For the first round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, electric motorcycles will line up alongside traditional machines, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the sport.
Meet the Riders Leading the Charge
Joining him is Eddie Karlsson, a rider who has already proven what electric motorcycles are capable of in extreme terrain.
In 2025, Karlsson made history by winning the Silver Class at Red Bull Romaniacs on a Stark VARG EX. This proving electric bikes could survive, compete and they could win. Now, he steps onto the world championship stage. And then there is a name that defines the sport itself.
Graham Jarvis.
A rider whose career spans decades at the very top of Hard Enduro, known for multiple victories at the sport’s most iconic events and a level of consistency that has set the benchmark for generations. At 24MX Alestrem, Jarvis will line up on the Jarv-e Raw Edition, bringing electric technology into the hands of the most experienced rider the sport has ever seen.
If there was ever a moment where past, present, and future meet on the same start line, this is it.
A Different Way to Ride
- Instant power with no delay
- No clutch or gearbox
- Smooth traction across technical terrain
For riders, it becomes less about managing the machine and more about line choice. In sections where control matters more than outright speed, that can be a serious advantage.
But Hard Enduro Always Finds the Limit
Karlsson’s Romaniacs victory showed what that looks like in reality, managing multiple battery swaps across brutal off-road days while staying competitive. In Hard Enduro, adapting is crucial and now, adaptation includes energy. Experience Meets InnovationJarvis’s presence at this moment is important. Having seen the sport evolve over decades, he recognises that Hard Enduro is entering a new phase, one that balances progression with the core identity of the sport. The challenge, as always, remains the same. “Hard Enduro will always test you,” he explains.
Whether it’s a petrol bike or an electric one, the terrain does not change. What changes is how riders approach it.
One Championship, Evolving Forward
- Tougher diverse races
- More riders
- And various categories
Now, that evolution includes a new form of power. And importantly, it sits within a championship that is becoming more structured, more global, and more accessible for riders at every level. At 24MX Alestrem, you will see a comparison. Two technologies. Two approaches. One course. You’ll hear the difference, you’ll see the difference and you might just witness the start of something bigger.
Electric motorcycles are here. With riders like Martyn, Karlsson, and Jarvis on the start line, the question is no longer whether they belong in Hard Enduro.
The question is: How far can they go?
ABOUT HEWC
The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship unites the world’s toughest off-road motorcycle races into one global series. Born from legendary events like the Roof of Africa and other iconic hard enduros, it brings together professional and amateur riders on the same demanding terrain, celebrating endurance, camaraderie, and adventure. Sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and promoted by Hard Enduro Promotions Marketing Management LLC, HEWC showcases the full potential of hard enduro as a modern, global motorsport platform.
ABOUT THE FIM
The FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme), founded in 1904, is the global governing body for motorcycle sport and the worldwide advocate for motorcycling. Recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the FIM oversees a wide range of world championships including MotoGP, Superbike, Motocross, Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country Rallies, Speedway, and Hard Enduro, while also working in areas such as public affairs, road safety, and touring.
Media Contact
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