MXA’S WEEKEND NEWS ROUND-UP: WHAT BRAND IS BLUE WITH WHITE FENDERS? GUESS AGAIN!

• 2025 HUSQVARNA LIMITED EDITION HERITAGE MODELS TO BE AVAILABLE IN OCTOBER

2025 FC350 Heritage Edition

Husqvarna is excited to reveal its limited edition line of 2025 Heritage models. Based on the proven technical platforms of selected motocross, cross-country and enduro machines, each one is characterized by the distinctive livery that sets the range apart from the standard off-road motorcycles. The five motocross models are Limited Edition machines that feature blue radiator shrouds and a matching gripper seat cover. The finishing touch made to each motorcycle is undoubtedly the striking graphics that take design inspiration from the brand’s Swedish heritage.
2025 TC150 Heritage Edition

The Heritage range includes both two-stroke and four-stroke models. Each one is equipped with the latest technical advancements and premium components to ensure every machine delivers an unmatched riding experience on the track or trail. Along with the powerful, yet agile four-stroke FC 350, every two-stroke motocross model from the standard 2025 range is included in the Heritage line-up. The TC125, TC150, TC250 and TC300 are all enhanced with the special color scheme, which gives all riders multiple options when it comes to choosing a high-performance motocross machine. Check with you local Husqvarna dealer for October delivery.

• JOIN THE MXA SUPERMOTOCROSS FANTASY LEAGUE: THIS WEEK’S PRIZE FROM ROOST GRAPHICS

We are into the SMX finals and with all new prizes, play weekly for a chance to win.

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Dive into an unparalleled motocross Fantasy experience with MXA’s cutting-edge app, meticulously crafted to deliver all the action directly to your fingertips. Our sophisticated, seamless, and completely free platform allows you to engage in intense competitions, even if you join mid-season. With opportunities to win prizes every weekend based on the most points gained from each race, you’re never out of the running. The season is already in full swing, but you can still challenge your friends, create groups, and immerse yourself in the competition by joining private parties. Enter at any point in the 2024 Supercross series, and stay tuned for our 2024 AMA Motocross Fantasy game. If you’re using Apple click here and if you’re on Android click here

• CURRENT SUPERMOTOCROSS PLAYOFF STANDINGS HEADING TO FORT WORTH, TEXAS ON SATURDAY

Thumbs up to Jett Lawrence and Eli Tomac who put up a rousing battle for the  overall in the opening round of the SuperMotocross Playoffs.

CHARLOTTE 450 SMX RESULTS
1. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…2-1
2. Eli Tomac (Yam)…1-2
3. Chase Sexton (KTM)…4-3
4. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…3-6
5. Ken Roczen (Suz)…5-5
6. Justin Cooper (Yam)…7-4
7. Malcolm Stewart (Hus)…8-7
8. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)…6-11
9. Colt Nicheols (Suz)…10-10
10. Cooper Webb (Yam)…14-8

Haiden Deegan picked up where he left off 12 months ago. His 1-1 score makes him the 250 SuperMotocross points leader for now, but the next round pays double points and the  final round pays triple points.

CHARLOTTE 250 SMX RESULTS
1. Haiden Deegan (Yam)…1-1
2. Julien Beaumer (KTM)…2-4
3. Levi Kitchen (Kaw)…5-2
4. Jo Shimoda (Hon)…3-5
5. Tom Vialle (KTM)…4-7
6. Jordon Smith (Yam)…6-6
7. Max Anstie (Yam)..11-3
8. Cameron MxAdoo (Kaw)…7-10
9. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)…10-8
10. Garrett Marchbansks (Kaw)…9-9

2024 SUPERMOTOCROSS 450 POINTS STANDINGS
(After 1 of 3 rounds)
1. Chase Sexton (KTM)…45
2. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…41
3. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…40
4. Eli Tomac (Yam)..33
5. Justin Cooper (Yam)…33
6. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)…32
7. Malcolm Stewart (Hus)..3-
8. Ken Roczen (Suz)…26
9. Dylan Ferrandis (Hon)…25
10. Cooper Webb (Yam)…24

SUPERMOTOCROSS 250 POINTS STANDINGS
(After 1 of 3 rounds)
1. Haiden Deegan (Yam)…50
2. Levi Kitchen (Kaw)…42
3. Tom Vialle (KTM)…37
4. Jo Shimoda (Hon)…36
5. Julien Beaumer (KTM)…35
6. Jordon Smith (Yam)…32
7. Pierce Brown (Gas)…26
8. Max Anstie (Yam)…25
9. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)…22
10. Chance Hymas (Hon)…22

• THE BIGGEST PAYDAY IN MOTOCROSS HISTORY WAS ONE YEAR AGO & WILL BE REPEATED IN TWO WEEKS 

Chase Sexton (4)  is the number one seed going into the three-round 2024 AMA SuperMotocross 450 Playoffs which start last Saturday. He earned a quarter million dollars last year for finishing third, but wants the full million this year.

Now that round one of the three-race 2024 SuperMotocross Playoffs is in the books, the riders have found their place in the line for the giant payday line. But the first round is not very important, because the following two rounds pay double and triple points. No matter how a rider did in round one, the whole shooting match is won at the third round. Here are the top ten 450 and 250 competitors from the 2023 AMA SuperMotocross Championship and how much money they earned.

How many AMA 450 Supercross events would Chase Sexton have to win to equal the amount of money that someone will make on September 21 in Las Vegas?  A racer would have to win 71 AMA Supercrosses at $14,000 each to equal the $1 million dollar SuperMotocross 450 payout.

2023 SUPERMOTOCROSS 450 FINAL POINT STANDINGS & PAYOUT
1. Jett Lawrence…$1,000,000
2. Ken Roczen…$500,000
3. Chase Sexton…$250,000
4. Cooper Webb…$200,000
5. Dylan Ferrandis…$150,000
6. Aaron Plessinger…$135,000
7. Justin Barcia…$120,000
8. Adam Cianciarulo…$100,000
9. Garrett Marchbanks…$90,000
10. Colt Nichols…$75,000

Haiden Deegan earned $500,000 last year for his 250 class SuperMotocross Championship victory and he is back this year as the number one seed.

2023 SUPERMOTOCROSS 250 FINAL POINT STANDINGS & PAYOUT
1. Haiden Deegan…$500,000
2. Jo Shimoda…$250,000
3. R.J. Hampshire…$150,000
4. Levi Kitchen…$100,000
5. Jordon Smith…$50,000
6. Justin Cooper…$25,000
7. Max Vohland…$18,000
8. Tom Vialle…$17,000
9. Hunter Lawrence..$16,000
10. Jalek Swoll…$15,000

• MXA’S 2025 COLLECTION OF IN DEPTH 2025 VIDEO TESTS

• MXA VIDEO: 2025 HONDA CR450 FIRST TEST

• MXA VIDEO: 2025 YAMAHA 450SXF FIRST TEST

• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KTM 150SX TWO-STROKE TEST

• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KAWASAKI KX450 FIRST TEST

• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KTM 450SXF FIRST TEST

• MXA VIDEO: 2025 HONDA CR250 FIRST TEST

• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KTM 250SXF FIRST TEST

• THE GREATEST DEAL IN MOTOCROSS: REAL WORDS, LARGER PHOTOS, MORE TECH DETAILS, STUFF NO ONE ELSE TELLS YOU & YOU GET A $25 ROCKY MOUNTAIN CREDIT CARD

This is the cover of the October 2024 issue of MXA. It features MXA’s detailed tests of the 2025 KTM 250SXF, 2025 Husqvarna FC450 and a complete look at the 2025 Yamaha motocross line-up. Additionally, there is a interview with Warren Reid and a  close-up look at Roger DeCoster’s last Honda RC500—not just the last time he raced a Honda, but the last time he won a Grand Prix.

Did you know that it couldn’t be easier or cheaper to subscribe to MXA than it is right now—because when you subscribe you receive a Rocky Mountain ATV/MC credit for $25 towards anything in their massive inventory, all at no cost to you. Plus, you will get all the content in the 12 monthly issues of Motocross Action magazine delivered to your home by a uniformed U.S. government employee. And that isn’t all that is in the October 2024 Issue of MXA, but we have to leave some surprises for when your new issue hits your mailbox. Don’t forget, the $25 credit from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC means that you get a subscription for MXA at a giant discount. Are you smart enough to recognize a great deal when you see it? To subscribe call (800) 767-0345 or Click Here

• BIKES YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE: APRILIA MXV TWIN 450

The Aprilia MXV 450 was the last twin-cylinder motocross bike raced in the Grand Prix series—back in 2010. Josh Coppins took it to a 12th place overall in the 450 World Championships. The 77-degree V-Twin, fuel-injected engine was fueled by 38mm Dell’Orto throttle body. The engine featured dry sump lubrication with the oil tank integrated inside the crankcase. There was separate lubrication for the gearbox and engine. It had 50mm Marzocchi upside-down forks and a Sachs shock. The 2010 Aprilia MXV 450 had a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $8499 and a claimed weight of 250 pounds. It was sold in the United Sates, but was not a success, nor was it legal in AMA motocross or Supercross because it was a twin.

• MXA AD OF THE WEEK: 1990 “HOLY KAW” KAWASAKI AD

The 1990 Kawasaki KX line-up was among the best looking green machines ever. Back in 1990 Kawasaki had a KX60, KX80, KX125, KX250 and KX500.

Aaron Plessinger (7) was third overall in the 2024 AMA 450 National Championship, which earned him a spot on Team USA for the Motocross des Nations along side KTM teammate Chase Sexton and Honda’s Chance Hymas.

2024 AMA 450 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS STANDINGS
(After 11 of 11 rounds)
1. Chase Sexton (KTM)…504
2. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…462
3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)…403
4. Justin Cooper (Yam)…371
5. Jason Anderson (Kaw)…362
6. Malcolm Stewart (Hus)…297
7. Dylan Ferrandis (Hon)…288
8. Christian Craig (Hus)…244
9. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…210
10. Fredrik Noren (Kaw)…204
11. Phil Nicoletti (Yam)…193
12. Harri Kullas (KTM),,,163
13. Marshal Weltin (Yam)…162
14. Justin Barcia (Gas)…148
15. Grant Harlan (Yam)…144
16. Shane McElrath (Suz)…118
17. Romain Pape (Gas)…106
18. Derek Kelley (KTM)…94
19. Cullin Park (Hon)…91
20. Kyle Chisholm (Suz)…74

There was no drama at the front of the 250 National class as Haiden Deegan is the 2024 AMA 250 National Motocross Champion.

2024 AMA 250 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS
(After 11 of 11 rounds)
1. Haiden Deegan (Yam)…481
2. Tom Vialle (KTM)…412
3. Levi Kitchens (Kaw)…405
4. Chance Hymas (Hon)…349
5. Ty Masterpool (Kaw)…316
6. Jo Shimoda (Hon)…289
7. Jalek Swoll (Tri)…277
8. Pierce Brown (Gas)…269
9. Jordon Smith (Yam)…253
10. Ryder DiFrancesco (Hus)…250
11. Julien Beaumer (KTM)…221
12. Joey Savatgy (Tri)…192
13. Casey Cochan (Hus)…164
14. Dilan Schwartz (Suz)…151
15, Max Anstie (Yam)…145
16. Nick Romano (Yam)…145
17. Daxton Bennick (Yam)…124
18. Jett Reynolds (Gas)…99
19. Talon Hawkins (KTM)…89
20. Coty Schock (Yam)…88

EVERY 2024 AMA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS WINNER AT A GLANCE

Jett Lawrence won four 450 Nationals before suffering a thumb injury that sidelined him for the rest of the 2024 AMA 450 Nationals. He will be back in action for the 2024 SuperMotocross Playoffs.

Venue                                                                     450                                                     250
May 25…Pala, CA…………………………..Jett Lawrence (Hon)……………Haiden Deegan (Yam)
June 1…Hangtown, CA…………………..Chase Sexton (KTM)…………..Haiden Deegan (Yam)
June 8…Thunder Valley, CO………….Jett Lawrence (Hon)……………Haiden Deegan (Yam)
June 15…Mount Morris, PA…………..Jett Lawrence (Hon)……………Ty Masterpool (Kaw)
June 29…Southwick, MA………………Jett Lawrence (Hon)…………….Haiden Deegan (Yam)
July 6…Red Bud, MI…………………………Chase Sexton (KTM)…………….Chance Hymas (Hon)
July 13…Millville, MN…………………….Chase Sexton (KTM)…………….Levi Kitchen (Kaw)
July 20…Washougal, WA……………….Chase Sexton (KTM)……………Haiden Deegan (Yam)
August 10…Unadilla, NY………………..Chase Sexton (KTM)…………….Levi Kitchen (Kaw)
August 17…Budds Creek, MD………Chase Sexton (KTM)…………….Levi Kitchen (Kaw)
August 24…Crawfordsville, IN……..Chase Sexton (KTM)…………….Tom Vialle (KTM)
450 National Champion…………………………………..Chase Sexton
250 National Champion…………………………………..Haiden Deegan

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: WORKS CONNECTION FORK GUARD REINFORCING KIT

Under the stress of racing and especially using a holeshot device, your forks guards can tear loose from their bottom mounts. The Works Connection Fork Guard Reinforcing kit adds strength to the fork guard for every situation.The new fork  straps are made from durable, corrosion-resistant, 304 stainless steel. The kit includes special ‘flush’ mounted bolts. It is used by Team HRC/Honda and Star Racing Yamaha.

The retail price is $14.95 from www.worksconnection.com.

• 2024 OKTOBERFAST GRAND PRIX & JOHN R’S CELEBRATION OF LIFE

The OktoberFast Grand Prix coming up on Sunday, October 27th at Glen Helen. The promoters are also doing my a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 26th in the Glen Helen Museum for 1959 Scrambles , Elsinore and Vatalina hero John Rice—starting at 4:00 pm in the Glen Helen Museum. The planis  to host a dinner starting at 5:00 p.m. Stay tuned for more info or visit www.ossrg.org

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: FLY RACING ZONE ELITE GOGGLES

The Fly Racing Zone Elite goggles are Fly’s newest and most premium piece in the goggle lineup. It features an injection-molded polycarbonate lens and has been race-tested in Supercross, Pro motocross, MXGP and GNCC off-road races. It’s up to the task and ready to rip. The retail price is $99.95 at www.flyracing.com or your local dealer.

• MXA COVER OF THE WEEK: “TOMORROW’S MX BIKES” NEVER GOT HERE

When this August 1993 cover came out, there was little doubt that the lack of signage on motocross bikes had hurt them when it came to signing outside sponsors. Over 30 years ago, Slater Skins and Rhino Skins tried to get race teams to switch to bodywork that would allow sponsors logos to be visible from the stands. Although a handful or Arenacross and freestyle riders adopted them, no factory race teams took the plunge because the motorcycle manufacturers didn’t want the teams covering up the look of their bikes.

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: ARAI VX-PRO4 BATTLE GRAPHICS

Arai is thrilled to present the Arai VX-Pro4 in the new Battle graphics. The fresh new design comes in yellow and purple. The Arai VX-Pro4 is a great choice for motocross, enduro and off-road use. As with every Arai helmet, the basic and simple organic shell shape is based on the R75 shape concept . The retail price is $759.95 at www.araiamericas.com.

• BIKES YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE: 1980 DERBI RC125

This water-cooled 1980 Derbi RC125, shot at Saddleback Park, may well have been the only one imported to the United States in 1980.

MXA test rider Lance Moorewood on the 1980 Derbi RC125 at Saddleback.

A young Jody Weisel raced an air-cooled Derbi RC125 at Saddleback in 1978.

Jody’s Derbi RC125 was noteworthy because of its steel girder-style swingarm.

• MXA AD OF THE WEEK: THE FIRST OF THE MARTIN CLAN

John Martin, known today as the father of Jeremy and Alex Martin and the owner of the Spring Creek AMA National track, was a very successful factory Can-Am off-road racer in the 1980s and 1990s.

• WE RIDE A PURPOSE-BUILT DR.D YAMAHA YZ85 TWO-STROKE 

DR.D is making a comeback and they’ve recently jumped into the mini bike and two-stroke markets. In this video, MXA’s Josh Mosiman and Bodie Bushnell ride the new generation 2024 Yamaha YZ85 and compare it with the stock pipe and silencer against DR.D Racing’s setup. Plus, you get to see Josh Mosiman ride a YZ85 at 170 pounds and six foot tall.

• EXHAUST SHOOTOUT: WHICH IS BEST ON THE YAMAHA YZ450F?

• GREAT PLAINS VINTAGE MOTOCROSS SERIES CONTINUES ON SEPT. 22 AT PLEASANTON MX

A class for everyone and every bike: vintage Post-Vintage, Evolution & Minis. For more information go to www.greatplainsvintagemx.org

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: RIDE ENGINEERING KTM/HUSKY/GASGAS DUAL START/STOP SWITCH

The Ride Engineering on/off switch replaces the stock KTM/ GasGas/Husky handlebar-mounted start/stop switch with a new switch that bolts onto the throttle housing. It provides two large buttons—black for start and red for stop. It makes handlebar changes easier and reduces interference with the clutch lever, brake levers or hand guards. Plus, the buttons are easier to press than the stock buttons. The retail price is $109.95 at www.rideengineering.com.