Athena and GET join forces with Kawasaki, raising the stakes in the global Motocross and Enduro Championships

Alonte (VI), February 27, 2025 – Athena S.p.A., a global leader in highperformance motorcycle spare parts for over 50 years, announces astrategic milestone in the world of off-road racing. For the first timein its history, Athena has entered into an official partnership with Kawasaki, supporting both the Kawasaki Racing Team in Motocross and the MGR-ASI Kawasaki Team in Enduro.

This collaboration marks a crucial moment for Athena and its electronics division, GET, reinforcing our role as key technological partners for world championship teams. Athena will provide Kawasaki teams with a comprehensive package of cutting-edge solutions, ranging from advanced electronics to high-precision mechanical spare parts.

A focus on the partnership

Kawasaki Racing Team (Motocross): Through GET, Athena will supply the team with state-of-the-art electronic technologies, including the SX1 PRO ECU, LC-GPA device, SL1 data acquisition system, Maya management software and custom wiring harnesses. These advanced tools will enable the team to optimize their on-track performance, particularly supporting young talent Mathis Valin in the MX2 category.

"We are proud to start this collaboration with Kawasaki, a legendary brand in the off-road racing world," said Marco Mogentale, Division Director of GET. "Athena and GET have always been committed to develope innovative technologies to support the world’s best teams and riders. These partnerships further strengthen our mission to provide top-level solutions for motocross and enduro, ensuring superior performance in all racing conditions."

"Partnering with Athena and GET represents a strategic opportunity for our team," stated Antti Pyrhönen, Team Manager of the Kawasaki Racing Team. "Their electronic solutions are among the most advanced in the industry, providing us with a crucial competitive advantage. We are confident that this collaboration will help us reach new milestones in the championship."

• MGR Kawasaki Team (Enduro): Athena’s Parts Division has designed and produced new Big Bore Extreme cylinder kit, which will be original equipment for the Kawasaki KX300X, a model specifically developed for Enduro racing. This collaboration has led to the creation of:

- BBX Cylinder with co-fused steel liner

- Forged piston with optimized compression ratio

- Racing wrist pin with DLC coating

- BBX-specific gasket set

"Our expertise in developing products in collaboration with OEM manufacturers has been well-established over the years. We are extremely pleased to have contributed to the creation of this model, which opens a new market segment for Kawasaki," said Giulio Bernardini, Technical Department Manager – Cylinders & Pistons. "Athena has always developed and produced standard mechanical spare parts with guaranteed quality and performance. Alongside these, we also offer special racing components to provide the best solutions for motocross and enduro teams and riders."

Thanks to the high performance and reliability demonstrated throughout the development phase in collaboration with Kawasaki KL-Service, the KX300X has become the new benchmark in Enduro competitions.

Through its GET electronics division, Athena will also support the team by supplying the SX1 PRO TUNER ECU, SX1 Controller, lithium batteries, and motorcycle calibration services, including on-track testing.

"Having Athena and GET by our side is an invaluable asset. Their expertise and the quality of their components allow us to approach the championship with greater confidence and competitiveness. We firmly believe that this partnership will bring tangible benefits to our team and help us achieve increasingly ambitious results, supporting our riders Davide Soreca and Kyron Bacon," said Enrico Garelli, Team Manager of MGR Kawasaki Team.

Athena and GET: strategic partners for racing success

With these new partnerships, Athena S.p.A. further consolidates its position as a leader in the motorcycle spare parts and electronic solutions sector, reaffirming its commitment to developing cuttingedge technologies for motocross and enduro. The company positions itself as a strategic partner for teams striving for excellence, providing high-quality products and services to maximize performance in every competition.