Electric 85 joins the Supercross grid alongside combustion bikes
RFN has been announced as the Naming Rights Partner of the RFN SX85 Futures category for the 2026 Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship presented by Monster Energy.
The partnership will see RFN take the naming rights for the SX85 Futures category across three AUSX events – Geelong, Perth and Newcastle – but more importantly, RFN electric motorcycles will compete on the track alongside traditional 85cc two-strokes.
The move follows Motorcycling Australia’s approval for eligible electric motorcycles to compete within existing Australian Supercross classes, provided they meet the relevant eligibility, technical and safety requirements.
RFN’s Warrior Pro SX-E15 has been developed to compete in the 85cc class, meaning the upcoming SX85 Futures races will provide a real-world comparison between electric and combustion-powered machines when the gates drop.
AUSX Head of Partnerships & Motorsport, Mick Sinclair, says the partnership is about embracing new technology without creating a separate electric category.
“This isn’t about creating a separate electric category. Electric and combustion motorcycles will race together in the appropriate class, and we’re excited to provide the platform for that competition to happen,” Sinclair said.
RFN Australia General Manager John Bettini says racing is the best way for the company to demonstrate what its electric technology can do.
“We believe the best way to prove electric motorcycle technology is on the racetrack,” Bettini said. “Having our bikes line up alongside combustion 85s gives us the opportunity to demonstrate their performance in genuine Supercross competition.”
The RFN SX85 Futures will compete at:
Geelong – November 7
GMHBA Stadium
Perth – November 14
HBF Park
Newcastle – November 28
McDonald Jones Stadium
With the SX85 Futures category designed to develop the next generation of Supercross racers, adding electric machinery adds another interesting element to the 2026 AUSX championship.
It will be interesting to see how the RFN stacks up against the 85cc two-strokes for the first time.
Find out more about RFN motorcycles and AUSX at: www.rfnbike.com.au and www.ausxsupercross.com.au
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