Carrying over its support for the final two editions of the DL12 Indoor Trial, promoter ML Events is delighted to announce S3 as Exclusive Riding Apparel and Hard Parts Partner for X-Trial Leeds – round six of the 2026 FIM X-Trial World Championship – that takes place on Saturday 24 January in the city’s First Direct Bank Arena.
Representing the first-ever motorcycle event to be staged inside the modern city centre venue, X-Trial Leeds marks the series’ return to Britain for the first time in a decade as part of ML Events’ three-year agreement to run its home round of the series.
The Girona-based business places great importance on innovation along with extensive research and development to produce high-quality, state-of-the-art products and this attention to detail and unwillingness to compromise is a perfect fit with ML Events’ forward-thinking ethos of striving to continuously raise the bar while refusing to cut corners.
Represented in the UK by John Shirt Motorcycles, S3 produces hard parts for Trial, Enduro, Motocross and Adventure Bike riders with a comprehensive range covering everything from air filters to footpegs and exhaust pipes to pistons. With original equipment available for owners of Honda, Montesa, GASGAS, Sherco, Vertigo and TRRS motorcycles, S3 is a committed supporter of off-road sport from its grassroots all the way up to elite world championship competition with a worldwide customer base.
There is also a wide range of S3 riding gear and casual clothing – developed by riders, for riders – including Billy Bolt and Graham Jarvis signature lines along with essentials including back packs with built-in hydration systems, tools and tiedowns and there is even an option to create your own customised kit.
Event co-promoter Dougie Lampkin is an enthusiastic advocate of S3 products and the twelve-time FIM World Champion is very happy to be able to count on their support for the landmark Leeds event.
Lampkin said: “It is brilliant news to have a company that enjoys such a great reputation as S3 on board for X-Trial Leeds and to once again be able to count on their invaluable support as we embark on this new and exciting chapter for ML Events. We share the same passion and vision for the sport and I am really looking forward to building upon our already strong relationship in the New Year.”
Michel Kaufmann, S3 founder and owner, added: “It is always a pleasure to work with ML Events and after being involved with the last two editions of the DL12 Indoor Trial we are only too happy to support their latest exciting venture. Their audience are our customers so as well as guaranteeing a spectacular evening of entertainment, X-Trial Leeds also gives us an incredibly professional platform on which to showcase our products in front of a very knowledgeable crowd.”
Tickets for X-Trial Leeds on Saturday 24 January 2026 are already selling fast. Click here to secure your seats as the FIM X-Trial World Championship returns to the UK after a ten-year absence.
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