Dakar 2010 has concluded with Cyril Despres and his KTM taking out first place.
Pal Ander Ullevalseter came second, also on a KTM, but what a success story for Aprilia! The RXV 4.
5, ridden by Francisco Lopez, came in third in a fantastic result for its first official participation in Dakar.
The final stage was to Buenos Aires was won by Ruben Faria, with Ullevalseter coming second and sealing his overall place.
On his overall victory, Despres said it was a hard Dakar this year, but he never doubted he would win it.
The last stage was fast and easy and takes the riders into Argentina’s capital after 15 days and nearly 9,000 km of racing.
See the final results first to fifth, after the jump.
Final Dakar 2010 results:1° #2 Cyril Despres (FRA) KTM;2° #4 Pal Anders Ullevalseter (NOR) KTM;3° #9 Francisco Lopez (CHI) Aprilia;4° #5 Helder Rodrigues (POR) Yamaha;5° #12 David Fretigné (FRA) Yamaha.
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