Overview of Leg 2 – Special Stage 2 (SS2)
Held on Friday, 5 December 2025, Leg 2 of the Inisiasi Rally Raid Adventure 2025 brought competitors into the second major competitive segment of the rally: Special Stage 2 (SS2). With the momentum from the opening stage still fresh, SS2 tested not only outright speed, but also endurance, terrain adaptation, and consistency across differing landscapes.
As teams began Leg 2, the standings remained close following SS1, creating strategic pressure for both MOTO and AUTO categories. The day’s stage would again reshuffle the leaderboard as riders and drivers navigated diverse terrain and time control challenges.
Stage Characteristics & Terrain Conditions
SS2 introduced a fresh combination of terrain types including compact dirt, broken gravel, plantation paths, and flowing high-speed sections. The route demanded both precision and aggression, especially in the mid-stage where surface transitions frequently shifted traction levels.
Weather and visibility played a role as well, with dust from early competitors affecting those farther back in the starting order. Navigation accuracy around time controls was crucial, as minor penalties introduced measurable differences in the standings.
Leg 2 Results – MOTO Category
The MOTO division continued to deliver tight competition on SS2, with strong performances shaping the evolving leaderboard. Sandy Arief Aritonang maintained his impressive pace, once again displaying consistency and precision in technical areas. Azfar Rifaie Saifullah and Eko Julianto followed closely, keeping pressure on the front runners as the rally advanced into deeper stages.
Provisional SS2 Results (MOTO)
| Pos | No | Rider | Bike | Group / Class | Total Time SS2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Sandy Arief Aritonang | Husqvarna FE 350 | XM / XM2 | 1:03:23 |
| 2 | 8 | Azfar Rifaie Saifullah | Honda CRF 250 | XM / XM2 | 1:07:42 |
| 3 | 26 | Eko Julianto | Honda CRF 250 | XM / XM2 | 1:09:41 |
| 4 | 6 | Rizal | Husqvarna FE 350 | XM / XM2 | 1:11:00 |
| 5 | 30 | Agam Listiyanto | Honda CRF 250 | XM / XM2 | 1:12:05 |
| 6 | 25 | Mufti Mk | KTM 250 EXC | XM / XM2 | 1:15:02 |
| 7 | 29 | Tajul | Honda CRF 250 | XM / XM2 | 1:15:27 |
| 8 | 22 | Raqo Dwi Setia | Husqvarna 701 | XM / XM3 | 1:21:35 |
| 9 | 24 | Rial Hamzah | Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | XM / XM2 | 1:24:51 |
| 10 | 7 | Nurmansyah | Kawasaki KLX 230 | XM / XM2 | 1:29:00 |
Official Documents – MOTO:
• Starting List SS2 – MOTO (PDF)
• Provisional Result SS2 – MOTO (PDF)
Leg 2 Results – AUTO Category
Competition tightened significantly in the AUTO category as teams battled through varied terrain. Taufan Satria Bijaksana / Kukuh Prihastowo set the pace once again with a controlled and efficient run, strengthening their overall position. Close behind, Novrianda Basyir Govin / Abdul Rachman Said and Andi Wijaya / Muhamad Rexa Nugraha delivered strong times and remained firmly in contention heading into the next stages.
Provisional SS2 Results (AUTO)
| Pos | No | Driver / Co-Driver | Car | Group / Class | Total Time SS2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110 | Taufan Satria Bijaksana / Kukuh Prihastowo | Toyota Fortuner GR | X2-D | 1:00:12 |
| 2 | 103 | Novrianda Basyir Govin / Abdul Rachman Said | Porsche Cayenne | X1-G | 1:03:58 |
| 3 | 105 | Andi Wijaya / Muhamad Rexa Nugraha | Toyota Hilux | X1-D | 1:05:44 |
| 4 | 104 | Ari Saefudin / Galih Tantyo Yuwono | Toyota Hilux | X1-D | 1:06:30 |
| 5 | 116 | Heri Rusyaman / Leo Bagas Artato | CAN-AM Maverick | X4 | 1:08:21 |
| 6 | 112 | M. Arif Agung Nugroho / Yan Kristianto | Toyota Hilux | X2-D | 1:11:45 |
| 7 | 117 | Abie / Yudi | CAN-AM Maverick | X4 | 1:15:50 |
| 8 | 115 | Cossa Endra Wardana / Arifin | CAN-AM Maverick | X4 | 1:16:42 |
| 9 | 106 | Alief Noeralamsyah / Teuku Aswinsyah | BMW X3 | X1-G | 1:17:33 |
| 10 | 107 | Rudi Setia Laksmana / Adi Wibowo | Jeep JK | X2-G | 1:18:40 |
Official Documents – AUTO:
• Starting List SS2 – AUTO (PDF)
• Provisional Result SS2 – AUTO (PDF)
Looking Ahead to the Next Leg
With SS2 complete, the competitive rhythm of IRRA 2025 continues to intensify. Differences in stage times remain narrow, meaning that consistency and technical reliability will become even more critical in the coming legs.
The challenge escalates as the rally moves into its next stages, where endurance, strategic pacing, and navigation discipline will determine who emerges at the top of the standings.
