Motocross is radical. It puts extreme demands on the rider. The skills, performance, courage, dedication, and physical fitness required to find an edge on the competition are immense. Weakness in any area results in failure. KTM has a dominant record of success in modern motocross. The record speaks for itself. Dominating the major series. From a brand that has changed the game, and lead the way for all others to follow, this is the next bold innovative step forward for KTM and the sport of motocross. It may be a surprise to some, but to us, it is the next natural step in our ongoing commitment to winning performance.
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2027 KTM 450 SX-F
Still the reference. AMA Supercross wins and titles. MXGP wins and titles and history. What's the next chapter? Write it. Beat the best and rule the rest with the only standard.
The 2-stroke motocross bike represents a purist, raw and extreme approach to riding motocross. To win at the highest level you need to compete on a 4-stroke, but to nurture that throttle control, corner speed, body position, precise gear selection and aggression required to reach those heights as a pro, you should spend your formative racing years honing you skills and instinct upon a 2-stroke, and experiencing the pure thrill of racing. Now, for the first time in decades, this “old-school” technology takes a gigantic leap into the modern era, with injection, e-start, and electronic rider aid comparable with that of a modern 4-stroke.
The innovative performance of the KTM SX-F models allows the rider to realize their full potential out on the motocross track. Whether you’re a defending champion, aspiring rookie pro or vet racer, you will have your best chance of success thanks to the radical re-design of this entire motorcycle, which puts the immense performance potential and cutting-edge technology within easy reach for riders of all ages and levels.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado opened the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship in convincing fashion at Fox Raceway, securing second overall on Saturday afternoon with a 2-2 moto scorecard in the 450MX category, while Julien Beaumer impressed in his return to competition with P5 overall in 250MX. Equipped with the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, Prado posted the second-fastest qualifying time of the day with a 2:17.461 lap-time, immediately finding comfort on the hard-packed Southern Californian circuit. The Spaniard then launched to a strong start in Moto 1, crossing the holeshot line inside the top-three and maintaining P2 throughout the race to claim an impressive runner-up finish. Another strong start in Moto 2 saw Prado again battling for the lead, eventually claiming another hard-fought second for the moto. In his first Pro Motocross appearance with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, the four-time world champion claimed an impressive second overall at the first of 11 rounds. Jorge Prado: "This is a great start to the season with second overall! It was a good day of racing – we were battling up front, and even got into the lead during the opening stages of Moto 2, so I am happy. I think we can build from here – we will learn from it and just be a little sharper once the gate drops next time." Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450MX teammate Aaron Plessinger made his racing return at the Pro Motocross opener aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, with an eighth-place finish in the opening race. ‘The Cowboy’ featured inside the top-three early in Moto 2, before eventually claiming ninth in the moto and eighth overall at Fox Raceway. Aaron Plessinger: "I'm happy with today – I was a little stagnant in the first moto, which irritated me a little bit. But in Moto 2, we made some positive changes to the setup, we got a good jump out of the gate, and I was up there in the mix for a little bit. Overall, it was a good day – I just need more motos under my belt. I think I have around seven 35-minute motos under my belt coming into this race, so I knew it was going to be tough. We'll work into it, though. I'm feeling better, so we'll keep trusting the work that we are doing." Four-time 450MX Champion Eli Tomac qualified 10th on his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION this morning, however, an unfortunate crash on the opening lap of Moto 1 brought an early end to his day. Initial on-site scans revealed no broken bones after straining his neck in the incident, and he will undergo further evaluation during the week. Fox Raceway also marked a welcome return to competition for Beaumer in the 250MX category, with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider having been sidelined since last September’s SMX playoffs. He qualified third this morning, before recording an 11th-place finish in Moto 1 aboard his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION after recovering from a Lap 1 crash. Beaumer then powered to the holeshot in Moto 2, building a lead of more than three seconds during the opening stages of the race before surrendering the position around the midway point of the moto to claim second position in the race and a solid fifth overall. Julien Beaumer: "Today was a really good day overall – I rode well in qualifying, and then in Moto 1 I got off to a solid start, and then just tipped over on Lap 1. I came back to 11th in that one, so my riding was good, and then I got off to another really good start in the second moto and rode my laps. I rode to what I know I'm capable of, and that was good enough for a second in that race, so I am happy with where we are at, and the team did an amazing job with the bike. I think that overall we are in a good spot." Next Race: June 6 – Hangtown, California Results 450MX Class – Fox Raceway National 1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 2. Jorge Prado (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) 3. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 7. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) 8. Aaron Plessinger (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) 16. Dante Oliveira (KTM) 17. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna) Standings 450MX Class 2026 after 1 of 11 rounds 1. Hunter Lawrence, 50 points 2. Jorge Prado, 44 3. Jett Lawrence, 38 7. RJ Hampshire, 31 8. Aaron Plessinger, 27 16. Dante Oliveira, 10 17. Malcolm Stewart, 10 Results 250MX Class – Fox Raceway National 1. Seth Hammaker (Kawasaki) 2. Caden Dudney (Yamaha) 3. Cole Davies (Yamaha) 5. Julien Beaumer (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) 10. Ryder DiFrancesco (Husqvarna) 14. Daxton Bennick (Husqvarna) 21. Casey Cochran (Husqvarna) Standings 250MX Class 2026 after 1 of 11 rounds 1. Seth Hammaker, 47 points 2. Levi Kitchen, 34 3. Cole Davies, 34 5. Julien Beaumer, 33 10. Ryder DiFrancesco, 23 14. Daxton Bennick, 15 21. Casey Cochran, 5
Red Bull KTM banked MXGP silverware for the third time in 2026 thanks to Lucas Coenen’s 2nd place in central France. The Belgian posted a 1-2 score in the two motos around a difficult, stony and sunbaked circuit in Lacapelle Marival as the FIM World Championship accelerated back into motion.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MXGP and MX2 Grand Prix winners, Lucas and Sacha Coenen, are planning three race outings in the 2026 AMA Pro National Motocross championship, part of the SuperMotocross (SMX) series.
