“Dakar turned my dream into a lifestyle”
Crew facts
- A genuine Dakar legend in the Czech Republic, David Pabiska is lining up for his 17th appearance in 2026. He has been racing for over 30 years and was just 14 when he set himself the target of doing the Dakar. He made that dream a reality in 2007, having already starred in motocross and enduro on the domestic and international scene.
- After making his Dakar debut in Africa, David rode all but one of the South American editions, coming as high as 12th in the trucks in 2012 and 18th in the bikes in 2014. A skilled mechanic with three silver medals at the FIM International Six-Days Enduro, he did Dakar 2020 as part of Martin Macik’s service crew, which prompted him to return to the bikes in the gruelling Original by Motul class in 2021.
- The Hustopece native is now a regular Top 40 rider, and one of the fastest among veterans’ riders. He won the Veterans Trophy in 2025, before doing the same in Portugal and Morocco. Results that earned him the W2RC Seniors crown! Aged 50, he will try to defend his Dakar crown.
- David is also one of the best in the Original by Motul class, where his experience plays a decisive role. He will line up for his own outfit in 2025 (SP Moto Bohemia Racing), just as last year, returning to what he did in his 2007 debut.
Ambition
D.P.: “Dakar turned my dream into a lifestyle. The 2025 edition was a successful one for me, as I finished 7 th in Original by Motul category, and I won the Veteran trophy. The season has been long but successful. In 2026 I would like to fight again in the way I was taught as a little boy. I have a new KTM and I will ride again in the Original by Motul category. It’s a challenge in terms of sport and mechanics, I still believe in the original meaning of Dakar, but I will not give overall results for free.”
