SOUND ON! Jeremy McGrath Races a Kawasaki KX125 Two-Stroke!

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9 ай бұрын

The Dubya USA Vet World Championships went down at Glen Helen Raceway last weekend, and as usual the event was star-studded and attracted entrants from around the globe. Jeremy McGrath finished restoring a Kawasaki KX125 in recent months and he brought it out to race a couple of different classes. The King of SX agreed to take our GoPro Hero11 Mini for a ride in his first moto of the weekend, consisting of 30+ Pros on 125s. Volume up!

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@mikebrown41182 8 ай бұрын

Being 52 yo, - and still goes this fast! The 👑 is not temporary it is truly for eternity!

@shmirdonkin 8 ай бұрын

Not only that, but he's racing a fossil against modern two strokes.

@mikebrown41182 8 ай бұрын

@@shmirdonkin Well, it shows you that the "fossil" can go very fast, and how damn good they were for it’s time. And Jeremy’s pc equipped engine is not what you average local rider can get their hands on. But it is indeed a testament to Mcgrath and also how good kawasaki’s 125s were.

@joski9030 8 ай бұрын

@@shmirdonkinI’ve owned loads of mx bikes my YZ 125 ‘94 was exactly the same as my ‘06 YZ 125 power wise. Rider not bike.

@RandyRaz1 8 ай бұрын

That this is not a 125cc anymore, prob 140-142cc. Just sayin, Im 53 and feel like I have a chance against him now LOLOLOLOL

@mikebrown41182 8 ай бұрын

@@RandyRaz1 it’s a athena 140 cylinder on it.

@jeffryan7439 8 ай бұрын

I like that he’s not out there trying to be Jeremy McGrath, he’s just out there riding with the boys, respect

@markdawson8946 8 ай бұрын

People need to remember. This man was on a completely different level when it came to dirt bikes. He’s a master at this sport and as long as I’m alive no one will touch his Supercross win category.

@m1stertwo 8 ай бұрын

in his prime he was precision timing and knew momentum and jumps better than anyone…..still damn good and that shit rocks….JMG🔥

@bpt249 8 ай бұрын

That’s awesome he’s just out there ripping it with the boys having a good time giving back to the sport. True champion!

@alondite215 8 ай бұрын

Dude's in his 50s still absolutely fucking ripping.

@jdatwood7086 8 ай бұрын

That was pretty cool hearing them hoot to eachother and motion as the fellah passed.

@sum1majik598 8 ай бұрын

Man i did not want this video to end! I could just feel how much fun he was having out there and him whooping and cheering the dude that passed him just says it all!

@905_Guy 8 ай бұрын

Him and Swany were just having fun

@swedish_sadhguru3854 8 ай бұрын

50+ years old and still riding like a champ, respect!

@someoneyouknow96 8 ай бұрын

I can’t imagine going this fast and trusting your bike and your abilities to this extent. So impressive.

@travisfletcher900 8 ай бұрын

I’m really impressed with McGrath on that 125. He’s riding a lot better than I expected. 🤘🏼

@scottpeters8640 8 ай бұрын

Great to see our hero out there still ripping all these years later. MC is one of the truly cool guys in our sport.

@davidsollenberger2998 8 ай бұрын

I think his Kawi was a little underpowered compared to some of to some of those newer one two fives, but man the King sure rode the hell out of it! My favorite rider ever.

@lenny2657 7 ай бұрын

Slightly down, the class was 30+ 150cc

@abpob6052 8 ай бұрын

Watching the suspension work on the shadows is incredible. Good forks follow the terrain so well

@toddhunt4308 8 ай бұрын

Jeremy McGrath all around best there was and is representing the sport like a true champion should

@tommypetrie21 8 ай бұрын

What a BOSS! So inspiring! I'm 51 and rock with guys that race in the upper 70s and 80s on the flat track and in Vintage Motocross, J Mc is one of those cats... not enough O's in cool to describe him!😎

@tonyd7164 8 ай бұрын

That’s one fast old man.🐐

@hondaman3317 8 ай бұрын

Kawasaki hasnt made a kx125 in 20 years..... hes probably 10hp down and 30 years up on everyone. Long. Live. The. King. Jeremy!

@andreabrindesi6526 8 ай бұрын

It's a 2004 kx 125cc with 450 suspensions

@hondaman3317 8 ай бұрын

@andreabrindesi6526 so a 20 year old bike, 50 year old rider, maybe 35hp engine against the 40+ hp ktms.....but it has 450 "suspensions" and so that levels the playing field? They were just starting to use closed cartridges back then, the kx125 was still using open chamber stuff...... but I'm betting the results would've been the same until the bike broke in half.

@andreabrindesi6526 8 ай бұрын

@@hondaman3317 i m not an expert jmg said that in an interview..however..I do not mind to technical details . To me if engine is ok and possible updates are on is enough..

@justingardner3569 8 ай бұрын

It was the vet nationals and he’s on a “factory” pro circuit 125… same age as most of those guys on a bike that’s probably better and he was 15 seconds down on lap 1. Looked like a C class rider beside mike brown

@AndyHack10 8 ай бұрын

PC claimed their last factory spec KX125 made 44HP on their dyno, which was 2HP more than what Factory Kawasaki ran, but PC's powerband was very peaky, while the factory bike had more torque. Every dyno is different and different temperature or humidity also effects the results. That being said, i don't think this KX125 was far down on power, if anything it's probably very similar, but it most likely had a narrower peak power window. PC spec Showa A-Kit Suspension on the last PC KX125s was comparable with today's stock suspension, perhaps slightly better. But yes at 52 years old he's still going incredibly fast! @justingardner3560 Did he refuse to sign your titties or why are you so butthurt?

@jeffro5032 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Swap........But COME ON!! 2 freakin' laps!!?? One of the coolest race vids ever , and you give us two laps!!?? Please.....full moto if you can.

@Randy_Cox 8 ай бұрын

So sweet!! Wish Kawi still made these.

@davidsollenberger2998 8 ай бұрын

I’d be in the store tomorrow morning!

@bouzo4552 8 ай бұрын

so sick , awesome , racing 125s just puts a mad smile on your grill, let alone rippin with this guy!

@sxsoutlaws2666 8 ай бұрын

One of the best videos i watched in a long time. Riding with the king...

@jeff40 8 ай бұрын

I forget what year it was when Jeremy McGrath was racing a Honda CR-250 2-stroke against a plethora of 4-strokes and I'm pretty sure he was one of maybe 3 riders on a smoker and he rode great and even with his 2t Honda cr 250 against 4-chokes that were 400 to 450cc. bikes Jeremy still managed to come in 7th place! I have tons of respect for the King Jeremy McGrath.It was a Supercross race for sure I just can't recall what year or SX race! If anyone out there remembers please let me know.

@daveallen2455 8 ай бұрын

His Kawi had a little flat spot, but when that thing got on the pipe !!!!!!!! Great video at Glen Hellen. Made me feel like I was on that bad boy !!!!

@toneconsultant 8 ай бұрын

I have to say, I watched that and I was mentally getting tired. I was fanning, shifting, looking for lines , braking bumps, etc. wow! I don’t know how MC does it. I would be spend. That was awesome, Swap. I just sold my LAST bike (cuz I’m old) so thanks for sharing. I miss the intense feeling of hanging it out.

@adampeters5369 8 ай бұрын

When I was 15 yrs old - watching showtime ride made me want to ride my bike - now at 43 yrs old watching Showtime ride his bike makes me want to ride my bike

@TEC_Stuff 7 ай бұрын

Great to see McGrath in his native environment. He’s a legend. Man that looked like one of the coolest race courses to ride, nice flowing rises, with long downhill and uphill runs!

@johnnydsworld710 8 ай бұрын

The hooting and hollaring when the 874(?) goes past MC at the 4:04 mark, says how genuine his passion is for riding dirt bikes. THAT.... was awesome!

@SHx589 8 ай бұрын

The year was 2005. Daytona Bike Week. My buddy, his dad, and I snuck into the pits at the SX event. All the riders were signing autographs. McGrath happened to be there that weekend and he was also signing autographs. I had his book, “Wide Open” on me and wanted him to sign it. When it was my turn I said with a huge grin “hey Jeremy, I’m a big fan and read your book twice!” He grinned and said back, “why?” My buddy’s dad started cracking up, McGrath signed the book and my Jersey and we left. I felt so awkward 😅

@danton94 8 ай бұрын

Best thing I’ve ever seen.

@karts-fish-Rc 8 ай бұрын

125cc bikes are awesome machines

@Lakesidephotography007 8 ай бұрын

The woooo fist pump you know you made that man’s day! Racing with a real life hero. You the man King

@enacku 8 ай бұрын

its amazing to me how good Jeremy is at this age while the "other" goats like James Stewart or Ricky barely even sit on 2 wheels. Show Jeremy is the real GOAT with Emig in 2nd.

@eric6rock 8 ай бұрын

Mc and Reed love ride a lot truly great Ambassadors. James hasn’t even hopped on a proper bike yet

@Keepyernoseout 3 ай бұрын

Well done Mr mcgrath Great skill Great race keep up the good work all the best of luck

@lance4217 8 ай бұрын

Had That Buck’n a Quarter Hung Wide Open! Nice Work Homie🏁🏁🏁

@stanczworkowski9561 8 ай бұрын

If I was still young and got my butt beat by the king in a race I'd tell everyone😂😂😂 cheers to the guy giving the woohoo passing by.

@skyhawk409 8 ай бұрын

Good work as allways keeping the 125 on the pipe. nice open mx track .

@carlhothan9028 8 ай бұрын

Still killin' at his age. Bet he had an ear to ear grin the entire day. Good for the KING!!

@majorlee1 8 ай бұрын

Badass! Sounds good! He’s still fast as hell 💪

@CNCali- 8 ай бұрын

Still has it. Favorite rider of all time. Another lap he would have had that pass just from technique alone. Good sportsmanship guys.

@Fastbeeezy 8 ай бұрын

What video were you watching😂 he got passed and was getting pulled on😂💀

@jpesicka999 8 ай бұрын

@@Fastbeeezyya but they were on newer KTM/GAS GAS/Husqy and he’s on an ancient KX125.

@Fastbeeezy 8 ай бұрын

@@jpesicka999 a 125 is a 125 🤷🏽‍♀️ those bikes you mentioned are steel frame

@CNCali- 8 ай бұрын

He was coming back up. Another lap he was in there.@@Fastbeeezy

@underthetrees4780 8 ай бұрын

Definitely seems like he got a bit of arm pump on lap two, but the corner speed that first lap is why he's a legend, so fast and smooth over the breaking bumps.

@TheLoopy989 8 ай бұрын

Next year get a green fender for your new KTM lol! You rock MC! Thanks for the content! Always a fan.

@DAVE_WHITE 4 ай бұрын

Watch the video 3 times Watch how everything is smooth... no jerkiness in the corners proper shifting etc etc that is why these big pros are who they are..

@jamiemurphy3404 8 ай бұрын

One finger clutch and brake awesome

@user-ns2pb3xx4k 5 ай бұрын

That was a thrill to watch.

@johntomasik1555 8 ай бұрын

Ain't nothing like throwing a 125 around when it's against the throttle stop. Even an old chump like me can feel like a pro. Way cool to see the King still a part of our sport.

@kurtfosberg4457 8 ай бұрын

Even with a built engine it's 15yrs old and down on power but I'm sure I wasn't the only one thinking just go around those guys and check out man . Too bad GoPro wasn't a thing when he basically owned it

@bethcrites9435 8 ай бұрын

I had white knuckles clutching my tablet while body englishing the whole ride.....thanks king...all of those youngsters smokin you can also bend a knee and thank you

@claytonsmoothy314 8 ай бұрын

Still a bad ass on a bike

@DHBJ1981 8 ай бұрын

Mc was and always will be the best in my opinion.

@skipmoto3438 8 ай бұрын

Love it !!!

@abpob6052 8 ай бұрын

I can tell you that you worry much more about broken body parts than going fast at this age! As you get older there are lines you no longer cross and you find a speed that makes you happy but also increases your chances of going home in one piece.

@victorogorden4497 8 ай бұрын

That was f@&$ing rad 😎

@philc4520 8 ай бұрын

That was the shit. Helmet cam was awesome!

@romastamaliunas1353 8 ай бұрын

Best of the Best video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jerrys2346 8 ай бұрын

I'd give anything to be able to ride a dirt bike like that!

@someoneyouknow96 8 ай бұрын

RIGHT!!!!!!!!!

@davidinLA424 8 ай бұрын

@4:03, amen. Iron strengthens iron. So awesome to see.

@yamaha4902 8 ай бұрын

The respect to the guy passing you at 4:07 is legendary lol you know that guy is stoked, praise the king!🙌

@duncan2290 8 ай бұрын

After watching this, this dude can still smoke like 30% of the professional field. Insane imo

@microsoft790 8 ай бұрын

Makes me wonder what’s wrong with the current generation of riders. Has the sport become too expensive?

@fabioalfonso9060 8 ай бұрын

Oh my god! Someone give him a 250!😂

@duckdiver5549 8 ай бұрын

legend!

@MrRacer7111 8 ай бұрын

A joy for the ears).

@SK43853 8 ай бұрын

# 874 Arik Swan, right on bro nice to see you saluting MC, you guys were hauling ass, McGrath's bike sounds close to a 250cc.

@Miasdaddy7 8 ай бұрын

The man is still super smooth

@moto3463 8 ай бұрын

MC is a legend so sick

@scottpella7419 8 ай бұрын

Jeremy passed me in practice in 89’ or 90’ using the same outside line he does in this race😂 Looks every bit as fast as he was then!!!

@user-xb4pw6hr1j 8 ай бұрын

I'm glad to see him out riding fast . I'm 53 and she been riding 50 years now and still fast enough my kids don't like me banging bars with them .

@bmxdestroy 8 ай бұрын

WOOOOOOO!

@johnsully7222 8 ай бұрын

McGrath at the Mammoth downhill is sooo epic…best ever…

@davt8615 6 ай бұрын

Big MC would of had that if he had a KTM Kawasaki hasnt made a 2 stroke since 2006, correct me if im wrong, KTM n Yamaha are the only big game players who still make smokers!! That was a absolute ride for some dude in his 50,s on a teen old bike ❤❤❤

@straightchad8059 8 ай бұрын

4:03 when a nobody achieves a "once in a lifetime" feat - can't resist from gloating .

@mcman47 8 ай бұрын

That was cool

@alexarmstrong1134 8 ай бұрын

MORE!😎🙏🏻 Tell 16 year old me one day you get to ride along with McGrath on a 125 🤯

@Jasonrcsd 8 ай бұрын

This guy is really good! Appears to be one of those rare generational talents. He should think about stepping up to a 250 or even 450. I bet he could have a real future.

@TheLoopy989 8 ай бұрын

I think you should go to this program next year K- Kawasaki T- Team M- motorcycle replica

@brentnaylor6138 8 ай бұрын

Still out here shredding

@jasonkemp2272 8 ай бұрын

🐐

@makeityourself1 8 ай бұрын

"OK, you,ll be racing a former SX champion. To make it fair, he's in his 50's and riding a 125 Kawasaki doesn't even make anymore.....GO!!"

@trustenbaker8766 8 ай бұрын

The sticker on the front of that KX, I had on my bike lol

@eric6rock 8 ай бұрын

So glad they are not doing the Camera on top of Visor that position sucks! Mc With The McPro on!! Love to see it ✊

@royroyson2655 8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@JohnHowerton137 8 ай бұрын

Seems like all the King needs is a green KTM and he’d still have the boys covered 😆

@williamstone6818 8 ай бұрын

Always makes me nervous when the older legends race Glenn Helen. Vet World Championship? Is Southern California still on lockdown? There were zero people on the sidelines watching the King race!

@denniswilder3014 8 ай бұрын

How did he get a perfect starting area. There was no rut after the gate

@user-od3qm6kp1v 8 ай бұрын

He did a nice start. He did a best for his KX and himself. But due to the technology, KTM or GASGAS are faster than full-tuned his KX125. Especially engine.

@kungfu2toe 8 ай бұрын

I love jwremy mcrath

@joski9030 8 ай бұрын

On the pipe as it should be 😎

@ET50rippha 8 ай бұрын

Nice

@guyfantastico8268 8 ай бұрын

2 laps is about all I got in me.

@chetmanley7209 8 ай бұрын

What did he end up placing?

@graveydavey0074 8 ай бұрын

Piston put'n some work in !

@chestyoz9725 8 ай бұрын

unreal

@xipingpooh5783 8 ай бұрын

Great ride on a bike that seemed a bit under powered. If it had a little more juice he might have got on the podium 👍🏼

@myemail3829 8 ай бұрын

Still incredible! Track is super rough and rutty.

@rayv882 8 ай бұрын

Man McGrath is an absolute bad ass. I grew up watching him and he can still ride, he isc2 years older then me, I still ride but no where close to his level and I hurt like hell after a long desert ride but McGrath is a beast!

@haraldalbrecht6133 8 ай бұрын

Millenium Falcon in green 💨💨💨💨💨

@philipsimonds1521 8 ай бұрын

I believe with knee replacement maybe. Still a smooth operator.😊

@BlueTransAm83 8 ай бұрын

Level he was we all logically know, the King. But it should not matter, guys just having fun now... No need to compare and try and add up lol

@Bruhman514 8 ай бұрын

Next time “swap” that motor for a Ktm

@bertbroeder1832 8 ай бұрын

Wich year Kaw did the KX125, 2007? Not locking good stopping development and let showtime ride it against 2023 KTM's! Embassadors job done? Only a little bit. His lines are superb!