Why Did Forkner Not Re-Sign With Kawasaki? | Austin Forkner Interview

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  • @santaclaracycle
    @santaclaracycle 2 місяці тому +54

    I’m with you Dark, Austin desperately needed a change in his program! To see a new fender color in front of him should renew some excitement and life into his career! I wish AF nothing but the best for 25 👊

    • @darksidemx1138
      @darksidemx1138 2 місяці тому +2

      Agreed

    • @murraywiles
      @murraywiles 2 місяці тому

      He will get roasted

    • @gw4717
      @gw4717 Місяць тому +1

      I think he would be alot better and win a bunch if he slowed down and takes his time and let's the race come to him he has the speed just needs to clam down and stay on the bike

  • @Freeridin07
    @Freeridin07 2 місяці тому +38

    Rooting for Forkner myself! Nice new bike.

  • @williamcrotts7054
    @williamcrotts7054 2 місяці тому +20

    Wish you nothing but the best bud.

  • @gregmccarter3243
    @gregmccarter3243 2 місяці тому +13

    I soooo want Austin to win and win and win...he has put so much into MX......

  • @aliennetwork08
    @aliennetwork08 Місяць тому +2

    Dude, no way my Homies going to triumph. I’m honestly so stoked to see that you’re getting back on that steed. I can’t wait to see what you can bring to the table this year man I still remember when you had your big crash. I literally jumped out of bed and was like whoa.

  • @badbilly1083
    @badbilly1083 Місяць тому +4

    Austin is a good dude and I wish him and his family all the best. His speed earlier this year in SX was incredible!! I genuinely believe he can win again and I think Brownie may be able to help him ‘harness’ & control himself better in the races.

  • @jaesea6125
    @jaesea6125 2 місяці тому +5

    I hope it works out for Forkner. Hes one of the top riders when hes healthy. You got this bro!

  • @joshuasmith5472
    @joshuasmith5472 Місяць тому +1

    I feel the new team, and new year with a fresh start is super awesome!! The year of Austin has started!!

  • @PisgahGravelProject
    @PisgahGravelProject 2 місяці тому +7

    Man of God, on a comeback. Wishing Austin all the best moving forward.
    Having a bunch of fast riders in the lites division is a great thing for the sport.
    Top tier competition and rivalries help bring new eyes to the sport. New eyes, increased exposure is attractive to big corporate sponsors which in turn, brings more money to everyones pockets.

  • @baggszilla
    @baggszilla 2 місяці тому +21

    I have a feeling Austin is going to be a force on that Triumph! Good luck bro! 🤞

    • @redryder1146
      @redryder1146 2 місяці тому

      As long as can keep it on two wheels which he seems to have a problem with sometimes

    • @SOLDOZER
      @SOLDOZER 2 місяці тому

      Bike has been junk so far.

    • @Tybren
      @Tybren 2 місяці тому

      Until he crashes.. Hope he doesn't.

  • @kevinhogan2975
    @kevinhogan2975 2 місяці тому +1

    Go Austin! I’ve been a fan and rooting for you since day one! New bike/team/location! Stay healthy and git er done!

  • @davidwhiteman7332
    @davidwhiteman7332 2 місяці тому +5

    Im hoping austin gets it done for himself. He was smashing the field a few years back when he was undefeated before he crashed himself out. Been a big fan of his since super mini. Good luck austin yoy deserve some lady luck

  • @woodysrockspyro6436
    @woodysrockspyro6436 2 місяці тому +1

    Hoping for the best.

  • @demofpv
    @demofpv 2 місяці тому +1

    I’m hopeful for a full healthy season hopefully with some wins. But mainly just completing the season healthy.

  • @Brian23471-o
    @Brian23471-o 2 місяці тому +1

    Hell yeah its a dope ass move those T-umphs look trick as hell and yeah somthing fresh will boost all your "Stoke-asissums" and you look so awsome on the fresh ride and kits man..im so pumped for AF!!!!!

  • @Deapher
    @Deapher 2 місяці тому +6

    Rooting for him, but I don't see I different outcome than what we've already seen, no matter the bike.

  • @greglitteral4802
    @greglitteral4802 Місяць тому

    As a Deegan fan this is so hard. I’ve always loved Forkner and want him to win. I’m gonna have to be sedated if they start battling at the top of their game!

  • @ThunderStruckMTB
    @ThunderStruckMTB 2 місяці тому +2

    Go get 'em Austin!

  • @blubug768
    @blubug768 2 місяці тому +4

    It finally the make or break point in his career, if its more of the same with the crashing out he'll never get a factory ride again.

    • @gaspasccjet103
      @gaspasccjet103 2 місяці тому

      Shut up

    • @redryder1146
      @redryder1146 2 місяці тому +1

      Have to totally agree and it’s probably his only shot at a 450 ride!

  • @joelballard4955
    @joelballard4955 2 місяці тому

    Hope Forkner keeps healthy and rubber side down. He’s a fast good rider. Some people say he has the Reynard curse like a lot of the riders from that camp. I’m not even sure what that constitutes.

  • @David_peo1982
    @David_peo1982 2 місяці тому +9

    PC will be gutted if he comes out and wins it 1st year on new bike will have to beat deegan like will be hard

  • @wsl5585
    @wsl5585 2 місяці тому

    Sounds like Austin is ready to go. Looking forward to seeing him race.

  • @timscortino1882
    @timscortino1882 2 місяці тому

    I want so badly to see Austin be the dude he is... "FAF" and with a championship.... and then give the 450 boys some heat...

  • @DannyPopov
    @DannyPopov Місяць тому +1

    Even if Kawasaki was going to pay him less, considering how many years they paid him for basically not racing, kinda seems like he owes them a little.

  • @JustinMaines
    @JustinMaines 2 місяці тому

    Go get 'em AF!

  • @jakedownie6706
    @jakedownie6706 2 місяці тому

    Really hope he has a successful 2025 season 👌

  • @vonhonderwitz
    @vonhonderwitz Місяць тому

    Funny that guy said he will never win again. I expect him to win again. Good luck to Austin.

  • @denniswilder3014
    @denniswilder3014 2 місяці тому

    I want him to win the title this year but on the other hand i just hope he concentrate on finishing

  • @shanebrown2963
    @shanebrown2963 2 місяці тому +2

    Austin is such a good rider but damn he has the worst luck. Hopefully he can stay healthy all season.

  • @redryder1146
    @redryder1146 2 місяці тому +1

    It’s his best and maybe only shot at a 450 ride!

  • @ClayLee-x1r
    @ClayLee-x1r 2 місяці тому +2

    How many times can you say “like” in one interview?🤦🏻

  • @Hardfacts1
    @Hardfacts1 2 місяці тому +2

    Honestly Forkner and Deegan are the only ones who can straight up beat Jett, with Eli retiring. We need you buddy! 🇺🇸

    • @dustydiscoveries
      @dustydiscoveries Місяць тому

      Only ones with a CHANCE to beat Jett. Neither of them are at that caliber right now, yet at least.

  • @Jb-mp1in
    @Jb-mp1in 2 місяці тому

    Anyone who's anyone knows it its not working for Austin over at Kawasaki dude needed a change he should have jumped shipped long ago I think he should have went to star like 4 years ago

  • @shawncolemusic
    @shawncolemusic 2 місяці тому

    As a long time fan of the sport, I have absolutely no doubt that Austin Forkner has what it takes to be a champion. He has raw speed. You can't teach that.

  • @cer7cer7
    @cer7cer7 2 місяці тому

    Why did no one ask about the departure of Bobby Hewitt? Very disappointing. It's hard for me to think that Bobby's presence at Triumph would have been a factor for Austin going to them. Yes, I realize that a multi year factory ride was the most important variable. I know this is just a clip from the interview. I'll wait for for to be posted and maybe my question will be answered. He can and will win if he stays healthy...

  • @jpadilla6436
    @jpadilla6436 2 місяці тому +6

    Who's Austin Fokner? Does he race?

    • @murraywiles
      @murraywiles 2 місяці тому

      No he does not

    • @seanhaberman4619
      @seanhaberman4619 2 місяці тому

      Are you new to moto?

    • @jpadilla6436
      @jpadilla6436 2 місяці тому +1

      @@seanhaberman4619 Yeah, pretty new. Don't ride now but started racing in 1983. You?

    • @TotalMotoClothingCo
      @TotalMotoClothingCo 2 місяці тому

      LOL... well... he did race 15 times over 3 years, 2022, 2023, 2024.
      Not many out of 29 races in 2022, and 31 in 23/24.
      So.. 15 races out of a possible 101... hmmm...

    • @murraywiles
      @murraywiles 2 місяці тому

      @@jpadilla6436 I started in 96

  • @rumblebudgie2085
    @rumblebudgie2085 2 місяці тому +4

    I can't believe anyone would sign forkner. I wish they'd all have mercy and stop putting a motorcycle underneath him.

  • @jonathondavis170
    @jonathondavis170 2 місяці тому +2

    I absolutely believe this will be a big year for Forkner! God's favor and his hard work will bring a comeback story! 🤙

  • @billberry3669
    @billberry3669 2 місяці тому

    You will again!

  • @Brian23471-o
    @Brian23471-o 2 місяці тому +1

    All weiord? All FUN!!!

  • @m6318s
    @m6318s Місяць тому +1

    California is a poop hole! Good move Austin. Just moving out you probably recognized a lot of cash in your pocket in tax savings and basic cost of living.

  • @littemisscarrage2909
    @littemisscarrage2909 2 місяці тому +2

    cause he is covered in band aids always and has cost to much for wat he delivers

  • @Chadwick405okc
    @Chadwick405okc 2 місяці тому

    Like him or not he’s a fighter and the young man doesn’t quit ! Definitely pulling for him 💯👊🏻

  • @troydimsdale2331
    @troydimsdale2331 2 місяці тому +9

    You mean why did Kawasaki not re-sign Forkner…. Let’s face it, Austin can ride a dirtbike, but he’s a head case . He will never be a champion.

  • @mattne6288
    @mattne6288 Місяць тому

    he wanted to live that's why he didnt resign with krashaski

  • @waferzworld
    @waferzworld Місяць тому

    Love Forkner, but color of the bike isn’t going to change anything. He should focus about his health and stop racing professionally.

  • @bradleyirwin4127
    @bradleyirwin4127 Місяць тому

    My guy just needs to have something looking forward to besides getting hurt on his kawi! He needs that renewed excitement hopefully can stay healthy

  • @Brian23471-o
    @Brian23471-o 2 місяці тому +2

    You need to take down that X brand goggles thang darkside. C'mon he friggin sued the track and now they cant get ins and closed down!!! im 55 yrs old so ive been a rich taylor fan back from my suzuki days but man this dude is causing carreer suicide to himself, he has a goggle company if a track closes its gotta effect his dollas

  • @lw3918
    @lw3918 2 місяці тому +6

    Because he's always hurt. And will get hurt at Triumph.

  • @davidb7699
    @davidb7699 2 місяці тому +4

    Well ,,Kawasaki gave everything for a long time and Mr Bad Luck couldn’t do crap for the Team,,I wouldn’t re- Sign him either,,,face it,,, he just can’t deliver on his end…End of Story just like AC and a few others,,,Team Green gives them the best bikes,,Great. Mechanics,,and. Treats them very well but then they don’t deliver,,,

  • @隠れた花
    @隠れた花 Місяць тому

    He ain’t ever gonna win in 250 so he might as well just go up to 450 and be a career 10th place rider that has a decent fan base

  • @隠れた花
    @隠れた花 Місяць тому

    He better hope deegan, shimoda, kitchen, vialle and hampshire all ride in the same coast so he can choose the opposite if he plans on doing anything… still he will probably place around mcadoo, schock, brown, thrasher and antsie and maybe get a couple podiums but he ain’t winning it all regardless

  • @RJExpediting-rk7lr
    @RJExpediting-rk7lr 2 місяці тому

    What’s the TRUTH about Bobby Hewitt? Why did he leave????????

  • @JacobMX222
    @JacobMX222 2 місяці тому +7

    Plain and simple. the bike sucks, the only person to make a Kawi work consistently since Tomac left the brand is Febvre. its been 8 years since they won a single race in MX2, its the new age Suzuki.

    • @_.momjeans_9219
      @_.momjeans_9219 2 місяці тому +4

      No its cause everyone they sign wrecks out of the season

    • @JacobMX222
      @JacobMX222 2 місяці тому +4

      @ Yeah, because the bike is really sketchy an unpredictable, its been that way for the best part of a decade

    • @panic-revv85
      @panic-revv85 2 місяці тому

      ​@JacobMX222 they're pretty good bikes. They may be hitting he dirt because their contracts pay big bonuses for wins and jack for salary....

    • @MX-CO
      @MX-CO 2 місяці тому +4

      Villopoto made Kawasaki work pretty well

    • @gaspasccjet103
      @gaspasccjet103 2 місяці тому +2

      Are you forreal? Pc was the top for the longest

  • @michaelwilson7110
    @michaelwilson7110 Місяць тому

    Just stay on the bike

  • @shaun7126
    @shaun7126 2 місяці тому

    🐶

  • @DeadRoman
    @DeadRoman 2 місяці тому

    “Why didn’t Forkner re-sign with Kawasaki?l

    • @jmard24
      @jmard24 2 місяці тому +6

      he was offered less money and a one year deal. Which is pretty generous considering he hasnt finished a season.

    • @darksidemx1138
      @darksidemx1138 2 місяці тому +1

      @@jmard24I think he’s commenting on my choice of titles. And he’s probably correct

    • @chasincreationz9364
      @chasincreationz9364 2 місяці тому +1

      Did you not listen to this clip?

    • @darksidemx1138
      @darksidemx1138 2 місяці тому

      @@chasincreationz9364I’m pretty sure he’s referring to my choice of titles. It could have been worded better. Lewis pointed it out, also.

    • @DeadRoman
      @DeadRoman 2 місяці тому

      @@darksidemx1138 yes, I am pointing out the poor grammar in the original title.

  • @unstoppableplayz6948
    @unstoppableplayz6948 Місяць тому

    Love ya Forkner, but the 1 yr iffers are because you cant finush a season, brah.
    Would you invest in a car that,You didn't think was gonna make it through the year? Nope.
    You want the multi year iffers, you gotta put in the results. This is your last chance. I suggest You focus and put all your energy into staying safe throughout the year.
    Otherwise you're gonna be the goggle rep, in a year or two.
    Good luck, hope you make it happen.💯