James Stewart vs Ryan Villopoto - The Rivalry

[@ericg3065]

RV doesn't get the credit he deserves. He won 4 straight chips against arguably the best competition in SX history.

[@inspectorluv]

very true - he was clearly one of the top 3 to every get on a bike, had he not quit after 4 straight dominating seasons I am sure he would have won 5 and maybe even 6 in a row. He was a clean rider too, didnt need to be dirty to win like most of the others.

[@japslapr]

Imo, RV was the best to ever race on the edge. That dude pushed and pushed hard... but didn't have too many bad get offs. Had he not burned out.... you can hand all of Dungeys titles over to RV.... which puts him in the convo as best ever.

[@ericg3065]

@@japslapr That was the difference between him and Stewart. Stew had the most raw speed and dynamic riding style but RV had the speed to ride on the edge and win consistently. Had he not retired early he could've easily ended up with 5 or 6 championships.

[@japslapr]

@@ericg3065 I don't necessarily disagree... but I think it's worth pointing out that Stew still gets the nod in raw speed, especially in sx. When JS7 was "on"... there is nothing anybody in the world could have done to beat him on a sx track.

[@ianwashington7751]

What do you mean? Ryan is in the HOF and Stewart isn't smh 🤷

[@bgjb-r1499]

Both Villopoto and Stewart were great. Some of the best racing ever.

[@erichall3512]

Man the way villo rode just on the gas and hanging off the ass end of the bike I just love how he would attack the track the whole time you can really see it when he was on the 250f great compilation video

[@austinhoffa99]

He was incredible!!!

[@JohnnyGlad96]

These were the best days of racing imo. Two legends that have left their mark with the likes of Carmichael and McGrath

[@dagodigs]

I don't think villapoto is near the legend status of McGrath an Ricky

[@sanchopanza3168]

@@dagodigs For me Bob Hannah was the best. Technically not but that fighting spirit.

[@dagodigs]

@@sanchopanza3168 that's cool mine is McGrath by far

[@chrisvids1820]

@@dagodigs Villapoto had the speed but his carrer was short. Not to down play Ricky's dominance, but Ryan was stupid fast. I was standing on the sidelines of a Hangtown MX race near an uphill rhythm section. Only the top 5 guys could triple-triple and Villapoto was the only guy to quad double. Dungey tried once but came up short. Stuart wasn't riding that day but probably would have.

[@dagodigs]

@@chrisvids1820 yes I didn't watch too much but Ryan villo was real fast I'm just saying he ain't even in realm of icons that McGrath and Ricky are ya know but he was fast .....I think Stewart was fastest to ever ride a dirt bike

[@miniwolverine6227]

The Ryans … what a great time! Loved it! 👍🏻

[@rodlevin5615]

Carmichael Stewart and Villopoto are the 3 greatest riders ever.

[@YFZriderdude15]

Agreed.

[@ybsmike6512]

@@YFZriderdude15 I agree to a point but you cant leave out the rider with the most SX races in History? Mc was 10 years older then Rc when they faced up, but still it took 3 years for RC to figure out how to beat MC consistantly. RC was a endurance and strength monster, not quite human and his hunger was 2nd to none but nobody has ever matched MC's precision and style indoors. 2 Seperate ways of racing, but insane levels of grit and precision. I see them all as a bit different, and what one was great at, the other had something different he was great at. All amazing riders either way.

[@stickythrottle5259]

4:27 See how that dude on the outside checks up so he doesn't get slammed by the dude on the inside? Seems like a pretty good rider, aware of his surroundings. That's how it's done kids. I bet that guy will win a lot of races some day.

[@meadapug2339]

He has won a lot

[@ybsmike6512]

Villopoto was mind boggling in rough outdoor Nats but seeing this video shows me that I had forgotten his ridiculous skills indoors. I didn't realize just how good he was in SX. Appreciate the video. Man, Stewart had some extremely tough battles and although he didn't win every single one, I don't know if any rider has ever had that many people that close for as many laps fighting every step of the way. Leading is considered easier because of the roost and lines but it is the difference between giants and normal racers. Leading that many laps while fighting for many of them is something only very few can do without crashing from that pressure. MC was one, James was another, and I would include RC but once he broke free of the pack, he left the field mostly. Amazing racing in this summary of vids! Im just glad I was around to see it when it happened. Man that was an epic time. I think it's all about having 5+ guys fully coimmitted to wining trhough several seasons. Again, thanks for sharing this.

[@tominsheffield]

You’re a legend for making this video

[@wd840mxhighlights]

🤙🏻

[@roosthrower]

Getting us all worked up for outdoor and MXON WD. Ciarolli Lucas oil here we come, maybe herlings too. Hope ciarolli comes to Austtalia for 1 round I'm sure KTM would welcome him for a spectacular weekend. Great editing like always 10/10 👌👍⚡️🔥📡🇦🇺

[@garylohr8450]

That was really good it takes me back. RV is a 🐐 no doubt.

[@18rollinhard]

Nobody pushed RV harder than JS, and nobody pushed JS harder than RV

[@iowahawks6527]

Fair point but I’d argue RC and JS pushed each other a little harder

[@sowersass2]

@@iowahawks6527 agreed and this was all pretty much at the end of james career, can't forget that

[@18rollinhard]

@@iowahawks6527 earlier years of JS career he said he didn’t just want to win he wanted to win by a sec or better😳😳😳

[@paulf144]

RC and CR pushed James much harder. James was on the decline at this stage in his career. He could still win races, but he wasn't the James from prior years.

[@lijo4518]

@ Paul F sad to see James "retire" when he still had so many more races in him

[@bryandonahue4347]

Forgot how awesome these races were!

[@ericwinkworth6701]

You really can’t compare these four stroke races with the old two stroke races the amount of skill it takes just to stay on the pipe through these track is seriously a feat in itself, having the roll on power of a four stroke makes life so much easier.

[@larrybenedict6293]

Yes exactly

[@kevinlong2074]

WD840 MX that was some awesome racing

[@itsmeforsure5475]

Excellent video! I think of James and Ricky as the all time greats and a bunch of guys on their rear wheel.

[@tommartinez3840]

I'll take RV over Stewart

[@miniwolverine6227]

Just a quick reminder, but factory Kawasaki released James in order to hire Ryan. Bold move and it payed off tremendously! 👍🏻

[@tjtruth4793]

JS7 was always a better rider. They just saw a dude on the decline and swapped him for a dude on the incline. JS7 brought way more money and eyes to the sport tho. Hands down.

[@thumpernats]

8:24 Villopoto always looks fast... best style ever!

[@mordorak3933]

True, RV2 have best riding style ever...

[@efresh5694]

2 great legends of ama

[@johntaylor1858]

Awsome video guys

[@ernietanyo6068]

Cant wait lets go race

[@drewthompson4061]

I'm 23 years old and I remember this shit growing up watching Ricky race Travis and mcgrath etc

[@tonyx9488]

RV's style IS moto. Flash, balls, and aggression.

[@Dallas0361]

3:34 camera angle really captured the speed and flow.

[@sawang100]

JS7 is the Greatest as my mine

[@Carpfishing4400]

RV is top 3 for best ever. No doubt about it! Only lost 3 chamionships when he actually completed a whole season injury free. 250s 06,08 Sx. 450s 09 Sx. Incredible stats. Rode at such a fast and high level so consistently that nobody else could match. Stewart would try and crash out, Dungey never had the outright speed to match RV either. The lad was simply too good!

[@keiannschyler]

damn! 05-14 are the best SX seasons.

[@ryans2118]

The whoops back in the day were so small compared to now. 2022

[@tomharmon814]

The both of them can do things on a bike that everyone else can only dream of

[@3rdlineplug]

It would’ve been a blast to see peak RC vs peak JS vs peak RV.

[@wd840mxhighlights]

100%

[@DD-gr9my]

This is the real racing of supercross battle of The fastest man in the world

[@clutchitsystems100]

Yep, at 6:00 his front slips. Damn!!! Tires? Suspension? Frame geometry? Weight distribution of bike? All I know is that James' bike ain't acting right.

[@Xy_plays]

This tandem is realy intense in the ama motocross history.

[@Dan_Minton]

Somewhere along the way they lost the art of building SX tracks...how good were those tracks !!

[@gawdszn302]

love it but im js7 everyday and twice on Saturdays

[@gawdszn302]

to comeback after injuries i watched villos story both incredible

[@DouweEgbert]

RV was in my opinion the last American , who could show up at any day on any track and whoop ass ..Dungey was almost as good , after these 2 retired the US scene dropped in talents ... MXON results show this , as Tomac is good ..but not level RV good

[@YFZriderdude15]

"who could show up at any day on any track and whoop ass" until he went to Europe and got _his_ ass whooped.

[@DouweEgbert]

@@YFZriderdude15 true but RV should have committed for a 2 year option , you don’t come over to MXGP and win . But I think if RV had opted for another year he would have been a contender for sure ..

[@YFZriderdude15]

@@DouweEgbert Yeah he needed more time to get accustomed to things, clearly. He didn't spend much time there.

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

Would have been better if they were on 2 strokes.

[@DonHogan-wi2yj]

In his prime JS's speed was unmatched to present day. Period. RC even says this. RC is the goat because he had speed and consistency.

[@llla4091]

This is the sx era racing I miss

[@StephenpaulMears]

Forgot to put in mxon 06 09 and monster cup 2010 (wasn't called that then)

[@clutchitsystems100]

Whooo! That Suzuki can TURN !!!

[@bretphillips7063]

Bubba is a bad dude

[@motofish312]

AND JAMES HANDLED HIM EVERY TIME!.....

[@bunnyman6321]

Yup

[@hunterhill1013]

RV looks so fast

[@lijo4518]

They sure don't make ''em like this no more 🙃

[@ChristianCMC]

I miss the Ryan's. Too bad Canard couldn't stay healthy. He was as fast as anyone.

[@thomaslopez7437]

A lot of people never handled the fact that Villopoto was a superior rider to Stewart

[@JessC792]

fr.

[@dollabills2232]

RV2 should be talked bout more for goat stats fasho

[@18rollinhard]

🤣🤣🤣 who has more wins 🤔

[@thomaslopez7437]

@@18rollinhard who has 2x more SX championships??? Also, Villopoto’s career was barely half as long as Stewart’s, and yet he’s still pretty close in win totals. But the titles speak for themselves

[@18rollinhard]

@@thomaslopez7437 RV got his when JS was hurt not running. Nobody challenge RV like JS, and if RV was SOOOO good why doesn’t he have more wins

[@chapsteronetime2000]

RV is a beast no doubt stud! James keeping up w all 3 of them on the worlds worst 4 stroke shit rest of a bike

[@christianvargasnino8295]

Bro, love suzus specially back then

[@chapsteronetime2000]

Absolutely bro but stewy was on a Yama mostly in them years

[@ScrubPapi7]

If you want to know who's faster you gotta watch 2013 Monster Energy Cup Moto 2 20:00

[@bradridesbikes2]

The whoops look small compared to the 2022 seasons.

[@davidmcnerney3048]

Ralph is one of the best needs to be back in booth

[@tjtruth4793]

The current booth is dope but adding in Ralph would be awesome

[@ChristianCMC]

I miss the Glen Helen national.

[@Sinister_Salamander]

RV is the real goat

[@clutchitsystems100]

James doesn't seem to trust his bike to go around turns - especially the entry.

[@newthyy2268]

villopoto was just better at winning.. loved bubbas speed mind!

[@JohnnyGlad96]

Bubba has 7 titles to Villopoto’s 5

[@newthyy2268]

@@JohnnyGlad96 how many did he have in villopotos era?

[@JohnnyGlad96]

@@newthyy2268 you could ask the same question about Carmichael and McGrath. But if you’re talking wins you’re talking numbers. So who has more? You have to consider there’s a small window of a rider in their prime and then age comes into play in terms of fitness and endurance

[@inspectorluv]

@@JohnnyGlad96 come on man -- James won a lot of "lights" titles, and yes was maybe the best lights rider, but on the big bikes he could never win a title when he had to go against the greats like RC and RV, James could never control the big bikes.....dont get me wrong, big fan of his too, but his legacy is the little bikes. He is a top 10, not a top 5

[@slimbrady6691]

@@JohnnyGlad96 Villopoto won 10 titles. 1. 2006 MX Lites 2. 2007 MX Lites 3. 2007 SX Lites 4. 2008 MX Lites 5. 2011 SX 6. 2011 MX 7. 2012 SX 8. 2013 SX 9. 2013 MX 10. 2014 SX

[@ป้ายนคร]

Ryan villopotoชายร่างเล็กหัวใจใหญ่

[@Gazza-zg2tr]

RV is the best.

[@HPAcustomriflesandcerakote]

I always blamed stews crashes on whoever was setting up his suspension. Those constant front end wash outs and times in MX of violently getting thrown off of his bike like the suspension didnt agrer with his technique at all.

[@pantera29palms]

Commentators were shit back in those days…James Stewart smoked everybody. 👍

[@funkoff5]

They sacrificed the 20lap mains for 20min mains so they can make shity tracks,these layouts are so much better then today's tracks.

[@hencetirta322]

james fast ridEr . yes but ryan 4time . rv beterthan james real deal

[@paulf144]

That wasn't a rivalry. James was past his prime and Ryan was in his prime.

[@jaimecastaneda2172]

@Duke Bonde wat year or decade so I can put this as one of my 3 all decade this race is

[@Lamoureuxracing214]

nah my dude but whatever makes you sleep at night little man

[@PassThePurp945]

That jgr yammy was a pos. Not their fault whatsoever. Just a bad year.

[@diesomeyoung]

Lmao reed in 3rd like always he only could win when his main competition was hurt

[@merg2928]

Horse sound quality what the heck

[@wd840mxhighlights]

I fend the best quality vids I can lol. most of the time its not that great.

[@codyh8060]

In my opinion Rv was the best over all rider you can't compare him to jm or others because if jm was in this era he would have got smoked sorry but different time way different bikes way bigger and more technical track set up it was just different times that made these riders the best of the time they raced but all great riders miss watching them battle but im 40 what do i know just an opinion

[@chrischaba2703]

RV is best ever. Would have won 15-17 over Dungey easy.

[@greysoncamblin-morrow7581]

Not really RD5 and KTM finally got up to speed and in the situation of both of them at bakers Dungey probably takes 2015 and definitely takes 2016 2017 is up to speculation

[@buckrussell8832]

Not much of a rivalry tbh. RV dominated the sport pretty uncontested until he retired. Had he not retired early he would've smashed records.

[@nyalakan3971]

The best suzuki

[@idahoweez7242]

Rv2 is just a faster dude then james. Championship wins says it all.

[@Lamoureuxracing214]

😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@brianvasquez4484]

Hey nobody buy Ford products. They advertised during the video. Let's start a movement where anyone who advertises on you tube is boycotted by the users

[@seaverrubadeau2498]

Back when guys raced each other. That shit we’re watching now is a joke

[@JamesStewart-dh2hn]

Stewart let up too let rv pass cone on now

[@Lewis-HM1]

There is no rivalry equal bike nobody beat james bubba stewart unless he crushed or bad start. Nobody beat james stewart supercross unless he crushed or bad start. Not even the great ricky Carmichael James bubba stewart is beast supercross. Even 2006 and 2007 motocross James never had legitimate bike like ricky. Chad reed,Ryan dungy and ryan villopto ain't james level. He smoked three of them easy.

[@Markjacobs4477]

RV was better

[@Jorgem1010]

I will say it like I said when they said Ryan Dungey’s rivalry with villopoto. I’m not sorry to say that in JS7’s case with respect Ryan Villopoto dominated that ass as well.

[@filipm8094]

Dafuq is this “quality” 🤣🤣

[@lylesommers5018]

How many guys can say they passed JS7, not many.

[@AntônioCarlosMacedo-y4m]

Chega é uma coisa passa é outra James é James