KTM Factory Racing W2RC
19th October 2025, Kathmandu
The team has officially secured the 2025 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) Manufacturer World Champion title.
KTM Factory Racing W2RC
This victory marks a significant milestone for the Austrian powerhouse, celebrating their first-ever manufacturer’s world title in the history of the rally-raid series.
This incredible achievement reflects a season of dominant performance and technical superiority across the globe’s most challenging off-road races.
The team’s collective efforts ensured they outpaced all rivals to claim the prestigious FIM W2RC Manufacturer World Champion crown.
A Season of Dominance
The 2025 FIM W2RC season saw the team perform exceptionally well from the start. Key riders like Daniel Sanders and Edgar Canet delivered consistent, high-level results throughout the year’s five gruelling rounds.
The manufacturer’s title is not a single race victory. It results from total points accumulated by the top two riders from each manufacturer at every event.
KTM’s strategic team structure and the reliability of their machinery proved simply unbeatable this season. They actively chased the points in every single round.
Daniel Sanders: The RallyGP World Champion
Central to the team’s success was Daniel ‘Chucky’ Sanders. Sanders secured his own FIM World Rally-Raid Championship title in the premier RallyGP class a round early at Rally Raid Portugal.
He showcased blistering speed and consistency, securing multiple stage wins and overall victories throughout the campaign. His dominant season started with a Dakar Rally win, the most iconic event on the W2RC calendar.
The Australian rider’s outstanding results heavily contributed to the overall Manufacturer World Championship points tally. KTM successfully propelled him to the top of the individual standings.
The KTM 450 RALLY: Technical Excellence
The cornerstone of this success remains the incredible KTM 450 RALLY machine. This factory-spec motorcycle continues to set the benchmark in rally-raid competition.
Engineers design the bike specifically for the extremes of desert racing. It consistently delivered the performance, durability, and reliability necessary for conquering thousands of kilometres of dunes, rocky tracks, and fast, open desert.
The technology powering the KTM 450 RALLY allowed riders to push the limits, demonstrating KTM’s profound commitment to off-road excellence. The machine is essentially a two-wheeled supercomputer built for the most punishing terrain.
Edgar Canet’s Rising Star
Adding further depth to the team’s triumph was the spectacular performance of young Spaniard Edgar Canet. He clinched the 2025 FIM Rally-Raid World Cup for Rally2 Pilots.
Canet’s results in the Rally2 class were also vital for the Manufacturer standings, as Rally2 riders contribute points.
He dominated his category with multiple victories, proving KTM is actively investing in and developing the next generation of rally-raid talent. His consistent podium finishes helped build an unassailable lead in the manufacturer points table.
Looking Ahead to Future Victories
The team management celebrated this historic win as a collective effort involving riders, mechanics, engineers, and support staff.
Securing the FIM W2RC Manufacturer World Champion title validates years of intensive research and development in the rally sector.
This victory strengthens the brand’s legacy in motorsport. While the 2025 season has concluded, attention now quickly shifts to the 2026 Dakar Rally.
The team will aim to defend their titles and continue their dominant run. The Orange Power continues its reign at the pinnacle of rally-raid.
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