Haiden Deegan 'not ready' for SMX 450 class says Ryan Villopoto | Title 24 | Motorsports on NBC

[@davidburton487]

Don't understand why there's any talk about moving up. Ridiculous

[@nelsonv.enjambre8016]

😂

[@MrYankees06]

They want to see him fail. People hate seeing success.

[@Upthebroncos310]

@@MrYankees06 it’s his fans that want to see him do that.

[@SaraH-mq9pq]

@@Upthebroncos310 no, us real Haiden fans (not the youtube fame fans), want to see him grow in the lites before going up. He isn't ready yet.

[@Upthebroncos310]

@@SaraH-mq9pq I know he is not ready, but there are a million of his fans that do.

[@rstats2127]

He’s 18 and only getting bigger, stronger and a better rider. There is no rush for him to move up right away as it’s not necessary

[@jamesbender1967]

He said, “Defend a Supercross Title”. Not “Defend his Motocross Title” like Ryan stated. 2 Supercross Championships, 2 Motocross Championships and debuts on a 450 outdoors? Just pray he stays healthy so we can all continue to enjoy the unprecedented access to the journey. It’s been amazing thus far.

[@buckydoedowner9040]

Ive herad Deegan say he wanted to defend both titles before moving up. And ive heard it several times.

[@DUBYA-DUBYA]

Exactly. If all goes to plan and he can succeed and stay healthy then 2026 outdoors will be his 450 debut. Also, I personally think the 250 class is way more competitive than the 450. Kroc is 4-6 right now, when he raced 250 at ironman he got 12th. Put Jett back in 250 class and he’s not as dominant in my personal opinion..

[@LetBrockBye]

@@DUBYA-DUBYAJett jumped on Chances bike for fun and was over two seconds a lap faster

[@MotoSucks406]

Villopto won 4 Supercross 450 titles guy along with 4 450 out for titles in absolute dominating fashion.

[@calineman]

Spot on RV! Been riding and watching MX for a long time. Seen many wonder boys come along and the way Brian is managing his son is spot on.

[@loneventhorizon]

You guys should talk a little more some time on the 450/250 differences. Fans see similar lap times in both classes and think that equates to Haiden being ready for 450s.

[@lukebryant5017]

I think it’s more like if there is a B class dude waxing everyone then it’s only logical for them to move up to A. I think lap times have next to nothing to do with it

[@loneventhorizon]

@@lukebryant5017 There's multiple factors.

[@plutus205]

The 450’s is the class of Champions. Literally everyone in the top 10 have won a championship.

[@boydcurry317]

True ,but since wen have we had so many champions in 450 ,that's what makes jett good

[@johndail8540]

I'm glad to see he listens to his dad. Kid has an awesome future, why rush it. He is still so young, and the inevitable injuries will come.

[@babadagaa8352]

I’m sure he can’t and carmackeral couldn’t fathom 96 on the front and then was disrespectful when he got there immediately dismissing him. It’s clear these guys don’t actually watch the racing or he would know hunter has been right there all year

[@JPW328]

Lets be honest the only reason people want Haiden to move up is because of how dominant he is. RV knows you don’t rush a career. This is great insight.

[@RyanStuart85]

I think it’s because of how dominant Jett is actually.

[@LetBrockBye]

@@RyanStuart85probably

[@CR250rSMITH]

Haiden's "send it" style will be interesting in the 450's because it's a heavier, more powerful bike with way faster competition. I can see him being plagued by injuries on big bikes because he's going to have to really SEND IT to keep up with Jett and chase's pace IMO

[@Theanimal182]

Ricky and Ryan speak the truth. Listen to the ol boys that been there done that and walked out of their career as some of the greatest champions of all time.

[@davessparetime83]

Haiden already said he wants to wait until he wins 250 supercross title and defends. He said he wants to win more titles and win the money.

[@timw4369]

They said he wasnt ready for 250 so dont underestimate him. Fans want to see Jett vs Deegan. The sport needs a battle like that

[@LeftThumbBreak]

Should have dealt the question directly. He's prepping to face Jett.

[@superzuki8222]

This isn’t news, Haiden said it himself.

[@Joe-hw4xq]

It would have been interesting to hear the actual differences between the two classes.

[@zakrule9143]

THE BOYS 18 years old smashing his first years of being pro and winning’s championship bro let the guy enjoy his moment haters are gunna hate I carnt wait to watch him “WHEN HE DOSE MOVE UP WHEN HIS READY WILL BE AMAZING TO WATCH”❤

[@USMC-1911]

That's what Jett said when was getting ready for the 250's he said he wasnt ready for that kind of power .

[@Jeff-vd6fu]

They said the same thing his first year he needs a year to get used to it And we saw what he did people need to understand he has more drive than anyone in the 250 class i don't think he should move up but if he did would shock you if won the first year on 450

[@MrZx357]

Rv done 3 outdoor titles and 2 supercross titled and then went 450, that's the route I would go

[@happytimeknowledge]

Hey RV do you still talk to Randy Lawrence? I think he is still living in california. I went to high school with him and phil. Randy was always awesome on two wheels. His two wheels had pedals though lol. His dad buster was a super cool dad for sure.

[@TheChadb83]

I just started in the last 2 years. Do you have to move up a year after you win supercross?

[@Mason-fj5dh]

You get one year to defend then you have to move up

[@nickcollins1528]

Hes still got to win the 250 east coast and west coast championships

[@tommysmithii4723]

Haiden will fill his pockets with as much money as possible before stepping up to the unknown.

[@jpesicka492]

Ya dude is gonna be set for life before he even races the premier class.

[@Ibsmokin]

@@jpesicka492Haiden is already set for life. He wants championships and to leave a legacy on the sport like so many before him. I’m betting on him defending his outdoor title but if he wins a supercross title this season he might make the jump to 450 for mx but i’m betting he’ll still defend but he’ll be training on both and move up for the 2025 supercross series.

[@Rico-y1d]

@@Ibsmokinif he wins supercross he gonna defend his outdoor title n come back n defend is supercross titlle he has no intention of moving up as of right now the next 2 years are planned for him in the 250s you’ll see him move up in 2027 or after 2026 supercross season

[@spooge33]

The unknown won't be the bike. He's been playing around with dad's since he was 10.

[@GeorgeHollander-g3f]

Right on spoog.

[@gregrowe1168]

He’s only 18, he’s got plenty of time.

[@pjsneeringer5942]

IMHO 2026/27 will be FIRST YEAR 450

[@edwardvanwormer6993]

Literally half the gate in 450s is former Lites Champions.

[@dangibson9602]

Bigger picture - the battles between Drew Adams, Haiden & the Lawrence’s will be on par with RC/CR22/JS7 era. How it’s looking now, but there may be some interesting new riders thrown in the mix by that time.

[@Torrn518]

honestly got allot of up and comers, drew adams, cole davis, daxton bennick, casey cockren (idk how to spell that). Their only gonna get better futures lookin real bright

[@LetBrockBye]

@@Torrn518has anyone seen Vincent Whey ride, unreal

[@garysebenick1588]

RV and RC know all too well about staying in 250 class!! Huge transition to 450 with all the power etc...

[@defconone681]

He might not be ready for 450 but I guarantee if he moved up next year he would be a contender straight away, will get the Sexton, Jett and Deegan battle soon enough!

[@danbyrne3958]

Nope! Not yet.

[@Jb-mp1in]

It took Ricky 2 years for supercross he won the Motocross championship his first year on the 250

[@kylestewartt5990]

He's only 18 these people talk crazy man he's still a child 🤣💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@dangermouse496]

i agree i think he’ll screw it on to hard & end up taking himself out early…

[@Curtis-zi3qg]

He just started there lol geeze

[@davidmcnerney3048]

Kid has said himself he has a plan. He has titles to defend and win still. Be cool to see him run a 450 race on a weekend his division is off similar to JCoop.

[@gggracing113.]

100% correct!

[@buckydoedowner9040]

Deegan is going to collect the easy money until he has to move up, the end.

[@happytimeknowledge]

Trust me Brian didnt put all this time and effort in with haiden to allow him to move up to the 450 class. He is still learning believe or not. Once he gets his 250 supercross title maybe even two of them and defends his outdoor title then and only then will tye deegans make that move.

[@danbyrne3958]

You’d certainly hope so. Otherwise he will wreck himself or someone else. No doubt in a couple of years he will be successful provided he stays healthy.

[@nicklazar6869]

His dad explained why he needs his man body he's got his kid body still that's it nothing more ....🙌🏻

[@gusgiesel]

Villopoto said nine times out of 10 there is a learning curve stepping up to the 450 class, obviously a nod to Jett Lawrence (and others). Also, who is that in the chair behind Ricky? Is he sleeping? Drunk? LOL WTF

[@pumppump5428]

It's the corpses of Ricky's wife

[@dormantmenace]

He was first moto on the track.. but haiden ran the fastest race lap 450 or 250 both smx rnds. Same story many outdoor tracks. Now the 450 leaders are averaging faster laps. But it's got to say something.

[@danbyrne3958]

Do you actually follow the sport? 250’s go out first before the track gets chewed up! The kid is good! Just not ready yet. Let him develop! Otherwise he will end up like forkner and continually wreck himself trying to please everyone.

[@okaydudes]

Villo is right. Only guy I can think of who moved up and immediately dominated was Tomac

[@Skatefool97]

jett????

[@okaydudes]

@@Skatefool97 oh haha. I wasn’t even thinking of recent. My mind was focused on a longer time ago

[@boydcurry317]

Hayden has been riding a 450 since he was 10 ,u will be surprised

[@TheGerk30-06]

I think they are worried that deegan will win more championships. Watch him fly!

[@dexter3611]

"not ready" thats what they said when he started and look where he is now.... one more year on a 250 and he will be more than ready

[@callagatorgaston2314]

Glad he’s not ready yet.Why rush it he has at least another 3 years before for doing it.Frankly I think he can hang with the 450s

[@davidbeck4429]

Most of the people that say haiden should move up to 450's have absolutely no clue about racing or even riding for that matter, keyboard warriors who think they know everything infact there most likely just gamers play mx games and are abit pro minded 😂

[@LetBrockBye]

What do you mean by, no clue, they have been following this sport for 2 years

[@davidbeck4429]

@@LetBrockBye to comment on what he should and shouldn't be doing as a pro rider

[@LetBrockBye]

@@davidbeck4429 I was being facetious

[@johnniooocc]

He first has to try MX2 world champion before going to 450

[@ReKtaIFiesta]

He may not be ready quite yet but he runs faster lap times on a 250 then 98% of the 450 riders

[@DuddyToh3]

He doesn’t need to be on the big bike, but to say he’s not ready is wild. He’s a top 5-6 guy tomorrow if he moves up.

[@Skipperjames]

He is ready for 450 110%. Tho the lad is using his head. Just some boys don’t want him to rock up to the 450s

[@MaximusMeridius-m6z]

NOT READY? Most of this society doesn't even know who runs their own country, people love to state their opinions as if they know, when they don't! No one knows anything about the future! The only thing that is certain is the past and who was successful. The Deegs was a special kid, now young man. This guy will continue to amaze everyone! Those who say he's not ready, have no base for that. Deegs was racing against Hunter last year in his first outdoor season, now Hunter is competing on 450. So why would you think Deegs wouldn't be just as competitive? Actually, I see Deegs adapting to anything he sets his mind to! Like Jason Anderson said, "This kid has it, and you don't!" So you aint running nothin but your mouths!

[@danbyrne3958]

Love your passion for the “deegs” . Would you rather see him for the next 10 years + ? Or watch himself get wrecked trying to live up to the expectations and hype that people like you have put on him. Forkner is a heart breaking story. Let’s not do that again especially if you like the kid.

[@ChadLemons-cq1qe]

Deegan wants to cherry-pick another season before bumping up to the 450s. Nothing wrong with it.

[@yallnutz4954]

Haha how long has rj been in 250 class how many years Jordan been in 250 class

[@nelsonv.enjambre8016]

Haiden is extraordinary and already a smx 250 champion now journeying in his second championship in 250 and he's just 18 y. o. OMG😅

[@sunrealclothing]

The greats take that path...

[@SeanMcCarthy-u8s]

No money for 250 riders lol Shimoda almost barfed

[@ASHE_FROST_RoAr]

Hymas is a better rider and nicer kid.

[@LetBrockBye]

So is Tom

[@yallnutz4954]

You guys are the reason why directions are on shampoo bottles if what you guys said was true why is deegan champion outdoors 2 time champ smx cool if you don't like him but stop lying about there better

[@SLOWJOE028]

Hunter had no problems

[@jaymontgomery3330]

Hunter is much older, more mature.

[@theexisting1514]

hunter is 24??

[@byronfretz8201]

Why is this even being talked about???? Haiden literally already said he's not moving up. But yet, yall are throwing shade saying "hes not ready." HE LITERALLY SAID IT. Ricky needs to stick to riding dirt bikes, and villo just sounds salty that haiden is clearly going to be better than he ever could be. This is ridiculous.

[@AF-by6bl]

This was in reply to a bunch of fans asking if he should move up. They used Haiden’s words, and then discussed why they think now is not the time. Not throwing shade at him. Explaining to the people.

[@danbyrne3958]

Totally agree. Let him develop before he gets more pressure put on him.

[@chiefaroonie9448]

You sound like those people who said he wasn't ready for pro class he I smoking the 250 guys sandbagging that class won't be entertaining I think he will smoke 450 guys also including wonder boy jett

[@Arieszodiac34]

Deegan just listen to RV...

[@JPW328]

I used to not believe in Deegan haters because I go to the races and literally everyone is cheering for him, but I think it’s some sort of weird human nature byproduct of Deegs being so dominate. It’s like people want to see him come up short.

[@barneyba]

Jett has faced the same scrutiny. But Deegan is cocky and people like to see people like that humbled. It’s human nature.

[@JPW328]

@@barneyba true. I don’t really see Deegan as cocky though, I see him as just a very very confident young man. 😅

[@LetBrockBye]

Where? I go to 3 a year and and he gets no more cheer’s than anyone else

[@barneyba]

@@JPW328 Fiction can be fun! 😝

[@Donovan_frost_bmx]

The Deegs needs to move up! Race against/with Tomac, plus Deegs and Tomac going up against Chase and the Lawrence Bro's would be epic. I believe Deegs racing with Tomac would put a mark in HISTORY like no other!

[@Donovan_frost_bmx]

Imagine the Ticket Sales?!

[@100proofcrew]

He needs to win a 250 supercross championship first... you realize there's a ton of dudes in 450 that have won 250 titles... Haiden would struggle to be top 15 on a 450 right now...

[@aarontagious]

@@100proofcrew Agreed, but top 15? Look at Hunter and JCoop.. do you think those guys are head and shoulders above him after seeing him race them last year? He would likely be closer to top 5-10

[@Donovan_frost_bmx]

@@100proofcrew HAHA thats funny!

[@snowzZzZz]

​@@aarontagiousyeah his lap times lately have been top 3 450 speed

[@aaron-fauth]

What needs to happen is that Haiden stays in the 250 class to advance his career and race the corners faster. There is no point in rushing him along to the 450 class.

[@tico4940]

Danger Boy will mature,and when he is 6ft,200lbs and strong he will go to europe and decimate the competition in time.

[@OtisFlint]

Hopefully he never gets near 200lbs during his racing years. Excessive muscle mass does not make you faster on the bike and hinders endurance. Most champions have been in the 145-175 range.

[@kungfu2toe]

Villapobo still butt hurt fromunda

[@robacheson793]

Diaper Boiiiii podiums his first 450 race and dominates for the next few years.

[@LGR285]

When 250 gets old winning every race them move up ?🤔😂

[@natebrown2111]

I think Haiden will the Top guy on a 450 but no need to rush

[@ethanlujan]

Bet deegan would beat more than half of 450 class lol

[@River1411]

Yeah no lol. Deegan won’t be able to ride recklessly the way he does on a 250 when he’s in a 450. He’s not even close to Sexton, Tomac, both Lawrence’s

[@ethanlujan]

@@River1411 mmk bud

[@snowzZzZz]

​@@River1411 I'm not even his biggest fan but he will be fine, he's more like Tomac than Barica, aggressive and pinned but equally flowy and technical.

[@smokecheckmaster5896]

@@River1411Deegan fans are delusional

[@LetBrockBye]

Brian won’t move him up to beat half of the class

[@bradleymorris8875]

450 class is boring anyway.

[@outlawNumberone]

Cause ridin a 450 cc is cheating! I mean let's get with reality guys , double strokers forever !! Love, Stainless David Jenkins. And maybe it's on account of it costs so much to rebuild a four stroke that doesn't last as long as a two stroke, sounds like maybe he's smart like his dad and doesn't like wasting recourses that are not infinite. Liberal conservative D. I'm liberal with my concurrency.... hah...

[@outlawNumberone]

Sssssuuppp old friend !!!??solid role model !

[@Legalizeranch420]

The 450 class dont want no part of deegan so does jett fans thats why they hate the kid jett will finally hafe to deal with competition and deegan will get the best of him

[@NathanRoberts-d4o]

If they were to race right now on 450’s deegan will not win Jett, he might be a top 5 guy on year 1

[@mattjones1792]

I say put haiden deegan on 250 2 stroke see how he does in 450 class

[@OtisFlint]

So you want him to race the fastest guys in the world on a much slower bike? That will end well...

[@JoshJarrell-t9t]

He shouldn’t move up yet! He’s young AF!! But it’s also not up to Ryan!

[@fuzion430journey3]

Wow Ryan is really full of himself, and you can tell Ryan really doesn’t like Deegan