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Australian brothers Kayd and Ryder Kingsford are preparing to take their careers to the United States from next season, having recently travelled to America to explore opportunities ahead of the 2027 Monster Energy SMX World Championship.

Younger brother Kayd, 18, has confirmed his intention to relocate following a standout 2026 campaign with Honda domestically, while Ryder, 21, has indicated that an announcement surrounding his future is expected following AUSX.

Speaking at the Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship opener in Townsville, Kayd – heavily linked to Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s SMX Next amateur program – revealed that he recently visited the US to test with a prospective team, but stopped short of detailing any firm plans.

“Yeah, it was very cool to go over to the US,” Kayd told MotoOnline. “Every time we go over there, it’s always a pretty big effort making the trip across, so to be able to go over there and ride for a team in particular, and do that was pretty cool. And also for Yarrive [Konsky] to let that happen was good on his behalf. It was a short trip, but a cool experience.

“Fortunately enough, we had a good season, so I’m definitely going to be heading over the pond for 2027. Obviously can’t talk too much on what the plan is and all that, but it’s cool and it’s been a long time coming. The last year and a half, almost two years by the end of this year with Honda, has been nothing but building. It has been a massive progression.”

Meanwhile, Ryder is among the riders linked to BarX Racing, which is expected to transition from Yamaha to Husqvarna machinery for 2027. The defending Australian SX2 champion was absent from Townsville after breaking his collarbone in a training incident, but is targeting Auckland for his return.

“I headed over [to the US] for a brief little trip and did some things more just over, obviously, my future and where I want to go with my career and the way that this sport works,” Ryder also told MotoOnline.

“There’s not a lot that I’m actually able to say, but I look forward to, obviously, first and foremost, defending the title this year in Australian supercross and finishing off those four rounds that I’m going to do really strong. I’m sure after that last race in Newcastle’s done, everyone will know what’s sort of going on.”

Asked whether the trip had been successful, Ryder suggested that he had achieved what he set out to accomplish: “In all honesty, it was a good trip. I learned a lot of stuff over there… I went there and I came home with what I wanted to come home with.”

Despite the established ties between Honda Racing Australia and the US-based Quad Lock Honda operation, neither Kingsford brother has secured a full-time American opportunity through the program to date, instead searching for alternative pathways to continue their careers overseas.

Kayd has previously gained valuable American experience in SMX Next with Honda, making his debut at Ironman in 2025 before returning to finish fourth overall in the RedBud Scouting Moto Combine earlier this year with 6-3 results. That performance is understood to have attracted interest from Star Racing, potentially leading to a 2027 deal.

The anticipated departure of both brothers would leave a significant void in Honda Racing’s Australian MX2/SX2 program, after Kayd finished runner-up in the 2026 national championship with three overall victories as a rookie, while Ryder was fifth following an injury-affected campaign. The team is, however, expected to retain new MX2 champion Alex Larwood.