Jonny Walker signs with Triumph Racing Enduro Team
Triumph Racing Enduro Team announce their first major rider Jonny Walker in Paul Edmondson‘s factory squad for SuperEnduro, Hard Enduro, EnduroCross and even some EnduroGP rounds.
The Triumph Racing Enduro Team has announced the signing of Jonny Walker to take on the upcoming 2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, as well as select hard enduro and EnduroGP events, and select AMA EnduroCross rounds.
“I’m really excited to join Triumph!” Says Walker. “To be the first rider to represent Triumph Racing in enduro is special. It’s amazing to be part of the team, and I’m looking forward to working with Triumph going forward.”
“My bike feels great already, which makes my job a lot easier! It’s great to have Paul Edmondson on board too, he has so much experience, not only in running successful teams in the past, but in racing himself, which will be invaluable.
“Having a British manager running a British team, with a British rider, is really exciting and something you don’t get very often. Hopefully we can make a strong start, put the bike on the top step, and claim some championships!”
The multi-time major hard enduro race winner, SuperEnduro world number two and 2023 EnduroCross champion has been tight-lipped but finally the news has broken. But best educated guesses have been linking Jonny Walker with a high-profile move to Triumph ever since he announced a parting of ways with Beta in the summer.
It also follows the official announcement and birth of Triumph Racing Enduro Team with Paul Edmondson as manager last week. Edmondson will oversee the enduro racing project which will have Jonny as well as yet to be announced EnduroGP World Championship riders onboard.
Jonny is set to make his competitive debut on his TF 250 at the Indoor Enduro of Champions at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on October 5, before getting stuck into the 2025 SuperEnduro season.
Ian Kimber – Head of Global Racing Programmes, Triumph Motorcycles: “Signing Jonny is a massive step for us in building our enduro programme. As one of the top riders in the sport, we know that he will demonstrate the capability of our enduro bikes in the best possible way.
“Changing to a four-stroke will obviously require some adjustment for Jonny, but initial testing has been incredibly positive, and he is confident that the bike is already prepared for competition at the highest level.
“Giving Jonny the backing of our Triumph Racing Factory Team, and the help and guidance of Paul, will ensure that he has the best possibility of winning and challenging for titles.”
Paul Edmondson – Triumph Racing Enduro Team Manager: “The signing of Jonny is the icing on the cake! The fact we can offer a great bike with full factory support means, to me, that there’s only one way for him to go – fighting for race wins and championships. It is a great signing in many ways, and we as a team are very excited to work with such a great rider and person with so much potential!”
Photo Credit: Triumph Racing
