Proof: How They Started

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If that’s true, below are over ten thousand words proving how two of the top motocross riders to ever throw a leg over a bike were loyal to Kawasaki throughout much of their careers. Team Green has led a lot of riders to stardom, but these two may be the program’s best. They have combined for twenty amateur national motocross championships from Loretta Lynn’s (RC-9, JS-11), all aboard green machines. In honor of their legacy with Kawasaki, and proof that Kawasaki has helped mold two of the best motocross racers off all time, below is a pictorial of Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart aboard Kawasaki motorcycles at different stages of their amazing motocross careers.

RC on a KX60.
Photo: Racer X Archives

James on a KX60.
Photo: DC

Photo: DC

RC on a KX80.

Photo: Fran Kuhn

KX125
Photo: Simon Cudby

KX125
Photo: Simon Cudby

KX250
Photo: Simon Cudby

KX250
Photo: Jim Talkington


James on a KX250F.
Photo: Matt Ware

James on a KX450F.
Photo: Simon Cudby


James on a Kawasaki mule.
Photo: Simon Cudby

The Stewart garage still has a lot of green inside.
Photo: Billy Ursic