Honda's Ricky Brabec is ready to defend his Dakar title

Honda's Ricky Brabec is a man with a target on his back. The two time and defending Dakar champion is hoping to fend off strong opposition and win his third Dakar Rally. The American rider chats with SBS Sport's Conor McNally about his title defence.

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[RallyNavigatorOnline]

Go Ricky! Best of luck at Dakar. Cheering for you!

[husaberg]

Brabec will get it done. He’s fast but still has good navigation skills.

[jonjackson]

🏁🇺🇲The Americans are going for wins. Ricky is leading the charge but, Howes and Kline are also strong in RallyGP. Quintero and Guthrie in the Ultimate class and Price and Hager in the T4 SxS.