Inside Cyril Despres Five-time Dakar Champion – Words: Craig Tarlington. Images: Jean-Francois Muget
The gloves are off and it’s time for the real fight at last. Cyril Despres’ move to Yamaha has brought with it the opportunity to see him and his toughest competitor, Marc Coma, go head-to-head without the shadow of possible team intervention. Adventure Rider Magazine had a brief but exclusive chat with Cyril to get his thoughts on the coming Dakar, signing with Yamaha and the passions that drive him toward a sixth Dakar victory.