With an intense off-season focused on refinement and preparation, the Factory Honda Racing Team is ready to take on the 2025 Australian Motocross Championship. Armed with the championship-winning CRF450RWE and CRF250RWE, the team is confident their meticulous testing and development will translate into race-day success.
Team Manager Mark Sladek believes the team’s hard work will pay off.
“Last year, Jett and Hunter raced the 2025 models at the Des Nations and SMX Playoffs, while we raced them in the Australian Supercross Championship. They’re already race-proven with wins, but we didn’t stop there. We’ve spent months testing and fine-tuning our motocross setup. Expectations are high, but I truly believe we’re better prepared than ever. We’ve been strategic with our testing, and I’m confident we’ll be competitive from the first gate drop.”
MX1: Defending the Crown
Reigning MX1 Champion Kyle Webster is ready to defend his title on the Boost Mobile Honda CRF450RWE and knows the competition will be fierce.
“We’ve been testing weekly, making small but crucial gains. I feel like we’ve found a setup that will allow us to fight for race wins from the start. The MX1 class is stacked with strong contenders, but I’m confident we’ve put in the work to be competitive.”
Webster isn’t shying away from the challenge ahead.
“Jed Beaton and some of the other riders are fierce competitors, no doubt. But I have no intention of letting this number one plate go.”
Wilson Todd, competing on the Repco Honda, is coming into the season underprepared after multiple injuries but remains focused on the bigger picture.
“Seven months of injuries and surgeries take a toll, and I’m not at 100%. But the last two weeks on the bike have been solid. Right now, my goal is to score valuable points and build toward an overall championship podium at the end of the season.”
MX2: Championship Mindset
In the MX2 class, reigning champion Brodie Connolly is setting bold expectations.
“I want to win every race. I know that’s a big call, but if you listen to the greatest athletes, they all say the same thing—if you’re not lining up to win, why compete? My off-season has been focused on fitness, testing, and refining the bike. We’re ready.”
Alex Larwood, riding the National Finance and Loans CRF250RWE, has embraced the sprint mentality required in the 250 class.
“In MX2, every race is a sprint—if you’re not attacking from the gate drop, you’ll get left behind. My goal is simple: be on the podium every weekend, every race.”
MX3: Consistency is Key
Kayd Kingsford, representing Pro Honda Oils Honda, has learned that consistency is the foundation of championship success.
“I’m learning so much from my teammates and the team. Holeshots and strong races are important, but so is damage control. I need to make sure my worst races aren’t too costly—consistency wins championships.”
Women’s MX: Dual Focus for Cannon
Honda continues to champion women in motorsport, fielding four-time champion Charli Cannon for a second season in the Women’s MX Championship. Racing the SCT Logistics Honda, Cannon has two goals this weekend: to lead Australia’s Women’s Team to another Oceanic Championship victory and to begin her title defence with a dominant performance.
“I’m excited for this weekend—not only am I competing against the best women from Australia, New Zealand, and America, but I’m also leading Team Australia in the Oceanic Championship. My goal is to win both events and help my fellow Aussie riders work together to claim the Oceanic title.”
