August 14th, 2025.



Dunlop-equipped teams enjoyed commanding performance at the 45th 12 Hours of La Chinelle off-road endurance race in Franchimont, Belgium, last weekend, with Husqvarna Belgique claiming its fourth victory at the event and the KTM Wheeling Team finishing just outside the podium places in fourth position.

The 12-hour race is one of Europe’s most challenging enduro events, with more than 75 three-rider teams racing over a rugged 7 km track from midnight until midday. The track’s mix of forest trails, downhill sections and technical challenges take rider skill and durability to the extreme, making it a perfect test of performance for Dunlop Geomax enduro tires.

The Husqvara Belgique trio of Jens Getteman, Kevin Fors, and Tanguy Gabriel relied on the race-proven Dunlop Geomax EN91 for its combination of grip and durability at the event, crossing the line after 76 laps with a two-minute lead ahead of second-placed KTM Sport Benelux. Geomax EN91’s compound, which features hexagonal and tilted crown blocks, is specifically designed to provide agile handling and the highest grip on off-road surfaces, making the 12H La Chinelle a perfect test of performance for Dunlop’s flagship enduro product.

The race is run with open tyre competition, giving Dunlop the opportunity to demonstrate Geomax EN91’s performance against rival brands. The KTM Wheeling Team of Valentin Lacasse, Jerome Martiny and Harry Seel also chose to tackle the demanding course with Geomax EN91 tires beneath them, finishing the event in fourth position and adding to a strong overall showing for Dunlop-equipped teams.

Beyond its triumph in the 12H La Chinelle, Geomax EN91 has established itself as a top choice for enduro riders of all levels, carrying riders to success at the 6DAYS® FIM Enduro of Nations, and equipping multiple Enduro European and Junior Enduro World Champions in recent years.

Tyres from the Dunlop Geomax range will continue this trend, offering riders increased grip, compliance and excellent traction in the most demanding competitions and across varied terrains, including at this month’s 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations in Italy.

Wim Van Achter, Motorsport Manager, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe, commented: "Congratulations to our Dunlop-equipped teams for their success at such a gruelling event. The 12H of La Chinelle is a true test of endurance, with varied terrain and long riding hours through dusk and dawn. The Dunlop Geomax range is designed to deliver performance in exactly these demanding conditions, and we’re very pleased to see two Dunlop-equipped teams finish with such success. This result is testament to the confidence top riders of all levels have in Dunlop Geomax performance and durability.”

Wim Vandeheyden, Team Manager, Husqvarna Belgique, added: “Thanks to the versatile nature of our Dunlop tyres and mousses, we gained an edge over the competition both on track and in the pit lane. Dunlop’s durability allowed us to save valuable time by avoiding unnecessary tyre changes. Over 12 hours of racing, the conditions can change lap by lap, but from dusk till dawn the Dunlop Geomax tires proved the ideal choice.”


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