Steen’s: Built for Speed, Born for Fun

Southern California in the 1960s and 70s was a breeding ground for speed culture with surfboards on the beach, dragsters at Lions, and mini-bikes ripping through dusty lots. Right in the middle of it all was Steen’s, a company that helped define what it meant to go fast and have fun.

From the legendary Frijole Mini-Bike to wild creations like the Pole-Cat kart, Steen’s turned everyday garages into launchpads for adrenaline. These weren’t just machines; they were entry tickets into a lifestyle of freedom, grit, and a little bit of rebellion.

What set Steen’s apart was its attitude. While other brands leaned on polish and perfection, Steen’s embraced its skunk mascot, a symbol of scrappy determination and mischievous spirit. Steen’s gear wasn’t about looking fancy; it was about getting dirty, racing hard, and laughing with your friends along the way.

Today, Steen’s lives on as a symbol of that golden age of SoCal speed. Enthusiasts still restore their mini-bikes and karts, wear the logos proudly, and pass down the stories to new generations.

Because at the end of the day, Steen’s wasn’t just selling machines. Steen’s was selling freedom on wheels.