Stale · 2027 season
Joe Shimoda will have to move up to a Honda 450 after the 250 class
By James Burfield · First reported 22 September 2026 · last updated 11 October 2026
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Grade D of A to E, scored on source weight and corroboration. How grading works.
Who said it
Where does he go after 250s? He has to stay. He has to stay on Honda 450s.
Source: SMX Round 2 L.A. Wrap up - The Moto Aftermath Show Episode 352 (wqNr6a6W07g), 01:53:52 · media rumour tier
Our reading
Resolved by confirmation matcher against official: Jo Shimoda is back in the 250 class with Honda HRC alongside team-mate Chance Hymas Audit 2026-10-11: was confirmed, matcher had no real announcement to match; regraded D.
The Jo Shimoda 2027 story so far
2 claims tracked on this move from 2 sources. Newest first.
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22 September 2026 · www.reddit.com · Cool