South African Safari Rally

Go behind the scenes of the inaugural South African Safari Rally, where Monster Energy Honda HRC riders took on the rugged beauty and demanding terrain of South Africa’s vast plains. Over 1,600 kilometres of timed racing across grasslands and savannahs stood between Ricky Brabec, Skyler Howes, Adrien Van Beveren and… read more.

Ricky Brabec stormed through the final stage of this year’s South African Safari Rally, securing an impressive stage win to cap off the event. The last day of rally-raid action in South Africa was shaping up to be a thrilling one, with all the Monster Energy Honda HRC riders pushing… read more.

Adrien Van Beveren and Skyler Howes delivered impressive performances across rocky terrain to secure podium finishes on stage four of the South African Safari Rally. It was another chilly morning at the Sun City bivouac as the Monster Energy Honda HRC riders prepared for the longest stage of the week.… read more.

After a night away from the rest of the team at the marathon camp, it was a cold start today for the riders. Temperatures had dropped significantly over night and some defrosting was needed before they packed up their tents and headed off on their Honda CRF450 RALLY bikes. Today’s… read more.

The big news overnight in South Africa was the withdrawal of Tosha Schareina following his crash yesterday. After sustaining a hand injury, the Spaniard was forced to sit out the remainder of the rally to focus on recovery, a tough blow, especially as he was holding second place in the… read more.

Adrien Van Beveren and Ricky Brabec both claimed podium finishes on the first stage as the South Africa Safari Rally delivered drama and surprises as the riders tackled the diverse terrain west of Sun City. Smart choices at last night’s starting position selection proved crucial, as dust from yesterday’s prologue… read more.

The new South African Safari Rally roared to life today with a short but demanding 9km prologue near Sun City, setting the stage for the Monster Energy Honda HRC riders. The course, composed of 60% gravel and 40% black turf, a hallmark of South African terrain, proved anything but easy.… read more.

The Monster Energy Honda HRC team arrives in South Africa for round three of the 2025 World Rally-Raid Championship and the much-anticipated debut of the South African Safari Rally. In what will be unfamiliar terrain for all competitors, the rally kicks off on 19th May from the renowned Sun City… read more.