Cycle News Staff | November 19, 2024
Kawasaki confirmed that the MXGP Champion Jorge Prado is coming to America. The Spaniard will join Jason Anderson for the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, the Pro Motocross Championship and the SuperMotocross World Championship.
The Monster Energy Kawasaki Team confirmed the signing of Jorge Prado.
It’s been widely rumored that the 23-year-old four-time FIM World Champion would be making the switch to the U.S. and Kawasaki, and now it’s official.
“Coming to America to race Supercross, Motocross and the SuperMotocross World Championship with Monster Energy Kawasaki is an incredible opportunity,” Prado said. “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.”
“We have great confidence in our 2025 team roster and are excited to see how Jason and Jorge perform on the new KX450SR,” said Dan Fahie, Kawasaki Racing Senior Manager. “Both riders bring unique strengths to the team.” CN
