The announcement marks one of the biggest developments in modern off-road motorcycling, combining the lightweight simplicity and explosive performance of a traditional two-stroke with modern electronic fuel injection technology.

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At the heart of both models is a new 327cc fuel-injected single-cylinder two-stroke engine featuring electric start, a specially designed exhaust valve system and selectable power modes. Kawasaki says the engine delivers strong low-rpm traction, crisp throttle response and a smooth, linear torque curve while maintaining the lightweight feel that has made two-strokes a favourite among serious off-road riders.

The new platform has been built around a lightweight aluminium perimeter frame paired with KYB suspension and hydraulic clutch operation, creating what Kawasaki describes as the next generation of two-stroke off-road performance.

The motocross-focused KX327 features a five-speed close-ratio transmission, smartphone connectivity, slim bodywork and race-focused ergonomics aimed at motocross and closed-course competition.

For riders looking beyond the motocross track, Kawasaki has also developed the KX327X, a cross-country and enduro-focused version featuring a six-speed gearbox, ultra-low first gear, larger 8.3-litre fuel tank, hand guards, skid plate, side stand and a 21-inch front/18-inch rear wheel combination.

The arrival of the KX327 range is significant enough that Kawasaki has also revised its model naming structure, with its four-stroke competition bikes now carrying an “F” designation.

KX450F and KX250F updated
Alongside the new two-strokes, Kawasaki has updated its four-stroke motocross range for 2027. The KX450F and KX450FX receive revised intake and exhaust systems designed to improve low-end response and mid-to-high-rpm performance. Chassis updates include a redesigned swingarm and longer wheelbase aimed at improving traction, stability and overall handling.

Meanwhile, the KX250F and KX250FX continue to evolve following their major 2025 update, with refined suspension settings, enhanced clutch performance and improved mass centralisation.

Mini’s & Junior
Kawasaki’s junior motocross range, including the KX112, KX85, KX85L and KX65, returns for 2027 alongside the KLX300R, KLX230 S and KLX230R S trail bike models.

Australian pricing and final specifications will be announced closer to launch, with Kawasaki expecting the new 2027 off-road range to arrive in Australia and New Zealand during the first quarter of 2027.

2027 Kawasaki off-road range gallery

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Available in just 100 units worldwide, the URBAN WOLF comes in two versions—UW-MX1 for riders aged 3–7 and UW-MX2 for those aged 6–10. Both models feature a striking digital camo livery with carbon-fibre look highlights, swingarm protectors, and fork decals, giving them a sleek, aggressive look while adding extra durability for trail and track use.

Read our Torrot Motocross Two series of articles and tests here…

As part of the limited deal, both versions come with an extra battery included, making longer ride sessions easy with quick swaps. From experience, we have always got 40-minutes of racing from a fully charged battery. We use two, and get 8 x 10min motos in a day.

Torrot CEO Mark Franklin says the URBAN WOLF was developed in direct response to customer feedback. “This limited series responds to the demands of our customers and today’s market, offering a refreshed version that stands out for its bold, adventurous design”.

Both bikes are equipped with Torrot’s proprietary KIDS App, available on iOS and Android. This app allows parents to adjust parameters such as speed, power, throttle response, and engine braking, and even includes an emergency stop function to remotely cut the motor—ensuring safety while letting kids progress at their own pace.

Built in Spain using quality materials, the URBAN WOLF continues Torrot’s mission of creating safe, fun and reliable electric bikes for the next generation. With top speeds of 42km/h (MX1) and 44km/h (MX2), lightweight chassis, and low seat heights, these bikes are ideal stepping stones for future champions.

We’ve put the Torrot Motocross Two to the test over several years of junior MX racing, pushing it to the limit—and it has proven to be 100 per cent reliable throughout. If you’re considering an electric MX bike for your young rider, the URBAN WOLF series is a solid step up with fresh style and trusted performance, and limited edition graphics look fantastic in our opinion!

You can check out our series of articles and long-term reviews on the Torrot Motocross Two via the link above. We compare owning and running the Torrot against our PW50 Yamaha and two KTM two-stroke motocross bikes our kids have used over the years. The savings are significant with the Torrot…

The URBAN WOLF limited edition is available now via official Torrot dealers in Europe, with pricing and availability in Australia TBA. To locate your nearest dealership, visit Torrot Australia

2025 TORROT MX2 SPECIFICATIONS

Price: MX2 $4,990, MX1 $4,890 R/A.
Engine: 1500W electric, 48V LiNiCoMn 8,8Ah with BMS integrated (Battery Management System) portable, 48V, programmable top speed, power, throttle sensitivity and regeneration, 54.6V 2A battery charger (4 hours). Top speed approx 44km/h+
Chassis: Tubular CrMo steel frame, hydraulic forks non adjustable 95mm travel, DNM gas shock, preload adjustable, 125mm travel, steel swingarm, front and rear hydraulic disc brakes (hand operated both ends), 14 x 1.60in x 12 x 1.85in alloy rims, Michelin Starcross 60/100 – 14(f) and 80/100 – 12(r) tyres, 640mm seat height, 32kg weight, 40kg max rider weight, ABS plastic bodywork.
Performance: 1500w, 48V, 44+km/h

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Riders such as Stefan Everts, Antonio Cairoli, André Malherbe, Eric Geboers, Jöel Smets, David Thorpe, Jeffrey Herlings, Romain Febvre, Tim Gajser and Jorge Prado. It has been developed thanks to Pirelli’s decades of experience in top motocross competition and is completely new compared to its predecessor.

The new front tyre improves braking behaviour and facilitates cornering, the rear offers even more traction for the holeshot and exiting corners. Finally, the new SCORPION MX32 MID SOFT also improves versatility on medium-hard terrain.

The new SCORPION MX32 MID SOFT will make its official debut in the next Motocross World Championship equipping the bikes of some of the greatest riders of this Championship and, like all Pirelli racing tyres, will also be available for purchase by all motorcycle fans of this discipline.

The new SCORPION MX32 MID SOFT uses a new technology that allows to have on the sidewalls high-contrast lettering for better readability and, in the case of the new motocross tyre, on the sidewall there is also a yellow Pirelli label to allow the product to be identified very quickly on the racetrack.

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In the first round of the Italian MX1 Championship, held on the International Circuit of Mantua, the eight-time Italian Champion, after having set the best benchmark both in free practice and in qualifying, led the opening heat from the first to the last lap. In the second heat, after a difficult start, Lupino finished seventh after a great comeback, sealing the second overall place in the round.

Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding: “This weekend in Mantua we wrote another chapter in the history of Ducati. Alessandro Lupino and our team gave us some great fun and, despite it being the first motocross race in our recent history, we immediately demonstrated outstanding performance. Best time in free practice, pole and victory in the first heat are truly a debut that lives up to expectations: we have gathered a lot of information which will be fundamental to best develop the bike that will be available to all enthusiasts next year. Congratulations to Alessandro and our entire off-road team, a fantastic start to a new story of sport and passion.”

Alessandro Lupino, official rider of the Ducati Corse R&D – Factory MX Team: “These were two very exciting days, my debut with the Ducati was truly a dream: they told me it would be, but today I experienced it! Feeling like a Ducatista is a truly special sensation. Congratulations to all the guys who worked on this project, because in a very short time they created a spectacular bike, with a lot of potential, doing an incredible job. Together we wrote a page of history: first pole and first heat victory for the Ducati Desmo450 MX. Unfortunately, the second heat didn’t go as I would have liked: I got the start wrong and wasn’t able to recover. But that’s okay, now the engineers have the data to analyse two completely different situations!”

Sunday’s two heats allowed Ducati engineers to collect the first important data to continue the development of the Desmo450 MX which, upon its debut, has confirmed the validity of the technical base of the prototype. The focus of the Ducati Off-Road project is a combination of the search for lightness pushed to the extreme, top-of-the-line components and engines characterised by a very broad delivery curve. The latter is obtained thanks to the utilisation of the Desmodromic system, used on all the sports bikes of the Borgo Panigale company starting from MotoGP. Ducati is in fact the only company in the world that uses the same valve return system on its highest performing production motorcycles as it uses on racing prototypes.

The next round of the Italian Motocross Championship is scheduled for 27 and 28 April on the Cingoli (MC) circuit. In the meantime, the tests of the Ducati Corse R&D – Factory MX Team will continue together with Alessandro Lupino and Tony Cairoli, present in Mantua to support the eight-time Italian Motocross Champion.

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AMX Superstores will not only remain as a ‘presented by’ partner for ProMX over the next two seasons, but the retailer will also continue to sponsor the cut-throat MX1 Superpole session – the frenetic battle for final gate positions between Australia’s best riders. The 2024 Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores will begin in Wonthaggi (Vic) on Sunday, March 17.

AMX Superstores, which currently has 31 stores across Vic, NSW, Qld, SA and the ACT, as well as a massive online presence, holds a special place in the ProMX family as a foundation industry partner when the newly branded championship first began in 2021. Furthermore, AMX Superstores was a major player in the motocross scene for well over a decade before ProMX was inaugurated.

Over the last few years, AMX Superstores – which began with a store in suburban Melbourne in 2008 – has continued on a massive growth curve, with plans to service even more parts of Australia with leading brands across the motocross, off-road, adventure and road segments.

AMX Superstores Business Manager, Rob Farrimond, is delighted to be continuing its support of ProMX.

“Being a foundation sponsor, it’s fantastic for AMX Superstores to have the opportunity to extend our future investment and partnership with ProMX,” he said. “The last three years have shown that motocross racing in Australia is on the way up, and we love being amongst it to make the series bigger and better for all fans.”

2024 Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores calendar:

•   Rd1: March 17, Wonthaggi, Vic 
•   Rd2: April 7, Horsham, Vic
•   Rd3: May 5, Gillman, SA
•   Rd4: May 26, Maitland, NSW
•   Rd5: June 23, Murray Bridge, SA
•   Rd6: July 21, Toowoomba, Qld
•   Rd7: August 11, MX Farm Queensland, Gympie, Qld
•   Rd8: August 17-18, Queensland Moto Park, Coulson, Qld

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Team Australia will be led by six-time Australian champion Charli Cannon (pictured) in her debut for Honda, and she will be joined by fellow ProMX stars Emma Milesevic (Honda), Madison Brown (Honda), Taylor Thompson, (Yamaha), Tayla McCutcheon (Kawasaki) and Madi Healey (GasGas).

After some last-minute reshuffling, Team New Zealand will be represented by Karaitiana Horne, Taylar Rampton, Breanna Rodgers, Hannah Powell, Letitia Alabaster and Melissa Patterson, with four-time FIM women’s motocross world champion Courtney Duncan also on hand to provide wise counsel.

The FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup will be held over three motos of 12 minutes plus one lap, which will be incorporated into the Woodville senior women’s races. The team which has the lowest score will be declared the winner. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for the 62nd Woodville New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix, with racing on both Saturday and Sunday (January 27-28).

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The Desmo450 MX was presented on the PalaCampiglio stage in the racing livery that it will sport in competition this year – in the Italian Motocross Pro – Prestige MX1 Championship – by the Ducati Corse R&D – Factory MX Team managed by Corrado and Marco Maddii. Ducati say the target of this first season of racing is mainly to acquire data and information in racing to contribute to the development of the Desmo450 MX that will go into production in the second half of 2025.

It will be Alessandro Lupino who will take part in all the rounds of the Italian Championship, as well as in an intense testing program, in which he will be joined by Antonio Cairoli. The race debut of the Ducati Desmo450 MX is planned for March 16 and 17 in Mantua for the first round of the Italian Motocross Pro Prestige MX1 Championship.

Claudio Domenicali (CEO Ducati Motor Holding): “It is a great pleasure to inaugurate another Ducati racing season in Madonna di Campiglio, a location that perfectly expresses the values of ‘Made in Italy’ of which we are proud ambassadors and which last year represented the starting point of an unforgettable season. The path that has led us to be the best in the world in racing is undoubtedly made up of the hard daily work of these years, but also of our ability to work as a team and have fun while putting our maximum effort into what we do.”

“One of the strong elements of our brand is the ability to create a system and today we demonstrate this by jointly presenting the official teams for the 2024 season: the Ducati Lenovo Team, the Aruba.it – Racing Ducati Team and the novelty represented by the Ducati Corse R&D – Factory MX Team. Seeing the three bikes next to each other was a great emotion for me because, although different from each other, they are part of a single project. This belonging is underlined by the basic colour of the liveries, Ducati Red, the same for all, and also by a completely new graphic that recalls the curve present in the Ducati logo, inspired by the most exciting part of riding a motorbike: the bend. At the same time, these bikes are also an expression of the path that Ducati has taken in recent years, investing in its future.”

“The entry into motocross is in fact the clear example that our will to improve and our desire to win have no limits. In these two days we will have the opportunity to give ourselves the right energy for a season that promises to be full of challenges, in which we will try to confirm our leadership in the main track racing world championships and demonstrate our capabilities in a new terrain such as specialist off-road. Challenges have always encouraged us to bring out the best and we feel absolutely ready.”

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2024 Yamaha YZ Range Pricing

2024 YZ250F
Lighter, slimmer, faster Lighter, sharper handling, more power, featuring an all-new frame, more compact body and improved smartphone tuneability. A lighter, more compact chassis offers improved handling feel and more comfortable riding position, a revised intake path boosts mid- to high-rpm performance, and an advanced new Power Tuner App is simpler to use and more intuitive than ever.

A completely redesigned aluminium bilateral beam frame provides just the right amount of strength and flex for the perfect balance of stability and cornering performance. The result is a better handling machine with lighter feel, more agility and increased traction allowing the rider to enter corners with greater confidence and more line choices.

New Yamaha Power Tuner app
Like having factory team support in your pocket, Yamaha’s groundbreaking Power Tuner App is revised to be even more user-friendly. New features include an intuitive Simple Tuning slide bar for engine mapping, Traction and Launch Control tuning, lap timer, along with helpful engine and suspension tuning guides. The all-new Traction Control System communicates wheel slip to the ECU, tuning the engine to maintain ideal rear wheel traction. Three levels can be selected: HIGH, LOW or OFF. The updated Launch Control System now features an rpm limiter which can be adjusted in 500 rpm increments between 6,000 rpm and 14,000 rpm for optimised launches when the gate drops. Both systems are controlled through the Yamaha Power Tuner App.

Slimmer body and improved ergos
The new 2024 YZ250F has a slimmer, flatter body design for improved control, including a more narrow fuel tank, lower airbox and more narrow radiator shrouds. The rider triangle is also improved with increased legroom between the seat and footpegs for greater rider comfort.

Revised suspension settings
Class leading, fully adjustable KYB coil springtype fork with speed-sensitive damping delivers exceptional balance between handling and bump absorption for championship-winning performance. New for 2024, the fork now includes hand-adjustable knob for toolless compression adjustment. Linkage-type rear suspension features a KYB shock with revised settings to provide less pitch on corner entry/exit for improved stability.

New air intake design Optimised
intake path draws air from under the side covers and seat allowing for a lighter, slimmer and more compact body. This redesign allows radiator shrouds to be slimmer and the airbox cover to be lower and more narrow. The more efficient intake path also boosts mid- to high-rpm engine performance.

Advanced 250cc four-stroke engine
Featuring a high-spec piston, aggressive cam profiles and forward positioned intake cylinder head layout, the YZ250F’s advanced fourstroke engine is known for its broad, useable powerband and class-leading low-end and midrange torque. New for 2024, a more efficient intake path and revised ECU settings results in even more mid- to high-end power and a redesigned camchain improves durability.

All-new aluminium bilateral beam frame
A completely redesigned aluminium bilateral beam frame based on the flagship YZ450F provides just the right amount of strength and flex for the perfect balance of straight-line stability and cornering performance. The result is a better handling machine with lighter feel, more agility and increased traction, allowing the rider to charge corners with greater confidence.

Class-leading suspension
Fully adjustable KYB coil spring-type fork with speed-sensitive damping delivers exceptional balance between handling and bump absorption for championship-winning performance. New for 2024, the fork now includes hand-adjustable knob for toolless compression adjustment.

High performance braking system
A large 270mm front brake disc and 240mm rear are coupled with a Nissin calipers to provide exceptional stopping power and control.

Adjustable engine maps
New handlebar-mounted switch allows on-thefly selection between two preloaded engine maps with the push of a button, making it easy to make immediate adjustments to changing track or weather conditions. Maps are loaded and configured within the Power Tuner App.

Strong, lightweight wheels
Careful computer-aided refinement of each wheel’s cross-sectional profile shaves valuable weight without sacrificing durability. Unique three-cross-spoke pattern on the rear wheel improves impact absorption and overall feel.

2024 YZ125
The 2024 YZ125 continues to represent an important evolution in Yamaha’s two stroke lineage. 2022 saw the first full model change to the model in more than 15 years. Significant improvements included the thoroughly reworked liquid-cooled 125cc to produce more power.

• Liquid-cooled Yamaha Power Valve System (YPVS) 125cc two-stroke engine boasts bulk power in the mid- to high-range
• High-precision Hitachi Astemo Keihin PWK38S carburettor features throttle position sensor and 3D-map-controlled CDI unit resulting in crisp throttle response and superior rideability
• Straight intake design for strong power in the low rpm range
• Short and light muffler

• High performance brake setup features rigid front caliper, large front pistons and rotors with large pad contact area for exceptional stopping power and feel, along with low unsprung weight
• Narrow tank, flat seat and slim radiator shrouds offer great freedom of movement
• Fully adjustable KYB inverted front fork with a leaf spring in the mid-speed valve for high performance and comfort
• Fully adjustable KYB rear shock features lowfriction Kashima Coat internals
• Race-proven, highly developed forged aluminium semi-double cradle frame or nimble handling, supreme control and minimal rider fatigue

• Removable aluminium rear subframe constructed of square-section tubing for reduced weight
• Six-speed, close-ratio transmission has wide transmission gear teeth and optimised ratios for maximum performance
• Lightweight rear sprocket and chain
• High-capacity radiator features a 10-row core with blacked-out louvres to deliver maximum cooling and aggressive looks
• Lightweight aluminium handlebar with twoposition adjustable handlebar clamp

• Adjustable clutch lever with cable adjuster
• Premium graphics are embedded for improved durability and scratch resistance
• Race-developed Bridgestone Battlecross X20 tyres
• YZ125SP model available in retro inspired graphics

2024 YZ250
The 2024 YZ250 retains the fast and fun liquid-cooled YPVS-equipped 249cc twostroke powerplant, the compact chassis, highly developed lightweight aluminium frame, and the intuitive handling character and usability that’s made it a favourite among competitive motocross racers and recreational riders alike.

• Natural rider ergonomics with a narrow tank, flat seat and slim radiator shrouds offering great freedom of movement
• Advanced liquid-cooled YPVS-equipped 249cc two-stroke engine is lightweight, compact and fun, with a wide, hard-hitting powerband
• Straight intake design for strong power in the low rpm range

• Advanced Hitachi Astemo Keihin PWK38S carburettor with power jet and throttle position sensor provides extra-crisp throttle response
• Lightweight, high performance brake setup features large front pistons, rigid caliper and rotors with large pad contact area for exceptional stopping power and feel
• Fully adjustable KYB fork features the SpeedSensitive System for precise handling and superb shock absorption
• Fully adjustable KYB rear shock features reduced-friction Kashima Coat internals

• Race-proven, highly developed forged aluminium semi-double cradle frame
• Removable aluminium rear subframe constructed of square-section tubing for reduced weight
• Finely tuned lightweight chassis and advanced suspension endow the YZ250 with class-leading handling
• Smooth-shifting, five-speed, close-ratio transmission ensures confident gear changes in all conditions

• Lightweight rear sprocket design and lightweight chain
• High-capacity radiator features a 10-row core with blacked-out louvres to deliver maximum cooling and aggressive looks
• Lightweight aluminium handlebar with twoposition adjustable handlebar clamp
• Adjustable clutch lever with works-style cable adjuster
• Race-developed Dunlop Geomax MX33 tyres
• Premium graphics are embedded for high durability and scratch resistance
• YZ250SP available with 1993 retro inspired graphics to celebrate 50 years of winning YZs

2024 YZ450F
The ultimate open class YZ YZ450F is the bike to beat in Australia with Dean Ferris leading the charge following Aaron Tanti’s 2022 ProMX title. Its reversed cylinder head layout, forged aluminium piston, 39 mm titanium valves, lightened crank assembly and dry sump lubrication contribute to a light, compact machine for broad pulling power across the entire rev range.

Adjustable Traction and Launch Control
Running the same revised smartphone Power Tuner app as the MY24 YZ250F, the YZ450F also benefits from the Traction Control System that communicates wheel slip to the ECU, tuning the engine to maintain ideal rear wheel traction. Three levels can be selected: HIGH, LOW or OFF. The Launch Control System continues to implement traction control and features an rpm limiting setting, which can be adjusted in 500rpm increments between 6000rpm and 11,00-0rpm. Both systems are controlled through the Yamaha Power Tuner App.

Advanced aluminium bilateral beam frame
The precisely tuned aluminium bilateral beam frame provides just the right amount of strength and flex for the perfect balance of stability and cornering performance. The result is a better handling machine with lighter feel, more agility and increased traction allowing the rider to enter corners with greater confidence and more line choices.

Class leading suspension
High-spec fully adjustable Speed Sensitive System KYB coil spring-type fork provides exceptional bump absorption. The front fork also features toolless compression clickers for easy adjustment. The linkage-type rear suspension features a KYB® shock with revised damping characteristics to match the YZ450F’s highly refined chassis.

High performance braking
A large 270mm front brake rotor is coupled with a Nissin caliper to provide excellent braking performance. Out back, rear brake feel is improved by reducing the rigidity of the brake hose providing a wider range of control at the pedal.

Compact, lightweight clutch
An advanced clutch design features a disc spring and integrates primary gear and basket into a single steel unit. The result is a more compact, lightweight and durable assembly which yields smoother engagement and excellent feel. Premium clutch cover employs a stylish geometric design that helps minimise scratching and lends a bold look.

2024 YZ85
The 2024 YZ85/LW continues to offer the proven liquid-cooled YPVS-equipped 85cc powerplant, fully adjustable suspension and large diameter brakes that were fitted to the previous model to expand overall performance.

• Natural rider ergonomics with a narrow tank, flat seat and slim, symmetrical shrouds offering great freedom of movement
• Straight intake design for strong power in the low rpm range
• Removable lightweight aluminium rear subframe • Aluminium swingarm with high longitudinal and torsional rigidity for sharp handling

• Integrated rear brake master cylinder design with built-in sub-reservoir provides linear brake response
• Premium graphics are embedded for durability and scratch resistance
• Lightweight handlebars and four-position handlebar mounts adjust to suit rider preference
• Advanced 85cc two-stroke engine features the Yamaha Power Valve System for broad power delivery
• Crankcase design features a spacer-style reed valve intake for high air/gas flow
• Hitachi Astemo Keihin PWK28 flat-slide carburettor offers seamless throttle response

• Race-proven KYB inverted cartridge fork and KYB rear shock are fully adjustable
• Big 220mm and 190mm wave-rotor disc brakes offer precise control and one-finger stopping power • Transmission features oversized gears for firm engagement and smooth shifts
• Blue lightweight rims are stylish, durable, reduce unsprung weight and come wrapped in high performance Dunlop MX3S tyres
• High-capacity lightweight radiator has large cores for efficiency and blacked-out louvres for an aggressive look

2024 YZ65
Built to win, the YZ65 is ready to tackle the track with winning performance right out of the gate. This compact machine features Yamaha’s renowned off-road competition quality and durability just like the bigger YZs.

• Legendary Yamaha Power Valve System (YPVS), a mechanical power valve system that delivers a broad spread of power and torque across the entire rpm range
• Carefully tuned Hitachi Astemo® Keihin PWK28 carburettor meters fuel flow and provides crisp acceleration and throttle response across the entire powerband
• Six-speed, close-ratio transmission optimises gear ratios for maximum performance, giving riders the right gear for every race condition
• Digital CDI system delivers precise spark and monitors engine speed to ensure optimal timing for excellent response
• Compact radiator delivers maximum cooling efficiency even in the toughest racing conditions
• Light, neutral handling built on a strong steel cradle frame with excellent bump absorption in the roughest track sections, jump landings and whoop sections
• Removable aluminium rear subframe is constructed of square-section tubing for reduced weight and convenient maintenance, just like the full-size motocross bikes
• Up front, a 36mm KYB coil spring fork offers excellent compliance with settings based on Yamaha’s extensive testing experience
• Out back, a link-less shock design is light and compact and works through a swingarm with YZ125-style chain adjusters. Both front and rear suspension systems are tuneable for both rebound and compression damping
• Wave-style brake rotors are lighter than conventional rotors and have that full size YZ family style
• Maxxcross SI tyres offer good grip across a variety of track conditions, utilising 60/100-14 front and 80/100-12 rear tyre sizes
• With a four-position adjustable aluminium handlebar clamp, adjustable position clutch and front brake levers, grippy foot pegs and long seat design to help riders move across the bike, the YZ65 is highly tuneable to fit riders of various sizes
• New 2024 aggressive YZ family styling with embedded graphics and blue anodised rims

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Season 2023 was to be Brayden’s second year in the MX2 Championship, the pinnacle series for 250cc Four Stroke machines. Although a late starter in racing compared to some, Brayden had come to Wonthaggi from Queensland with his family and his Roo Systems Diesel Tuning Race Team to take on Australia’s best. His first ProMX campaign in 2022 had seen illness prevent him from competing for the full season, but a vigorous and productive off-season on the push bike, in the pool and in the gym had seen him return to full fitness and he noted “head is down, bum is up, plenty of work to be done…!” in anticipation of a full ProMX season in 2023.

Away from racing, Brayden was a likeable, handsome, and creative young man. He enjoyed his fishing, camping, and playing the guitar. In his own words, he liked “to keep things fun but I’m also a determined person and like a challenge.” In line with his cheeky nature, he said his career highlight to date was “beating Dan Reardon in a 125 race” and listed his hero growing up as US champion motocross racer Ryan Villopoto. He also noted he was responsible for “making the #59 more famous than Dad ever did…”

While the ProMX Championship is the peak of Australian competition motocross, and the racing is close and often fiercely competitive, they are still a very close-knit community where friendships and camaraderie cross all bike brands, events and sponsors. MA say Brayden’s passing has affected everyone deeply.

“Today we share the grief and sadness of Brayden’s family and reflect on a good life that was well-lived but tragically cut short. Our thoughts remain with his family and friends, but also with our own wider motocross and motorcycling family, our officials, volunteers, staff, partners, sponsors and of course the fans of this brilliant but occasionally cruel sport.”

“Motorcycling Australia will continue to co-operate with the relevant authorities as the investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident continue. We have offered unconditional cooperation and assistance in these matters.”

Motorcycling Australia is assisting the Erbacher Family and Brayden’s team at this difficult time. The Erbacher Family wish to make to the following statement:

“The Erbacher Family would like to thank everyone at Racesafe including the paramedics, first responders and the riders and families that supported us. We are beyond proud to call Brayden our son and will be forever grateful for having him in our lives. He is our hero and will be greatly missed.”

“Never let weakness convince you that you lack strength” – Ryan Villopoto’s creed.

Brayden Erbacher, 2/10/2002 – 5/3/2023

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Marmont, who lives in Wollongong and not far from the Appin circuit, raced for the CDR Yamaha team for five seasons, from 2008 to 2011 and then again in 2014. In that time, he amassed an incredible four MX National championship and one Australian Supercross Championship with the team and on the YZ450F. In that four-year reign of MX National championships from 2008 to 2011, Marmont was nearly unstoppable as he raced with passion and determination that defines a very special athlete.

“It will be great to have Jay as a guest of the team for the Appin round,” offers team owner, Craig Dack. “Over the five years of working together not only Jay and the team bonded closely but also his family and I’m sure we all have many happy memories of our time and success together. Jay developed not only into a sensational rider, but also a champion of our sport. While we have kept in contact over the years, it will be our honour to have him and his family as the special guests of CDR and celebrate our 30th anniversary with him,”

For Marmont, the years with CDR Yamaha were the most memorable of his career and established a resume that will take some beating in the future. He joined the sports legends of Stephen Gall and Craig Dack as the only four-time MX National champions after clinching the championship in 2011.

“It was exciting to get the call from Craig and be invited out to the Appin round of the ProMX as a guest of CDR. The team has a long and proud history and I’m grateful that I was able to play my part in making the team as successful as it has been,” said Marmont.

“I raced for plenty of teams, both here and in the US, and CDR Yamaha was the best in terms of people, professionalism and dedication. That four-year run of winning the MX Nationals is something I cherish and look back on fondly and its cool that it’s still recognised today. I’m looking forward to spending the day back with the motocross community and seeing a heap of fans support the riders. I’m friends with both Luke Clout and Aaron Tanti, so I will also be cheering them on and hoping to see both up front and carrying on the CDR Yamaha success.”

Action starts at 8am on Sunday March 19. Jay will be at the CDR Yamaha Monster Energy Team truck throughout the day signing posters and will have his 2014 YZ450F on display.   

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