Ty Kean Claims Maiden Hattah Class Victory for Winner Triumph Australia Racing

Winner Triumph Australia Racing Team rider Ty Kean has secured a milestone achievement for both himself and Triumph Motorcycles, claiming victory in the 250cc 4-Stroke Class at the prestigious 2025 Hattah Desert Race.

The Hattah Desert Race is one of Australia’s most iconic endurance events, blending the high speed red sands of the Outback with a test of physical and mechanical endurance. As a renowned crossover between ProMX and Off-Road disciplines, Hattah attracts a deep field of Motocross, Desert, and Enduro specialists all vying for class and outright honours.

For the Winner Triumph Australia Racing Team, the event marked a significant opportunity to test and prove the capabilities of the TF 250-X platform in extreme conditions.

With strategic modifications including revised gearing and an extended-range fuel tank from Safari Tanks, Kean was immediately competitive. Leveraging his ProMX speed and race craft, he delivered a faultless ride to secure both his first Hattah class victory and the first-ever Hattah win for Triumph Australia.

“I’m extremely happy to deliver this win for both myself, the Winner Team, and for Triumph Australia,” said Kean.

“ProMX has had its ups and downs this year, and honestly I didn’t have any expectations coming into Hattah other than to have fun and see what we could do with the modified bike for the desert.”

“The team did an incredible job, the bike was super competitive, and we were able to get the win!”

Team regular Jack Simpson also lined up for the Hattah Desert Race, entering under the Winner Motorcycles banner aboard a privateer entry. Having finished 3rd outright in 2024, Simpson returned to the red sands as a genuine contender for the overall win.

After qualifying in 2nd position on Saturday, Simpson ran inside the top five for the majority of Sunday’s gruelling four hour race. Unfortunately, a late race collision with a tree resulted in a minor hand injury, forcing Simpson to back off the pace. He would eventually cross the line just inside the top ten, a tough end to what had been a strong showing.

With the team’s maiden desert victory now in the books, attention shifts back to the final two rounds of the 2025 Penrite ProMX Championship. The next gate drop is set for Sunday, July 27th in Toowoomba, QLD, where the Winner Triumph Australia Racing Team looks to continue its momentum and finish the season strong.