Toyota Tundra Finds a Home with Australia’s Championship Winning Honda Team

Two iconic Japanese brands, built on performance, reliability and an uncompromising pursuit of excellence, have come together in a partnership that feels remarkably natural.

Toyota Australia and the Factory Honda Motocross, Supercross and World Supercross Team have announced a three-year agreement that will see the team travel the country in the latest Toyota Tundra models, including dedicated vehicles for Australian Champions Kyle Webster and Charli Cannon.

For Team Director Yarrive Konsky, the partnership was built on genuine need rather than opportunity.

“As our programs have grown, our requirements have changed. We needed vehicles capable of towing trailers, carrying motorcycles, travelling off-road and handling the demands of racing across Australia. More importantly, we wanted a partner whose values aligned with ours.”

“Toyota and Honda are two powerhouse Japanese companies that have built their reputations on quality, innovation, reliability and customer service. There is a level of pride and professionalism associated with both brands that made this feel right from the beginning.”

The Tundra immediately impressed the team, not only with its capability but with its refinement.

Australian MX1 Champion Kyle Webster quickly became a fan.

“It’s honestly the perfect balance for our lifestyle,” Webster explained.

“We spend so much time travelling, training and living out of vehicles that comfort matters. The Tundra drives like a luxury SUV but still gives us everything we need as racers and as a family.”

“The suspension is incredible, the power is effortless and after a day riding motocross bikes, climbing into a vehicle with heated and massage seats is something I didn’t know I needed until I had it.”

“My wife and I have just had our first child and I can safely say she is very happy with the upgrade.”
Toyota representatives also see significant alignment between the two industries.

Motocross, off-road motorcycles, adventure riding, mountain biking and outdoor recreation continue to attract passionate and highly engaged communities throughout Australia.

“There is a natural crossover between people who love motorcycles and people who love capable vehicles,” explained Toyota representatives.

“For decades Toyota has supported motorsport all over the world and there is enormous authenticity in partnering with one of Australia’s most successful motorcycle racing organisations. We are excited about where this relationship can go.”

One of the most significant aspects of the partnership is Toyota’s support of women in motorsport.
Fresh from claiming her first overall victory in America, Australian Women’s Champion Charli Cannon will receive her own Toyota Tundra as part of the arrangement.

“When I was told I was getting one, I genuinely didn’t believe it,” Cannon laughed.

“Not until I saw it sitting there waiting for me.”

“It looks incredible, drives even better and honestly I feel like the luckiest girl in the world.”

“For Toyota to recognise the value of women in motorsport and support female athletes in this way is incredibly special. Hopefully it helps bring more attention, more opportunities and more support for the next generation of girls coming through our sport.”

For Webster, practicality was equally important.

“We can fit the family, the race bikes, mountain bikes and if we need to, tow the toy hauler as well. It
genuinely does everything we ask of it.”

The team’s test trailer and race support equipment will now be moved by Toyota Tundras, while Konsky himself will spend much of the next three years behind the wheel of one.

For him, however, the announcement carries a significance far greater than horsepower figures or towing capacity.

“My first car was a 1976 Toyota Corolla,” Konsky reflected.

“I had an open trailer and a 1993 Honda CR125 and, truthfully, I think the bike and trailer were worth more than the old Corolla Dad bought me. From memory, it cost him about $300 or $400 with registration. It wasn’t glamorous, it was reliable and it got me where I needed to go every single weekend, until I could afford a Toyota HiAce.”
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My father drove taxis for a living and like so many parents in our sport, he sacrificed enormously to help me chase my dreams.”

“There is a photo of my dirt bike sitting on the roof racks of one of Dad’s Toyotas. We did whatever we had to do to get to the races.”

“My father owned several Toyotas throughout his life. He trusted them because they were reliable and because they simply got the job done.”

“I wish he was here to see this.”

“To have Toyota recognise our team, our riders and the sport that has given me everything is incredibly special. There are partnerships and then there are moments that mean something personally. This is one of those moments.”

To celebrate the partnership, the Factory Honda Team will debut special Tundra-inspired graphics this weekend at Traralgon for Round Six of the Australian Motocross Championship.

The Tundras have found a home.

And perhaps more importantly, Australian motocross has found another major brand willing to invest in its future.