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KTM Dominates Global Racing: 28 Championships Secured

A season of dedication and teamwork delivered 28 major racing championships worldwide through a spread of disciplines in 2025 – including 16 international rider crowns, and 12 FIM manufacturer titles. The unprecedented accumulation represents a new annual benchmark for the company. KTM extends its sincere thanks to all factory riders and independent competitors, along with their teams, for their valuable contribution, unwavering dedication, and loyalty throughout the various competitive campaigns.

The continued belief in a multi-brand race division - both as a tool to highlight brand values and to advance technical development in elite competition - means that KTM were able to maintain its reputation as a worldclass motorsport leader in 2025. Riders and Constructors titles were secured across the board and in various disciplines. This huge effort was made in demanding conditions, with humility under pressure and thanks to the commitment and dedication of KTM staff at the factory, Motorsport HQ, the specialists in race teams that travel the continents, thoroughbred motorcycles, a band of loyal partners and, of course, amazingly talented and hard-working racers.

In 2025 the company celebrated 12 Riders FIM World Championships, 4 Riders crowns in significant contests and 12 Constructors titles. KTM Factory Racing riders completed 247 races this year and toasted 101 victories and 250 podium places, split between MotoGP™, MXGP, Enduro, Rally and AMA SuperMotocross.

ROAD RACING

The ninth season of MotoGP for Red Bull KTM and its two-team, four-rider effort on the KTM RC16 produced a further 6 Grand Prix podium finishes and 8 Sprint rostrum medals. Pedro Acosta, Brad Binder, Enea Bastianini and Maverick Viñales completed the longest calendar in MotoGP history with 22 fixtures in 18 countries, watched by ten sold-out circuits and more than 3.6 million spectators at the fences. Acosta bagged 4th place in the Riders’ standings by the end of the affair. The same rider roster recently engaged in the first one-day test towards 2026 and, in September, KTM was the first factory of the five on the grid to reveal their 850cc engine for 2027 and the forthcoming new era of technical regulations.  

In Moto2, Deniz Öncü was luckless with injury but the Turk still contributed two victories in Aragon and Germany while rookie teammate Collin Veijer progressed to grasp his first trophy before the finale of the season. Thanks to the push by replacement rookie Daniel Muñoz, the Red Bull KTM Ajo team climbed the rostrum five times in 2025.

The KTM RC4 was the dominant motorcycle once more in Moto3™. Red Bull KTM Ajo scooped Riders and Teams titles, thanks to the speed of Jose Antonio Rueda, and KTM won the Constructors duel at round 15 of 22. The bike earned 20 of 22 Grands Prix and pegged 49 podium spots from a possible 66. 540 from 550 points were marked while 18 Pole Positions were set with the KTM RC4. Since the inception of Moto3 in 2012, KTM machinery has lifted 8 Riders and 9 Constructors championships in 14 seasons.

Brian Uriarte was the nineteenth Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup winner and the Spaniard doubled-up with world championship success in FIM JuniorGP (KTM also confirming the JuniorGP Constructors plate) to book his spot with Red Bull KTM Ajo in Moto3 in 2026.

OFFROAD

Red Bull KTM hunted top honors in the MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship and led a multi-rider assault on the statistics. 2025 provided 20 Grands Prix, 40 motos (39 in MXGP) and 20 Qualification Heats each category. 19-year-old Lucas Coenen took the KTM 450 SX-F to 2nd place in the MXGP series in his first attempt and Jeffrey Herlings added five more Grands Prix to his record number of wins. Red Bull KTM aced 11 GPs, 22 motos and took 21 overall podiums.

Most notably Simon Längenfelder became the twelfth different factory rider since 2004 to own the MX2 world championship with 250cc machinery for what was the seventeenth title for the company. Factory MX2 riders won every single GP and filled five of the first six championship positions, grabbing 36 motos wins with 52 podium champagne bottles. Red Bull KTM won both MXGP and MX2 categories on the same day at seven GPs in 2025.

KTM equipment assumed the role of Constructors #1 in MX2, MXGP and the Women’s World Championship, as well as the FIM Junior Motocross World Champion 85cc class.

2025 started in the heat and sand of the Dakar Rally. Daniel Sanders excelled in one of the toughest events in the world by taking the KTM 450 RALLY to P1 by leading every single stage, becoming only the second rider to do so in the history of the famous race. The Australian helped raise the company´s prolificacy to 21 Dakar victories since the first in 2001. Sander then continued his run in the FIM World Rally-Raid series by pocketing the championship while unbeaten in four of five fixtures. Rookie teammate Edgar Canet forged an outstanding season, winning the Dakar Rally in the Rally2 category and claiming the FIM Rally2 World Cup. Thanks to this level of performance by the Red Bull KTM team and the speed and resilience of the KTM 450 RALLY, the factory obtained the Rally-Raid Manufacturers title.

Across the time zones, 2025 SuperMotocross (AMA Supercross and Motocross) was getting underway. Chase Sexton would miss out on the 450SX championship title on the KTM 450 SX-F by just two points but teammate Aaron Plessinger scored a popular AMA Main Event win. Tom Vialle added a second 250SX East title to his CV with the Red Bull KTM 250 SX-F. More wins and podiums were gathered in the AMA Pro National Motocross campaign, an 11-round trek across the breadth of the United States and on demanding tracks in summer conditions, and then further recognition was gained in the SMX Play-offs. Red Bull KTM welcomed Eli Tomac to the fold for 2026 and the multi champion ran to P1 in his debut appearance on the KTM 450 SX-F at the Canadian GP and the second round of FIM World Supercross in Vancouver.

The sphere of FIM Enduro was another Factory rider/team domain with star names like Josep Garcia, Manuel Lettenbichler, Andrea Verona and Billy Bolt standing on the highest steps of series and signature international events. 2025 was another highlight for Garcia with EnduroGP and Enduro1 championships with his KTM EX-F hardware and eight wins. The Spaniard then capped the year with a fifth consecutive individual triumph at the FIM 6Days Enduro of Nations in Italy. Andrea Verona rode to the peak of the standings in Enduro2 while the gnarly schools of FIM Hard Enduro and FIM SuperEnduro were overseen by Lettenbichler and Bolt respectively. The German and the Brit had more 2025 distinction: Lettenbichler making the ‘set’ with Red Bull Romaniacs and Red Bull Erzbergrodeo victories and Bolt going undefeated in SuperEnduro for his fourth FIM gold medal.

Success is earned through work, focus and talent. Therefore KTM would again like to thank all factory riders and independent competitors as well as their teams for their valuable contribution, unwavering dedication, and loyalty throughout 2025.

KTM AG World Championship titles up to and including the 2025 season:

KTM: 371 World Championship titles

Husqvarna: 122 World Championship titles

GASGAS: 43 World Championship titles

 

Factory Racing Champions in 2025

Simon Längenfelder (GER), FIM MX2 World Champion (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)

Daniel Sanders (AUS), Dakar Champion RallyGP (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)

Daniel Sanders (AUS), FIM Rally-Raid World Champion (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)

Edgar Canet (ESP), Dakar Champion Rally2 (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)

Edgar Canet (ESP) FIM Rally2 World Cup Champion (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)

Jose Antonio Rueda (ESP), FIM Moto3 World Champion (Red Bull KTM Ajo)

Manuel Lettenbichler (GER), FIM Hard Enduro World Champion (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)

Billy Bolt (GBR), FIM SuperEnduro World Champion (Husqvarna Factory Racing)

Josep Garcia (ESP), FIM EnduroGP (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)

Josep Garcia (ESP), FIM Enduro1 World Champion (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)

Andrea Verona (ITA), FIM Enduro2 World Champion (GASGAS Factory Racing)

Tom Vialle (FRA), AMA Supercross 250SX East Champion (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)

 

International renowned titles

Brian Uriarte (ESP), FIM JuniorGP & Red Bull KTM Rookies Cup winner

Rafael Mennillo (FR) FIM Junior Motocross World Championship 85cc     

Ervin Krajčovič (CZ), FIM Flat Track         

Romain Dagna (FR), FIM Enduro Youth   

 

Manufacturers titles in 2025

FIM SuperEnduro Manufacturer World Champion, GASGAS

FIM Junior Motocross Manufacturer World Champion 85cc, KTM

FIM Moto3 Manufacturer World Champion, KTM

FIM Flat Track Manufacturer World Champion, KTM

FIM MX2 Manufacturer World Champion, KTM

FIM MXGP Manufacturer World Champion, KTM

FIM WMX Manufacturer World Champion, GASGAS

FIM Enduro1 Manufacturer World Champion, KTM

FIM Rally-Raid Manufacturer World Champion RallyGP, KTM

FIM EnduroGP Manufacturer World Champion, KTM

FIM Enduro2 Manufacturer World Champion, GASGAS

FIM JuniorGP™ Manufacturer World Champion, KTM

KTM NEWS

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND ELI TOMAC BACK ON TOP IN SEATTLE

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Eli Tomac and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing returned to the top step of the AMA Supercross podium at Round 6 in Seattle tonight, as the two-time 450SX Champion raced to a convincing third win of 2026 in technical conditions at Lumen Field. Equipped with the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, Tomac set the second-fastest qualifying time behind Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammate Jorge Prado at the conclusion of the afternoon sessions. The 33-year-old then powered to a measured third-place finish in the opening 450SX Heat Race, earning a strong gate selection for the upcoming Main Event as track conditions continued to break down throughout the night. In launching out of the gates well for the Main Event, Tomac positioned himself in second position early on, then trailed the race leader during the opening stages of the race as he looked for opportunities to make a move. A decisive pass at the halfway point saw him take control of the lead, going on to deliver victory by 9.265 seconds. Tomac recorded his third win of the 2026 SMX World Championship season in Seattle – which was also the 56th of his career in 450SX – and now is one point outside of the 450SX lead entering Arlington next weekend. Eli Tomac: “Seattle was the usual conditions today, a tough track to really get ahold of and get comfortable on, but I saved the best for last – I got the best start and had my best ride in the Main Event. I cleaned up some lines, did some different jump combinations, and this was just typical Seattle, and one of the toughest rounds that we have on the schedule. I am glad to come here and get back on top, as the last couple of weekends have been a little tough, so we're back at it!” Also onboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, Aaron Plessinger qualified ninth overall during the afternoon, later taking a direct transfer to the 450SX Main Event with a convincing third-place finish in his Heat Race. 'The Cowboy' then powered to a good start in the Main Event, battling within the top-five throughout the opening stages of the race, before eventually crossing the finish in seventh position and continuing to improve into the middle stages of the Supercross series. Aaron Plessinger: "Wrapping up Round 6 in Seattle, it was an alright night for me. I struggled a little in practice, but then got a pretty good start in the Heat Race and finished third, and then made another good start in the Main Event. Half of that one was solid, but it just kind of fell apart after that, so I've just got to be better. We're getting back towards consistent riding and not making so many mistakes, and I think heading back to Florida this week will do me good – we'll get some riding done and work on some things. The positives are that we got two good starts tonight and had some good laps, so we'll build on that in Arlington!" Four-time world champion Jorge Prado continued his impressive pace in Seattle, setting the fastest overall qualifying time for the second-consecutive week with a 50.600-second lap — nearly half a second clear of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammate Eli Tomac. An incident late in the second 450SX qualifying session, however, ultimately sidelined the 25-year-old for the remainder of the night program. After attempting to line up for Heat 2, Prado withdrew from Round 6 and will undergo further medical evaluation this week. Next Race: February 21 – Arlington, Texas Results 450SX Class – Seattle 1. Eli Tomac (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) 2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha) 3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha) 6. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna) 7. Aaron Plessinger (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) 11. Justin Hill (KTM) 15. Kevin Moranz (KTM) 16. Grant Harlan (KTM) Standings 450SX Class 2026 after 6 of 17 rounds 1. Hunter Lawrence, 124 points 2. Eli Tomac, 123 3. Ken Roczen, 113 10. Jorge Prado, 73 11. Aaron Plessinger, 65 12. Malcolm Stewart, 52 13. Justin Hill, 51 16. RJ Hampshire, 38

JORGE PRADO CONTINUES 450SX PROGRESSION WITH GLENDALE TOP-FIVE

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A top-five result for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado marked another impressive performance at Glendale's fifth round of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship, with the Spaniard topping the 450SX qualifying timesheets, claiming a convincing Heat Race victory, and finishing fifth in Saturday night’s premier class Main Event. The four-time world champion continued his progression in the 2026 SMX World Championship season inside State Farm Stadium, posting the fastest qualifying time in the afternoon with a 56.451s lap on the high-speed, technical Arizona layout. The 25-year-old followed that by controlling 450SX Heat 2 from start to finish onboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, before a top-10 start translated into a composed fifth-place result in the Main Event to conclude round five of the series. With his Glendale finish, Prado advances to seventh position in the championship standings. Jorge Prado: "My start was actually very good, it was just that I didn’t have much space entering the first corner. But still, I managed to get around the turn decently, and then I was battling back and forth with Justin [Cooper], which made me get a little bit tight. I ended up bringing it home in P5, which I would say is a solid night. We’re getting better and better with P1 in qualifying and the Heat Race, and then fifth in the Main Event is a good progression. I am happy with my riding and effort, so thanks to the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team – they’re doing a great job, we have a great bike, and hopefully I can put it on the box again soon.” Entering the Glendale round as the 450SX red plate-holder, Eli Tomac arrived READY TO RACE on his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION and charged to the second-fastest time during the qualifying sessions, only marginally behind teammate Prado. A strong start in 450SX Heat 1 saw the two-time Supercross champion take the holeshot, going on to control the race from the front as he recorded a decisive 5.987s victory and secured a strong gate selection for the Main Event. The Colorado native endured a challenging start to the 450SX race, however, after being caught up in a multi-rider, first turn incident, before remounting to make a determined climb from the rear of the field to finish 12th, salvaging valuable championship points in the process. Tomac is now positioned third in the series, eight points outside of the lead. Eli Tomac: “I put myself in a position where bad things can happen. I got a little pinched at the start and then got taken out – so I don’t know what happened before that, all I know is, I was done. It took me a little while to get warmed up again, kind of got my body loosened up and going, and that’s what I had to get back to 12th. The good thing is, we're not too far down – we’re fine – so we’ll just have to do some digging now.” Also equipped with the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, Aaron Plessinger qualified a promising ninth overall during the afternoon sessions, later claiming a direct transfer to the 450SX Main Event courtesy of a sixth-place finish in his Heat Race. 'The Cowboy' then battled inside the top-10 throughout the Main Event in Arizona and ultimately claimed eighth position when the checkered flag flew, providing a solid platform to build upon entering the middle stages of the Supercross season. Aaron Plessinger: "Glendale was a step in the right direction. The result may not show it, but the last few weeks have been really tough, so this week was a lot better as a stepping stone and I think we are on the way to turning things around. I felt better on the bike – that was my first 20-minute moto since San Diego – and it is safe to say that things have been up and down. But, either way, we are moving forward, and that’s a positive for us. We’ll go back, do some more homework this week, and show up for Seattle! I’m ready to go.” Next Race: February 14 – Seattle, Washington Results 450SX Class – Glendale 1. Ken Roczen (Suzuki) 2. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 3. Cooper Webb (Yamaha) 5. Jorge Prado (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) 8. Aaron Plessinger (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) 10. Justin Hill (KTM) 12. Eli Tomac (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) 22. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna) Standings 450SX Class 2026 after 5 of 17 rounds 1. Hunter Lawrence, 106 points 2. Ken Roczen, 101 3. Eli Tomac, 98 7. Jorge Prado, 73 11. Aaron Plessinger, 50 13. Justin Hill, 40 14. RJ Hampshire, 38 15. Malcolm Stewart, 36