The 2025 National Enduro Championship kicked off with a bang this past weekend in Robertson, as the Brother Leader Tread KTM team took on a demanding double-header event for Rounds 1 and 2 of the season. Flying the orange flag high, the team delivered an exceptional performance with standout results across both days.
Leading the charge in the E2 class was new addition to the team, but no stranger to the KTM brand, James Moore. Onboard his KTM 300 XC-W, Moore set a blistering pace from the outset, storming to back-to-back victories in the highly competitive class.
Reflecting on his weekend, Moore shared, “I went 5km off track on the first lap but managed to screw my head back on and settle into a good rhythm! My bike felt super good on such a demanding track. Day two wasn’t the cleanest either. I got sent over the bars after a wire wrapped around both my front and back wheels, and then broke my banjo bolt on the back brakes on lap two. But I managed to come back swinging and take the win in E2 again.”
Backing up that success in the E1 class was Matthew Stevens, who delivered a flawless ride aboard his KTM 250 EXC-F. Stevens not only claimed double wins in his class but also secured the coveted overall victory in Round 2, a massive statement to kick off his season.
Stevens commented, “The season couldn’t have started any better for me, two wins in two days, and also claiming the overall is a huge one. I’m so excited for the next rounds and to build on this momentum.” The weekend’s results also secured yet another manufacturer’s win for KTM, further extending their lead in the Constructors’ Championship.
Team Manager Megan Prinsloo expressed pride in the team’s performance, stating, “It was a tough, physical weekend for the riders out there, but both James and Matthew showed incredible skill and composure. To walk away with class wins on both days and an overall is exactly how you want to start a championship season.”
With momentum on their side, the Brother Leader Tread KTM team now looks ahead to the next rounds of the championship with confidence
