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Empire Kawasaki Continue on and Announce Rider for 2021 Season!
The Empire Kawasaki Team will continue to campaign Motocross 2021.
The direct collaboration between Kawasaki Motors Australia and Empire Kawasaki is entering into the 3rd full season. Tyson Cherry and Empire Motorsport will run the largest Kawasaki supported Motocross and Supercross racing effort in the 2021 Australian Motocross Nationals (ProMX) and Australian Supercross Championship.
New team mate, Haruki Yokoyama, will be competing on the 2021 Kawasaki KX250 in MX2:
"Feeling super adamant on putting some good results on the board for the 2020 MX season, my bike this year is feeling awesome. The new 2020 KX250 has really blown me away this year excited to show my potential."
Returning rider, Jayden Rykers, will be competing on the 2021 Kawasaki KX450 in MX1:
"I’m really happy to be joining the Empire Kawasaki team for 2021. Unfortunately we didn't race in 2020, but I’ve spent some time on the test track on the new bike and I feel really comfortable on the bike, and think that as a whole, it suits my style better than my previous bike. This, paired with a better preseason will see me hunting the podium throughout the year."
Team Manager, Tyson Cherry commented on the year ahead:
"2020 season unfortunately didn't get off the ground, but we have spent time learning the new bikes and building a relationship with Kawasaki Australia, we are excited to continue our partnership with Kawasaki. Haruki and Jayden are both putting in a lot of work on and off the bike; we are all excited to get to round 1 and get the season underway."
Kawasaki Motors Australia National Sales & Marketing Manager, Robert Walker is looking forward to a strong year:
“We have established an great relationship with Empire Kawasaki. In 2021 we are looking forward to seeing the team on the podium and supporting the Kawasaki brand with some great results.”.
Make sure to follow the team on the 2021 Season through their social media @kawasaki_empire_racing on Instagram!