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Yamaha is preparing a possible entry into the MXEP electric motocross championship with its YE-01 Racing Concept, developed with Electric Motion, which will be demonstrated publicly at the 2026 Motocross des Nations at Ernée by Ben Townley and Milko Potisek.
By James Burfield · First reported 29 September 2026 · last updated 30 September 2026
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Who said it
Yamaha does not yet speak of a racing commitment, but the objective is to prepare a future participation in the MXEP, the electric motocross championship, which is set to be created soon.
Source: mx2k.com · media rumour tier
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Speaker: mx2k.com. Auto-graded media_rumour tier, hedged.