Australian Hard Enduro riders Conor Hennessy and Adam Giles are heading to the USA to represent the RFN Global Factory Racing Team at the 2026 Red Bull Tennessee Knockout (TKO) Extreme Enduro.
The pair will race the RFN Warrior Pro E15 Plus, taking RFN’s electric racing technology onto one of the toughest Hard Enduro stages in the world.
Conor Hennessey 
Adam Giles
Built for demanding off-road conditions, the E15 Plus combines instant electric power with a lightweight, nimble platform designed to tackle steep climbs, rocks and tight technical terrain.
Hennessy returns to TKO after finishing second outright in the electric class in 2024 aboard a custom-built electric motorcycle created by his friend Jeremy Webb.
“I’m super excited to return to TKO in 2026 and represent the ,” Hennessy said. “I’ve been riding the E15 over the past few weeks and it’s honestly scary how good it is.
“It feels comfortable at speed while still being incredibly light and nimble through the tight, gnarly sections.
“Racing overseas is a long-term goal for me, so every opportunity like this is a huge step. I can’t thank RFN enough for the support they are putting behind Adam and me to race in America. I can’t wait to showcase what the E15 Plus is capable of.”
Giles will make his first appearance at TKO, bringing plenty of Australian and international Hard Enduro experience to the team.
The Australian has competed at major international events including Red Bull Romaniacs, Erzbergrodeo, Extreme Lagares and Hixpania, and will now face the unique challenge of TKO aboard an electric motorcycle.
“I’m really excited to race TKO for the first time,” Giles said. “The format is completely new to me, and riding the RFN E15 makes the opportunity even more exciting.
“It’s incredibly usable through technical rock sections, so I think it will be a great match for the event.
“I’m proud to have the opportunity to represent RFN. Electric motorcycles are going to be a massive part of the future, and being involved at this stage is huge for me.”
For RFN, the TKO campaign represents an opportunity to put its electric technology through one of Hard Enduro’s toughest tests, while showcasing what the E15 Plus can do in genuine race conditions.
“Conor and Adam bring the experience, determination and technical ability needed to represent RFN on the global stage,” said RFN General Manager John Bettini. “TKO is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate what the E15 Plus can do in true Hard Enduro conditions.”
The 2026 Red Bull Tennessee Knockout will provide a serious international test for both Australian riders and RFN’s electric race machine.
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