Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has secured the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship title after delivering a sensational performance to win his home round, GetzenRodeo, in Germany. The victory marks Lettenbichler’s fifth world title, earned in front of a packed and passionate crowd. Riding his KTM 300 EXC to perfection, the German star proved unstoppable, sealing the title with one round to spare.
The action began on Friday with the traditional GetzenRodeo Prologue, held in front of thousands of enthusiastic fans. Lettenbichler set the third-fastest time in the short but intense shootout, finishing just seven seconds shy of the win in what was an incredibly close contest. The result gave him a strong start position for Saturday’s main day of racing.
Returning to action on Saturday morning for the GetzenRace qualifying round, Lettenbichler immediately asserted his dominance. Over the 12-lap race, he built a commanding advantage to win by an impressive four minutes and 24 seconds, which also earned him three valuable championship points.
Energized by the electric atmosphere, Mani carried that momentum into the afternoon’s GetzenChamp main race. First off the line, the KTM 300 EXC racer grabbed the lead from the opening lap and never looked back, controlling the pace throughout the demanding race. Extending his advantage to 12 minutes over second place before lapping the rest of the field, Lettenbichler crossed the finish line to take a dominant victory and secure the overall event win.
Lettenbichler’s triumph at GetzenRodeo caps another remarkable season for the German rider, who has dominated the 2025 championship with victories at the Valleys Hard Enduro, Silver Kings, and Sea to Sky, alongside a strong runner-up result at Abestone and a podium finish at Hixpania. Racing to a commanding win on home soil in Germany, Mani secured the Hard Enduro crown in style for the fourth year running.
With the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship title now secured, Lettenbichler and the Red Bull KTM team turn their attention to the final round of the season, the Roof of Africa in Lesotho, which takes place from November 20-22.
Manuel Lettenbichler: “So that’s GetzenRodeo done and what a crazy day it’s been! In the quali race this morning I had a really good pace and I was pushing a lot, so I managed to just keep building on my lead to win that with over four minutes to spare which was really cool. The main race was go-time for me. I really wanted to win it in front of my home crowd, and I honestly wasn’t even thinking about the championship at all. It’s so special to win the championship here at Getzen, the crowd was insane and I’m honestly speechless at how motivating they were. I felt like I was at my best today, and it paid off. I’m really proud of the whole Red Bull KTM team, they have worked so hard all year so to clinch the title with one round to spare is incredible. I can’t believe we have done this for four years in a row now!”
Provisional Results – 2025 GetzenRodeo, GetzenChamp Race
- Manuel Lettenbichler (GER), KTM, 1:38:23.17
- Mario Roman (ESP), Sherco, 1:51:11.66 +12:48.49
- Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 1:42:04.22 +1 lap
- Mitch Brightmore (GBR), GASGAS, 1:45:46.29 +1 lap
- Matthew Green (RSA), KTM, 1:47:13.83 +2 laps
Provisional Standings – 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship (after 6 of 7 rounds)
- Manuel Lettenbichler (GER), KTM, 166pts
- Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 123pts
- Mitch Brightmore (GBR), GASGAS, 121pts
- Mario Roman (ESP), Sherco, 104pts
- Wade Young (RSA), GASGAS, 97pts
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