It was SO entertaining to watch him DESTROY the entire field during this era.
@chumps79743 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@bunnymanmoe88193 жыл бұрын
Fact You're legend for that comment
@lostinspace6993 жыл бұрын
just go to Show when you just get in to it Racism is a stupid hang up ....... everyone loves James ,, Australia ,,
@sharpes07ify3 жыл бұрын
The best years of MX.
@georgecustanzza563 жыл бұрын
Fastest 125 rider I’ve ever seen. Saw him at Broome Tioga and Unadilla back then. He was unreal.
@Aretumis3 жыл бұрын
Buddy of mine saw him race at Broome and said the same thing
@derekkeiling64563 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing him at this one local track doing a triple triple quad on that 125. The 250 riders weren't even attempting it and he was doing it like it was nothing. Most impressive shit I've ever seen on a 125!
@derekdreke49903 жыл бұрын
Be cool to see in real life
@johnnybgood7743 жыл бұрын
Fastest in both classes
@chrisvids18203 жыл бұрын
He was the first rider I ever saw as a kid. We walked up to the Hangtown track and the first thing I hear was people cheering him on the 125
@FeelTheFlaw3 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt the best iconic bike review I've seen so far. The bike, the speaker, the information he shares, the editing, the background music - everything is excellent, great job MXA. Thank you.
@alistairbalistair95963 жыл бұрын
agreed
@TerrickHarden3 жыл бұрын
Agreed.. I’ve watched 3 times now and have wanted to leave another like each time lol
@jacobriver1983 жыл бұрын
Had goose bumps watching this.
@BrunoXCunha3 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@Jb-mp1in3 жыл бұрын
You better believe it
@crazypaul39973 жыл бұрын
The only 125 and Rider to clear larocco's leap when the whole field of 250fs were laying up!!🤘🏼
@wannaseethevid3 жыл бұрын
I was outraged when they started to call it the Lucas oil jump.........dam straight!
@jpesicka9992 жыл бұрын
Change it to Stewart Hill
@joelaliberte80062 жыл бұрын
The 125 GOAT - I remember being at Glen Helen watching him destroy 250F's on his last lites class race. I can still picture him wheeling up Mount Glen Helen with the big American flag at the top. I wish James would have some fun a do a 125 Dream race. Imagine the HYPE - it would be amazing.
@TrevorAvrett3 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing one of James' original 125's at Capitol Cycle in Macon, GA when I was a little kid. Probably right after the season. It was so strange to see it there. But it was like looking at the most DANGEROUS motocross bike to exist. And to my brother and I at the time, Bubba was already the GOAT.
@jacksondaniels81693 жыл бұрын
From 2001-2007 me and my sons went to the Washougal outdoor national to watch him race.. Nothing but impressive.. I believe it was 2003 when we were able to get pit passes, we were standing out front of the tent when James and his dad took a pair of googles, signed them and gave them to my son.. I still have those goggles to this day.. They were a first class show on wheels.
@genesis21873 жыл бұрын
Dope story !
@mikebrown411823 жыл бұрын
I am just glad that i was able to live in that era, the best time of motocross. James was the fastest 125 rider in the history period. It was simply something else to see him blow by people, did not matter if it was outside or inside or him literally scrubing speed to get by. And the bikes were mint, just before every drink companies came along. Man i wish i could go back in time to relive that era again.
@Aretumis3 жыл бұрын
Best 125 rider of all time. Sick to see this bike talked about again
@johnnyskied3 жыл бұрын
I got to see this bike live in person a couple times. #259, arguably the most talented person to ever throw their leg over a dirtbike.
@roberthuddleston83713 жыл бұрын
Definitely the best era to have seen live. I can remember being so captivated by Stews speed and his beyond comprehension bike control. JS7 changed the techniques that is mandatory for all pros to know now to be even considered competitive.
@chumps79743 жыл бұрын
He changed the game!
@TriptoCo3 жыл бұрын
Win or crash. That was JS7. He brought so many new people to the sport. Miss watching him ride....
@pay20003 жыл бұрын
NOBODY danced on a motorcycle the way JS7 did. Ever. Period. Barcia, villiipota, RC, Mgrath, NOBODY!!!!! He STILL is the most exciting to watch ride. His style is unmatched.
@Team_Banchamek3 жыл бұрын
Carmichael and Stewart are my all time favourite riders
@jmard243 жыл бұрын
Easy
@GDUBMX3 жыл бұрын
Yeah definitely
@bunnymanmoe88193 жыл бұрын
Mine too Mx/ sx haven't been the same since
@lostinspace6993 жыл бұрын
You have got to put Chad Reed in there. ,,,, The 3 guys were so good Australia
@rapscallion34213 жыл бұрын
@@lostinspace699 comparing Chad Reed to bubs is silly...listen to the story that was just told on the video. Respect to Chad and he is a great rider, but compared too the other 2 he's a longshot.
@bziku213 жыл бұрын
The Best rider for ever💪
@tomnekuda38183 жыл бұрын
When he rode, James and the bike became one and that quality cannot be beaten.
@pineychristian Жыл бұрын
This speaks volumes for Kawasaki as a company for breeding the BEST of the BEST in the WORLD. When you really think about it RC, Bubba, RV and ET. That is a World Allstars team of motocross racers right there....
@kirkdunn13793 жыл бұрын
Not biggest Stewart fan but for sure can't dismiss his talent.....no one rode a bike the way he did....on 125 he was just stupid fast, in league of his own Cant think of another rider who had as much talent and ability as Stewart had.....was fortunate to be around thru it all......RC was sheer determination and JS was pure talent!
@CQ8253 жыл бұрын
100% the best, fastest 125 rider every I’d bet that he could be in the top 10 in the 250 class today
@mikebrown411823 жыл бұрын
MXA should do the same with James 250, it being the last two stroke 250 that raced the AMA nationals and actually gave RC a good fight on occasions. That 250 was amazing in supercross.
@jcobra093 жыл бұрын
James had the ability to where it was almost like he was taking the bike for a ride, not the other way around. Most racers seem like there’s more bike under them, like their bike could be rode faster. Watching him ride was almost like there wasn’t enough bike to keep up with HIM. It’s hard to explain. I feel 4 strokes almost got in his way with all the rotating mass, front end steering, etc.
@erichildreth75623 жыл бұрын
I remember watching him at Kenworthy's farm in Troy, OH. James is an unbelievable rider!! One if the best ever!
@russheins64583 жыл бұрын
Is that track still there ???
@erichildreth75623 жыл бұрын
@@russheins6458 It is still there but I am not sure if it is for local riding only. I will have to find out.
@rickrossi44683 жыл бұрын
Watched ricky and James both rip up the field at Kenworthys. Wish they still had outdoor nationals there. Really miss it.
@vpdecorinc12963 жыл бұрын
ALL TIME RIDER WILL BE HARD TO SEE SOMEONE LIKE JAMES AGAIN ...
@JamesyMusial143 жыл бұрын
Yep, in terms of age tho Jet Lawrence shares similar qualities Jet was only 15 when he went pro same as James
@justinfee8193 жыл бұрын
Imagine if Kawasaki started selling the 125 2-strokes again and it was called the Stewart Edition I think that would be pretty cool 😁👍
@ready2rise3 жыл бұрын
Man I needed this! I loved this dude so much growing up close in age he really spoiled me! It's hard for me to get into watching and enjoying the sport now because he's absent. But the influence he had on everyone was tremendous, thank you!
@Equinsu_Ocha3 жыл бұрын
Bubba legit reshaped every rider's style from here on out. Some form or another, all knew they needed to learn how to scrub to be competitive. Bubba was always on another level. His sheer abilities were just unmatched.
@kirkdunn13793 жыл бұрын
He did.....he changed way MX was ridden
@derrickzenner93003 жыл бұрын
The magazines used to take a top pro rider and do lap times on a 125 250 and 500 on an empty track and the 125 would always have the best lap time's. The manufacturer's discouraged this so much that the magazines don't even mention it anymore. I love how the announcer's say you wouldn't do that triple on a 125. James would say yep you're right, I would quad it.
@chrisgleis28213 жыл бұрын
James showed people how good a 125 could be and that Kawasaki 125's were good bikes.
@Jb-mp1in3 жыл бұрын
Hands down the most legendary bike ever
@danielrobertnathan77493 жыл бұрын
Saw James at muddy creek on the 125 in the A class, I had a practice session with him before the race I was in unlimited C/B and they combined us with the A riders for practice he carried so much speed he floated over everything it was insane, he went past me down a straight away with rollers that loamy dirt with sawdust, he went down around a turn and I thought I’d get to pass him but he was up and gone by the time i reached him. I have some video of him on a old camcorder from that day I need to try and find. The only competition he had that day was Kevin walker on a yz250f I believe he was riding and James had a 30 second lead at the end of the race
@kirkdunn13793 жыл бұрын
You mean Matt Walker?.....the southern kid who rode for pro circuit eventually?
@danielrobertnathan77493 жыл бұрын
@@kirkdunn1379 I know who Matt walker is, but this was Kevin walker.
@danielrobertnathan77493 жыл бұрын
@@kirkdunn1379 he raced a few outdoor ama motocross races and maybe some supercross
@jbrat1222 жыл бұрын
He was the greatest I’ve ever seen on a bike. To see him ride in person is simply mind blowing. He took corners faster than anyone I’ve ever seen. He is the GOAT. It broke my heart when he left KX
@JokersWild70 Жыл бұрын
No, Ricky Carmichael is The GOAT. The winningest AMA rider in history
@walken1993 жыл бұрын
this is probably the most famous dirt bike of all time by far and will probably stay that way for ever.
@AlexMendoza692 жыл бұрын
Man I'd love to own that piece of history, take it for a spin every now and then. This bike represents my childhood without a doubt.
@romper44442 ай бұрын
Im sitting on my deck looking at his exact same bike on my lawn, so proud. Bubbas my favourite rider of all time. What a legend.
@chipper4423 жыл бұрын
Kid shredded The Wick 338 on that thing. Decimated it. I wish he, and Ricky would come back, Windham too, and show these boys what’s what. I’m sure they could still hold their own. Do it on two strokes even.
@jmard243 жыл бұрын
Pretty insane to know that stew was running less horsepower than the competition and was smoking their boots like it was nothin.
@Jb-mp1in3 жыл бұрын
Yea it's crazy the speed he carried was the key
@rumpelstiltskin62523 жыл бұрын
in a lot of cases, over doing it can slow u down, can upset a smooth flow, and james was flow smooth king, look at his scrubs.
@HenryDarr3 жыл бұрын
This was my dream bike back in the day !
@tonypalmer77793 жыл бұрын
Its such a shame he got that long ban he was never the same what a great rider he was innovating the sport
@Josephguestable3 жыл бұрын
The history of that bike and the records that will never be broken on another 125 are unreal.
@pags19813 жыл бұрын
James would see lines and jumps that others wouldn't, and just send it 100%.
@cjcox14803 жыл бұрын
Had the Oakley purple poster with this bike, Mr Stewart attacking the whip....
@Jb-mp1in3 жыл бұрын
He really is a living legend he was unreal on the bike he is hands down the greatest 125 rider ever
@derrickzenner93003 жыл бұрын
Minneapolis supercross he was quadding on a 125 that only one or two premiere class riders were doing.
@jaxperrson81273 жыл бұрын
I love both riders chad reed and James Stewart
@Anthrax-nz4ic3 жыл бұрын
I remember his 250 2 strokes version of this bike in an action shot back in the 1990'S. It became my work computer screen saver. Not ashamed to say it moved me a little.
@traquanpeterson7773 жыл бұрын
James Stewart and Ricky Carmichael both are my favorite riders of all times. Tbh I recently brought a 2021 Kawasaki KX450XC all because I really admire those guys and got into riding MX bikes all because of the 2 legendary riders. Thank you #TeamGreen, #KawasakiRacing
@wraith39512 жыл бұрын
Did anyone else notice the right fork guard was cracked to hell at the mounting bolts and was missing the fork guide😔 Still a great piece of history to see and learn about after having watched it and Ricky working his magic for a few years
@GDUBMX3 жыл бұрын
If you just so happen to watch this James.. You're a legend man 🙌🙏🙏💯💯
@joseynovember65033 жыл бұрын
What an awesome vid! Do more like these please!
@paulf1443 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. The account of his first day testing with the team was very enlightening.
@queenofspadz3 жыл бұрын
This was such an awesome video. Smart dude talking in detail about an iconic motocross bike, great camera angles and shots, and really good editing. We need more content like this @motocrossactionmagazine!
@KH-rb1sg3 жыл бұрын
One of my biggest regrets was not going over to the USA to watch Bubba ride that 125. Best era of mx by a long way. There was a UK magazine a few years ago that showed Bubba's 125 being prepped before race 2 and his bike was getting new V-force reeds because the corners were already breaking away after just the first race!
@schumpert3273 жыл бұрын
Bring back the KX125!
@joecro14533 жыл бұрын
Bringing back memories!
@michaelsap3 жыл бұрын
This was a great video. Loved the close up of a lot of the factory parts not always highlighted in typical "we check out _____'s factory ride". Thanks guys I hope you keep this series going for a long time.
@wannaseethevid3 жыл бұрын
Dam straight, I have the same model and was looking very closely indeed!
@djdanfetish13 жыл бұрын
Those carbon fiber bits on the frame an scoops 😍 gorgeous bike . Iv just fully rebuilt my 06 kx250 looks evil
@978twostrokegarage23 жыл бұрын
History was written on this bike that’s for sure.. but fun fact to know he created the bubba scrub in this kx125 awesome
@pooch2993 жыл бұрын
No discredit to Bubba he was a phenom....however the real Fun fact is Jojo Keller was the scrub creator, way before James time
@978twostrokegarage23 жыл бұрын
@@pooch299 I always appreciate fun facts.💪🏻
@timsouthwestern10133 жыл бұрын
Marty Tripes "pre jump" ..... The 70's
@trav78453 жыл бұрын
Johnny O and Bailey also tinkered with the 'scrub' in the early 80s. James made it a mandatory pro-level technique
@TheHopson3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see James get on this bike and see what he says about it in today’s time! Also should fuze that #4 and #259 together since those are the goats!
@vwgtdturbo3 жыл бұрын
will see this bike in action!!
@icsbay79322 жыл бұрын
For me, James is right up there with Ricky Carmichael, Tony Cairoli and Stefan Everts
@Evander421173 жыл бұрын
Wow one of the few bikes I've actually seen in person
@garrett32343 жыл бұрын
yup this one rickys green 250 and Mcgraths 96 factory cr i have seen in person. At least older bikes i see the new factory bikes every year
@diggs72523 жыл бұрын
This was awesome! Nothing but positive things to say about James.
@Strasky_963 жыл бұрын
That really whas the best era for 2-strokes
@jamescameron7633 Жыл бұрын
I had a replica of the same bike was the best bike I ever had
@wraith39513 жыл бұрын
That History he just put out! James and Ricky were on it in those days!
@fullnoyz76703 жыл бұрын
That’s one tuff bike, tuff one to choose between that and carmichaels spitfire kx125
@ilikedirtx22 Жыл бұрын
RC, JS, RV and ET… that is A legendary list
@maxrpm22153 жыл бұрын
It was better with 2strokes, it's raw and demanding. James said it, its so easy it cheating on 4strokes.
@wannaseethevid3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I find the 4 smokers to be well....a bit boring to be honest. I did enjoy a ride on a fast track on the 08 (maybe the right year) on the kxf 250 but decided to stick with my 04' kx 125........I am very proud to own one of these.
@dayoungbro Жыл бұрын
James is one of the best ever!
@bermwarfare12 жыл бұрын
Most thrilling rider i ever watched! Sick skills! JS7✊🏻
@82lowe36id3 жыл бұрын
He dominated on that bike back then! Lived being at the SX races back then
@333studios. Жыл бұрын
I wish the 125 class was still around. Would bring so much more talent and footage. All around the most fun you can have on a bike lol.
@realmanride5003 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Great piece of information . Dream bike dream pilot
@drmarcosmancini3 жыл бұрын
Amazing Bike should still available!
@donaldcameron89093 жыл бұрын
Man is something else
@bebeforian59383 жыл бұрын
i could stare at that bike for a week straight
@alistairbalistair95963 жыл бұрын
lol me too
@matta47563 жыл бұрын
Legend
@ricksmith76593 жыл бұрын
Great new insight on James !! Thanks
@pelster8183 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhh myyyyy gawddd
@joshmore86083 жыл бұрын
that bike is a Legend
@AngelRodriguez-eo7wp3 жыл бұрын
The industry should have kept 2 strokes racing james would have had a longer career and better racing
@litogulbinlopejr75483 жыл бұрын
I love motorcross but I don't have a dirt bike ❤️😔 this is my one of my dream
@paulmezei75813 жыл бұрын
These videos are awesome!
@GTFPOB3 жыл бұрын
That was FANTASTIC!! Iconic bike!!
@docoolstuff87323 жыл бұрын
Best years of moto.
@FoxRacingNYC3 жыл бұрын
James Stewart was very talented rider, and he is in fact the Greatest motocross & Supercross rider ever to live... 👍
@thflash09msr3 жыл бұрын
James is a very talented rider but if your combining SX and MX then Carmichael is the GOAT without a doubt!
@FoxRacingNYC3 жыл бұрын
@@thflash09msr , lm not taking anything away from RC, but most of the Pro-riders that l knew in my life time do Whine, and bitch, but James Stewart always kept his cool, and won races with style, and professionalism.
@johnnybgood7743 жыл бұрын
Whoever built that motor is a beast but I heard a rumor that team green didn't show him love at the end
@neerajthapa29823 жыл бұрын
Good man pure. Sport
@mprud25793 жыл бұрын
LEGEND !!!!!!!!!!!
@chadebel29703 жыл бұрын
Great Video Thanks
@Alex-mo9qt3 жыл бұрын
awesome video and interview
@chrisvozza65303 жыл бұрын
Awsome video thank you!
@trailladymtb77003 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! thank you!
@davidcoffey17003 жыл бұрын
Definitely amazing, he is my favorite rider ever!!!