Who does Suzuki hire after Kenny?

I fully expect Ken to run the number 1 plate in 2027 for a farewell tour & then retire. 

Beyond that, What’s next? 

I’d like Suzuki to make a bid for Cole Davies for 2028 and beyond. 

Who else could be part of Suzuki’s rebuild? 

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That’s the question we’re all wondering. There’s a lot of riders available.

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Suzuki hire  ?... maybe Pipes motorsports group contracts with Husky... Ken might not even be on a Suzuki next year...

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Whoever they want after this year. The team has proving that being open to outside resources is a positive thing. After wining this championship I fully imagine that HEP receives more funding next year. I imagine that the teams “B” riders were not getting the support as Ken due to budgetary constraints. With more cash comes more resources. Like the entire team receives the 7+ more horsepower Twisted Development motors for high elevation races. 

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I fully expect Ken to run the number 1 plate in 2027 for a farewell tour & then retire. Beyond that, What’s next? I’d like Suzuki to make...

I fully expect Ken to run the number 1 plate in 2027 for a farewell tour & then retire. 

Beyond that, What’s next? 

I’d like Suzuki to make a bid for Cole Davies for 2028 and beyond. 

Who else could be part of Suzuki’s rebuild? 

Star is actively handling 28 with Davies.

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Hunter Lawrence 

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I fully expect Ken to run the number 1 plate in 2027 for a farewell tour & then retire. Beyond that, What’s next? I’d like Suzuki to make...

I fully expect Ken to run the number 1 plate in 2027 for a farewell tour & then retire. 

Beyond that, What’s next? 

I’d like Suzuki to make a bid for Cole Davies for 2028 and beyond. 

Who else could be part of Suzuki’s rebuild? 

Flatliner wrote:

Star is actively handling 28 with Davies.

That’s disappointing. I’m a bit bored of Star tbh.

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I wouldn't call it a "rebuilding for the future" move, but I wouldnt mind seeing Mookie on yellow.

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kage173 wrote:

Hunter Lawrence 

Interesting… Hunter has certainly proved himself capable as a Team’s No.1 guy. 

I guess it depends if HRC treat him and pay him accordingly, or he’s still the No.2 guy.

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kage173 wrote:

Hunter Lawrence 

Interesting… Hunter has certainly proved himself capable as a Team’s No.1 guy. I guess it depends if HRC treat him and pay him accordingly, or he’s still...

Interesting… Hunter has certainly proved himself capable as a Team’s No.1 guy. 

I guess it depends if HRC treat him and pay him accordingly, or he’s still the No.2 guy.

With how fragile Jett has been having a championship caliber #2 is not a bad idea. And who’s to say Hunter won’t be the #1 guy at HRC when Jett returns. 

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5/10/2026 4:50pm Edited Date/Time 5/10/2026 4:51pm
kevinsmith wrote:

Suzuki hire  ?... maybe Pipes motorsports group contracts with Husky... Ken might not even be on a Suzuki next year...

Husky? Tedder

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kevinsmith wrote:

Suzuki hire  ?... maybe Pipes motorsports group contracts with Husky... Ken might not even be on a Suzuki next year...

Husky’s in worse shape than Suzuki. I would imagine further KTM cutbacks will be forthcoming. I believe there’s a better chance of Suzuki updating its machine than Husky or KTM stabilizing.

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YZ-MTB wrote:

I wouldn't call it a "rebuilding for the future" move, but I wouldnt mind seeing Mookie on yellow.

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Wouldn’t be the first time! 

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KR94 retires into the SoCal sunset…….Suzuki pulls all support from SX/MX with nothing left to prove….

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I fully expect Ken to run the number 1 plate in 2027 for a farewell tour & then retire. Beyond that, What’s next? I’d like Suzuki to make...

I fully expect Ken to run the number 1 plate in 2027 for a farewell tour & then retire. 

Beyond that, What’s next? 

I’d like Suzuki to make a bid for Cole Davies for 2028 and beyond. 

Who else could be part of Suzuki’s rebuild? 

Flatliner wrote:

Star is actively handling 28 with Davies.

That’s disappointing. I’m a bit bored of Star tbh.

"Yeah, I'm sick of their bike being the best all around rocket ship and whoop monster too..." said no one ever.

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