Ten Years of Rally Expertise – Built from the Ground Up
Martin Dosch has been part of the HERO Rally Team for over 10 years, contributing far more than race-week support. From the very beginning, he has been deeply involved in the development of the rally bike itself, helping to design and refine the motorcycle from scratch. His responsibility has always been clear: create a machine that delivers maximum performance under the most extreme conditions imaginable.
The Dakar Rally is not just about speed – it is a brutal test of engineering, reliability, and adaptability. This is exactly where Martin’s expertise comes into play.
Mission Dakar: Performance, Precision, Data
During the Dakar Rally, Martin Dosch’s focus is on one thing: making sure the bike performs flawlessly every single day. His responsibilities include:
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Ensuring optimal bike performance across changing terrain, temperatures, and stages
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Daily data recording and in-depth analysis of all relevant bike systems
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Fine-tuning electronics and electrical systems based on real-world rally data
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Translating rider feedback and telemetry into immediate technical improvements
In a race where small technical details can decide between finishing on the podium or retiring early, Martin’s work is a critical success factor for the team.
Fresh Talent, Strong Future: Welcome Tobias Ebster
Alongside proven technical leadership, the HERO Factory Team is also strengthened by new riding talent. One of the most exciting additions is Tobias Ebster, a rising star in the rally-raid world.
Coming from a strong background in motocross and enduro, Tobias made a rapid transition into rally racing. His breakthrough came through the Road to Dakar program, where he quickly proved not only his speed, but also his intelligence and mechanical understanding. His Dakar debut was nothing short of impressive – winning the Original by Motul category and earning the Best Rookie title.
Now, as part of the HERO Factory Team, Tobias brings youthful energy, precision riding, and a deep technical understanding of the bike – a perfect match for a team that relies heavily on engineering excellence and data-driven performance.
Experience Meets Ambition
With Martin Dosch overseeing the technical backbone of the bike and Tobias Ebster pushing the limits on the stages, the HERO Rally Team combines experience with fresh ambition. It’s a partnership built on trust, innovation, and a shared goal: competing at the highest level of rally-raid racing.
For DOWATEK, this involvement is more than motorsport sponsorship – it is a real-world proving ground where engineering solutions are tested under the harshest conditions on the planet.
We’re proud to be part of this journey and look forward to sharing more insights, data, and behind-the-scenes stories straight from the Dakar bivouac.