The Motocross World Championship, known as MXGP since 2014, started in 1957 and is one of the hardest and most physical motorsports in the world. KTM's history in MXGP began in the 1970s and ever since Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has been a dominant team. 15 MX2 titles have been won with the KTM 250 SX-F and 8 MXGP championships with the KTM 450 SX-F and KTM 350 SX-F since 2010.
For 2025, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing boasts an impressive six rider line-up in the MXGP and MX2 divisions. 5-time World Champion, Jeffrey Herlings and newbie Lucas Coenen will lead the brand on the KTM 450 SX-F in MXGP, while Andrea Adamo, Sacha Coenen, Simon Längenfelder and Marc Antoine-Rossi will be READY TO RACE for top positions on the KTM 250 SX-F in MX2.
The MXGP schedule includes 20 rounds in 15 countries, ending in October with the FIM Motocross of Nations.
For 2025 the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing North American wing will enter as defending champions in AMA Supercross and Motocross racing. Chase Sexton will look to take back his 450SX title and defend his 450MX crown during the outdoor season, partnered by Aaron Plessinger on the KTM 450 SX-F. In the 250 division, former MX2 World Champion, Tom Vialle will fight to defend his AMA Supercross 250 East Championship alongside teammate Julien Beaumer on the KTM 250 SX-F.
Andrea Adamo—KTM’s motocross champion! Witness his skill, speed, and determination as he fights for victory on the world’s toughest tracks. Follow his journey!
Simon Längenfelder—precision, speed, and passion on KTM. Watch him chase victories on the toughest motocross tracks. Follow his journey!
SUPERCROSS
The SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) is the premier dirt bike competition in the United States. Merging the 17-round AMA Supercross Championship and the 11-round AMA Pro Motocross Championship, topped with the SMX Playoffs and Finals, held in September. Supercross races in MLB and NFL stadiums across North America from January to May, featuring events like the Triple Crown and categories such as 450SX and regional 250SX divisions, while Pro Motocross, with 450MX and 250MX classes, follows in summer.
KTM has achieved a total of four titles in the premier Supercross class with the KTM 450 SX-F and three with the KTM 250 SX-F in the 250 division. Alongside four Pro Motocross titles across the 450 (3) and 250 (1) divisions. The 2025 line-up for Supercross and Pro Motocross includes 2023 450SX Champion and defending 450MX Champion, Chase Sexton, alongside teammate Aaron Plessinger on the KTM 450 SX-F. While in the 250 division, defending Supercross 250 East Champion, Tom Vialle, alongside 2024’s Rookie of the Year, Julien Beaumer, who will fight for victories on the KTM 250 SX-F.
ABOUT CHASE Chase Sexton is an American Supercross and Motocross rider, competing at the highest level in the 450 class aboard the 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. Sexton, already a Champion in both Supercross (2023) and Pro Motocross (2024) will be lining up behind the gate in 2025, READY TO RACE for more titles together with his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing crew.
ABOUT AARON Aaron Plessinger is an American Supercross and Motocross rider from Hamilton, OH. Plessinger began racing professionally in 2015 and just three years later secured his first Supercross title (250 West). Now back for his fourth term at Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Plessinger will be looking to chase more titles and podiums aboard his 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION.
ABOUT TOM Tom Vialle is a French Supercross and Motocross rider from Avignon, France. Vialle first made a name for himself in Europe, after winning two MX2 World Championship titles together with KTM. Once Europe was conquered, the Frenchman set his sights on success across the Atlantic Ocean. Much like his idol Marvin Musquin (former Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider), Vialle was able to translate his European success over in the US to become the 2024 Supercross 250 East Champion! 2025 will be Vialle’s third season in America, as he continues upon his mission of success together with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.
ABOUT JULIEN Julien Beaumer is an American Supercross and Motocross rider from Lake Havasu City, AZ. Beaumer made his professional 250 debut in 2023 on board the 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, a season that saw him finish well inside the top 10 and podium at the SMX Play-off two, in Texas. Looking to build upon the lessons of his rookie season, Beaumer will be READY TO RACE for top results in 2025.
Reigning 450MX Champion Chase Sexton will commence his title defense this Saturday in Fox Raceway’s opening round of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, joining Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammates Aaron Plessinger, Tom Vialle, and Julien Beaumer in the second phase of the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX). Sexton was outstanding on his way to the 450MX title last season onboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, entering this year’s 11-round series as a title favorite and wearing the coveted number 1 plate. The 25-year-old Illinois native won seven rounds en route to the crown one year ago, motivated to pick up where he left off outdoors with a true READY TO RACE mentality. Chase Sexton: "Preparation for the start of the 2025 Pro Motocross season is going well. I feel good and am healthy, so that’s a great start! There’s always a lot of industry talk about there being extra pressure when you come in as defending champion, but really for me, I just head into it the way I do any new season. I keep my head down, work hard, and trust the process. I’m excited for the new season to start this weekend at Pala." Joining Sexton in the premier class and also equipped with the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, Plessinger has finished third in the standings for the past two years running and landed on the podium a total of six times in 2024. With momentum increasing and a new Red Bull KTM Factory Racing contract already signed for 2026, The Cowboy's focus is firmly placed on making his presence felt yet again in Pro Motocross. Aaron Plessinger: "I'm super-excited for outdoors. It is my favorite series that we race and I've been doing motos, some testing, and everything's coming together nicely. I'm super-stoked, ready to get back out on the gate and show these boys what I've got for the outdoor series! We finished well last year, could have really done some damage if I had not had some bad races – hopefully I can contend for the title this season." Already a two-time MX2 World Champion with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and now a double 250SX East title winner in AMA Supercross following Salt Lake City's finale two weeks ago, French standout Vialle will lead the team's 250MX charge alongside last year's 250 Class Rookie of the Year, Beaumer. Entering his third term of Pro Motocross in the United States riding the KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, Vialle is aiming to improve upon his P2 result achieved in the standings from last year, which he earned through racing to seven podiums and victory in Ironman's final round of the season last August. Tom Vialle: "I've been practicing outdoors for a little bit now, but didn't switch early because I was fighting for another Supercross title. Last week was really good, we did some testing with the team and I am happy with where the bike is, and I feel really comfortable riding outdoors this year. I'm excited, because I think it's going to be my last 250 outdoor season. I was able to win two MX2 titles in the world championship and have won the two 250SX East titles now, so this AMA 250MX championship is the only one that I am missing in my 250 career – I really want to fight for that one this summer and I'm motivated for that. I'm looking forward to seeing where we are at when we get to Pala and then for the whole summer outdoors." Teenage talent Beaumer spent last year learning the craft of professional competition on his way to the 250MX Rookie of the Year honors and, fresh from a breakout season in the 250SX West division where he established himself as a legitimate contender, the 19-year-old out of Lake Havasu, Arizona, has a clear target of now proving his capabilities outdoors on his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. Julien Beaumer: "I'm looking forward to kicking my season off strong at Pala. Southern California is where I have grown up riding, so I feel right at home racing there. My preparation has gone according to plan, and the team and I feel we are in a good place together, so I'm itching to get this thing started this weekend." Ian Harrison, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: "We are very excited to enter the Pro Motocross Championship with Chase and Aaron in 450MX, as well as Tom and Julien in 250MX this summer. Following Supercross, which was again a really positive and successful season for us as a team, it is always a mad rush to transition to the outdoors with the one weekend off in between. Thankfully, we have a lot to lean on from the previous years, so you generally use that experience as a base coming into Round 1, and then you continue to refine and build momentum from that point. It is always an exciting time, a lot of anticipation, and we are confident that we will be competitive when the gates drop this weekend and throughout the 2025 season." The 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship will drop the gates this Saturday, May 24, at Fox Raceway in Pala, California, for the season-opener, set to span 11 rounds throughout the U.S. this summer and culminating at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland, on August 23.
