2027 Silly Season

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Is there a 2027 Silly Season feature for all these rumors and possibilities in one place instead of having to scroll through pages of comments?

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Tyler D wrote:
why doesn't Chase go to Beta. they've got KYB. the boys say it handles well. astars is a euro brand. beta is a euro brand. they...

why doesn't Chase go to Beta. they've got KYB. the boys say it handles well. astars is a euro brand. beta is a euro brand. they could probably get enough funding to do outdoors if he's there. 

chasetwo79 wrote:

Do you know how wide the gap in pay and money needed to support someone like Chase versus Benny or Mitchell is?

ando wrote:

Highly unlikely to happen but Chase’s market value is quickly dropping.

Seems there would be at least three teams not bidding for his services now...might make a difference.

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Tyler D wrote:
why doesn't Chase go to Beta. they've got KYB. the boys say it handles well. astars is a euro brand. beta is a euro brand. they...

why doesn't Chase go to Beta. they've got KYB. the boys say it handles well. astars is a euro brand. beta is a euro brand. they could probably get enough funding to do outdoors if he's there. 

chasetwo79 wrote:

Do you know how wide the gap in pay and money needed to support someone like Chase versus Benny or Mitchell is?

Gear money and insurance policy. A little budget push from the mother ship. One minor outside sponsor. Munson gotta start somewhere. 

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6/11/2026 8:27pm Edited Date/Time 6/11/2026 8:30pm

So riders on the performance bubble are Plessinger (needs 3-5 in overall mx standings), Ferrandis (needs top 5 finishes), and Barcia (same as Ferrandis).

Ferrandis already has a p4. Barcia and Plessinger are probably gone. 

Eli is already out for at least the next 3-4 rounds (strained and torn ligaments in his neck). Possible retirement?
 

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So riders on the performance bubble are Plessinger (needs 3-5 in overall mx standings), Ferrandis (needs top 5 finishes), and Barcia (same as Ferrandis).Ferrandis already has...

So riders on the performance bubble are Plessinger (needs 3-5 in overall mx standings), Ferrandis (needs top 5 finishes), and Barcia (same as Ferrandis).

Ferrandis already has a p4. Barcia and Plessinger are probably gone. 

Eli is already out for at least the next 3-4 rounds (strained and torn ligaments in his neck). Possible retirement?
 

Plessinger signed a deal with Triumph a while back. 

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I keep waiting for a rumor leak of Star’s new ‘27 team - Deegan, Cooper, Sexton 😎

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This post's title being "hidden due to down votes" really shows how stupid that system is...

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tmx860 wrote:

Is there a 2027 Silly Season feature for all these rumors and possibilities in one place instead of having to scroll through pages of comments?

"Hidden due to downvotes" 

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-MAVERICK- wrote:

Is the Quadlock 250 in the States something new? Surprised they wouldn't put Cam on a 450 in the states and then 250 for Worlds, Aus, etc. Would love to see him put on some muscle and see what he could do on a 450 with his stature.

 

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-MAVERICK- wrote:
3six2 wrote:
Is the Quadlock 250 in the States something new? Surprised they wouldn't put Cam on a 450 in the states and then 250 for Worlds, Aus...

Is the Quadlock 250 in the States something new? Surprised they wouldn't put Cam on a 450 in the states and then 250 for Worlds, Aus, etc. Would love to see him put on some muscle and see what he could do on a 450 with his stature.

 

No. They used to be a 250 only team. They were known as Muc-Off Honda and Firepower Honda in the past. 

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I love these threads and all the insider info. 😆 

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Looks like ML just confirmed Mccadoo isn’t staying with Kawi, Quad-Lock Honda seems most likely 

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El_Rayo wrote:

Looks like ML just confirmed Mccadoo isn’t staying with Kawi, Quad-Lock Honda seems most likely 

would love to know how much crashadoo blames the bike, if at all. will love to see if he can clean it up on the honda. 

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Tomac is having another kid, due in December. 

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Quad Lock should try and bring Jake Cannon over, that Charlie Cannons brother right? She rides for Quad Lock. 

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Saw online Coker in talks to be GM at Kawi. 

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Money wrote:

Saw online Coker in talks to be GM at Kawi. 

Not a surprise, Fahe made it a point to post that Chase stalled his bike by not pulling his clutch in. Even if true, leaders don't place blame, they find resolution, not good.

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6/22/2026 8:34am Edited Date/Time 6/22/2026 8:37am
Money wrote:

Saw online Coker in talks to be GM at Kawi. 

Not sure how in the known the ladies are but they do have most the top riders gf or wife on their podcast and seems the ladies of moto love it. I’d think they have at least some insider info from being friends with the wives.

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Money wrote:

Saw online Coker in talks to be GM at Kawi. 

Not sure how in the known the ladies are but they do have most the top riders gf or wife on their podcast and seems the...

Not sure how in the known the ladies are but they do have most the top riders gf or wife on their podcast and seems the ladies of moto love it. I’d think they have at least some insider info from being friends with the wives.

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I legitimately believe you would see all around improvement on that team with Coker onboard. 

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6/22/2026 7:27pm Edited Date/Time 6/22/2026 7:27pm
Money wrote:

Saw online Coker in talks to be GM at Kawi. 

Not sure how in the known the ladies are but they do have most the top riders gf or wife on their podcast and seems the...

Not sure how in the known the ladies are but they do have most the top riders gf or wife on their podcast and seems the ladies of moto love it. I’d think they have at least some insider info from being friends with the wives.

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I legitimately believe you would see all around improvement on that team with Coker onboard. 

I still can’t figure out why the Kawi is always a gear lower than every other manufacturer on the track. The thing sounds like it needs to be ridden like a 250f and not a 450 that lugs(Prado issue). Anderson said the Suzuki is stronger than the Kawi in the engine department. That is saying something. 

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Not sure how in the known the ladies are but they do have most the top riders gf or wife on their podcast and seems the...

Not sure how in the known the ladies are but they do have most the top riders gf or wife on their podcast and seems the ladies of moto love it. I’d think they have at least some insider info from being friends with the wives.

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I legitimately believe you would see all around improvement on that team with Coker onboard. 

Zycki11 wrote:
I still can’t figure out why the Kawi is always a gear lower than every other manufacturer on the track. The thing sounds like it needs...

I still can’t figure out why the Kawi is always a gear lower than every other manufacturer on the track. The thing sounds like it needs to be ridden like a 250f and not a 450 that lugs(Prado issue). Anderson said the Suzuki is stronger than the Kawi in the engine department. That is saying something. 

But the new team is always better than the old team....

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davistld01 wrote:
On the “27 Teams” thread, JT mentions Kawasaki a possible move for Mookie if/when Sexton jumps ship. That blows my mind, since I thought Malcolm had...

On the “27 Teams” thread, JT mentions Kawasaki a possible move for Mookie if/when Sexton jumps ship. That blows my mind, since I thought Malcolm had better sense. May be it’s the money talking…

Maybe the Kawi works for bigger guys.  Marchbanks is improving.

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Money wrote:

Saw online Coker in talks to be GM at Kawi. 

Not sure how in the known the ladies are but they do have most the top riders gf or wife on their podcast and seems the...

Not sure how in the known the ladies are but they do have most the top riders gf or wife on their podcast and seems the ladies of moto love it. I’d think they have at least some insider info from being friends with the wives.

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I legitimately believe you would see all around improvement on that team with Coker onboard. 

Like Triumph currently?

When a team comes out and says their fix is for everyone to be on the same page and communicate better it tells you there is too many Chiefs and not enough Indians. This issue should not have gone this far into the team's tenure.

Coker has maybe one of the most knowledgeable staff on the grid and it hasn't been good. 

What makes you think he'll make Kawi any better.

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Not sure how in the known the ladies are but they do have most the top riders gf or wife on their podcast and seems the...

Not sure how in the known the ladies are but they do have most the top riders gf or wife on their podcast and seems the ladies of moto love it. I’d think they have at least some insider info from being friends with the wives.

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I legitimately believe you would see all around improvement on that team with Coker onboard. 

Like Triumph currently?When a team comes out and says their fix is for everyone to be on the same page and communicate better it tells you...

Like Triumph currently?

When a team comes out and says their fix is for everyone to be on the same page and communicate better it tells you there is too many Chiefs and not enough Indians. This issue should not have gone this far into the team's tenure.

Coker has maybe one of the most knowledgeable staff on the grid and it hasn't been good. 

What makes you think he'll make Kawi any better.

I think the narrative that they have way too many cooks in the kitchen at Triumph is right and I think you’re right to think that if they did the same thing at Kawi, things would get worse. If they drop Coker into Dan’s role, I think things would improve though. 

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Not sure how in the known the ladies are but they do have most the top riders gf or wife on their podcast and seems the...

Not sure how in the known the ladies are but they do have most the top riders gf or wife on their podcast and seems the ladies of moto love it. I’d think they have at least some insider info from being friends with the wives.

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I legitimately believe you would see all around improvement on that team with Coker onboard. 

Like Triumph currently?When a team comes out and says their fix is for everyone to be on the same page and communicate better it tells you...

Like Triumph currently?

When a team comes out and says their fix is for everyone to be on the same page and communicate better it tells you there is too many Chiefs and not enough Indians. This issue should not have gone this far into the team's tenure.

Coker has maybe one of the most knowledgeable staff on the grid and it hasn't been good. 

What makes you think he'll make Kawi any better.

That’s what I was thinking. The decisions over at Triumph have been questionable, but maybe that’s because of the top brass? Putting Smith on a 450 instead of a 250 in SX, putting Forkner on a 450 in SX before the east region started (then he got hurt), not re-signing Jalek, all of those seem like some dumb decisions to me (I’m also a nobody). Smith was also saying how they didn’t have a test guy running thru the parts on their new 450. Plus the swapping around with Scuba and Tedesco. 

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The Triumph team has went down hill since Coker has joined, the results and poor decisions are evident. I’m not sure if that is Coker or too many honchos with an opinion in one place, but they need to figure something out. Getting rid of Forkner and Swoll are good moves though. Forkner, obvious reasons and Swoll seems like he has lost some speed this go around from injury, he’s 26 and can’t stay healthy. Drop Jordan back down, Denno will be solid and pull in Cochran. He’s still young and shows flashes, maybe he could figure it out. Bring in another Vet like Anstie or Thrasher that might get a win and maybe last through 5 rounds at least. (More than most in the 250 class)

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Not sure how in the known the ladies are but they do have most the top riders gf or wife on their podcast and seems the...

Not sure how in the known the ladies are but they do have most the top riders gf or wife on their podcast and seems the ladies of moto love it. I’d think they have at least some insider info from being friends with the wives.

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Here’s what I ran across on google:

The person named Wade Kawasaki actually served as the President and CEO of the Coker Group (a massive classic car and vintage racing tire company).
 

Could be a coincidence 🤔
 

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3six2 wrote:
Is the Quadlock 250 in the States something new? Surprised they wouldn't put Cam on a 450 in the states and then 250 for Worlds, Aus...

Is the Quadlock 250 in the States something new? Surprised they wouldn't put Cam on a 450 in the states and then 250 for Worlds, Aus, etc. Would love to see him put on some muscle and see what he could do on a 450 with his stature.

 

I think cam would kill himself on the 450

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Is Guillem Farres coming (back) to the US since he is ageing out of MX2? 
Teams should stand in line to sign him!

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