VIDEO: Red Bull KTM Factory Racing set for 2025 SMX Season

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are set for their 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship season, with their returning four-rider lineup announced and ready to take on the 31-round marathon across both 450 and 250 classes. 

The Supercross season will span 17 rounds and host its opening round on January 11th at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Turning to the Pro Motocross Championship from May 24th, the 11 round journey will begin at Fox Raceway in Pala, California before the three-round SMX Finals take off in September.

Equipped with the KTM450SX-F Factory Edition, returning KTM riders Chase Sexton and Aaron Plessinger are a pairing in a strong position to build upon each of their successes. Sexton will be out to reclaim the 450SX title he earned in 2023 while simultaneously aiming to defend his 2024 450MX championship, all while targeting a career-first 450SMX crown. 

Plessinger, on his fourth season with Red Bull KTM, had his strongest career season this year after winning a Supercross Main Event in San Diego. The 28-year-old finished third overall in the Pro MX before claiming fourth at the SMX season conclusion. 

Chase Sexton:
“We’re getting close to the season now and I had a good off-season, took around five weeks off of the bike, so I feel refreshed and we’ve made a lot of progress – compared to last year I’m in a much better spot for 2025. The goal this season is to win more races than last year, so I feel good, and I’m ready to start the season.”

Aaron Plessinger:
“I’m super-stoked for the 2025 season! I’m ready to start where we left off in Supercross last year, where I won my first Main Event, and I only think we’re going to get better this year. The bike’s good, I’m feeling strong both physically and mentally, so I’m ready to show these guys that I’m here to stick around and that it ain’t no game. I’m ready to see the fans and have a good time doing it!”

The 250 line-up will pair 24-year-old reigning 250SX East Champion Tom Vialle with 18-year-old Julien Beaumer with the duo competing on the KTM250SX-F Factory Edition. French rider Vialle, a two-time MX2 World Champion, enters 2025 in search of a second 250SX title and a maiden American outdoor championship in the 250MX. The Red Bull KTM rider placed runner-up in both Pro Motocross and SMX this year, showcasing his capabilities across the board during his second year being based in the U.S.

Beaumer enters his second full season of professional competition since his debut with Red Bull KTM only one year ago, which saw the young standout finish as Rookie of the Year in both the 250SX and 250MX. Beaumer went on to claim his breakout 250SMX podium result during the SMX Playoffs. 

Tom Vialle:
“Everything has been going good this off-season, I was able to win the Paris Supercross, and we have done a lot of testing with the team already. I’m really happy with the bike, the suspension, and also, we have some engine upgrades, so everything so far is working good together. I’m going into my third year of Supercross and was able to win the 250SX East Championship this year, and now I am working hard to try and defend it in 2025. I’m really happy to win my first title indoors and the goal is to win another one next season. It’s a little bit of extra pressure, but I wouldn’t say a lot.”

Julien Beaumer:
“The off-season’s been going really good for me, I’m excited to get going, and the goal this year is to win. I’m in a spot right now where I’m confident that I have the fitness and speed to do that, because I’ve been feeling good on the bike and we’ve made a lot of progress. Last year I had speed, but I made quite a few rookie mistakes, so I have been learning to eliminate those and I’m confident that this upcoming season will be a lot better for me.”

Ian Harrison, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager:
“We’ve had a good off-season to prepare so far, and we are ready to start our second year with Chase, so hopefully we can expand on our success and get even better with him for 2025. Aaron had his best season ever this past year, and the plan is to improve on that too. Tom is the defending champion in 250SX East, it will be great to see the number 1 on our bike when the Eastern Region begins. Julien is going into his second season with us, so we are hoping that after a strong pre-season he will be in a position to really shine also. It’s always an exciting time leading up to Anaheim 1 and we are ready for the challenge ahead.”