Suzuki Motor USA has confirmed its rider lineup for the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship, with Colt Nichols set to return and Benoit Paturel making his debut in the full U.S. outdoor series aboard the Twisted Tea/H.E.P. Motorsports/Suzuki RM-Z450s.
Nichols comes into the 11-round championship full of confidence after taking victory at a warm-up race at Glen Helen. With momentum on his side, the #45 will be looking to build on a solid Supercross campaign and make his mark across the gruelling summer schedule.
European motocross veteran Benoit Paturel joins the squad for his first full American Motocross season. The Frenchman is no stranger to high-level competition — a former MXGP race winner and a key member of Team France’s 2016 Motocross of Nations triumph, Paturel adds serious depth and experience to Suzuki’s outdoor program.
“I am very excited to compete in my first full season of American Motocross,” Paturel said. “I have been testing on the motorcycle, and I am adapting well to the Suzuki platform.”
Team Manager Larry Brooks believes the team is well-prepared for the challenges ahead. “The motocross season is long and challenging after a tough Supercross campaign,” he said. “The summer motos will test the team’s strength, and I feel we have prepared well. Colt is coming off a win at the Glen Helen pre-race, and Benoit is a fresh face with a ton of experience.”
Meanwhile, Ken Roczen is continuing his recovery after missing the final rounds of Supercross due to injury. A return is on the cards for select Pro Motocross rounds later in the season, depending on his progress.
Kyle Chisholm will sit out the outdoor series but is expected to be back in action for the SuperMotocross (SMX) World Championship later this year.
