready to Race" KTM is again offering full support to riders who want to share the unique ISDE experience. KTM, together with KTM North America is offering exclusive leasing of the KTM EXC Six Days motorcycles and a transport service to Morelia. All KTM riders will also be able to take advantage of the KTM Spare Parts service. KTM and KTM North America are also offering customers the special Race Service packages to ensure participants can get down to the serious business of riding, competing and having fun in a great atmosphere.

About the KTM Race Service

The special KTM Race Service in 2010 will provide the best support for 50 riders from 15 nations to confirm that ISDE riders appreciate and trust KTM as the world's best offroad brand.

In 2010 the Race Service includes access to the KTM Service Stations as well as technical assistance for the whole event in accordance with the FIM regulations. Appropriate tools and all kinds of machinery material will be provided. Spare parts are available and emergency assistance will be on-site. Air filters (two per race day); "Ready to Race" carburetor setting; first service on the bike after the pre-ride session and if required, de-restriction of the bike will be offered. In addition, all Race Service customers will receive daily updates for settings and all race information. The KTM Support Team will also offer a technical workshop with the professional mechanics on the rest day before the official start of the race to give last instructions for all stages of the race.

Content credits: KTM newsletter - press release.

ISDE 2010 – Ready to Ride in Morelia?

2010-07-13T23:06:00.000-07:00

It’s time to start planning for the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), the oldest 'off road' motorcycle event on the FIM calendar.
Being held in and around Morelia on the central of Mexico from November 1-6, 2010, this annual event, eagerly awaited by all Enduro enthusiasts, is a unique opportunity to test personal riding skills against the elements and nature while enjoying six days of unparalleled camaraderie with like-minded people.

The perfect machine for the ISDE??

KTM is partner of this classic event that was first held in 1913 and it goes without saying that all KTM Six Days participants have the opportunity to either buy or hire the ideal, made-to-measure machine. Based on the new 2011 EXC model series, the special Six Days edition is equipped with a whole range of special features for this incomparable event.