The 2027 silly season is in full swing, and three veteran 450 riders headline the latest wave of official moves. Aaron Plessinger has signed a two-year agreement with 5.11 Triumph Factory Racing to race the TF 450-X in AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross in 2027 and 2028, the team announced Sept. 30. “We all want the same thing, which is to win races and fight for championships, and I’m excited to be part of that journey,” Plessinger said.
Suzuki Motor USA and Pipes Motorsports Group announced Oct. 3 that Justin Barcia will race the Suzuki RM-Z450 in 2027 for the reigning 2026 Supercross championship-winning team, with a mutual option for both parties to extend through the 2028 season. “This is a fresh start for me, and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead,” Barcia said. He will make his Suzuki debut at the season opener on Jan. 9 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
Colt Nichols is changing teams as well. Team ROKiT Partzilla PRMX Yamaha announced Oct. 27 that he will race a YZ450F in the 450 class for 2027.
The 250 class is getting a shake-up too. Avery Long has joined Phoenix Racing Honda for 2027 and will race a CRF250R in the 250SX East Region, making his team debut at Tampa. Husqvarna Mobility confirmed Oct. 29 that AEO Powersports and Toyota Redlands BarX will run independently operated Husqvarna FC 250 programs, with Carson Mumford returning at AEO and Lux Turner returning at BarX. BarX also signed Enzo Temmerman for 2027.
Those deals join earlier 2027 moves that sent Cooper Webb to Team Tedder Husqvarna, RJ Hampshire to Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati and Malcolm Stewart to Monster Energy Kawasaki. The new colors make their official debut when the 2027 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship opens at Anaheim 1 on Jan. 9.