Hans Trunkenpolz has died. RIP.

PackMule · 09-01-2009, 06:22 AM

01.09.2009

KTM mourns the passing of Hans Trunkenpolz

The news of the completely unexpected death of Hans Trunkenpolz has been received by KTM with dismay and sadness.

The 65-year old died on Sunday following a heart attack suffered during a half marathon in Altötting, Bavaria. Hans Trunkenpolz retired in December 2008 following a professional life dedicated to motor sport and to KTM. The son of the company founder was himself a successful motor sports enthusiast as well as having discovered and nurtured motocross champion Heinz Kinigadner.

He led KTM to eight successive victories in the Dakar Rally, which transformed KTM into the dominant brand in rally sport. Even after he left the company, as well as remaining closely connected to the brand and with motor sport, he was a passionate and well trained runner who was known for his competitiveness and sporting ambition.

KTM above all mourns the loss of a wonderful human being. Our sympathy goes to the family of the unforgettable”Trupo“.

Hans Trunkenpolz

From: http://www.ktmpress.com/news.100051....ash=f1247209eb

Ride in Peace, Hans.

rider1150gsadv · 09-01-2009, 06:33 AM

RIP

Wallace · 09-01-2009, 06:53 AM

RIP

Hayduke · 09-01-2009, 07:37 AM

Ride in Peace, Hans.

Beez · 09-01-2009, 07:54 AM

Thank you Hans for your part in building such great bikes, sponsoring racers worldwide and promoting the greatest sport in the world.

Farioli · 09-01-2009, 08:54 AM

Que en paz descanse

brent tex · 09-01-2009, 06:52 PM

Rip

Roaring Horse · 09-02-2009, 09:42 AM

Rest in Peace "Trupo". Thank you for everything you did to help out the Americans in Dakar. It was a great blessing in my life to have shared the desert with you!

Vicks · 09-02-2009, 11:45 PM

sad for this loss, but happy that he was here with us and built all those magnificint machines.

RIP Trupo.

troy safari carpente · 09-03-2009, 12:22 AM

May his legacy live on, in the motorcycle brand that he helped build and forge a reputation for; for many years to come...

nevgriff64 · 09-03-2009, 02:46 AM

Sad news..

RIP Hans..

LocuL · 09-05-2009, 02:45 PM

RIP

Regards
Mikael
Denmark

Rammer · 09-07-2009, 05:07 AM

Rip.

doyle · 09-07-2009, 01:50 PM

RIP Hans.

Pointman0853 · 09-21-2009, 07:12 PM

This is a shock, and very sad news!

I cound myself lucky to spend some time with Hans in Baja. A great guy and friendly personality.

The funniest thing he said to us one night at dinner in Ensenada, "Do you think KTM should make a 690 Adventure that looks like the Rallye bike?"

Rest n Peace!

Pointman

09-01-2009, 06:53 AM	#3
Wallace Seat belt tight babe? Joined: Aug 2005 Oddometer: 815	RIP __________________ Do you support the sport? How do you give back?

09-01-2009, 07:37 AM	#4
Hayduke ///SAFETY THIRD/// Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Salida, coloRADo Oddometer: 41,601	Ride in Peace, Hans. __________________ Official Adventure Rider T-Shirts! . Dual Sport Riding Techniques videos! Rally Moto Kit ///

09-01-2009, 08:54 AM	#6
Farioli "just do it" Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Escondido, CA Oddometer: 489	Que en paz descanse __________________ #32, Dos Sertoes, 2008 #23, Las Pampas Rally, 2007 #421, Baja 500, 2007 DVR, 2007 DVR, 2008

09-01-2009, 06:52 PM	#7
brent tex Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Southernmost City. Flatistan Oddometer: 170	Rip Rip

09-02-2009, 09:42 AM	#8
Roaring Horse Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Baja, Africa, North/South America, Europe Oddometer: 119	Rest in Peace "Trupo". Thank you for everything you did to help out the Americans in Dakar. It was a great blessing in my life to have shared the desert with you! __________________ Roaring Horse I won't retire, but I might retread-Grandpa Green

09-01-2009, 06:33 AM	#2
rider1150gsadv € Fl Keys Fishing Guide € Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Keys/Ft Likkertail , USA Oddometer: 5,873	RIP

09-01-2009, 07:54 AM	#5
Beez Given to fly Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Framingham, MA Oddometer: 5,497	Thank you Hans for your part in building such great bikes, sponsoring racers worldwide and promoting the greatest sport in the world.

09-02-2009, 11:45 PM	#9
Vicks I love sand !!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Oddometer: 2,574	sad for this loss, but happy that he was here with us and built all those magnificint machines. RIP Trupo. __________________ '07 KTM Adv990S No myriad hues of laser lights no bottles that are oozing with nectars from heaven, no beautiful body soft and warm to the touch but, i have a very small desire.. Give me a dark.. long.. winding road, three gears to go and my Hellas on fire.. 950Rally picture thread

09-03-2009, 12:22 AM	#10
troy safari carpente Team f5ool Joined: Nov 2005 Location: f5ederation of scandwegia Oddometer: 13,992	Vale; Hans Trunkenpolz May his legacy live on, in the motorcycle brand that he helped build and forge a reputation for; for many years to come... __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by zenjen "It's one of those nuts and uncles deals..."

09-03-2009, 02:46 AM	#11
nevgriff64 Spelt with 2 ffs Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Oddometer: 11,443	Sad news.. RIP Hans.. __________________ 6 Weeks 17 750 kilometers Traveling Around Australia

09-05-2009, 02:45 PM	#12
LocuL Gnarly Infantry Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Denmark - Jutland Oddometer: 879	RIP Regards Mikael Denmark __________________ KTM 950(1190) Adv-s, Soon to be Project 1190 KTM 530 EXC-R 08

09-07-2009, 05:07 AM	#13
Rammer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Oddometer: 234	Rip Rip. __________________

09-07-2009, 01:50 PM	#14
doyle RallyRaidReview-ing Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Off Piste Oddometer: 21,519	RIP Hans. __________________ *Got Smugmug? Use code HWkDUhHwGv5Tc for a discount.* RallyRaidReview - @RallyRaidReview

09-21-2009, 07:12 PM	#15
Pointman0853 Unregistered Gun Owner Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Douglas County, Nevada Oddometer: 1,324	Rest in Peach Hans... This is a shock, and very sad news! I cound myself lucky to spend some time with Hans in Baja. A great guy and friendly personality. The funniest thing he said to us one night at dinner in Ensenada, "Do you think KTM should make a 690 Adventure that looks like the Rallye bike?" Rest n Peace! Pointman __________________ AMA Life Member 600475 IBA #5 More Cowbell!

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