Enduro racing was the background for the invention of TwinPegs, and experiences from offroad racing has been a very important part of the detail development of the TwinPegs kits. Racing is the hardest testbed available. Equipment that performs well under the harsh conditions in racing, works for adventure riding. TwinPegs have been raced successfully in enduro, desert racing and rally. TwinPegs have been raced in Finke desert race and Sunraysia Safari Rally in Australia, Baja 1000 in Mexico, Breslau Rallye in Poland, Hellas rally, FIM Baja World Cup ( Rally racing series, Europe and middle east) First gold medal by Andrew Houlihan in Sunraysia Safari Rally 2022. First FIM Baja World Cup gold medal by Andrew Houlihan in Saudi Baja 2023, TwinPegs equipped Husqvarna 450 Rally Factory Replica.
Here is Andrew Houlihans own words about the first race in the FIM Baja World Cup 2023:
Going to the 1st round of the World Baja Champs and riding a Husqvarna 450 Rally bike supplied by Mishal A. Alghuneim from Saudi Dirt Bike Centre, I was apprehensive about not having TWIN PEGS as I know how they transform the handling of the bike and reduce the amount of energy you use.
A quick discussion with Kai Ingvald Flateland from TWINPEGS, and he made the impossible happen. Designing and manufacturing of 2 sets of TWINPEGS for the KTM / Husqvarna Rally bikes only 3 weeks before the start of the race.
The pegs were sent directly to the Saudi Dirt Bike Centre and installed on my Husqvarna and also on Mishal’s KTM450 RFR. I had no doubts in my mind that they would transform the already great handling of the rally bike into something even better, but Mishal was a little skeptical.
We had no time to pre ride or test the pegs set up and went straight into Stage 1 prologue with them.
After the short stage Mishal and I were both amazed at how they worked but we still had 2 full days of racing in the dunes with them. The biggest concern on the Rally bike is that they might get in the way or obstruct the rider and interfere with the varied terrain we encounter in rally races.
Undoubtedly the TWINPEGS were the best thing we added to our bikes for this demanding race in the dunes. The last time I was in these dunes was for Dakar and did not have the TWINPEGS. What an amazing difference they make to the Rally bikes in the deep rough sand and dunes. And after a demanding 250km stage of sand and dunes I used far less energy with the TWINPEGS. Having the TwinPegs was a huge advantage for both myself & Mishal
Mishal A. Alghuneim from Saudi Dirt Bike Centre
“I was very skeptical but had the opportunity to test them out in this rally as I need all the help I can get as my ankle has not healed; I can’t handle any over flexing in my left ankle so thought this might help.
After 2 days of racing and adjusting setting, I really see an advantage in comfort and safety. With also an advantage in loading up the rear to get more traction and stability in sandy tracks.
Andrew and I had the first production sets for Rally Replicas, I got 5th overall with a fractured tibia and Andrew got 1st place in the veteran’s class and 9th overall.
Quality product that is well engineered for sure! “
The results that Mishal & I achieved at round 1 can be directly attributed to having the TWINPEGS on our bikes. They are a game changer not only for adventure and enduro riding, but a must have for desert and sand riding / racing.
