The Crash That Changed Ken Roczens Life...

Ken Roczen opens up about the details behind his life-changing 2017 crash. Everyone remembers how dominant he was at the start of the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season, but what made him so fast that year? And what went wrong at Anaheim 2 that led to such a devastating crash? Watch this clip for the full story on what really happened to Ken in 2017.

[@grillmeisterkush6396]

Mans out here now hitting the biggest quads racing SX in 2025... and winning. After THAT crash! Some people are just built different

[@mrjacktraeger]

The fact roczen even came back to racing after that injury is insane, and he's currently fought his way back to the top of the sport,2nd in the point standings right now. Unreal, I'm rooting for him to take the ship this season.

[@Bigkillaward]

Who took first now??? Sexton?

[@LTR1420]

100%. Besides the physical struggles, the mental aspect of coming back after an injury like that is unreal.

[@iwe7078]

Ken winning the title this year would be so epic! Good luck to him.

[@cameronharwood6779]

All of your interviews are so real. You never really see riders open up like this with other media platforms. Keep up the great work GYPSY

[@stewartbruce7547]

I second that

[@brianriegel4691]

Roczen is the most humble down to earth racer That summer after his injury he went to the motocross races an was walking around in the general population hanging out taking pics an signing autographs for everyone

[@BrentCameron-ci9ng]

Not only Kenny but we all got cheated out of seeing him rock the number 1 in supercross, homie was a young phenom and I’m just grateful we still get to watch him rip on a bike. Bring on more Kenny content like what he did with Mumford that was dope

[@timschweiger7879]

Doesn’t matter because Kenny’s finishing with the red plate this year 😎🔥

[@bertamusprime618]

So pumped on this one Gypsy! Man I loved seeing the Red Plate on the Suzuki.

[@dakotamillwood893]

Really enjoyed this video. I am an amputee since 2016 and it sounds like Kenny went through some of the same sufferings I had to endure with my leg amputation. Such a gnarly time in my life but thankful to have had the family and friends I had at the time to take care of me physically and mentally

[@philipwurm5121]

I’m so glad he put his head down and fought to come back again. He’s my favorite modern day rider and as horrible as that crash was it would’ve been even worse for him and all of us fans if he didn’t fight through it to make a comeback! Let’s go Kenny!!!! Lookin great so far this yr!!!

[@tofadeisastart]

I remember Kenny in another interview after that crazy arm injury. He mentions how dungey would periodically call him and ask how he was doing.

[@colemanmohler]

I was hoping someone would say something about this!

[@adamedwards2418]

Roczen has been my favorite rider for such a long time now. I’ll always root for this dude.

[@American_Enigma]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate Gypsy Tales giving us such great behind the scenes looks into the riders lives and industry as a whole. You have the best podcast platform and I firmly believe more investment into making these riders real people to the fanbase will only continue to grow the sport. I still remember watching this race live. To this day I believe it derailed what could have become an undefeated season for Ken. He was riding on a completely different level than everyone else. With that being said, everything happens for a reason and his experiences seemed to have brought out a different side to Ken. A family man. A humble warrior...and one mentally tough SOB! Good luck this season Kenny...if it's not going to be ET3 on top, I truly hope it's you.

[@bobsethbroc]

Dam that is definitely one of the top 5 videos. Kenny is great, I could listen to him for hours. Great one Gypsy

[@appleSUX1]

THANK GOD he's ok and back on the bike. I know I did a lot of praying and I'm sure most of his fans did as well who were shocked and devastated as to what just happened, when it happened on live TV. This was a GREAT interview and actually helped us know what all was happening and what this poor guy went through. IMO, there are 2 riders who deserve to win 2025 SX championship, Roczen and Tomac, especially Roczen who has gone to so much in the past few years....I really hope you win Ken🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@kyleheinz6785]

Dedication at its finest! Been had that red plate this starting season!!!

[@pjsneeringer5942]

❤consistent Kenny

[@studboy9244]

I think if he hadn't of had that crash that almost took his arm I think he would have won multiple 450 championships

[@Alex3pap]

Don't know how many he could have won, but one thing is certain.The rivalry with Tomac would be for the ages.

[@studboy9244]

@Alex3pap you got that right

[@denniswilder3014]

Yup no doubt about it. The dude had 2 knarly crashes. And don't care who you are that would make anyone second guess there moves.

[@BrentCameron-ci9ng]

Unpopular opinion but if Kenny never grenaded his arm coop would have zero supercross chips and Eli would only have 1 if he’s lucky.

[@studboy9244]

@@BrentCameron-ci9ng that is very possible Tomac didn't start riding consistent until his late 20s and I think Roczen would have smoked Webb but Tomac and Roczen had some serious outdoor battles on the 250s

[@justuandmebb]

Now that was a fantastic interview

[@wayflex1]

Still one my favourite riders of this generation of racers,Ken and Jeffrey

[@chrymix]

Kenny is and always will be my hero. I've been watching Kenny race since I was like 8 years old and I'm 20 now.

[@marshallconcepts]

This is top quality, such depth in to what was such a tough moment within the sport. Kenny is a trooper, wow.

[@calebpruett6621]

Funny thing is about the first part of this clip, I had a brand new 2017 Honda 450 and absolutely loved that bike. Something about it was just comfortable, fast, nimble, and really was pretty easy to set up for myself. I rode a buddy’s 2018 Honda 450 and absolutely couldn’t stand it. Felt heavy, off balance, hard to turn, just didn’t feel like the same bike as the ‘17. Crazy to hear him say everything I felt years ago

[@bertamusprime618]

That is crazy he could feel the electric starter! That is more proof the Top Dudes are not of this world. I had to add this, while listening to his recovery from the “incident” adds even more proof that these guys are not of the world.

[@HOZENBIG]

I remember in one of RC's interviews when he said he could feel if there was a piece of gravel in his knobbies.

[@zacharyradford5552]

Like he said you’d be surprised at what you can feel when your looking for it.

[@Slow200c]

I really wish Roczen was still riding the CRF450

[@Fenmore50]

After all that Kenny is one of the first ones to do the big jumps now. Just insane

[@bigdunesandblueskies6052]

That man needs a cape. Seriously Superman. Full on Stud.

[@nicefish10]

Get it Kick Start Kenny!….loving that he is on fire this season!

[@zeusruger3588]

Glad to hear this story 😊

[@M0T0bri]

Mad respect for Ken. Looking forward to an amazing 2025 SX season.

[@michaelgrubbs1618]

Kenny is the only non-american that I would want to win a title. Because of his tenacity after that crash and being able to still win

[@brentanco]

Such an American citizen comment

[@recordfishhunter9234]

Ken Roczen is the toughest warrior on the planet !

[@nicefish10]

Ryan Hughes raced a second moto after breaking his leg in the first moto…..

[@recordfishhunter9234]

@nicefish10 wow what a savage ! 💪

[@BigTicketMods]

It was DEFINITELY Ketamine. I absolutely shattered my wrist (Lunate & Triquetrum) in a dirt bike collision in June of 2023 and they put me on Ketamine at the ER to try to fix some of the dislocation before I went home. My experience is exactly what Ken described; eyes wide open but complete loss of vision, complete loss of feeling or touch, major hearing loss but could still faintly hear voices in the room. I re-lived the entire day of riding in about 10 minutes while hallucinating. I literally thought I was dead and on my way to heaven until my vision slowly started to fade back and I could see where I was. It's some wild stuff.

[@jealousyxanderblood7894]

I remember when i first started racing and didnt know how i wanted my bike setup lol, i just adjusted to how the bike was stock. After racing for almost 10 years through the C and B class, its wild how much of a difference a 10 mm offset handlebar makes over a stock handlebar just for example. It really does become an extension of your body and almost acts like another organ or limb or something.

[@SOFTAILX]

Kenny could write a book. Mad respect

[@AboutwithZach]

cant decide weather i want roczen or tomac to win either way its gonna be one of them!!!

[@Leland387]

I remember when you came to shortys place in Texas I live about 45 min from there. I Was life flighted from smithville hospital from a Mx wreck 😅

[@denniswilder3014]

I think after hearing the beginning he is one of the only honest rider out there.him talking about riding with a kickstart over a electric start bikes makes me think that is part of the reason he chose the zook.he is one of those picky riders that can feel if a knobby is worn out on a tire and tell you where it is

[@johnnyskied]

I shattered my radial and ulna in my left arm in a really bad ski accident in high school. Luckily, it wasn't a compound. The breaks were really jagged, though, not clean. like breaking a stick. I had 2 plates and 18 screws put in. My surgeon said it was the worst non compound break he'd ever seen. I was under for over 4 hours.

[@LukeDupin]

That would be pretty great for Roczen to win this year

[@johnallard9876]

Love Kenny dudes a maddog lol superhuman he prolly shouldn’t even be able to ride a bike period but he here he is still at the top! Legend

[@boulx]

hope he ll take the title even if competition is insane

[@ChaseDooley641]

TRUE LEGEND! All that needs said.

[@johnnyg2501]

Wtf!!!!! Sounds unbelievable

[@completelylucid7596]

Biggest SX what if scenario in my mind is if he never had that wreck. People can speculate on outcomes but regardless, it would’ve been wild to see how the landscape shook up if it didn’t happen

[@nicefish10]

Rotating mass is huge on a bike. Think about all of the rotating parts inside of a four stroke engine, versus a two-stroke engine it’s not just how the power hits or the engine braking that affects how they work and feel it’s the rotational mass of the engine. When you have cranks and cams and cam chains hauling ass at 12,000 RPM in a four stroke that’s going to affect stuff. Adding an additional motor to that Would definitely be noticeable. Try just changing from a 19 inch rear tire to an 18 inch rear wheel and tire. You can definitely feel that change even if the outside diameter is the same. Go to a heavier front tire or tube. You can feel it. I’m using this as an example of course but the concept is the same…. Spinning weight creates a gyroscopic effect that can change everything….

[@hawks2252]

I seen him crash at milleville MN outdoors hard. In the place he crashed was wide open throttle. the vids available don't do how hard he hit, think it was 2013. . I was right by the fence and he was by far the fastest on track - by far, until that.

[@goatyachty1762]

His problem was the surgery getting put off so long; I really think that was the reason it got so incredibly bad. He should not have flown and shouldve gotten that surgery asap

[@brantleyschnell1741]

Shoulda flown the doctor to him😂

[@nickschoenly742]

2:30, no Kenny. Normal people can't feel that. You and probably like 5 other people can notice things like that

[@nicefish10]

Not true. Rotational mass matters

[@deadlast001]

Kenny hasn’t stalled the RMZ lately. No-stall map? Did he go from hydraulic to cable clutch when he went to Suzuki?

[@skyking7170]

Now I know why Ken rides a Suzuki-no electric start. Too heavy for him.

[@SonicKong]

When will it be uploaded on the apple podcast app?

[@joemcneil6602]

The guy is a fkin warrior. Absolutle gladiator.

[@Brandonkoman11]

Bro let him finish talking

[@danielreeves9613]

Kenny is a smart dude he can explain stuff anyone could understand lol

[@colemanmohler]

It was so devastating watching this crash it is honestly hard to watch this. Ken is one bad MOFO

[@hvnshimself]

Kenny was on ketamine can confirm same exact experience from dislocating my hips knee and breaking my wrist

[@SATORI0320]

Oh man, after my spinal fusion, the donor site gave me all kinds of shit for 15 years. Constant aching, and sharp bouts of acute pain. Now 32 years later, it doesn't bother me at all. 🤷

[@michaelgrubbs1618]

I've had multiple surgeries in 1 year. nothing like u Kenny. But I always wonder if that many surgeries in a row, what does the anesthesia do for you. I always thought If that could have been the sole case We're took your body to be where it's at now

[@chadsmall4439]

There is a change every time you’re put under. Kenny is amazing

[@ryanvanderlinde5601]

a full mill thats crazy bars were defos way off .. the size different was just throwing my laps off

[@johnwhittington1079]

Come on, you can’t feel an electric starter

[@Jax549mx]

kickstart kenny is top dog!

[@EnglertRacing96]

Can you imagine if kenny lost his arm

[@nd4utube]

Legend ! Done it all

[@ECSGAAU]

bros been through it and u can see

[@Nlane71]

Kenny is such a bad ass

[@jankock-bx7ps]

Wow

[@misfit1-3]

he wouldve won that supercross season i believe he can win this year or next year if he can push it just a little bit more and gap tomac and sexton

[@jasonartz9036]

When he became the bionic man

[@raymondsvoren]

Who tf disliked this?

[@moto3463]

Kenny’s a G

[@johnfontenot8569]

If you told me roczen was from Iowa or some shit I’d think it was true.

[@MyName-yl2nc]

That drug was fentanyl

[@seangavingregory4367]

They gave him Demerol**

[@Sevenfifty8]

Gypsy bro let the guest talk you always cut them off I wanted to hear what they have to say bro

[@sauce1232]

It's a discussion, it happens sometime. Same when you're talking with a friend.

[@ChrisYates69]

He 100 percent got ketamine 😂 they got me too in the hospital with a stick broken off in my thigh from trail riding. I could’ve SWORE I was free falling from an infinite height and all I could hear was the wind from falling so fast !!! When I came to I was so pissed 😂 they were laughing with me when I told them why I was freaking out !!! They said it’s normal. I BEGGED them to NEVER give me that shit again! So I watched them fuck with my leg until I finally went into surgery. Ketamine is no joke! Especially when they give it to you IV😮 I swore they was trying to kill me 😂

[@Bugthecorgi]

That’s called a k hole btw. 😂😂

[@Rscanmx13]

Bro they gave you fenthenol

[@Rscanmx13]

They shot me up with that when I broke my back going in the helicopter

[@DanHovarter]

Ketamine for sure

[@23fm]

Ketamine Kenny.

[@josebrambila8827]

Ebv? Epstein bar?

[@jahfeel212]

where my terrible triad injury lads at🦾