Yamaha Racing wrapped up the 2025 AUSX Supercross Championship in Adelaide with two national titles, as Ryder Kingsford and Blake Bohannon both held their nerve through a dramatic final round to secure championships in SX2 and 85cc competition.
It wasn’t a clean sweep by any means, but when it mattered, both riders delivered.
Kingsford Gets It Done in SX2
Ryder Kingsford arrived in Adelaide with a 12-point buffer over Alex Larwood and a clear brief — stay close, manage the races, and the SX2 title would be his. On the tight Adelaide layout, that plan was quickly tested.
Kingsford looked dominant early, topping both practice and qualifying and carrying strong pace into the final two mains. But the first final didn’t go to script. An early crash dropped him well outside the top ten, forcing him into full damage-control mode.
What followed was one of the rides of the season. In just six laps, Kingsford carved his way back to third, directly behind Larwood. The gap tightened, but the championship was still in his hands.
Race two was no easier. A poor start saw Kingsford buried in the pack once again, and a fall while pushing forward threatened to undo everything. With Larwood out front and points bleeding away, Kingsford regrouped and dug deep, clawing his way back into the top five in the closing stages. A late move into fourth sealed the deal.
At the line, the relief was obvious. Kingsford claimed his first professional championship and became the first Australian to win the SX2 title since Jay Wilson in 2018 for the Yamalube Yamaha squad.
“I probably made that harder than it needed to be,” Kingsford admitted afterward. “The starts killed me. On a tight track like this, you pay for that. But I knew what I needed to do, kept my head, and managed it in the end.
“The team has been unreal all year. Second in ProMX and now an AUSX title — it’s been a massive season.”
Bohannon Survives Chaos for 85cc Crown
Blake Bohannon arrived in Adelaide with a commanding points lead in the 85cc class after dominating the opening four rounds, but the season finale nearly unravelled in spectacular fashion.
Bohannon started strongly, showing speed all day and backing it up with a heat race win. From there, the momentum disappeared. A first-turn crash in the opening final, followed by another heavy fall, left him battered, riding a damaged bike, and struggling without a helmet peak. He salvaged 12th, but the points margin tightened fast.
Race two was just as tense. Bohannon launched better, but another crash in the opening corners sent him back again. With the title hanging in the balance, he needed a top ten finish to lock it in.
Under pressure, Bohannon settled and pushed forward, working the track and staying upright when it counted most. A late move into ninth was enough to clinch the championship and deliver Yamaha its second title of the weekend.
“I’m just glad that’s done,” Bohannon said. “Everything went wrong. Crashes, a sore wrist, bike damage — there wasn’t much time to reset between races.
“I didn’t have much supercross experience coming in, but I’ve loved it. Massive thanks to GYTR Yamaha Junior Racing, my parents, and everyone involved. And credit to the organisers for running an 85cc class — it’s unreal for us kids.”
Yamaha Closes Strong
Two championships, plenty of drama, and riders pushed to the limit — Adelaide delivered a proper AUSX finale. Yamaha leaves the season with silverware in hand and momentum heading into 2026.
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