Jorge Prado to Monster Energy Kawasaki
Monster Energy Kawasaki and Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki are gearing up for another exciting year of SuperMotocross racing in 2025. The Kawasaki racing teams will compete with the world’s elite supercross and motocross athletes as they chase the 250 and 450 class titles in the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, the Pro Motocross Championship and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Words: Kawasaki
Fresh off winning back-to-back FIM World MXGP Championships, Monster Energy Kawasaki welcomes four-time FIM Motocross World Champion Jorge Prado, who will join 2018 Monster Energy Supercross champion, Jason Anderson to compete on the new KX™450SR. In the 250 Class, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki will retain its line-up of proven race winners, including Levi Kitchen, Cameron McAdoo, and Seth Hammaker, all riding the all-new 2025 KX™250. The team is also excited to welcome back Garrett Marchbanks and Ty Masterpool to permanent positions on the team for 2025. Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green™ rider Drew Adams has committed to a multi-year extension with Kawasaki, ensuring he will continue his journey with the brand into the pro ranks.
The four-time FIM Motocross World Champion from Lugo, Spain is ready to take on a new challenge after his first taste of SMX in 2024, competing in the first four rounds including a Heat Race win and seventh place Main Event finish in San Francisco. At only 23 years old and with an outstanding record of 31 MX2 victories, 18 MXGP victories and four FIM Motocross World Championship titles, Prado continues his pursuit of greatness with goals of bringing his winning ways to SuperMotocross.
Anderson and his KX™450SR formed a powerful combination during the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross Championship, achieving 11 Top-5 finishes. The No. 21 carried this momentum into the Pro Motocross Championship, securing six Top-5 finishes and an overall podium. As Anderson looks ahead to the 2025 Monster Energy Supercross Championship, Pro Motocross Championship and SuperMotocross World Championship, he’s determined to keep pushing for another championship in the premier class.
“We have great confidence in our 2025 team roster and are excited to see how Jason and Jorge perform on the new KX™450SR,” said Dan Fahie, Kawasaki Racing Senior Manager. “Both riders bring unique strengths to the team, and we’re eager to see how we stack up against our competition. I’m especially excited about the expanding SMX rounds, as they offer us more opportunities to demonstrate our strengths over the course of the season. With Jason’s proven track record and the fresh energy Jorge brings, we believe this year will be a strong one for the Monster Energy Kawasaki team as we push toward new milestones.”
Jorge Prado: “Coming to America to race Supercross, Motocross and the Supermotocross World Championship with Monster Energy Kawasaki is an incredible opportunity. I’ve always admired the level of competition here, and I’m excited to challenge myself against some of the best riders in the world. This is a new chapter in my career, and I’m ready to give it everything I’ve got, representing a legendary factory like Kawasaki. The passion and intensity of the fans here is unmatched, and I can’t wait to experience that energy.”
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