It's official! Triumph Motorcycles is taking aim at Enduro racing domination with the signing of high-profile racer Jonny Walker.
Following last week's announcement that Triumph Motorcycles will officially move into the world of Enduro with Triumph Racing after a successful debut in MotoX, the new Enduro team has its first signing with British Enduro ace Jonny Walker moving from Beta to lead the Triumph team in the dirt.
The Red Bull athlete is set to take on the full 2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, select hard enduro and EnduroGP events, and as a wildcard ride in this year’s AMA EnduroCross series. After three consecutive runner-up finishes in SuperEnduro, the Brit is targeting the podium's top step in 2025 under the guidance of newly appointed Team Manager, and motorsport legend Paul Edmondson.
"I’m really excited to join Triumph! To be the first rider to represent Triumph Racing in enduro is special," says Walker.
"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!"
With a background in trials and over 15 years of enduro racing under his belt, Walker will0 bring a wealth of experience to Triumph Racing in their newest dirt endeavour. As a three-time Red Bull Erzbergrodeo winner and multiple SuperEnduro race victor, he has proven his ability to win at the highest level. Under the leadership of former world champion Paul Edmondson, Jonny is focused on capturing his first world championship title with Triumph Racing.
"Signing Jonny is a massive step for us in building our enduro programme," says Triumph Motorcycles' Head of Global Racing Programmes, Ian Kimber.. 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."
Newly named Triumph Racing Enduro Team Manager, Paul Edmondson, equally was revelling in the news of Walker signing on with the British brand.
"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, explained Edmondson. "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!"
Jonny Walker is set to make his competitive debut on his TF 250 at the Indoor Enduro of Champions at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on 5 October, before getting stuck into the 2025 SuperEnduro season.