Ken Roczen Wins 2026 AMA Supercross Championship for Suzuki, First Title in 16 Years
Ken Roczen, racing for Progressive Insurance Cycle Gear ECSTAR Suzuki, secured the 2026 AMA Supercross title at Round 17 in Salt Lake City, ending Suzuki's 16-year championship drought.
- 16
- 349
- 3 points
What Happened
Ken Roczen, riding the Suzuki RM-Z450, clinched the championship at Round 17 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series on 9 May in Salt Lake City, Utah. He entered the final round with just a one-point lead and held off pressure from second-place rider Hunter Lawrence. Over the season, Roczen accumulated 349 points with 12 podium finishes, including 5 victories.
- First Suzuki AMA Supercross title in 16 years (since Ryan Dungey in 2010)
- Roczen finished with 349 points, 3 ahead of Hunter Lawrence (346)
- Achieved 12 podium finishes, including 5 race wins
“We are truly proud that Roczen has captured the championship title. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the people who supported Roczen and the Suzuki RM-Z.”
Why this matters
This victory marks Suzuki's first AMA Supercross crown since 2010, reaffirming the brand's competitiveness in premier motocross racing.
Terms in This Story
- AMA Supercross
- The premier professional motocross racing series in the United States, organized by the American Motorcyclist Association.
- RM-Z450
- A 450cc motocross competition motorcycle manufactured by Suzuki.
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