Team Red Bull KTM Off Road Team
  Nationality Manx
  Current residence Ballaugh, Isle of Man
  Date of Birth 31/05/1978
  Birthplace Douglas, Isle of Man
  Family Engaged
  Height / Weight 6'4" / 207 lbs.
  Hobbies Trials riding and all motorsports
  Year Turned Pro 2000
  First KTM 2004
  Goals Defend my title in GNCC series
  Bike 450 XC-W
  Mechanic Scott Brooker ( Scotty )
  Class GNCC Bike XC-1
  Startnumber 1

 

Born and bred in the Isle of Man, David Knight has always been a demon on two wheels, using the beautiful Manx hills to hone his bike handling skills from an early age. As a schoolboy he would often tell his friends that he would be World Champion one day, his drive and passion for the sport helped him live that dream!

Winning the 2005 World Championship marked his rise to the very top of his sport. Defending that title with a 100% record in 2006 ensured David's name a place in the Enduro hall of fame. Anyone who has seen the fantastic biking movie, ' On Any Sunday ' must see a likeness with David and the great Malcom Smith, both amazing riders in all disciplines, always with smiles on their faces, riding for the love of the sport.

Taking on the USA for 2007, David left the WEC behind in search of a new challenge. After a year of multiple trans-atlantic flights and bad luck with both injury and mechanical problems, David still battled through to win the GNCC series, the AMA Endurocross series and the FIM Indoor Enduro World Cup! As if he hadn't done enough travelling for one year, a trip to Australia in July gave him the Aussie Four Day title as well.

In 2008, David will defend his GNCC title and continue to contest the various extreme races around the globe. Including, schedule permitting, the Erzberg Rodeo, the Red Bull Last Man Standing and various others.

Career Highlights:

GNCC Champion XC-1 2007
AMA Endurocross Champion 2007
FIM Indoor Enduro World Champion 2007/8
A4DE Champion 2007
2-time World Enduro Champion 2005/06
2nd place World Enduro Champion 2000/01/02/04
2-time Erzberg Extreme Winner
U.S. Red Bull Last Man Standing Winner 2005 and 2006
AMA Enduro Cross Champion 2005
ISDE Overall Winner 2005
6-time British Enduro Champion

 

Photos: Jonty Edmunds