Two time World MX2 champion and also a two time AMA 250 supercross champion, Tom Vialle will be moving to an already exciting 450 class in 2026 and while the diminutive Frenchman might seem a little slight for the big bike, his technique should go a long way in making it some type of success story.

“I’m really excited," Vialle said. "I think the plan was to move up to the 450 next year anyway for outdoors. It depended on this championship on whether I would stay on the 250 for Supercross or not [next year], but now I have to move to the 450 (AMA rules make two time sx winners move up). This provides me with a new challenge in my career, as I’ve been in the 250 class since 2019, which is five or six years already. I did some riding already on the 450 during our outdoor preparation, and I’ll work pretty hard during the winter to get on the 450 next year – it’s something that I am excited about.”

First though, the KTM factory rider needs to get some work done in a tough 250 class in the AMA Nationals. Can he find the same form that won him a couple of World championships in the GPs?