WHAT THE RALLYE IS ALL ABOUT» Are you READY FOR ADVENTURE? KTM New Zealand is proud to announce our second annual KTM New Zealand Adventure Rallye: Southern Alps 2017! Open to Orange Adventure Riders with the following eligible KTM bikes: 640, 690, 950, 990, 1050, 1090, 1090R, 1190, 1190R, 1290 & 1290R models. The Rallye is tailored to suit all rider abilities, from first year Adventure riders up to seasoned Adventure pros. For 2017, the Rallye heads to the South Island and the Southern Alps region which offers stunning scenery and epic tracks. The adventure starts at the base of Mount Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand, before heading south to Alexandra, Cromwell and Wanaka before coming to a fitting finish in the adventure capital of the world - Queenstown! Designed with the V-TWIN KTM Adventure range in mind, as well as the variety of rider abilities, the route will include a mix of tar sealed roads, back country roads, gravel roads, high country trails, river crossings galore, and much more! With the assistance of local experts, there will also be exclusive private land that will see riders exploring some truly sensational areas. The KTM NZ Adventure Rallye is about offering a great experience to our ORANGE adventure riders - and what better way to do that than with an epic 5-days exploring the South Island on your KTM adventure bike. Bring old friends or make new ones, in the spirit of adventure riding, the Rallye is about getting back to the basics. Read on for more... 2016 KTM NEW ZEALAND ADVENTURE RALLYE» Not quite sure what this event is all about, check out our recap video from our inaugural KTM New Zealand Adventure Rallye Coast to Coast which was held on the North Island in November/December 2016. CLICK HERE TO WATCH 2016 EVENT VIDEO»
FAST FACTS» What s included... - 5-Days, 1750km adventure riding - Lead Riders, Course Markers & GPS Files - Luggage Support - Tyre Support Assistance - Medic & Tech Support - Backup Vehicle & Sweep Support - Dinner included every night - KTM Goody Bag - T-Shirt, Sticker & More - Event Video, featuring all the highlights - Event Photographer - Ride with KTM Pro Riders & Special Guests! RALLYE FEE: - $995 NZD per rider, includes everything above - Accommodation not included 20% Deposit required at time of booking, full payment required 30 days after booking or 90 days prior to the event, whichever comes first. Dates... - SIGN ON & REGISTRATION : Sunday, Dec 3rd 2017 - RALLYE: Monday, Dec 4th 2017 - Friday, Dec 8th 2017 Destinations... - Registration & Welcome Dinner // Night 1 - Aoraki Mount Cook - Day 1 // Night 2 -Alexandra - Day 2 // Night 3 - Cromwell - Day 3 // Night 4 - Cromwell - Day 4 // Night 5 - Wanaka - END Day 5 // Night 6 - Queenstown Must have... - KTM Adventure Motorcycle, road registered - Third Party Insurance OR Comprehensive motorcycle insurance (highly recommended) - Full motorcycle license - Knobby Tyres - Minimum 250km Fuel Range
THE ROUTE» The KTM New Zealand Adventure Rallye is in the SOUTHERN ALPS for 2017 - and the ride is set to take in some of the most scenic adventure riding not only in NZ, but the world. Watched The Lord of the Rings? You won t need to - you ll be riding through areas where it was filmed! And the scenery is just the start -- the route will traverse between 200-300km per day, taking in some of the famous South Island adventure tracks including Hakataramea Valley, Nevis Valley and Danseys Pass just to name a few -- allowing riders the chance to fully experience not only the amazing landscapes that New Zealand has to offer, but also what their KTM adventure motorcycle is capable of. But it wouldn t be a KTM Rallye without some challenging breakout routes thrown into the mix, as well as access to private properties, giving a whole new level of adventure for riders. Along the way to Queenstown, overnight destinations will include Alexandra, Cromwell and Wanaka. START» AORAKI MOUNT COOK DAY 4» WANAKA FINISH» QUEENSTOWN DAY 2/3» CROMWELL DAY 1» ALEXANDRA
NAVIGATION INFORMATION» The Rallye is tailored to suit all rider abilities, from first year Adventure riders to seasoned Adventure pros In order to cater for all riders ranging in ability level, each day s course can be traversed in your own time, at your own pace. Two lead riders will head out each morning at 7am to ensure the tracks are clear, as well as place arrow markers at key intersections to assist riders with navigating the days route. A detailed route sheet for each day will be supplied at the nightly rider briefings. However the main source of navigation comes in the form of GPS files, supplied two weeks prior to the Rallye. Therefore it is highly recommended that riders have a GPS unit to navigate for the event. Riders are then free to leave between 8.00-9.00am each morning, in their own time and on their own agenda. There will be Points of Interest on each days route sheet, so riders can stop and enjoy these along the way, as well as suggested breakfast and lunch stops. Breakout Routes - or as Birchy likes to call them Spicy Bits - will also be available for those wishing to tackle a more advanced section each day. These will be ADVANCED routes and therefore should not be taken unless you feel you are capable. Just watch some of last years video footage if you think we are exaggerating! RALLYE SUPPORT» LUGGAGE SUPPORT. Every rider will be allowed to place one bag (roll-bag or pack) in the KTM Luggage Truck, which will be carried for them between each destination. TECH SUPPORT. We will have KTM New Zealand mechanics available to assist with any issues that may arise along the way that you cannot fix yourselves. TYRE SUPPORT. We will have a Tyre Support available for riders in Cromwell, for those who wish to get a new tyre or tyres fitted for the second part of the ride or who may need assistance with any tyre issues. GENUINE PARTS SUPPORT. All riders are advised to bring spare parts along, however due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise when adventure riding, we will have Genuine KTM Spare Parts available for riders to purchase throughout the Rallye. MEDIC SUPPORT. We will have a Medic Support staff member on the Rallye. More information on all the provided support will be given to those who register for the event in the form of a REGISTERED RIDER DOSSIER.
KTM ADVENTURE RENTALS» New Zealand offers visitors a beautiful, diverse and exciting landscape - and what better way to experience it then with a group of 100 other like-minded KTM adventure riders! We are excited to partner with PARADISE MOTORCYCLE TOURS to offer local and International riders the chance to take part in the 2017 KTM New Zealand Adventure Rallye on a KTM Adventure Rental! Models available to rent will be: 2017 KTM 1090 Adventure R and 2017 KTM 690 Enduro R. There will be limited availablity, so check out ridektm.co.nz for further details. KTM 1090 ADVENTURE R 8-Day Rallye Rental // $3,000NZD + Rallye Fee All-new for 2017, the KTM 1090 Adventure R offers the ultimate in adventure riding! With bespoke WP suspension, offroad wheels (21 and 18 ) and a tough yet fuel-efficient engine that offers 125hp, seeing New Zealand from the back of one of these will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Fitted with knobby tyres, heavy duty tubes, bashplate, crash bars and a dongle to save your electronic settings. KTM 690 ENDURO R 8-Day Rallye Rental // $2,200NZD + Rallye Fee The KTM 690 Enduro R unites outstanding offroad qualities with unbeatable all-round ability. Lightweight adventure fun, you will be able to enjoy the scenery and push your limits if you wish. Fitted with knobby tyres and heavy duty tubes, you will require an additional fuel bladder, which can be arranged at time of rental. KTM RENTAL INFORMATION DOSSIER AVAILABLE AT RIDEKTM.CO.NZ FOR FURTHER DETAILS»
RALLYE ITINERARY» Sunday, Dec 3rd 2017 From 2.00pm» Rider Registration Mount Cook Lodge & Motels, Aoraki Mount Cook 6.00pm» Welcome Dinner and Riders Briefing Monday, Dec 4th 2017 Tuesday, Dec 5th 2017 Wednesday, Dec 6th 2017 Thursday, Dec 7th 2017 Friday, Dec 8th 2017 Saturday, Dec 9th 2017 After 8.00am» Day 1 Start Time After 4.00pm» Arrive at ALEXANDRA 6.30pm» Nightly Riders Briefing & Dinner After 8.00am» Day 2 Start Time After 4.00pm» Arrive at CROMWELL 6.30pm» Nightly Riders Briefing & Dinner After 8.00am» Day 3 Start Time After 4.00pm» Arrive back in CROMWELL (Day 3 route is loop) 6.30pm» Nightly Riders Briefing & Dinner After 8.00am» Day 4 Start Time After 4.00pm» Arrive at WANAKA 6.30pm» Nightly Riders Briefing & Dinner After 8.00am» Day 5 Start Time After 4.00pm» Arrive at QUEENSTOWN 6.30pm» Wrap-Up Dinner & Presentation AM» Riders make their way home!
ACCOMMODATION & DINNERS» It will be up to you, the rider, to book your preferred overnight accommodation. Once you register, you will receive a REGISTERED RIDER DOSSIER: ACCOMMODATION which will outline all the suggested accommodation venues and where the nightly Riders Briefing and Dinners will take place, which we call the Bivouac. Our overnight destinations might be a little more accommodating than the actual Bivouac at the Dakar though! BIVOUAC. Each night we will have one particular location as the Bivouac. This is where your luggage will be available to collect each afternoon, as well as the dinner destination and the location of the nightly riders briefing and social revelry. The suggested accommodation locations are all within walking distance of the Bivouac every night. DINNERS. Are included in the Rallye price every night! From the Welcome Dinner on Sunday night until the Wrap-Up Dinner on Friday. So after a long day on the bike, you don t need to worry about having to hunt down some chow - we ve got it sorted for you. MOUNT COOK LODGE & HOTEL CROMWELL WANAKA QUEENSTOWN
So... WANT TO BE A PART OF THIS ADVENTURE?» Space is limited to 100 riders! Once you register, you will receive the first REGISTERED RIDER DOSSIER, outlining further information to get your Rallye planning started. We hope you can be a part of the second annual KTM New Zealand Adventure Rallye Southern Alps 2017!