Husqvarna Racing is set to charge into the 2025 racing season with a dominant line-up of championship-winning riders. Every rider on the roster is a proven titleholder, ready to defend their crowns and chase even greater success.

Leading the charge is Davin Cocker (#1), who dominated the 2024 season by clinching both the Overall and Open Cross Country championships. A fierce competitor known for his relentless drive and aggressive racing style, Cocker will once again take on the Open class aboard his Husqvarna FX 350. With a target on his back as the reigning champion, all eyes will be on him as he aims to defend his title.

Returning for his second year in the OR3 class is Luke Walker (#312), who had a standout 2024 season, securing the OR3 championship while also finishing third overall in the series. Armed with his Husqvarna FE 250, Walker is determined to hold onto his title and build on last year’s success. Not one to be confined to a single discipline, Walker also made waves in the Enduro scene, showing remarkable consistency by finishing second in the final three rounds of the season in the E1 class. This year, he will continue to push the limits in Enduro aboard his Husqvarna FE 250.

Completing the trio is Travis Teasdale (#1), an undisputed force in the Enduro world. Teasdale had a phenomenal 2024 season, securing both the Overall and E2 Traditional Enduro titles, while also dominating the National Hard Enduro Gold Class. His expert technical skill, coupled with unmatched endurance, makes him a formidable opponent in every race he enters. For 2025, Teasdale will be back on his Husqvarna TE 300, determined to maintain his hold on the top spot.

The action kicks off this coming weekend in Bronkhorstspruit, where Cocker and Walker will line up to defend their Cross Country titles in the season opener. A rider lineup stacked with talent and commitment to excellence, Husqvarna Racing is primed for another season of high-octane success

KTM South Africa is set to ignite the 2025 racing season with an electrifying line-up across Motocross, Cross Country, and Enduro disciplines. With a strong team of defending champions and rising talents, the Red Bull KTM Motocross team and the Brother Leader Tread KTM Cross Country and Enduro teams are primed to fly the orange flag high for the 2025 season. 

The Red Bull KTM Motocross team will be led by Cameron Durow, Luke Grundy, and Trey Cox. Durow returns as a dual defending champion, aiming to retain his MX1 and MX2 titles aboard the KTM 450 SX-F and KTM 250 SX-F, respectively. Grundy enters his second year in the MX2 class, eager to make his mark on his KTM 250 SX-F. Meanwhile, Cox will take on the High School class once again aboard his KTM 125 SX, determined to defend his championship title.

The Brother Leader Tread KTM Cross Country team features a mix of seasoned champions and ambitious contenders. Kerim Fitz-Gerald will return aboard his KTM 350 XC-F, following a strong finish last season. Scott Heygate, aboard his KTM 450 XC-F, is ready to chase the Open Class title after narrowly missing it last year. Matthew Wilson, a two-time OR3 champion, is set to regain his title on the KTM 250 XC-F, aiming to further cement his dominance in the class.

The Brother Leader Tread KTM Enduro team welcomes a blend of fresh energy and experienced talent. James Moore, new to the Brother Leader Tread KTM Enduro team but no stranger to the KTM Group family, will compete in the E2 class aboard his KTM 300 XC-W, bringing his technical expertise and endurance to the forefront. Young talent Matthew Stevens rounds out the team and will step up to the E1 class on his KTM 250 EXC-F, eager to put his skills to the test in the discipline.

The adrenaline-fueled 2025 season kicks off this coming weekend in Bronkhorstspruit, where the Brother Leader Tread KTM Cross Country team will take on the first round of the year. 

With a powerhouse line-up across all three disciplines, KTM South Africa is set to make an unforgettable impact on the championship territory.

Stay tuned as these riders push the limits, chase podiums, and uphold KTM’s legacy of racing excellence. The orange squad is ready, let the 2025 season begin! #ReadyToRace 

After speaking to our friends at RAD-KTM we’re pleased to inform our readers of some fantastic new deals, on new KTM bikes, listed below.

1290 Super Adventure S and R models – R50,000 reduction, plus free Tech Pack, a saving of around 70k +/-.

890 SMT – R40,000 reduction, plus free Tech Pack.

890 Adventure S – R30,000 reduction, plus free Tech Pack.

890 Adventure R – with free Tech Pack.

990 Duke – with free Tech Pack.

390 Duke – R5,000 reduction.

390 Adventure S/W – R5,000 reduction, plus free Quick-Shifter.

There’re also similar deals on the mini off-road range.

Husqvarna also have similar deals.

Norden 901 – R30,000 reduction.

Norden 901 Expedition – R30,000 reduction.

Svartpilen 401 (2024) – R15,000 reduction.

These amazing deals won’t be around for too long so buy now while the stocks lasts.

Visit: www.radktm.co.za for more information. If you live around the Cape area go to www.radpaarl.co.za.

18/02/25