KTM Junior Racing Team riders delivered a series of standout performances throughout a week of intense competition at the 2025 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championship (AJMX) in Gillman, South Australia, capturing multiple overall podium finishes across a range of classes. The highlights came courtesy of KTM rider Kyle Harvey’s runner-up finish in the 250cc 13-U15 Years championship at the 2025 AJMX, Ollie Birkitt’s second-place in the 85cc 12-U14 Years, and Cooper Ford’s P3 overall in the 125cc 15-U17 Years division.

Harvey was a standout throughout the week, showcasing speed and consistency to secure P2 overall in the 250cc category on his KTM 250 SX-F. He also impressed in the 125cc 13-U15 Years division, charging to third overall over three competitive finals.

Birkitt established himself as a front-runner early after qualifying in P1, before racing his KTM 85 SX to runner-up honours with a 4-1-1 scorecard in the 85cc 12-U14 Years championship. The Western Australian also contested the 125cc 13-U15 Years class, finishing a strong fourth overall in an ultra-competitive field.

Tasmania’s Cooper Ford added to the podium tally, landing P3 overall in the 125cc 15-U17 Years championship with a consistent effort on his KTM 125 SX. He also lined up in the 250cc 15yrs category, powering his KTM 250 SX-F to a top-12 finish.

Queenslander Nate Perrett delivered another solid campaign for the KTM Junior Racing Team, placing fifth in the 85cc 12-U14 Years class and seventh in the 125cc 13-U15 Years championship after a hard-fought week of competition.

Kyle Blunden, KTM Group Australia Motorsport Manager: “What an incredible event the KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championship at Gillman turned out to be. The level of racing and the depth across every class was something I haven’t seen quite like this before – it was really impressive. For the KTM Junior Racing Team, it was a great week with some outstanding results. Unfortunately, we just fell short in a few of the classes we were competing in, but I’m genuinely proud of all our riders for showing up with their A-game. There’s no doubt the level of talent on display was incredible. Congratulations to all the championship place-getters and everyone involved in putting on such a great week of racing.”

Congratulations also go to KTM 65 SX-mounted racers Mason Ezergailis and Nate Forwood, who were crowned 65cc 10-U12 Years and 65cc 7-U10 Years Australian champions at the conclusion of race-week.

2025 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championship – Gillman, SA

Overall results:
125cc 15-U17 Years
1. Cooper Bowman, 102
2. Riley Burgess, 100
3. Cooper Ford, (KTM Junior Racing Team) 100

250cc 15 Years
1. Tomi Doble, 72
2. Hayden Draper, 64
3. Jack Burton, 59
12. Cooper Ford (KTM Junior Racing Team), 25

125cc 13-U15 Years
1. Seth Thomas, 72
2. Heath Davy, 69
3. Kyle Harvey (KTM Junior Racing Team), 58
4. Ollie Birkitt (KTM Junior Racing Team), 56
7. Nate Perrett (KTM Junior Racing Team), 36

250cc 13-U15 Years
1. Heath Davy, 115
2. Kyle Harvey (KTM Junior Racing Team), 106
3. Jobe Dunne, 101

85cc 12-U14 Years
1. Connor Feather, 69
2. Ollie Birkitt (KTM Junior Racing Team), 68
3. Luis Cannon, 58
5. Nate Perrett (KTM Junior Racing Team), 48