2025 AUSENDURO FINALE PREVIEW

The Yamaha Australian Enduro Championship arrives in Gympie, Queensland, this weekend for a season finale that promises to test the very limits of Australia’s finest off-road racers. The lush hinterland setting is primed to deliver two days of sprint-style racing where every second will count. The Gympie terrain promises a challenging finale, with red clay, slick roots, and rutted loam testing riders skill and precision. And after a tight and unpredictable season, several championships are still up for grabs which will make this weekend’s racing an undoubted high-stakes showdown.

Pro Enduro – The Final Showdown: Milner vs Ruprecht

Gympie will be the stage for a high-stakes duel that could define the 2025 Pro Enduro champion. Wil Ruprecht (Shop Yamaha Off-Road Racing Team) arrives riding the momentum of a flawless Kyogle weekend, where he combined raw speed with tactical mastery to claim back-to-back victories. Daniel Milner (DM31 KTM Racing Team), the championship leader at 222 points, will need every ounce of experience and composure to withstand Ruprecht’s charge. With McMahon (188) and Dickson (174) also lurking just behind, every root, mud pocket, and tricky climb in Gympie could swing the title. Expect a weekend of edge-of-the-seat battles where strategy is just as crucial as speed.

E1 – Reynders’ Reign on top

Jonte Reynders (DM31 KTM Racing Team) has dominated E1 this season, sitting atop the standings with 240 points after a flawless Kyogle double. However, the consistent Cooper Sheidow (Blu Cru Yamaha) (207), Jett Yarnold (Blu Cru Yamaha) (176), and Fraser Higlett (Blu Cru Yamaha) (173) will all be pushing to spoil Reynders’ coronation. Gympie’s technical sections will test Reynders’ ability to maintain focus under pressure, while rivals hunt for every opportunity to reduce the gap. The final E1 showdown promises a tactical chess match on two wheels.

E2 – Every Point Counts

The E2 title hangs by a thread. Daniel Milner leads on 238 points, but Wil Ruprecht (217) has proven in Kyogle that he can dominate when it matters. William Dennett (Shop Yamaha Off-Road Racing Team) (194) is ready to pounce on any mistakes, while Tom Buxton (148), Max Midwinter (144) and Jeremy Carpentier (143) will battle to resolve who finishes in the top five of E2.

E3 – McMahon vs Dickson: The Rivalry Continues

If E3 has taught us anything, it’s that Korey McMahon (DM31 KTM Racing Team) (244 points) and Jye Dickson (Beta Australia Enduro Team) (224) will never give an inch. Their Kyogle encounters were decided by mere seconds, and Gympie is likely to be another razor-tight battle. Riley McGillivray (Husqvarna Australia) (182), Max Rikys (166), and Brodie Young (107) remain capable of shaking up the podium, ensuring that no one can take a safe path to victory.

EJ – Lock Looks to Seal His Dominance

Kogan Lock (227 points) enters Gympie with flawless momentum, having won every test across Kyogle’s two rounds. But Will McInnes (216) and Fletcher Tucker (169) are closing fast, and Gympie’s technical challenges could level the playing field. Oliver Paterno (159) and Tomas Porto (143) round out a competitive top five.

EW – Gardiner vs Simpson: The Final Duel

The Women’s championship remains one of the tightest battles of the season. Jessica Gardiner (JGR Yamaha Off-Road Racing) (244 points) leads, but Madi Simpson (Monster Energy WBR Yamaha) (210) has repeatedly proven she can challenge for wins, claiming multiple test victories at Kyogle before a costly penalty in Round 10. Emelie Karlsson (Triumph Australia) (167), Ebony Nielsen (Beta Australia Enduro Team) (179), and Jade Chellas (151) remain capable of upsetting the order.