Toyota Redlands BarX Husqvarna Signs Enzo Temmerman
The 19-year-old rider joins the Husqvarna-backed team for the 2027 motocross season after his previous team shut down.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Motorsports
Toyota Redlands BarX Husqvarna has signed Enzo Temmerman for the 2027 season, announced from Murrieta, California. Temmerman became a free agent after the MX6 Kawasaki team unexpectedly shut down in late October 2026.
Why it matters
The signing secures a young rider with a Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award from 2025 for a team switching from Yamaha to Husqvarna motorcycles. It also reflects the sudden instability in the professional motocross rider market caused by team shutdowns.
Temmerman has six career Pro Motocross starts and is 19 years old. The 2027 AMA Supercross Championship consists of 17 races, and the Pro Motocross Championship consists of 11 races.
The players
Enzo Temmerman
A 19-year-old motocross rider who received the Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award in 2025 and previously raced as a fill-in for Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki.
Toyota Redlands BarX Husqvarna
A motocross racing team that switched from Yamaha to Husqvarna motorcycles and is receiving elevated Husqvarna support beginning in 2027.
The details
Temmerman was sidelined for much of 2026 by injuries, including a broken leg that kept him out of SMX Next in January. He had been set to race for MX6 Kawasaki in 2027 before that team shut down abruptly in late October.
Timeline
January 2026: Temmerman misses SMX Next Supercross after breaking his leg.
Late October 2026: MX6 Kawasaki team shuts down unexpectedly.
November 9, 2026: Toyota Redlands BarX Husqvarna announces Temmerman's signing.
January 9, 2027: 2027 AMA Supercross Championship begins.
May 29, 2027: 2027 AMA Pro Motocross Championship begins.
Season Trajectory
The signing fills a rider gap created by the MX6 Kawasaki shutdown and aligns with Husqvarna's expanded role in the team's 2027 program. It sets up Temmerman as a notable rookie contender heading into the 2027 Supercross and Pro Motocross seasons.
Fantasy and team-watchers can track Temmerman's Supercross debut and Pro Motocross results once the 2027 season begins. Fans following Rookie of the Year races will have a new contender to monitor starting in January.
The takeaway
Temmerman's move shows how quickly team changes can reshape a rider's career path, and the 2027 season will test whether his early promise translates into top results.
What happens next
The 2027 AMA Supercross Championship begins January 9, 2027, with a 17-race schedule, and the 11-race AMA Pro Motocross Championship begins May 29, 2027.
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