Rieju has officially confirmed its entry into the 2027 Dakar Rally, set to take place in Morocco. Unlike major manufacturers that typically build custom prototypes, the Spanish brand has decided to enter the competition using a production-based motorcycle, the Rally 307, to prove the reliability of their street-legal technology against the toughest dunes in Africa.
The bike will be piloted by August Castella, the lead R&D engineer who has steered the project since its inception. Castella is not just a rider; he is the architect of the machine, having already implemented 127 technical improvements based on rigorous testing phases conducted across Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal. His direct involvement ensures that the bike is pushed to its absolute mechanical limits.
Technically, the Rally 307 is powered by a 292 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine delivering 33.5 horsepower. This powerplant is mated to a six-speed transmission housed within a high-strength steel chassis. To handle extreme off-road terrain, the bike features 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels, complemented by a 42 mm inverted fork and a progressive rear shock with 235 mm of travel, both of which are fully adjustable for optimal handling.
"We did not create a bike specifically for the Dakar, but we want to demonstrate that with a standard product, we can push beyond the ultimate limits," the team stated. The primary objective is to use the dunes, tracks, and long navigation sessions as the ultimate testing ground to refine the Rally 307 and influence future production models, as highlighted by CEO Jordi Riera.
The bike's cockpit is equipped with a 7-inch vertical TFT display featuring Mirror Link technology, allowing for real-time map projection. The reinforced front tower provides the necessary stability for GPS units, while the 20.5-liter fuel tank ensures the range required for long-distance rally stages. With an aluminum skid plate and high-performance braking system, the machine is prepared to tackle the grueling conditions of the African desert.
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