LOT 51

The Dakar Rally-winning; Cyril Despres; works 2007 KTM 690 Dakar Rally Winning Motorcycle Frame no. VBKRAA4077M702984

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Lot 51

The Dakar Rally-winning; Cyril Despres; works, 2007 KTM 690 Dakar Rally Winning Motorcycle

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris|6 February 2025, 13:00 CET|Paris, The Grand Palais Historique

The Dakar Rally-winning; Cyril Despres; works
2007 KTM 690 Dakar Rally Winning Motorcycle
Frame no. VBKRAA4077M702984

• Winner of the last original Dakar Rally
• Present family ownership since 2008
• Registered in Germany

This factory KTM 690 Rally formerly belonged to Cyril Despres, who used it to win the last 'real' Dakar Rally in 2007 (the 2007 running was the last classic Paris-Dakar before the event was moved to South America; it is now held in Saudi Arabia.) Cyril Despres won the Paris-Dakar Rally on five occasions (2005, 2007, 2010, 2012 and 2013), on each occasion riding a factory KTM.

As the last winner of the Dakar Rally as it was originally conceived, this historic motorcycle represents the closure of an important chapter in the event's history, making it of especial interest to enthusiasts and collectors alike. Purchased at auction in 2008 by the vendor's late uncle through the 'Wings for Life Foundation', the machine is offered with an 'as worn' helmet from Cyril Despres; a photograph of the handover with Cyril Despres; and a copy of the German registration document, the latter incorrectly recording the machine as a Replica (production model).

As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

Footnotes

Moto d'usine de Cyril Despres, gagnante du Dakar
2007 KTM 690 Moto gagnante du Dakar
Cadre n° VBKRAA4077M702984

• Victorieuse lors du dernier Dakar des origines
• Propriété d'une même famille depuis 2008
• Document d'immatriculation allemand

Cette KTM 690 Rally d'usine a autrefois appartenu à Cyril Despres, qui gagna avec elle en 2007 le dernier 'vrai' Paris-Dakar (l'édition 2007 fut la dernière du Paris-Dakar classique, avant que l'épreuve ne se transporte en Amérique du Sud puis, maintenant, en Arabie Saoudite). Cyril Despres remporta cinq fois le Paris-Dakar, en 2005, 2007, 2010, 2012 et 2013, à chaque fois sur une KTM d'usine.

Dernière gagnante du Paris-Dakar dans sa version des origines, cette moto historique symbolise la fin d'un important chapitre de l'histoire de cette manifestation, ce qui la rend particulièrement attractive aux yeux des amateurs ou des collectionneurs. Achetée aux enchères en 2008 par feu l'oncle de son vendeur auprès de la Fondation 'Wings for life', cette moto est proposée accompagnée d'un casque porté par Cyril Despres, d'une photo de sa remise par Cyril Despres et d'une copie de ses documents d'immatriculation allemands, qui mentionnent à tort la moto comme une Replica (un modèle de série).

De même que tous les lots de cette vente, ce lot est vendu "en l'état et à l'endroit où il se trouve" et les enchérisseurs doivent en vérifier la provenance, l'état, l'âge, la complétude et l'authenticité avant d'enchérir.

Saleroom notices

The engine number is 8-SC4*13456* Le numéro du moteur est 8-SC4*13456* Also included in the history file is a copy of a letter from Wings for Life, dated 07/05/2008, stating: 'By purchasing the original Dakar 2007 winning bike from KTM, you have taken a step towards realizing our ambitious goal: making paraplegia curable. THANKS!' This letter has been used for the purposes of registering the machine in Germany. A copy of the eBay purchase invoice, dated 03/04/2008, is on file. There is also an Austrian Type Approval, from which the following can be ascertained: • The document is hand annotated with the Austrian registration number BR-4XXC. This is the number that the machine was registered to KTM Austria under on 3rd October 2006. • The Type Approval document is dated September 2006 and refers to the motorcycle as a KTM Rallye/KTM 690 Rally Factory Replica - although please note that later in the document it is simply described as a KTM Rallye, rather than a Replica. • The document confirms that the motorcycle was registered to KTM rather than a distributor, and remained registered to them until its de-registration in April 2008. There is a further Austrian document dated 26/01/2007 that states the 'Type description' has been changed from KTM Rallye to KTM rally - and that the 'Commercial description' has been changed from KTM 690 Rallye to KTM 690 Rally Replica. We are advised that there is no main dealer service history recorded, which is consistent with its status as a factory race bike. Le dossier historique contient également une copie d'une lettre de Wings for Life, datée du 07/05/2008, indiquant : 'En achetant à KTM la moto originale ayant remporté le Dakar 2007, vous avez fait un pas vers la réalisation de notre objectif ambitieux : rendre la paraplégie curable. MERCI !' Cette lettre a été utilisée pour l'enregistrement de la moto en Allemagne. Une copie de la facture d'achat sur eBay datée du 03/04/2008 est dans le dossier. Il existe également une homologation autrichienne, qui permet d'établir ce qui suit : • Le document est annoté à la main avec le numéro d'immatriculation autrichien BR-4XXC. Il s'agit du numéro sous lequel la machine a été enregistrée auprès de KTM Autriche le 3 octobre 2006. • Le document d'homologation est daté de septembre 2006 et désigne la moto comme une KTM Rallye/KTM 690 Rally Factory Replica - bien qu'il faille noter que, plus loin dans le document, elle est simplement décrite comme une KTM Rallye, plutôt que comme une Replica. • Le document confirme que la moto a été immatriculée au nom de KTM et non d'un distributeur, et qu'elle l'est restée jusqu'à sa radiation en avril 2008. Un autre document autrichien daté du 26 janvier 2007 indique que la « description du type » a été modifiée de KTM Rallye en KTM rally - et que la « description commerciale » a été modifiée de KTM 690 Rallye en KTM 690 Rally Replica. Nous sommes informés qu'il n'y a pas d'historique d'entretien chez le concessionnaire principal, ce qui est cohérent avec son statut de moto de course d'usine.

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