Kiwi Rider September 2023 Vol.1 | Page 98

DIRT NEWS
for another season . “ I just want to give a shoutout to all the fans who have supported me throughout the year and an even bigger shoutout to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for believing in me and we ’ re onto another year !” he said . Plessinger finished seventh in the final 450SX standings this year despite missing multiple rounds , claiming podium results in Tampa and Salt Lake City . He ’ s been a picture of consistency outdoors , currently third in the 450MX points and sits P2 in the combined SMX rankings .

TRIUMPH ’ S MX BIKES ON THE HORIZON !

After showing us their brand new chassis for the forthcoming Triumph Z-series MX bikes , the British brand has followed up by giving us our first look at the all-new engine that will power its entry into the MX2 world next year . Built from the ground up by Triumph with its racing partners , the new engine looks set to rip

with the best of them when it makes its racing debut in 2024 . But it wasn ’ t just our first look at the engine that got us excited . The driving force behind Triumph ’ s dive into the dirt world , ambassador Ricky Carmichael , let us know we will be seeing the bike in full for the first time this month ! We can ’ t wait to see the Z-series finally let loose .
SEE THE ENGINE
HERE
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