Official: Jorge Prado to Monster Vitality Kawasaki

The next press launch is from Kawaski:

Foothill Ranch, Calif. – Monster Vitality® Kawasaki and Monster Vitality Professional Circuit Kawasaki are gearing up for one more thrilling yr of SuperMotocross racing in 2025. The Kawasaki racing groups will compete with the world’s elite supercross and motocross athletes as they chase the 250 and 450 class titles within the 2025 Monster Vitality AMA Supercross Championship, the Professional Motocross Championship and the SuperMotocross World Championship.

Recent off profitable back-to-back FIM World MXGP Championships, Monster Vitality Kawasaki welcomes four-time FIM Motocross World Champion Jorge Prado, who will be a part of 2018 Monster Vitality Supercross champion, Jason Anderson to compete on the brand new KX&commerce;450SR. Within the 250 Class, Monster Vitality Professional Circuit Kawasaki will retain its lineup of confirmed race winners, together with Levi Kitchen, Cameron McAdoo, and Seth Hammaker, all driving the all-new 2025 KX&commerce;250. The crew can also be excited to welcome again Garrett Marchbanks and Ty Masterpool to everlasting positions on the crew for 2025. Monster Vitality Kawasaki Workforce Inexperienced&commerce; rider Drew Adams has dedicated to a multi-year extension with Kawasaki, guaranteeing he’ll proceed his journey with the model into the professional ranks.

The four-time FIM Motocross World Champion from Lugo, Spain is able to tackle a brand new problem after his first style of SMX in 2024, competing within the first 4 rounds together with a Warmth Race win and seventh place Major Occasion end in San Francisco. At solely 23 years outdated and with an impressive report of 31 MX2 victories, 18 MXGP victories, and 4 FIM Motocross World Championship titles, Prado continues his pursuit of greatness with objectives of bringing his profitable methods to SuperMotocross. 

Anderson and his KX&commerce;450SR shaped a robust mixture in the course of the 2024 Monster Vitality Supercross Championship, reaching 11 High-5 finishes. The No. 21 carried this momentum into the Professional Motocross Championship, securing six High-5 finishes and an total podium. As Anderson appears to be like forward to the 2025 Monster Vitality Supercross Championship, Professional Motocross Championship, and SuperMotocross World Championship, he’s decided to maintain pushing for one more championship within the premier class.

“We now have nice confidence in our 2025 crew roster and are excited to see how Jason and Jorge carry out on the brand new KX&commerce;450SR,” stated Dan Fahie, Kawasaki Racing Senior Supervisor. “Each riders deliver distinctive strengths to the crew, and we’re wanting to see how we stack up in opposition to our competitors. I’m particularly excited concerning the increasing SMX rounds, as they provide us extra alternatives to exhibit our strengths over the course of the season. With Jason’s confirmed monitor report and the contemporary power Jorge brings, we consider this yr shall be a robust one for the Monster Vitality Kawasaki crew as we push towards new milestones.”

“Coming to America to race Supercross, Motocross and the Supermotocross World Championship with Monster Vitality Kawasaki is an unimaginable alternative. I’ve at all times admired the extent of competitors right here, and I’m excited to problem myself in opposition to a number of the greatest riders on the planet. It is a new chapter in my profession, and I’m prepared to offer it the whole lot I’ve obtained, representing a legendary manufacturing unit like Kawasaki. The fervour and depth of the followers right here is unmatched, and I can not wait to expertise that power.”

Backed by a formidable 32-year legacy {of professional} racing excellence, the Monster Vitality Professional Circuit Kawasaki crew is about to compete within the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship with a refreshed lineup. With an unmatched report of 303 mixed SMX wins and 31 championships, Monster Vitality Professional Circuit Kawasaki is poised for continued dominance, fielding riders Kitchen, McAdoo, Hammaker, Marchbanks, and Masterpool.

Getting into his second yr with Monster Vitality Professional Circuit Kawasaki, Kitchen’s exceptional seven profession victories set up him as a number one contender for the 2025 championship. This skilled 250 Class rider is able to safe his first skilled title.

McAdoo earned his twenty second Monster Vitality Supercross podium and third profession win in 2024 earlier than an damage at Spherical 14 pressured him to overlook the 2024 Professional Motocross Championship. The Iowa native is decided to return stronger than ever, aiming to construct on his success with a full championship run within the coming yr.

As Hammaker embarks on his fifth yr within the professional ranks, his Supercross Major Occasion win and 5 podium finishes spotlight his potential to problem for the championship all season lengthy.

Marchbanks and Masterpool are able to deliver their ability, willpower, and fervour to the Monster Vitality Professional Circuit Kawasaki lineup full-time for 2025. These proficient riders are keen to construct on their accomplishments and make a big affect within the upcoming season. Marchbanks boasts a formidable resume with six podium finishes and 22 High-5 finishes and a earlier win with Professional Circuit at Daytona, whereas Masterpool’s two profession podiums and a pivotal profession win—securing the crew’s three hundredth victory—place each riders as prime contenders within the class.

Adams has already established himself as a formidable competitor with three profession Monster Vitality Supercross Futures wins and 4 podium finishes and examined his velocity at Ironman MX after securing the Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Award and each 250 Professional Sport and Open Professional Sport Championships at Loretta Lynn’s in 2024. This completed younger rider is keen to make his mark on the professional ranks and with a multi-year extension aiming to construct on his early successes and take his efficiency to the subsequent stage for Professional Motocross.

“We now have a strong group of riders for the 2025 racing season,” stated Mitch Payton, Workforce Proprietor Monster Vitality Professional Circuit Kawasaki. “Levi had a breakout yr in 2024, exhibiting unimaginable consistency and velocity, and we’re anticipating much more from him. Cameron has been working exhausting on the bike, and we’re excited to see him again within the combine. Seth confronted some powerful challenges, however we’re wanting ahead to his comeback and seeing him again to full type. Garrett has been making nice progress, and we’re assured he’ll be aggressive this season. Ty confirmed his potential all through the Professional Motocross Championship, and we’re excited to see how they are going to all carry out on the brand new KX&commerce;250. Total, I’m at all times excited to work with a brand new bike and assist all these guys push ahead and make huge strides in 2025.”