Inspired and mentored by Japanese freestyle motocross legend Taka Higashino, Genki "Wanky" Watanabe hopes to build on the legacy of his countryman by injecting his own sense of style and flair to the world of FMX. Like so many others, Wanky's career started on the racetrack and soon transitioned to the ramps. With a knack for big air and flow, he became a quick study and has racked up a variety of accolades, and it's just the beginning.
Inspired and mentored by Japanese freestyle motocross legend Taka Higashino, Genki "Wanky" Watanabe hopes to build on the legacy of his countryman by injecting his own sense of style and flair to the world of FMX. Like so many others, Wanky's career started on the racetrack and soon transitioned to the ramps. With a knack for big air and flow, he became a quick study and has racked up a variety of accolades, and it's just the beginning.
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