Where does AC9 end up in 2025?

I think he's done at Kawi especially with all the Prado rumors, but I can't really see him riding for any other brand. I hope he's not done, maybe a PC privateer deal? Can't see him taking too much of a step down in equipment to keep racing though, otherwise maybe he just takes up a commentator gig. 

Triumph, they will need 450 riders in 2025.

If he was fit enough to continue racing, he would be back on a factory Kawi.  He’s been making big money long enough that he doesn’t need to come back on a privateer effort.  In 2025, he will quit racing and move on to whatever is next.

I heard that retirement is being considered and that his result from this year's outdoors will be crucial to his decision going forward.

AC has had nothing but a run of bad luck and health issues since entering the 450 class which also has played hell on his confidence.

I wish him all the best in whatever he chooses to do. Without doubt he is one of the nicest dudes in the pits and I'd love to see him win some.

Really hope that he has a great outdoor season to secure his seat for next year.

I hope at Feld! The rare times he's been in the booth or on the floor he's been excellent and he's impossible not to like

2025 will be a development year for Triumph, AC9 would be an ideal rider, he has the speed and experience to help them develop the bike.

Hard not to root for the guy. He’s much like Dungey in the way that he would be a great ambassador for the sport to the general public. He’s well spoken, charismatic, and seems to be pretty genuine. Been a fan since I watched him pop his shoulder back into place and get back on the bike as a youngin, he’s a fighter  

I think Adam would make a good "Moto life coach" If you were a rider struggling with injuries and also not being able to heal your mind from having those injuries, Adam seems to have mastered that. It would be hard to stay unmotivated around Adam. If he couldn't motivate you or put something in perspective coming off an injury then i don't think anyone else could

Retired, travelling the world and enjoying life. Then in the booth with weege!

The addition of Triumph and Ducati will create a few openings...  Even at other teams once silly season gets under way.

I've always liked Adam.  Before the most recent arm issues, you could count on him for the top spot in qualifying.  His technique was remarkable.  He just needed to transition it to race consistency and become a title contender.  

First and foremost I hope he gets his health sorted out. Once that is controlled, We may finally see signs of the old AC again. He's a great guy and this sport needs guys like him in it.

Whatever his gremlins he does not see to be able to overcome them. For him to retain a factory ride does little for his career/body or the MFG.

Adam strikes me as young man that will walk away from racing and not look back. Injuries have been killing him for the last few years and it seems to taken a toll on his mind. Hope he stays in the sport somehow. 

Pretty much the same thoughts as everyone else. I don’t think Kawi keeps him, not because of lack of effort on AC’s part. He’s busted his ass trying to get back to races for years now. He seems to be a great guy. From an outside business perspective, I don’t see the “return on investment” from the salary they are paying him. I don’t know his contract so he could be racing for free-ish with heavy bonuses based on making x amount of races(based on his injury history), top 10s, top, 5s, podiums. But, I suspect he is making decent money as a factory rider. 
 

He has been awesome trackside and in the booth in the past, would love to see him there whenever he decides to hang up the boots. 

Taking Craig's place? Kawasaki keep three riders?

What happened to the rumors of Anderson going to Triumph ?  When is his deal up at Kawasaki 2025 ?  AC at HEP with Kenny would be a cool team with a ton of great vibes.  Would be a hell of a team to have a VIP fan package.   

I hope he gets things together and is able to run upfront where he belongs. 

Very good rider, hes just had really bad luck...

I think ultimately his future is somewhere in media, he has done well in the booth, but I could also see him doing other motorcycle related content.

as for possible rides for next season, yes I think he will have offers, kawasaki might even keep him as a 3rd rider.

He will end up on the couch.

No factory team will sign him but i hope he get a industry job since he clearly love the sport.

Anderson is signed 2024-2025 with Kawi. 

100% would be smart for Hep to try and get him. He is close with Kenny and trains with him at times! Win Win I say, as also take some pressure off AC and a good change for him in later years of career..

They could use him as a 3rd Rider/ Ambassador as long as the money worked for AC and Kawasaki.  

He still loves to ride and race. I don't know what Kawasaki pays him. But if they could work out a deal like an ambassador program and racing  that was dependant on his health/results ,that might work out well for both of them. He is a great person to represent Kawasaki and can still ride fast enough to deserve a 2nd guy type pay/ride on his bad days. 

 HEP with Kenny would be another great place for him.  AC is good with making Vlogs and other content, If He and Kenny were on the same team and they had a Youtube channel that showed some of the stuff they did, that could add some value . If the goal is selling product I think Adam can still help do that. If the goal is Titles, he is going to need a lot of luck on his side to get that done.

Such an awesome, awesome dude.

He's sorted for dollar isn't he, so it's cool that's totally handled.

I'm another on the list of people who hope he gets himself truly healthy.

I'd love to see him ride to his potential again but either way he's too good to not be around the sport in some capacity. A lot of people would appreciate him in the booth as often gets mentioned.

I am pretty sure Kawi is paying him to win titles.

I seen this at the test track last week.  LOL.

I met him in Atlanta years ago - really first rider we ever approached to say hello. To be honest, it was more of him walking over to us as we just watched the mechanics work.

It is wild “watching” these guys grow up - unless deserving, I do not get why anyone says anything bad about riders. Tough sport. Root for the good guys, no matter what.

As basically all the Factory Contracts do!!!  Its Mid-February for goodness sakes. He was /is coming back from some tough injuries and is making progress. Not quite at the level he wants or was at a few years ago before the forearm BS but he's progressing. Getting a broken finger certainly put a damper on things and this year's 450 field is ridiculous for a bunch of these guys on Factory teams to even sort out where they are currently at and where are they heading as the season moves along. 

At 80% healthy Adam has more talent and speed than many of the riders currently on Factory rides. If he wants to keep racing, he will have a ride and be paid well for it. There's too many rides available that would love to have a guy like him. And there's more upside than down. Prado coming and being on a Kawasaki is still here say. Probably true. But Don't be surprised if something works out as a Factory Kawasaki rider under PC. Or on another Team which might do wonders for him. He's still young. 

I will always be an AC fan but I’m also an AC realest…. He hasn’t lived up to expectations what so ever the last few years and I think it’s time he finds a job in the industry that is something other than being a racer.