During recent race coverage, Adam Cianciarulo shared a pointed observation about Jett Lawrence’s bike setup—specifically, the performance of his rear shock. According to Cianciarulo, something seemed off.
“I’ve never seen Jett’s rear shock look as bad as it does right now,” Cianciarulo said. “It’s very disconnected from the ground coming into the turns—a lot of side-to-side movement, which can create that unpredictable feeling as a rider.”
He didn’t stop there. Cianciarulo added his take on how the bike’s handling might have affected Lawrence mentally during the race:
“I’m not him, but if I had to guess, he probably knew he wasn’t winning this one about two laps in.”
The remark has sparked conversations in the motocross community about setup decisions and their impact on performance—especially for a rider as dialed-in as Jett Lawrence. When a factory bike looks unstable, even momentarily, it doesn’t go unnoticed.
Adam Cianciarulo Posted – I’ve never seen Jett’s rear shock look as bad as it does right now. It’s very disconnected from the ground coming into the turns, a lot of side-to-side movement which can give you that “unpredictable” feeling as a rider. I’m not him, but if I had to guess, he knew he wasn’t winning this one about 2 laps in.
I’ve never seen Jett’s rear shock look as bad as it does right now. It’s very disconnected from the ground coming into the turns, a lot of side-to-side movement which can give you that “unpredictable” feeling as a rider. I’m not him, but if I had to guess, he knew he wasn’t…
— Adam Cianciarulo (@AdamCianciarulo) May 31, 2025
