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It's Adventure Riding Time

Summer is on it's way out and cool weather is here. Fall is the perfect time to to explore on an Adventure ride. So load up your pannier bags and hit the road.

The Tusk Pilot Pannier Bags are now easier to mount up and remove from your motorcycle pannier racks or Tusk Mounting Plate. These panniers now feature a replaceable strap system and the ability to attach a bottle holder using the Molle system. Even though they are made of top-quality materials and workmanship, the Pilot bags are still extremely affordable. The bags mount easily to just about any pannier rack and allow for easy removal of the entire bag from the motorcycle. Removable, waterproof liners not only keep your gear dry, but they make loading and unloading simple. These saddle bags are a great offering to those wanting to get into adventure/touring motorcycling at a reasonable price without sacrificing durability and quality.

2025 Team Triumph Grows

As we approach the 2025 Supercross season, one of the biggest stories is Austin Forkner move to Triumph. After receiving an offer from Pro Circuit’s Mitch Payton, Forkner ultimately chose Triumph, signing a two- to three-year deal. This move signals a major step for both Forkner and the growing Triumph team.

Forkner, who has spent his entire professional career with Pro Circuit, is seeking a fresh start. Despite his immense talent, injuries have kept him from completing a full season. Triumph’s long-term offer reflects their belief in Forkner’s potential to lead them to Supercross success. The goal? A Supercross championship in the 250 class before transitioning to the 450 class as their flagship rider.

However, Forkner’s history of injuries poses a risk. His recent head injuries, including brain surgery, have raised concerns, but Triumph is willing to take that gamble, hoping he can stay healthy and deliver wins.

Forkner isn’t the only talent Triumph is banking on. Jordon Smith and Stilez Robertson will also ride for the team. Smith, known for his raw speed and potential to win races, is expected to grab podium finishes in 2025. Though consistency has been an issue for Smith, on his best days, he’s a top contender.

Stilez Robertson, who has battled injuries in recent years, took time off in 2024 to heal. Now healthy, Robertson is set to surprise fans. If he can stay fit, Robertson could be a solid top-five threat, adding depth to Triumph’s roster.

With Forkner, Smith, and Robertson, Triumph is setting itself up for a strong presence in 2025. Their team’s leadership, known for rider development and strong support, makes them one to watch. If Forkner stays healthy, this could be a breakthrough year not only for him but for Triumph as a serious contender in the Supercross world.

Expect big things from Triumph as they charge into the 2025 season, aiming for wins and podium finishes across the board.

McAdoo officially extends at Pro Circuit Kawasaki into 2025

Staying on for sixth year together entering the next season.

Image: Octopi Media.

Cameron McAdoo will continue at Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki for 2025 after landing a contract extension, the pair entering their sixth season together.

McAdoo has been in Monster Energy Supercross 250SX East title contention this year until sustaining a broken shoulder in Nashville.

Prior to that, the 26-year-old had taken five podiums, including a victory at Indianapolis. He missed the Pro Motocross season altogether, but has been back on track in the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) post-season, finishing P8 in both Charlotte and Fort Worth.

“It’s a dream come true for me to be part of this team even for one year, but to think that this will be my sixth year on the team is pretty crazy,” McAdoo commented.

“If you’d told me that when I was a kid, I would have never imagined. I’m really excited to continue working together with the team and it’s felt like home to me ever since I started, so I’m really looking forward to next year.”

Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki confirmed last week that Ty Masterpool had re-signed for a full season in 2025, with he and McAdoo to be teamed alongside Levi Kitchen – who is currently on a two-year deal – as well as Garrett Marchbanks, and Seth Hammaker is expected to continue.

Team USA drafts Webb in as Hymas MXoN replacement

Team Honda HRC rider forced to withdraw from MX2 position.

Scheduled knee surgery for Chance Hymas has resulted in him withdrawing from the 2024 Motocross of Nations (MXoN), with Cooper Webb drafted in onboard a YZ250F as Team USA’s MX2 entry.

Hymas aggravated an existing knee injury during Charlotte’s opening round of the SuperMotocross postseason and will have his ACL injury operated on later this month.

“I’m absolutely gutted,” Hymas said. “I have waited for the opportunity to represent my country at MXoN since I was a kid. I was proud and excited to wear the red, white and blue. I was doing everything in my power to be ready for MXoN, but I’ve been battling issues with my knee this entire season.

“The team and myself decided the stakes are too high to take chances at the MXoN, and I need to get my knee fixed for the future. My sole focus now is getting back to top form and being prepared to compete for championships in 2025. I want to say thank you to Cooper for stepping up and taking my place. I’ll be rooting for him and Team USA from back home. Thank you!”

Webb will join Chase Sexton (MXGP) and Aaron Plessinger (Open) at Matterley Basin in the UK on October 4-6. He last contested MXoN in 2016 at Maggiora, Italy, as Team USA’s MXGP entry, finishing fifth in class as the American team earned the bronze medal overall. That same season was his final year in the 250 class, winning the 250MX and 250SX West titles with Star Racing.

“I’m so excited to be headed to MXoN,” Webb commented. “It’s a fire drill situation and decision, but I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity. I was asked to ride a 250, so I spun some laps on Haiden [Deegan]’s bike and remembered how good the YZ250F is.

“I haven’t raced one since 2016, but I felt right at home with the few laps that I did. I will be all in on 250 prep after Vegas SMX and I’m excited for the opportunity to represent my country. Let’s do this!”

Roman Febvre on China MXGP

Kawasaki factory rider Romain Febvre continues to show us that he belongs in amongst the best motocross riders in the world. One of the few men who can on a regular basis battle the big three of Jorge Prado, Tim Gajser and Jeffery Herlings. At the MXGP of China over the weekend Febvre took home the first moto win, and finished second overall on the day (meanwhile there was a shakeup upfront as Prado took over the points lead from Gajser). Geoff Meyer of MX Large was able to catch up with Febvre after the race.

MX Large: Second on the podium and it was a tough GP. What can you tell us about this day?
Romain Febvre: I think it was really tough for everyone. It is a little bit like Indonesia, really humid and very hot and the second moto was even hotter than the first one. I had a really good first moto, I started around fourth or fifth and I passed everyone and took the lead. I then made a small gap and won the race. It has been a long time that I have done that, so I am happy to do that. For sure, I used a lot of energy in the first moto, but when you win, it gives you more energy for the second one. 

How about that second moto?
The second race, I had a bad start, but some good first corners and I was really quick. I was behind [Ruben] Fernandez, and I had a big fight with him. He was riding good at the beginning, but I was faster and somehow to make the pass, I had to find some other lines, eventually I passed him, but then I was alone in third place and the two guys in front were too far ahead of me. I finished third in the race and 1-3 to finish second overall, that is okay for me.

 

Romain FebvreCourtesy of Kawasaki Europe

Why is it you don’t have that much trouble with the hot conditions, you always show you have a good strength in these types of conditions?
I think, it is just I don’t have bad times, and I like it when it is really warm. For sure to ride, it is difficult, and it makes it easier than for the others, but I don’t struggle. Maybe I need to move from Belgium, because there it was 13 degrees and we come here and its 36 and humid, so it is a shock to the body, but I don’t mind it.

The schedule was completely different and the short break between motos, in these hot temperatures must have been hard to deal with. How did you find the day, with such a tight schedule?
Yes, we are not used to such a small break between races. For sure, you have less time to recover and with the short break, it was hard, we are just not used to it. In U.S. they have less time, same as the Nations, we have less time. You have to just manage as well as possible.

What did you think about the whole Chinese experience?
Actually, my first time in China, I missed 2019 because I was injured. The track is good, a little short, the laps, but it is a pretty good track with good dirt and one day it was not bumpy and fast, but I liked it. The weather is hard, and the organizers expected a lot of fans for the Monday race, so that is unfortunate that those fans couldn’t make it, but for me, it was a good GP.

Your season was a bit ruined by injury, but with des Nations coming up, it’s a big one for yourself and France. Can you tell me how you feel about this event?
Yes, like, again, the Nations is something I look forward to, but it isn’t like it is a championship or anything. I want to finish the season strong and that is what I am doing and that is good. Nations, it would be nice, many good riders coming over and Matterley is a good track and hopefully we have good weather and some nice races.

"I then made a small gap and won the race. It has been a long time that I have done that, so I am happy to do that." -Romain FebvreCourtesy of Kawasaki Europe

Do you look forward to racing guys like the Lawrence brothers, because they are the top guys in America, or you don’t really care who you race?
I don’t really care. Just nice they are coming and that will bring fans and it’s the only time we can compete with these guys. The guys from U.S. and Australia, its good, but it is something, a two-day event, and it is special, and the goal is to win with the federation and that is it really.

You doing anything in the winter, or just taking it off?
Maybe we go to Japan, to race that championship, but the Japanese guys come to the Nations and the plan was to race in Japan after the Nations, but now we just do testing with the Japanese after Nations. So, no extra races in the winter.

How will the bike look for next year, do you have many changes?
We have the testing, a bit of everything. The frame will not change, but some engine changes and some new parts and also for the chassis. It won’t be like a new bike, just some testing.

MXGP...China?

Cooper Stays with Star Yamaha

Justin Cooper confirms he has re-signed with the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team next year. Cooper finished sixth in the championship in his first full season of 450SX racing in Monster Energy AMA Supercross—remember he did a handful of races in the middle of the ’23 season—with a season best second at the Salt Lake City Supercross season finale in his 16th main event start of the season. In his first season in the premier class of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Cooper finished fourth in the championship, scoring two overall podium finishes and a season-best third place in six motos. The New York native led a lot of laps in Pro Motocross and had an impressive rookie year.

“Just one more year with them for now,” Cooper told Steve Matthes of his new deal. “It’s been a really good year. They’re pleased, I’m pleased. We have a good base going into next year. It’s been all good, no reason not to do it again.”

Since turning pro late in 2017 (for the final three Pro Motocross rounds), Cooper raced his entire pro career with Star Racing so far and he is expected to be back alongside both Eli Tomac and Cooper Webb again for the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX).

Racing 500cc 2 Strokes Bar to Bar | Desalle vs Anderson

Incredible Two Stroke Motocross action from Clement Desalle and Brad Anderson as they bang bars on board their 500cc machines at Fareligh Vets MX 2024