Rider of the team KM99
KM99

Conquering the title FIM EWC 2023

KM99 is the new Belgian structure that takes part of the endurance world championship. By Mario Kupper and Gaëtan Schyns, which is completed by three riders with a lot of experiences: Lucas Mahias, Florian Marino and Bastien Mackels.

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A belgian team with big ambitions

The team KM99, created in 2022 has a declared ambition for the podiums and the victory in the FIM EWC championship. To achieve this, the absolute weapon is the Yamaha R1, constructed by Mario Kupper.

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Yamaha R1 of KM99 made by Mario Kupper
Yamaha R1 of KM99 made by Mario Kupper
The team KM99
Lucas Mahias, rider of the team KM99

Lucas Mahias

French rider born in the Landes in 1989, Lucas has been world champion in Endurance in 2016 and world champion in Supersport in 2017. His experience, bike control and regularity are a major asset for the team KM99.

Florian Marino, rider of the team KM99

Florian Marino

Rider with a lot of experiences, Florian Marino is a great rider who has made his marks in various competitions, European and World championship (Superbike and Supersport). The native from Cannes has long been an opponent of Lucas Mahias. Today, the two riders join their forces to the Yamaha R1 of the team KM99.

Bastien Mackels, rider of the team KM99

Bastien Mackels

Talented Belgian rider, Bastien Mackels is an accomplished sportsman and a regular podium finisher, the Sprimont citizen is not there to string beads! Perseverance, concentration and motivation are the major assets of this rider who completes the line-up of the team KM99.

Mario Kupper, team owner of KM99

Mario Kupper

Associated to the team KM99 since the start, Mario Kupper is a lot in the motorcycle competition around the world since 15 years. Exceptional preparator, he has been world champion in 2006 and 2017. It’s also the Team Manager of the team KM99, and also the maker of the Yamaha R1 #99.

Gaëtan Schyns, team owner of KM99

Gaëtan Schyns

Entrepreneur with a passion of motorcycle competition since always, the team owner and founder of the structure KM99 is first of all the leader of the team and a regular in the motorbike world. Ambitious and demanding, Gaëtan Schyns is the motor of the team KM99.

Fabien Foret, coordinator of the team KM99

Fabien Foret

To coordinate this exceptional team, KM99 appealed Fabien Foret, World champion in Supersport in 2002, Fabien knows how to put his experience and expertise to the service for the riders and the whole staff.