Skyler Howes has left Husqvarna a few months ago, and now his future has been confirmed: he will represent Monster Energy Honda, joining a line-up of strong riders, including Adrien van Beveren, José Ignacio Cornejo, Pablo Quintanilla, and Ricky Brabec.
The American has been making a name for himself in recent seasons, as evidenced by his third-place finish in this year’s Dakar Rally. Howes turned professional in 2012, but his first title was in 2008 when he won the USRA 125 Desert Championship.
Rúben Faria, the General Manager of Monster Energy Honda, stated in a press release: ‘We are very happy to welcome Skyler. He is a young rider, but quite experienced in rally – was third in the last Dakar and won in Morocco. He is quite complete and fast off piste. With him we will have a super team for Dakar 24 and I am sure Skyler will help us to be on the top standings’.
