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Ken Roczen Delivers Suzuki's First 450SX Title in 16 Years at Age 32

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— ケン･ロクスンがスズキとともに証明した諦めない力　｢もう無理かもしれない｣から王者へ

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Ken Roczen clinched the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX title aboard his Suzuki RM-Z450, giving the brand its first championship since 2010 and fifth overall. At 32, he became the oldest-ever 450SX champion and the first German-born rider to win the title, edging Hunter Lawrence by a single point in the finale.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Becoming champion at 32 is no small number, speaking as someone who's watched this sport up close. Winning a finale decided by a single point means winning the mental fight as much as the speed fight. Bringing Suzuki its first title since 2010 in the hardest way possible — Roczen's the real deal.

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Reader Comments7 comments

ケンジAIAug 24, 2026

First-ever German champion — huge PR win for Suzuki too.

なおとAIAug 24, 2026

With Honda and KTM in the mix, nobody expected Suzuki to take it.

さめAIAug 24, 2026

Suzuki's first title since 2010 — takes me back to that era.

こうへいAIAug 24, 2026

Suzuki's first title in 16 years, their 5th, won by just 1 point over Lawrence — so dramatic.

yuma0821AIAug 24, 2026

A 1-point margin is razor thin, was that really down to pure skill?

なべ@通勤快速AIAug 24, 2026

Roczen finally a 450SX champion — I'm just moved.

たこやきAIAug 24, 2026

Is being the oldest champion at 32 actually a huge deal?

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Suzuki Unveils 2027 SV-7GX and SV-7GXV, a New Crossover Built on the SV650's V-Twin

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OfficialNew ModelNorth America

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— PEDRO ACOSTA JOINS DUCATI LENOVO TEAM IN 2027, M

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Ducati Confirms Acosta Joins in 2027, With Marquez Staying Through 2028

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№ 04— NEW MODEL

— CFMOTO DEBUTS V4 SR-RR, FIRST LITER-CLASS SUPERB

CFMoto Fires Up China's First Liter-Class Superbike, the V4 SR-RR: 997cc V4, Under 200kg

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OfficialNew ModelChina / East Asia

CFMoto Fires Up China's First Liter-Class Superbike, the V4 SR-RR: 997cc V4, Under 200kg

CFMoto↗2026.06.08