For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Kawasaki’s all-new 2006 KX250F. All-new from the ground up, the 2006 KX250F was Kawasaki’s first attempt at a 100% green 250 four-stroke motocross machine. Photo…
Super Stats: History of Supercross Venues
Since the Supercross series started in 1974, through 2023, there have been 742 races at 61 different venues. Here is a list of all the venues raced at by number of races held. I have the previous names for the…
Wilson, Farres, Peters, Betts Archive
Dean Wilson is lining up again for his 15th pro season and he comes on to talk about the symbolic year and what he hopes to accomplish in 2024. Guillem Farres has moved to the Rockstar Husky team for 2024…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #54 “1990 Scott USA”
For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at a set of awesome SCOTT USA ads from 1990. In 1970, SCOTT USA pioneered the basic motocross goggle design we still see today. Very…
Super Stats: 20 Years of 450 Supercross Pole Position and Qualifying Trends
Qualifying data for Supercross that’s publicly available dates back to the 2003 season, which gives us 21 seasons worth of data to see various qualifying trends. In the 450 Class, the times have trended closer and closer over the years.…
2024 250 MX Media Shootout Breakdown
New bike shootouts are kinda like car crashes. When they happen most of us are going to drive by and look at them as they happen. Now I will say that not all shootouts are great, as sometimes I think…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel #190 “1987 Yamaha YZ125”
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Yamaha’s 1987 YZ125. Visually very similar to the 1986 YZ125, the ’87 version featured beefed-up power and cleaner styling. Photo Credit: Yamaha The early 1980s…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #54 “1988 250 MXers”
For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at the 250 motocross lineup of 1988. The 1988 season was an exciting one for 250 motocross enthusiasts. Three of the Big Four Japanese machines were…
Super Stats: How often did James Stewart Win or Crash? Definitive Evidence!
Crash or Win? Checkers or Wreckers? James Stewart was one of the most prolific winners in motocross history and was also one of the most prolific crashers as well. I had wondered if there was ever any attempt to quantify…
Stevenson, Osborne, Stu, McAdoo Archive
Ken Roczen’s practice mechanic Payton Stevenson joins us to talk about that long relationship and why he prefers being a practice mechanic over being a race mechanic. It’s good stuff. Zach-O comes on to talk daily Twitter polls, off-road racing, Blu-Cru…
Pro Circuit Paris SX Post-Race PulpCasts
Another year, another great Paris SX race Listen individually below or subscribe to The Steve Matthes Show on your Podcast player of choice to listen to them seamlessly while driving or working in the garage.
5 Things You Need To Know About The 2024 Kawasaki KX450
There is plenty of 2024 KX450 content out there to digest but just in case you want to break it down a little further, in more simpler terms, here are some “quick hit” topics you need to know about Kawasaki’s…