Video highlights recap from rounds seven and eight of the 2025 Yamaha Australia Enduro Championship in Casterton (Vic) – Daniel Milner and Korey McMahon claim the day wins.

Pro EnduroRound 7: Cross Country

Wil Ruprecht (Shop Yamaha Off-Road Racing Team) had been working hard between rounds and was ready to bring the fight—launching off the start with a clear lead into turn one, just ahead of teammate Wil Dennett (Shop Yamaha Off-Road Racing Team).

Andy Wilksch (Beta Australia Enduro Team) made quick moves to settle into third, with DM31 KTM Racing Team riders Korey McMahon and Milner and Jye Dickson (Beta Australia Enduro Team) next in line. Jonte Reynders (DM31 KTM Racing Team), however, did not get the start he expected, finding himself back in 15th on the opening lap with plenty of work ahead.

Over the next few laps, the lead and positions at the front changed continuously. Dennett sprinted into the lead, throwing down one of the fastest lap times of the day. McMahon hooked into a rhythm, matching the Yamaha rider’s pace as they edged away from Ruprecht, while Milner sat patiently in fourth.

The heavy surface meant the bikes were thirsty, chewing through fuel rapidly. Yamaha was forced to pit first, handing the lead to KTM. Wilksch was charging – at one point passing Milner –but a couple of small mistakes saw him drop back. Ruprecht had lost the tow and slowly fell off the back of the group. KTM would pit the following lap, and Dennett regained the lead.

Yamaha needed to stop a second time. Dennett’s lead wasn’t enough, and KTM swept by. He rejoined 10 seconds back. Milner led with McMahon right on his tail, trying to rattle the boss and launch an attack. Dennett couldn’t maintain the pace – his heavily blistered hand slowed him down. Wilksch, sensing opportunity, launched a massive late-race charge.

When the chequered flag flew, Milner was victorious, claiming a 34-second win over McMahon. Third on track was Dennett, just holding off Wilksch during an intense final-lap battle. Both riders were pushing hard, right on the edge, all the way to the line. Dennett held on, but a post-race investigation saw him handed a five-minute penalty, dropping him to seventh. Wilksch was promoted to third.

Results:

1. Daniel MILNER 2:55:42.073

2. Korey MCMAHON 2:56:16.268

3. Andrew WILKSCH 2:56:57.271

4. Jye DICKSON 2:58:49.401

5. Wil RUPRECHT 3:00:21.841

6. Jonte REYNDERS 3:01:37.226

7. William DENNETT 3:01:55.706

8. Cooper SHEIDOW 3:04:34.513

9. Fraser HIGLETT 3:05:17.557

10. William PRICE 3:06:06.137

Round 8: Sprint

The opening test set the tone for a battle that would go down to the final stages. After an average cross-country showing, Dickson was back on pace in Sunday’s sprints – clocking the fastest times in the first two tests before a mistake in the third slowed his momentum.

McMahon was in the fight from the start, finishing second in the first two tests, winning the third, and never letting Milner past for the entire day. Milner was equally strong, matching the front-runners’ pace and capitalizing on Dickson’s mistake in test three.

Ruprecht looked more comfortable today. Several fourth-place finishes early on, and times close to the leaders, kept him in contention. Wilksch and Dennett took time to find form – Wilksch clicking in test four, and Dennett firing in test five with strong results.

Dickson returned to the top in test four, McMahon responded in test five, but the sixth test proved costly for Dickson after a crash dropped him down the order. McMahon surged ahead, taking another test win and sealing his first-ever Pro Enduro overall victory. Dickson finished a hard-fought second, with Milner rounding out the podium in third.

Results:

1. Korey MCMAHON 47:20.926

2. Jye DICKSON 47:32.611

3. Daniel MILNER 47:43.013

4. Wil RUPRECHT 48:04.908

5. William DENNETT 48:18.683

6. Andrew WILKSCH 48:31.902

7. Jonte REYNDERS 48:47.364

8. Cooper SHEIDOW 49:22.600

9. Ryan HAYWARD 50:25.490

10. Jett YARNOLD 50:35.527

More information: www.ausenduro.com.au

Photo Credit: Troy Pears