For rally fans, owning a genuine Dakar Rally factory race bike is about as exclusive as it gets. But former Husqvarna factory rider Pablo Quintanilla is offering enthusiasts worldwide the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to win the very motorcycle he rode to second place overall at the 2020 Dakar Rally.

The Chilean rally star has launched a global campaign that will give away his original Husqvarna FR 450 Rally Factory, the actual machine that competed in the world’s toughest rally. Unlike many collector offerings, this isn’t a replica, display model, or production-based tribute bike. It’s the genuine factory race machine that helped Quintanilla achieve one of the biggest milestones of his career.

More Than Just a Motorcycle

According to Quintanilla, the idea was born after his retirement from professional racing last year.

After spending more than 13 years competing as top rider in rally raid, he finally had the opportunity to slow down, reflect on his career, and begin writing a book documenting the experiences, challenges, sacrifices, victories, and setbacks that shaped his journey.

As he revisited those memories, he started thinking about what should become of the Husqvarna factory bike that had played such an important role in his success.

Rather than leaving it parked in a garage, Quintanilla wanted to share its legacy with another passionate rider or collector.

“I love the idea that a passionate Dakar, rally, enduro, or adventure fan, anywhere in the world, could have this motorcycle at home, enjoy it, share it with friends, and own a genuine piece of racing history,” Quintanilla said.

A Historic Factory Racer

The motorcycle carries considerably more significance than a typical race bike.

Quintanilla spent five seasons racing for the Husqvarna Factory Rally Team, a period that proved to be one of the most successful chapters of his professional career. During that time, he captured consecutive FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championships in 2016 and 2017 and cemented his place among the sport’s elite competitors.

The crowning achievement came at the 2020 Dakar Rally, where Quintanilla finished second overall aboard this very motorcycle. The result remains the best Dakar finish in Husqvarna’s rally racing history.

That pedigree makes the giveaway especially unique.

“As far as I know, this is one of the very few opportunities where a fan can actually win an original Dakar Factory Rally motorcycle,” Quintanilla explained. “That’s what makes this project so special to me.”

For collectors and hardcore rally enthusiasts, opportunities to acquire an authentic factory Dakar machine with documented racing history are exceptionally rare. Having one available through a worldwide drawing is even more unusual.

Giving Back Through the Motorcycle Community

The initiative is about more than rally racing memorabilia.

For years, Quintanilla has been involved in helping families facing difficult circumstances. In 2026, he began working alongside Fundación Nuestros Hijos, a Chilean organization that supports children fighting cancer and their families.

The cause is deeply personal for the former racer.

Quintanilla says he has witnessed the impact of cancer on people close to him and understands the challenges families face when a child is battling the disease. Becoming a father has only deepened that perspective.

Those experiences inspired him to connect the motorcycle campaign with a charitable mission that could make a meaningful difference while engaging the global motorcycle community.

“In the end, this project is about much more than giving away a motorcycle. It’s about sharing a piece of my history, giving back to the sport I love, and hopefully making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families facing incredibly difficult circumstances.”

How the Campaign Works

Participation is open to motorcycle enthusiasts around the world through www.pabloquintanilla.com.

Visitors can select from various participation packages and complete their purchase online. Each package includes a collection of digital collectible stickers along with a corresponding number of entries into the motorcycle drawing.

Once a purchase is completed, participants receive their digital stickers and assigned drawing numbers via email. The stickers can be saved digitally and printed for personal use if desired.

The website is available in both English and Spanish and offers international payment options, making participation accessible for fans from virtually anywhere in the world.

Open Worldwide

One question frequently asked by international participants is what happens if the winning entry comes from outside Chile.

According to Quintanilla, the campaign is fully open worldwide. If an overseas participant wins, the project team will assist with the motorcycle’s export process from Chile and provide guidance regarding import requirements in the winner’s home country.

Interest has already come from the United States, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, the Netherlands, and numerous countries throughout Latin America.

The strong international response underscores just how special the opportunity is. After all, this isn’t simply a rare motorcycle. It’s a factory-built Dakar race machine that competed at the sport’s highest level and secured a historic result for Husqvarna.

Campaign Details

• Motorcycle: Original 2020 Husqvarna FR 450 Rally Factory
• Race Result: 2nd Overall, Dakar Rally 2020
• Significance: Best Dakar Rally result in Husqvarna history
• Eligibility: Worldwide, ages 18+
• Website: www.pabloquintanilla.com
• Draw Date: December 30, 2026