10.11.2026

CML KTM RACING TEAM READY TO CHALLENGE FOR 2027 NEW ZEALAND MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

2027 New Zealand Motocross Championship
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The CML KTM Racing Team heads into the 2027 New Zealand Motocross Championship with a talented three-rider line-up spanning the MX1 and MX2 classes. Combining proven domestic success, international experience, and emerging talent, the team is poised to make a strong impact aboard KTM's championship-winning machinery.

Leading the charge in the MX1 category will be Ryley Fitzpatrick aboard the race-proven KTM 450 SX-F. Fitzpatrick joins the KTM program for 2027 after returning to New Zealand from Australia. Following an impressive debut New Zealand championship campaign last season, where he secured fourth overall, Fitzpatrick will be a rider to watch as he targets podium finishes and championship contention.

The team's MX2 effort features two exciting riders, with Scottish-born Alexander Brown aboard the KTM 250 SX-F entering his first New Zealand Motocross Championship campaign after spending time contesting local club events and familiarising himself with New Zealand tracks. The talented international has shown strong pace and continues to build momentum heading into the national championship.

Joining Brown in the MX2 class is Ryan Hayward, riding the KTM 250 SX two-stroke, transitioning into the KTM racing program this season. Well-known for his success in Enduro and Cross Country competition, Hayward will use the championship to further develop his motocross race craft and gain valuable experience against some of New Zealand's fastest riders.

With a balanced blend of experience, determination, and fresh talent, the CML KTM Racing Team is ready to take on the country's best as the 2027 New Zealand Motocross Championship gets underway.

Karl Brabant, Team Owner, CML KTM Racing Team: "We've put together a strong group of riders for 2027 and we're looking forward to seeing what they can achieve. Ryley, Alex and Ryan all bring something different to the team, but they share the same determination to keep improving and pushing for results. At the end of the day, we want to see KTM at the front and competing for wins every weekend."

The upcoming New Zealand Motocross Championship gets underway on 14 November at Amisfield, South Waikato, with the CML KTM Racing Team eager to make a strong start to its 2027 campaign. As the country's top motocross riders line up for the opening round, the team will be looking to establish itself as a contender across both the MX1 and MX2 categories from the very first gate drop.

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Rosie Lalonde

Marketing Manager

KTM Group
Australia - New Zealand

T + 61 428 181 388 
E rosie.lalonde@ktm.com