Official: China’s ZX Moto to enter the MXGP World Championship with JM Racing in 2027

The MXGP bikes from Chinese manufacturer ZX Moto are already on display at the EICMA motorbike show in Milan. Originally, another Chinese brand, Kove, was also set to make the leap into MXGP, but this project has stalled for the time being.

A confident debut for the Chinese

The Chinese brands are set to really shake up the market. Their entire presentation demonstrates an unconditional determination to succeed and a passion for the sport. The message is ‘extreme passion’, and this extreme passion is evident at every turn.

Jacky Martens to become team principal at ZX Moto

In JM Racing, led by former world champion Jacky Martens, ZX Moto has found an experienced team. The Belgian led the Husqvarna works team in the MX2 World Championship from 2014 to 2019. In 2019, Thomas Kjer Olsen finished as runner-up in the world championship. At the end of 2019, Martens relaunched JM Racing and secured Honda as a partner. The partnership with Honda came to an end after the 2025 season. The team became the Fantic works team in the MXGP, with Brent van Doninck and Alberto Forato. Oriol Oliver and Kevin Horgmo have been signed for the coming year.

Die ZX Moto von Kevin Horgmo

Foto: ZX Moto

Oriol Oliver and Kevin Horgmo are factory riders

With this Spanish-Norwegian rider duo, JM Racing will line up with two top-10 riders. “I’m really excited,” said Kevin Horgmo in Milan. “This bike looks really good and I can’t wait to ride it.”

Die ZX Moto von Oriol Oliver

Foto: ZX Moto