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started to explore potential routes to conquer the mountain , utilising both the YZ450FX and the Ténéré to complete this reconnaissance phase , whilst also dealing with disruption caused by unexpected snowfall .
The weather also played a significant role in dictating the timing of the record attempt . With high winds forecast , the team were forced to accelerate their plans and make the attempts on the 6th and 7th of March . Due to the snowfall , the routes to the West and Central summits were rendered impassable , so the highest summit and principal crater of the volcano became the goal chosen by the team .
Starting from Refugio Murray at 4,522 metres , Tarrés and the Ténéré reached the record altitude in only 50 minutes .
“ Above 6,000 metres everything seems to go super slow , the physical exhaustion is indescribable and there is no room for mistakes ,” commented Tarrés . ” Even walking is a challenge , let alone riding a Ténéré at this altitude ”
One problem encountered on the previous record setting expedition in 2022 was that of fuel consumption , which is significantly heaver at altitude than at sea level . For the most recent attempt at the record this issue was addressed with the GYTR kit , specifically the GYTR ECU assembly and extra fuel capacity , which allowed Tarrés to ride for longer without the need to refuel .
The GYTR parts from the second stage or handling kit , including more rugged Haan Wheels , KYB 48mm front fork and Paioli rear suspension , also ensured optimal handling performance on the challenging terrain of the volcano .
The mental , physical , and mechanical challenges faced by Tarrés and his team during this testing challenge cannot easily be conveyed with words alone . To tell the full story of this momentous endeavour , the TRECE Racing Society and Yamaha Motor Europe have collaborated on a documentary , to be premièred at the end of this year , that will take viewers on the same incredible journey on which Tarrés embarked in both 2022 and 2024 .
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