Archive · 4 Jan 2026
India's Harith Noah gears up for 7th Dakar Rally
Harith Noah, a top rally-raid rider from India, is getting ready for his 7th Dakar Rally.
This big race happens in Saudi Arabia from January 3 to 17, 2026.
It's very long and tough, with lots of different kinds of terrain.
Noah has been practicing and improving his skills.
He even won a special class in the race before.
Last year, he had a bad crash, but he's focusing on doing his best this time.
He rides a special motorcycle called the TVS Sherco RTR 450.
Noah wants to make India proud and learn from his mistakes.
Harith Noah is set for his 7th Dakar Rally campaign in Saudi Arabia from January 3 to 17, 2026.
The rally spans 8,000 kilometres, including 4,800 kilometres of timed sections across various terrains.
Noah rides the TVS Sherco RTR 450 and has improved his skills through world rally-raid championship events.
He achieved a landmark Rally 2 class victory, the first-ever by an Indian rider at Dakar.
A crash in the 2025 prologue forced Noah out before the opening stage, but he remains focused on growth.
- Who
- Harith Noah, India's leading rally-raid rider
- What
- Participation in the 48th Dakar Rally 2026
- When
- January 3 to 17, 2026
- Where
- Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
- Why
- To represent India and improve his performance in the world's toughest motorsport challenge
- Event
- 48th Dakar Rally 2026
- Location
- Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
- Dates
- January 3 to 17, 2026
- Total Distance
- 8,000 kilometres
- Timed Sections
- 4,800 kilometres
- Rest Day
- January 10 in Riyadh
- Vehicle
- TVS Sherco RTR 450
- Notable Achievement
- First-ever Rally 2 class victory by an Indian rider at Dakar
