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NPS Monster Energy Kawasaki has announced Kade Mosig and Jake Moss have signed to ride alongside Matt Moss for the 2016 MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, and Australian Supercross Championship.

Mosig and Matt Moss will spearhead the team on board the brand new KX450F in MX1, while Jake Moss will remain with the team, stepping back to MX2 on a KX250F in an expanded factory line-up.

The announcement confirms national number two Mosig’s future after he was forced out of CDR Yamaha in favour of Dean Ferris and supercross champion Dan Reardon. It’s unclear what outgoing Kawasaki rider Adam Monea will do next year.

“I definitely believe that I could have won a title this year,” 25-year-old Mosig said. “I had really good pre-season training leading into both the motocross and supercross, so I was feeling confident. I stayed consistent and came home strong without injuries.

“Having two full seasons under my belt is assuring because knowing my performance and results this year, I don’t need to change much. I just need to keep working on it to get to that top step. I can say that I’ve definitely learnt a lot about myself and riding, so considering that, I’m definitely better off leading into the next season.”

Mosig previously rode for Kawasaki Australia’s official team in 2012, excited to reunite with the team operated by Troy Carroll for a second term in his career. He’s already ridden the team’s 2016 KX450F.

“After testing with the 2016 KX450F for the first time, I am actually amazed at how comfortable I felt on it straight off the bat,” Mosig added. “I felt that the bike is very balanced and the power is definitely there so I am stoked.

“The weight of the bike is definitely noticeable, it feels so light and easy to turn in. It was effortless to put it exactly where I wanted it. I didn’t feel like I was fighting it at all. It was spot on.

“I think with my experience now and what I’ve learnt in the last few years, I’ll be able to adapt quite easily. It helps to know that I will have an amazing bike and an awesome team around me to make it much easier as well.

“I believe I’m ready to achieve my Australian championship goal. That’s what I’ve been working towards. I think the season will be huge with the level of riders, so my preparation will be better than ever. I’ll be ready for round one.”

Multiple injuries sidelined Jake Moss for this season, however he has re-signed with NPS Monster Energy Kawasaki and will aim to put his career back on track competing in the MX2 ranks. He’s a former champion in the class outdoors.

“I’m feeling amazing after a pretty bad year,” Moss said. “I’m still not at 100 percent though and I have only just starting riding again. I’m just taking it one step at a time right now and not rushing into it with a bit of coaching and starting to do some motos to build up my health and fitness again.

“This year I am expecting to be right in there from the start to give myself a shot at a championship again. There will be a lot of hungry young kids with the same idea as me and I’m actually looking forward to that. I might have to be a little more aggressive in my racing and it will be a challenge.”

Team manager Carroll commented: “We are absolutely in the best position possible for a chance to pick up both the Australian motocross and supercross titles in 2016. The new structure of the team and riders is fantastic.

“We have such a promising lineup with Matt being a rider of such experience considering his nine Australian titles. We can see Kade pulling up results this year after he came runner-up in both the MX and SX and having Jake on the KX250F makes for the perfect recipe.

“Paul Teasdale is a highly experienced factory technician and he will continue to back the team as Matt Moss’s mechanic. New additions Chris Prestege and Ben Dutton will join the team for the first time. Ben will work predominantly on Kade’s KX450F and suspension across the team, while Chris will support Jake Moss on his KX250F.”

National sales and marketing manager of Kawasaki Motors Robert Walker said: “It goes without saying that our 2016 line-up features highly experienced riders of exceptional quality who will be critical to Kawasaki’s chances at the motocross and supercross championships.”

Matt Moss’ NPS Monster Energy Kawasaki signing was initially announced by MotoOnline.com.au before Kawasaki Motors Australia formalised his signing earlier this week.