Kyogle wasted no time in showing the nation’s best enduro riders that nothing about this weekend would be easy. A sprawling mix of terrain and rapidly shifting conditions kept every competitor on edge, where the ability to adapt on the fly was the only path to survival—and victory.
Report: AusEnduro
Pro Enduro
Round 9
The day began with fireworks as William Dennett (Shop Yamaha Off-Road Racing Team) came out swinging, topping the opening two tests and carving a fifteen-second buffer on the field. But by the third test, Kyogle’s brutal course bit back. A small slip cost him seconds, and a crash into a muddy section in Test 4 proved disastrous, his bike bogged down long enough to surrender fifty-two seconds—and the podium.
His teammate Wil Ruprecht arrived razor-sharp, his race-specific preparation clearly paying off. Sitting second through the early tests, Ruprecht surged with back-to-back wins in the middle of the day, then protected his advantage with a measured fourth in the final sprint. That blend of aggression and consistency earned him a commanding Pro Enduro victory and injected fresh life into his championship campaign.
Jonte Reynders (DM31 KTM Racing Team) was relentless, snatching a test win and never falling outside the top five to claim a strong second overall. Daniel Milner (DM31 KTM) endured his own drama—an altercation with a tree in Test 2 left him battered and forced him into damage-control mode. Even so, the veteran’s grit kept him on the podium in third, vital points for his title hopes.
Round 10
Fresh from victory, Wil Ruprecht (Shop Yamaha Off-Road Racing Team) carried confidence into Sunday and led the field out. His pace was sharp, though Jonte Reynders (DM31 KTM Racing Team) made his intentions clear, snatching the opening test by just 0.6 seconds. Daniel Milner (DM31 KTM Racing Team), still bruised from Saturday’s misfortunes, eased himself in with a conservative fifth on the first run behind teammates Korey McMahon and Jye Dickson.
Ruprecht regrouped, winning the second test and then hammering home his advantage with back-to-back victories in the third and fourth. By the time the final test rolled around, his lead had swelled to fourteen seconds—a cushion he expertly managed to seal another commanding Pro Enduro win and complete a perfect Kyogle weekend. Reynders stayed relentless, applying pressure all day to secure second, while McMahon and Dickson reignited their podium fight, McMahon finishing third.
E1
Round 9
Reynders was untouchable in E1, sweeping every test to finish a massive two minutes and fifteen seconds clear. Behind him, Jett Yarnold (Blu Cru Yamaha) looked comfortable early with two runner-up test finishes, only to tumble down a steep edge in Test 3. The setback cost precious time, but he rebounded under pressure from Maximus Purvis to secure second.
Purvis—the New Zealand motocross ace making waves in his first Aus Enduro event—was blisteringly quick, logging three second-place test times. But a costly error in Test 2 left him a minute adrift, resigning him to third. Stefan Granquist (Triumph Australia), returning from injury, showed flashes of form inside the top five all morning before late mistakes dropped him just forty seconds off the podium—a promising sign heading into Round 10.
Round 10
Jonte Reynders continued his masterclass in E1, sweeping the class all weekend to claim a comfortable Round 10 win and move closer to locking down the championship. New Zealand’s Maximus Purvis once again impressed, his raw speed and composure in only his second Aus Enduro outing delivering another assured second-place finish.
The battle for third became one of the day’s fiercest duels. Jett Yarnold (Blu Cru Yamaha) looked poised for the podium after three consecutive third-place test results, but a costly mistake in the fourth test erased his buffer. Cooper Sheidow (Blu Cru Yamaha), Ryan Hayward, and Stefan Granquist (Triumph Australia) all sniffed opportunity, trading positions by the slimmest of margins. It came down to the final test, where mere seconds determined who would stand beside Purvis, Yarnold taking that final step.
E2
Round 9
Ruprecht’s winning vibe carried through E2, where he paced himself early, then piled on the speed once comfortable. His triumph here marked a welcome return to form and tightened the championship chase. Milner, nursing the aftermath of his collision, rode defensively but effectively, taking second and preserving his slim series lead. Dennett’s furious late charge clawed back much of his lost time but left him heartbreakingly short—just half a second behind Milner for third.
Round 10
Ruprecht’s domination extended to E2, where he set the tone early and controlled the pace to take another win and maximum points. Milner’s strategy was all about the long game—protecting his championship lead—and his measured second-place ride kept him right where he needed to be heading into the final rounds.
William Dennett (Shop Yamaha Off-Road Racing Team) was relentless in pursuit, pushing Milner to the wire and even winning the final stage, but he fell just short, ending the day third. Tom Buxton’s solid fourth and Deegan Graham’s breakthrough top-five showing rounded out a stacked E2 field.
E3
Round 9
The E3 class delivered the day’s most dramatic finish. Korey McMahon (DM31 KTM) and Jye Dickson (Beta Australia) traded blows in every test, entering the final stage separated by three seconds in Dickson’s favor. McMahon dug deep, unleashing a flawless last run to snatch victory by just two seconds. Dickson settled for second, while Riley McGillivray (Husqvarna Australia) again proved steady and intelligent, collecting third after a string of podium-level test times.
Jack Conlan pushed hard for fourth, edging Max Rikys by half a minute.
Round 10
Sunday brought the same McMahon–Dickson thriller we’ve come to expect. Korey McMahon (DM31 KTM Racing Team) struck first with wins in the opening tests, only to have Jye Dickson (Beta Australia Enduro Team) claw back precious seconds and narrow the gap to three. McMahon, determined not to let another slip away, delivered under pressure in the final two tests to claim victory by a razor-thin 2.5 seconds.
Riley McGillivray (Husqvarna Australia) once again showcased his consistency with another third-place finish, while Max Rikys and Jack Conlan completed the top five.
EW
Round 9
Jessica Gardiner (JGR Yamaha Off-Road Racing) arrived under the weather but fought like a champion. Two early test wins kept her in the hunt, but a crash in Test 3 cost thirty seconds. Emelie Karlsson (Triumph Australia) sensed opportunity, staying close and matching Gardiner blow for blow. Karlsson’s strong finishes—including two late test wins—narrowed the gap, yet Gardiner’s early advantage proved decisive, handing her the victory. Karlsson claimed a well-earned second, her best ride of the season, while Madi Simpson (Monster Energy WBR Yamaha) capitalized on rivals’ mistakes to momentarily lead a test before late crashes relegated her to third.
Round 10
Determined to atone for Round 9, Madi Simpson (Monster Energy WBR Yamaha) burst out of the gate, winning the first three tests and building a twenty-second buffer over championship leader Jessica Gardiner (JGR Yamaha Off-Road Racing). But in Test 4, disaster struck—Simpson became hung up on a log obstacle, resulting in a thirty-second penalty for outside assistance. Gardiner pounced, taking the test win and reclaiming control.
Simpson rallied to win the final stage but couldn’t erase the deficit, handing Gardiner a twenty-second overall victory. Simpson held second, while Emelie Karlsson (Triumph Australia) continued her upward trend, riding with confidence and pace to secure another well-earned third.
EJ
Round 9
Kogan Lock was simply in another league. Relishing the hard-pack technical layout, he dominated EJ and even posted times competitive with the outright Pro Enduro contenders.
Behind him, Will McInnes and Fletcher Tucker resumed their familiar duel, swapping positions throughout the day before McInnes grabbed second. Beau Tripcony and Oliver Paterno staged their own scrap for fourth and fifth, finishing just nine seconds apart.
Round 10
Kogan Lock stamped his authority on EJ, completing a flawless weekend by winning every test across both days. His performance not only secured maximum points but also confirmed his status as one of the series’ rising stars.
Behind him, Will McInnes and Fletcher Tucker resumed their gripping rivalry, trading positions across the day before McInnes edged ahead for second, Tucker third. Oliver Paterno, Beau Tripcony, and Mason Phillips all played their part in a thrilling class that continues to deliver some of the championship’s closest racing.
Rounds 11 and 12 of the 2025 Yamaha Australian Enduro Championship presented by MXStore will be held in Gympie, Queensland on October 11-12. www.ausenduro.com.au
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