In the AP250 category, familiarity is often a weapon. For Aiki Iyoshi, season 2026 is about giving that up, and embracing the unknown.
After competing last season aboard a Kawasaki with MOTUL KAWASAKI SNIPER MANUAL TECH, Aiki begins a bold new chapter in this season by joining SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES. It marks not only a change of team, but a complete shift in machinery. For the first time in his career, Aiki will race on a Honda.
For many riders, such a transition would be unsettling. For Aiki, it is fuel.
“Honda is an unknown world for me, but that’s exactly why I’m excited. New challenges are what push a rider to discover his true potential,” he shared, embracing the uncertainty that lies ahead.
Adapting to a new bike in AP250 is no small task. Every detail, from braking feel to corner exit, demands recalibration. Aiki knows the learning curve will be steep, but he is prepared to meet it head-on. “Everything is new, so every lap matters. I want to understand the bike deeply and make each session count. That’s how progress is built,” he explained.
Transitions don’t shake Aiki’s focus. “My sights are only set on the championship. Nothing less,’ he said, exuding the quiet confidence of a rider who knows exactly what he wants.
Pre-season testing will be crucial, but Aiki believes his experience racing against Honda riders gives him a valuable foundation. “I’ve battled Hondas for years, so I understand their strengths. Now it’s about fine-tuning the setup and unlocking that performance for myself,” he said.
What excites him most, however, is the opportunity to grow alongside one of the most respected teams in the paddock. “Every part of this journey excites me. I want to win with a top team, and SDG HARC-PRO. HONDA PHILIPPINES. gives me that belief,” Aiki added.
As determined as ever, he makes sure his fans know exactly where he stands. “Even on a Honda, I will ride my own way. I’m not here to lose. I’m here to win. My fans’ supports mean everything to me,” he said with conviction.
This move is more than a change of colours. It is a test of adaptability, mentality, and ambition. “I believe this step will help me grow, not just as a rider on track, but as a person. And I’m ready to keep growing,” Aiki concluded.
A new bike. A new team. A new challenge.
For Aiki Iyoshi, the AP250 journey in 2026 is just beginning, and he intends to make it count!