Stale · one claim in the Levi Kitchen 2027 story

Levi Kitchen's hopes of a factory 450 ride are fading and he looks more like a 250 lifer unless he wins the title

Reported 13 August 2026 · graded B

Read the full Levi Kitchen 2027 story, with all 5 claims and every source.

Who said it

You've got three weeks to win this title. Otherwise you're in a whole world of hurt thinking you're going to go to the 450 class, because it's looking more and more like a 250 lifer.

Source: Wrapping Up Round 1 of WSX as Pro Motocross Returns | The Blair Matthes Project 062 (6ejH0PRpp84), 00:45:40 · insider tier

The Levi Kitchen 2027 story so far

5 claims tracked on this move from 5 sources. Newest first.

Levi Kitchen faces pressure heading into 2027 to prove he deserves a factory 450 ride; he will also have to choose which coast to race in 250 Supercross next year

29 September 2026 · Tomac’s LEGACY, The “EASY FIX” for SMX, And The BIGGEST Offseason For Jett Lawrence! (e3WuT4bbNIM), 00:07:28 · Warm

Kawasaki may be keeping the 450 seat warm for Levi Kitchen and could try to move him up to the 450 class

18 August 2026 · Can Hunter Lawrence Claw 10 Points Back in Two Rounds? | Lewis vs. Kellen: More Than Moto Ep. 115 (-aEN8HxUJcY), 00:54:05 · Warm

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Rumours that Levi Kitchen would move up to the Kawasaki 450 team for summer 2027 are dead now that Malcolm Stewart will ride outdoors

13 August 2026 · Wrapping Up Round 1 of WSX as Pro Motocross Returns | The Blair Matthes Project 062 (6ejH0PRpp84), 00:38:23 · Denied

Levi Kitchen remains in the 250 class rather than moving to the 450 class, despite being talented enough; he could have replaced Cooper Webb/'Prao' when that seat opened last year

12 August 2026 · How Will Supermotocross Continue to Grow? | Lewis vs. Kellen: More Than Moto Ep. 114 (_vMzleehdRs), 00:15:04 · Stale