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New World Record: A. Kanopkinas Kept High Pace for 24 Hours
Antanas Kanopkinas – who has conquered the Dakar Rally on a quad bike, climbed podiums in numerous international competitions, and...
Jul 283 min read
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Antanas Kanopkinas Aims for a World Record Amid Challenging Conditions
This weekend, during the CFMOTO Day Baltic 2025 event held at Kadrina Manor in Estonia — a gathering for motorcycle and ATV enthusiasts...
Jul 282 min read
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Aiming for a Record-24 Hours on a Quad Bike
Quad bikes are usually associated with two purposes: handling light and heavy farm work, or competing in various races — from the local...
Jul 233 min read
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Podium in South Africa: CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team Shows Strong Pace in World Championship Round
CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team has successfully completed the second round of the World Rally-Raid Championship, adding another victory to...
May 242 min read
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The Longest Day in South Africa: A Diverse and Truly Exciting Stage
On Friday, participants of the South African Safari Rally faced the longest single-day distance—over 600 kilometers in total, including a...
May 232 min read
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Marathon Stage Complete – Riders Woke Up Surrounded by Lions
The World Rally-Raid Championship round in South Africa has passed its halfway point. CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team riders have successfully...
May 221 min read
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Halfway Through the Marathon Stage: had to stop at the track
On Wednesday, during the rally in South Africa, teams faced over 600 kilometers on the road and had to take special care of their...
May 212 min read
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First Race Day in Africa: The Quad Reached the Finish Line on Crooked Wheels
On Tuesday morning, the riders took off into the first special stage of the Safari Rally in the Republic of South Africa. Competitors in...
May 202 min read
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First Kilometers in South Africa: The Real Challenge Begins Tomorrow
CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team riders officially kicked off the second round of the World Championship on Monday, crossing the start arch in...
May 192 min read
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Less Space for Quads in the World Rally-Raid Championship: The Team Adjusts Its Plans
This year’s Dakar Rally was the first in many years without a quad category. Although all representatives of this discipline had...
May 122 min read
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CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team Ends Yamaha’s Long-Standing Reign in Rally-raid
Looking at past results from global rally raid competitions, one name consistently dominates the winners’ list – Yamaha. Since 2009, when...
Mar 252 min read
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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is conquered – gold and silver join the team’s collection
The five-day race across the sand dunes of the United Arab Emirates has come to an end, with the riders crossing the finish line in Abu...
Feb 271 min read
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Marathon Stage Completed: Everyone Faced Challenges
On Wednesday afternoon, competitors in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge finished the second part of the marathon stage. Over two days,...
Feb 262 min read
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No mechanical issues in the marathon, but both riders ran out on the track
The third day of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge was expected to be one of the most intense for the riders, as it marked the first part of...
Feb 252 min read
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Second day in Abu Dhabi: a victory and a finish with mechanical issues
After the first day of racing, the CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team riders expressed hope that the competition would remain intense until the...
Feb 242 min read
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First Stage Completed: A. Kanopkinas Breathing Down the Leader’s Neck
On Sunday, competitors took on the first special stage of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2025, covering 243 racing kilometers and nearly...
Feb 232 min read
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Prologue is done: A. Kanopkinas will have to chase his teammate tomorrow
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge has kicked off – today the athletes had to overcome the 11-kilometer prologue, the results of which...
Feb 222 min read
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CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team Kicks Off the Season with New Equipment
The World Rally-Raid Championship is about to begin. Since quads were not included in this year’s Dakar Rally, the Abu Dhabi Desert...
Feb 182 min read
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A Tough Day in Morocco: Most of the Route with a Flat Tire
On the penultimate day of the Morocco Rally, the CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team athlete faced significant challenges – Antanas Kanopkinas had...
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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Second Victory in a Row: A. Kanopkinas Climbs to the Top of the Quad Standings
On Wednesday, the participants of the Rallye du Maroc faced a demanding challenge, covering long distances. Both the athletes and their...
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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