Rising Kiwi motorcycle racer Tyler King has continued to impress on both sides of the Tasman, chalking up a string of strong performances, podium finishes, and hard-won lessons across the 2025 racing season so far.

King, who competes in multiple classes including Supersport 300, Supersport 600, and Formula 3 (F3), has shown consistent form throughout the New Zealand Superbike Championship (NZSBK) and the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK), despite facing several physical and mechanical challenges.

You can read our previous update on Tyler here.

NZSBK Highlights

At Levels Raceway in February, King qualified strongly across all three classes and finished third in the opening F3 race, making notable progress on his Supersport 600 performance. He faced a demanding schedule with eight races in a single day but came away feeling confident and focused on improvement.

In March at Hampton Downs, King had a standout weekend, claiming nine podiums from nine races — including six wins. Despite competing with a broken foot, he dominated the Ninja Cup and fought hard in F3 to take two wins and a second-place finish. In the Supersport 300 class, he secured another win (after a disqualification) and two second-place finishes. His results also propelled him into the championship lead in F3.

Australian Campaign

Tyler with his family in Australia

Queensland Raceway – ASBK Round 3 (13 May)

King made his debut at the Queensland circuit and adapted quickly. He qualified P8 and steadily improved across the weekend. In Race 1, he finished P8 while learning the track. Race 2 saw him recover from contact that bent his brake lever to finish P4, just 0.047 seconds off the podium. Race 3, reduced to a three-lap sprint after red flags, saw King briefly lead before being pushed wide on the final lap and finishing P4. His consistent results secured him third overall for the round.

King thanked his support crew including Port Bike, team boss Rod, and mechanic Gavin Veltmeyer, stating: “I learnt a lot over the weekend and I look forward to fighting for those podium spots at the next round.”

ASBK – Round 4 (14–15 June)

King again claimed third overall for the round, continuing his consistent podium presence in the highly competitive Supersport 300 class. Race 3 was a standout, with King finishing second behind Scott Nicholson and ahead of Riley Nauta.

The round highlighted King’s growing support network in Australia, with major thanks going to the Portbike crew and sponsors including WET4U and Race and Road. His family and supporters were also out in force, making the weekend a memorable one.

Looking Ahead

Currently Tyler is NZ1 in Superlite. He has been chosen to ride a next generation 800cc bike for MV Augusta team – Helicraft. King’s results demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a growing presence in both the New Zealand and Australian racing scenes. As the season progresses, fans and sponsors alike will be watching closely to see where this determined young rider will go next.