Official: Holcombe moves to Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team

We’re proud to say that Motosprint, in the form of some of its Lombardy-based staff, is back in action this morning following the Chiristmas holiday period, on site to witness Holcombe’s first test today, 2 January, with his new bike. An exclusive interview with the rider will be published in next week’s magazine, out on 9 January 2024.

Holcombe and Honda: a new life together

The nine-time world champion will take on the 2024 racing season aboard the Honda RedMoto CRF 250RX Enduro, with the aim of reconfirming his status as top rider and adding to the titles he has won in the E2, E3 and EnduroGP classes. A target that would see him tie with another Honda rider – the unforgettable Mika Ahola.

The Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team will offer Holcombe all of its expertise, experience, passion, professionalism and enthusiasm, as they join forces on a project that has great potential.

Steve Holcombe: who is the new Honda rider?

Born on 16 May 1994 in Barnstaple, a city in the county of Devon in the south of England, Steve Holcombe boasts an impressive CV.

Nine times World Enduro Champion 

E3 Class World Champion in 2016-2018-2019

E2 Class World Champion in 2020-2023

EnduroGP World Champion 2017-2018-2020-2023

2022 ISDE World Trophy winner with Team Great Britain

Assoluti d'Italia Champion 2018-2020-2023

Statements following the announcement

STEVE HOLCOMBE

“I’m happy to sign with Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team. After several world titles I’m ready for a new challenge: for the first time in my career I will race in the E1 class with the 250 four-stroke. The first feelings with the new bike are very positive and also with the team. We are motivated to achieve great results.”

EGIDIO MOTTA, CEO HONDA REDMOTO

“We’re excited to head into the new season with a champion like Steve Holcombe. We immediately found common ground in terms of our plans and goals. Steve has grown tremendously in recent years and we’re sure he’ll be a frontrunner again in 2024. We shouldn’t underestimate our rivals though – it will be a tough battle but we’ll give it our all”.

MATTEO BOFFELLI, TEAM MANAGER

“We are ready to race with Steve. He is a very experienced, professional and motivated rider, meticulous in his preparation. We can’t wait to start racing. We have planned two months of training and testing in Spain, Sicily and northern Italy. Thanks to all the sponsors that will help us in this long and thrilling season.”