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2018 Monster Energy/Knich/Yamaha Factory Racing Supercross/Motocross Team Gallery

Get a little Blue bike preview before SX starts

January 4, 2018

For 2018 Yamaha recruited a mix of racers it has never fielded before. Cooper Webb will be returning and is sort of the Yamaha veteran since Justin Barcia was on a Yamaha previously only as a support team and Davi Millsaps has been on a KTM support team for the last few years. The racing action is right around the corner, so enjoy these shots of the bikes and riders before the carnage of competition.

"This is a great opportunity for me, and not only am I really happy to be back racing a Yamaha again, but I'm especially excited to be racing for the Monster Energy/Knich/Yamaha Factory team. I'm super proud to have my number 51 on the brand-new 2018 YZ450F!" —Justin BarciaCourtesy Of Yamaha

Barcia is focused on the championship.Courtesy Of Yamaha

The new Yamaha YZ450F hopefully suits his riding style.Courtesy Of Yamaha

The Bam Bam scrub.Courtesy Of Yamaha

Barcia throwing some roost.Courtesy Of Yamaha

A little style from Barcia.Courtesy Of Yamaha

Davi Millsaps joins the Yamaha Factory team.Courtesy Of Yamaha

"First of all, I'm super excited to be racing for the Monster Energy/Knich/Yamaha Factory team. To be making my Yamaha debut aboard the 2018 YZ450F is going to be awesome. Also, how cool is it that I'll be running my signature #18 on the '18 Yamaha in 2018? I can't wait!" —Davi MillsapsCourtesy Of Yamaha

Cooper Webb is returning for a second year and has high hopes.Courtesy Of Yamaha

"I worked hard during the off-season to ensure that I'm in the best possible shape I can be in, and I feel really good. The new 2018 YZ450F is an amazing bike, and I feel confident I've got the best machine, along with the best team, with which to contend for race wins and championships in 2018." —Cooper WebbCourtesy Of Yamaha

Webb airs it out.Courtesy Of Yamaha

Will the ’18 YZ450F work for Webb?Courtesy Of Yamaha

Webb wants to turn his number 2 to a number 1.Courtesy Of Yamaha

Webb through the whoops.Courtesy Of Yamaha

Webb wants to shake the outdoor specialist title by winning indoors.Courtesy Of Yamaha

Corner speed is important for any SX racer.Courtesy Of Yamaha

A closer look at the racebike.Courtesy Of Yamaha

Pro Circuit exhaust.Courtesy Of Yamaha

Drive-side view.Courtesy Of Yamaha