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…
Clason, Peick, Savatgy, Ray Archive
Clason joins us to talk about his race in Tempure, Weston Peick is on to talk a few things and of course Vince Friese’ antics are on the table as well. Joey Savatgy is on a hot streak in WSX…
Pro Circuit Tampere SX Post-Race PulpCasts
Our guy Jani over there gets the scoop from the racers 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.
2024 250 MX Baseline Suspension Settings
Got a 2024 250 moto machine? Let us help you with a shortcut to a better suspension setting. We have a established some settings that we feel can help any rider from 140-180 pounds. Even if you find yourself a…
Super Stats: Aldon Baker’s Supercross Success
Aldon Baker has been heavily involved in the motocross scene when he started training Ricky Carmichael all the way back in 2000. After working with Carmichael, he has since gone on to work with the following 450 Supercross champions: James…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel #189 “2000 KTM 520SX”
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at KTM’s ground-pounding 2000 520 SX. KTM’s all-new 520SX represented the first real competition for Yamaha’s revolutionary YZF four-stroke. Photo Credit: KTM In 1998, Yamaha kicked…