Ken Roczen Secures Overall Victory At AMA Pro Motocross Season Opener

Ken Roczen of RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy Johns/Suzuki Factory Racing secured a first place 450MX overall finish at the 2016 AMA Pro Motocross Championship season opener.

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Published: May 25, 2016

Ken Roczen of RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy Johns/Suzuki Factory Racing secured a first place 450MX overall finish at the 2016 AMA Pro Motocross Championship season opener in Sacramento, Calif. on May 21. Showing impressive maneuvers at the Hangtown Motocross Classic, Roczen managed to lead every lap in moto one, sweeping the competition. He took his first win of the season six seconds ahead of defending series champion Ryan Dungey. In the second moto, Roczen continued his unstoppable ride taking the lead right out of the gate. After Roczen boosted himself into first place, he maintained the lead through the end. Roczen’s 1-1 win this weekend puts him in first place in points overall.

Indian Motorcycle Announces Sponsorship of Handbuilt Motorcycle Show

Indian’s sponsorship includes the season’s first Owners Ride, Custom Bike Display and demo rides of the all-new Scout lineup.

By Meagan Kusek

Meagan Kusek is the editor of Motorcycle & Powersports News. Since 2016, she has been covering various aspects of the B2B automotive markets, including professional carwashes, auto dealerships, motorcycle/powersport dealerships and collision repair shops.

Published: Apr 12, 2024

Indian Motorcycle announced sponsorship of the renowned Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas, taking place April 12-14. In conjunction with the show, and in celebration of riding season, Indian Motorcycle will kick off its 2025 Indian Scout demo tour, host its first 2024 Rider Series owners ride and showcase a lineup of artfully designed custom motorcycles.