Not just anyone can get a Monster Pro Circuit Kawasaki race bike, but when you're the reigning X Games Moto X Super X champion it helps your chances considerably. Josh Hansen showed up on a Mitch Payton masterpiece and rode it to the checkered flag for another dose of X Games heavy metal.
Kevin Windham was out front early with an impressive launch off the gate, but like his Geico Powersports Honda teammate Jessica Patterson in the
Women's Super X, the wily veteran wasn't able to hold off the pack. Hansen would try for a block pass that could have been ugly for Windham, but the #100 rider let off before giving K-Dub the punt. Hansen seemed to be in no hurry because he made it stick soon after and went on to win by over eight seconds to claim his second-consecutive gold medal.
Justin Brayton managed to get by Windham as well on his Shock Doctor KTM after a crappy start which earned him a well-deserved silver medal. Windham held on for a podium spot while Matt Boni and Nick Wey finished inside the top-five.
X Games 15 Moto X Super X Men's Results:
1. Josh Hansen, 16:49.871
2. Justin Brayton, 16:58.138
3. Kevin Windham, 17:05.804
4. Matt Boni, 17:08.477
5. Nick Wey, 17:10.640
6. Chris Blose, 17:12.831
7. Jeremy McGrath, 17:24.929
8. Christian Craig, 17:28.293
9. Heath Voss, 17:38.287
10. Daniel Blair, 21:05.396
11. Mike Sleeter, 25:29.593
12. Jason Lawrence, 1:10:34.798
13. Blake Wharton
14. Max Anstie
15. Josh Grant
16. Cole Mort
