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TOBIAS EBSTER

(aut) Born on 12/09/1997 1.84m / 82kg

Hobbies

Cycling , skiing , ski tour , travelling , enjoying life

Sponsors

Kini Redbull, Redbull Austria, KTM, 100%, Arenastadl, Nierlich, Simus, Apina, Twin Air, Alpinestars

2024: 20th overall (1st Original by Motul)

2024: 11th Rallye du Maroc
Ab. Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
Ab. Hellas Rally
2023: DNF Rallye du Maroc
1st Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge (Rally2)
2022: 1st Dubai, FIM Bajas World Cup

“I’m aiming for a podium in Rally 2”

RIDER FACTS

  • After debuts in motocross and enduro, Tobias Ebster won the FIM Bajas World Cup 2022 in Dubai and won Rally 2 at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge against experienced opponents.
  • Qualified for the Dakar thanks to his victory in the “Road to Dakar” program, he overcame injuries, including a fractured shoulder on the Rallye du Maroc and a fractured scaphoid in November 2023.
  • He competed in his first Dakar with the team of his uncle Heinz Kinigadner, motocross and rally-raid legend, who hopes to see him succeed where he left off in 1994. He took the win in the “Original by Motul” (without assistance) and secured 20th place overall with the status of best rookie.
  • Injured on the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge and then again on the Hellas Rally, the Austrian finished 11th overall in the Rallye du Maroc, 5th in the Rally 2 category with the prestigious BAS World KTM Racing Team.

AMBITION 2025

T.E: “After an incredible year in 2024, with victory in the Original by Motul category, 20th place overall and the title of the rookie of the year, I kept up the pace by taking part in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Unfortunately, the race didn’t go as planned: I crashed on the fourth stage due to technical problems, which sidelined me for several weeks. Then I took part in the Hellas Rally, where I got injured again. These experiences made me review my program and intensify my training. I then took part in the Rallye du Maroc, which was a great success and excellent training, without any navigation mistake or crash. I’ve also added a mental preparation to my training, and recently came back from a week’s navigation training in the USA with a friend at the All American Rally Raid. For 2025, my goals are clear: I’m aiming for a podium in Rally 2 and a Top 15 overall. I love motocross, hiking and mountain biking, and I’m passionate about anything that involves sport. That said, with my busy schedule between racing and travelling, I no longer have time for other jobs, like delivering pizzas. My training now focuses mainly on motocross, which remains my favourite activity and an excellent complement to rally preparation. I’m extremely motivated and can’t wait to take the start of the Dakar 2025.”

Vehicle

BAS world KTM racing team

KTM 450 RALLY REPLICA
BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM

  • KTM
  • 450 RALLY REPLICA
  • 450cc, 4-stroke, single cylinder
  • about 70 hp.
  • 139 kg
  • steel, double-cradle
  • 34,5 litres
  • Bas World Ktm Racing Team
  • Bas World Ktm Racing Team
  • Rally 2

Ranking 2025

All news of T. Ebster

Newsflashes - 17/01 13:01 [GMT +3] - Bike

Ebster is the best privateer

Tobias Ebster, who finished 9th in the general rankings and 2nd in the Rally 2 class, is the best privateer on this year’s edition. The Austrian achieved this feat by 44 seconds in front of Slovakian Stefan Svitko. Slovenian Toni Mulec completes the podium of the privateer bikers.

Newsflashes - 17/01 09:12 [GMT +3] - Bike

Ebster takes the lead

In the Rally 2 class, Tobias Ebster, who is second in the Rally 2 general rankings, has taken the lead after 19 km by 16’’ ahead of Michael Docherty and 25’’ in front of Jacob Argubright. Edgar Canet, who leads the Rally 2 class by a distance, trails by 30’’. The young 19-year-old Spaniard is heading for the title.

Newsflashes - 17/01 07:45 [GMT +3] - Bike

Canet boasts a solid lead in the Rally 2 class

Edgar Canet is set to succeed Mason Klein (2022), Romain Dumontier (2023) and Harith Noah (2024) on the Dakar Rally 2 roll of honour. The Spaniard has shone from start to finish and boasts a lead of 35 minutes over Tobias Ebster as well as 8th position in the overall bike category. This will be the best result achieved by a Rally 2 rider in the general rankings. The third placed...

Newsflashes - 16/01 15:09 [GMT +3] - Bike

Canet heading for Rally 2 victory

35 minutes now separate Edgar Canet and Tobias Ebster at the top of the general rankings for the Rally 2 class. The Spaniard is heading towards triumph in this class on his first participation on the Dakar. Romain Dumontier is still third, but the identity of the fourth placed rider has changed: Toni Mulec has overtaken Neels Theric.

Newsflashes - 16/01 12:39 [GMT +3] - Bike

Can Svitko catch Ebster?

Stefan Svitko and Tobias Ebster are contesting the place of best privateer rider on the Dakar. 4’47’’ separated the two men in the virtual general rankings before the day’s stage, with the advantage for the Austrian. The Slovakian has been the quickest so far in the dunes and now only trails his rival by 2’18’’ after 112 km.

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Newsflashes - 16/01 11:15 [GMT +3] - Bike

Gonçalves opens with Docherty

Michael Docherty has not opened the way alone for long. The South African has been caught up with by Rui Gonçalves, who set off three minutes later. The two men are now opening the stage, with Tobias Ebster pursuing them.

Newsflashes - 16/01 10:49 [GMT +3] - Bike

The duel of the privateers

Tobias Ebster and Stefan Svitko are battling to be the best placed privateer rider. The two men are 9th and 10th in the general rankings, with the Austrian leading the Slovakian, last year’s best privateer, by 2 minutes and 27 seconds.

Newsflashes - 16/01 09:30 [GMT +3] - Bike

Ebster in Canet’s shadow

Tobias Ebster, the best rookie in 2024 with 20th place overall and 7th place in the Rally 2 class as well as victory in the Original by Motul race, has enrolled this year with the BAS World KTM Racing team. With 7 podium finishes in the Rally 2 class, the Austrian is the first Rally 2 rider to start today following his 3rd stage win in the class yesterday. Kini’s nephew...

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