Ken Roczen confirms return to defend Supercross title in 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 8:57 PM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Ken Roczen confirms return to defend Supercross title in 2027
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Ken Roczen will compete in the 2027 Monster Energy Supercross season to defend his title. The announcement was made on social media by Pipes Motorsports Group and Suzuki. Roczen's 2026 championship came after a notable comeback from injuries when he needed to secure his position during the final race at Salt Lake City. He previously took home the 250 SX West title in 2013 and was a top rider in Pro Motocross. Roczen is set to race in the Australian Supercross this weekend.

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  • •Roczen won the 2026 Supercross title after finishing ahead of Hunter Lawrence.
  • •He had a notable recovery after multiple injuries earlier in his career.
  • •Roczen won the 250 SX West title in 2013 and had strong seasons in Pro Motocross.
  • •He will compete in the upcoming Australian Supercross race this weekend.
  • •The announcement solidifies Roczen's status within the Suzuki team.
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  • 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Ken Roczen will return in 2027 to defend Supercross title
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Ken Roczen remained uncommitted through the end of the 2026 SuperMotocross series, but has decided to defend his Supercross title.

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