Kris Keefer

2018 Yamaha YZ450FX VS. 2018 Honda CRF450RX

Sometimes deciding between a bike can be a difficult thing to do. We get a ton of emails on which direction you all should go when deciding on either a 2018 Honda CRF450RX or a Yamaha YZ450FX. Since I am the resident off-road test rider here at Keefer Inc. I wanted to take both of…

ByKris KeeferMarch 13, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Honda KiT Performance

2017-2018 Honda CRF450R And CRF450RX Engine Mounts

For 2018 Honda went slightly softer on the top engine mounts of the CR450R. This was to give the bike a little more compliancy (straight line stability) on square edge and choppy terrain. However, if you have listened to my podcasts you will know that the 2018 Honda CRF450R can still feel a little rigid…

ByKris KeeferMarch 10, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Husqvarna KiT Motocross

2018 Husqvarna FC350 First Test

The 350cc machine concept took a while to catch on with the consumer, but I have been seeing many more 350’s at the track the last couple years. Some of this is do to the fact that Husqvarna and KTM 350’s are so much better than they were just a few short years ago. I…

ByKris KeeferMarch 6, 20180Comments

Gear KiT Protection

Thor Sentinel GP Roost Deflector Product Review

I haven't been on the chest/roost protector bandwagon since I was 18 years old. My dad used to make me wear one when I was young, but once I turned 18 and I started paying my own way to race, I thought I would try not wearing one at the track. Well.... That turned into…

ByKris KeeferFebruary 26, 20180Comments

Bike Brands KiT Motocross Yamaha

2018 Yamaha YZ85 Review

KEEP KIDS ON DIRT BIKES NOT THEIR PHONES!!! It's known that kids are the future of the world, and what better way to raise those kids than on a dirt bike right? The 2018 YZ85 brings big-bike performance to a small package, all for $4,299 of mom and dad’s hard earned blue collar money. The…

ByKris KeeferFebruary 23, 20180Comments

Bike Brands KiT Off-Road Yamaha

2018 Yamaha YZ450FX First Impression

It’s no secret that the 2018 Yamaha YZ450FX is a close brother to Yamaha’s 2017 450F motocross bike. That being said, I think most riders would be surprised at how good of a job Yamaha has done turning a great moto bike into a great off-road bike. With no major changes to the 2018 FX…

ByKris KeeferFebruary 22, 20180Comments

KiT Trackside Training

MindFX Science Performance Pro Supplement

Before I start speaking about this review, I want to make it clear that I do not believe in witchcraft or voodoo. I was raised that only hard work and dedication were the formulas to success. There were no shortcuts in life, just like there are no shortcuts in getting better on a dirt bike…

ByKris KeeferFebruary 6, 20180Comments

Bolt-Ons Exhaust KiT Performance

Yoshimura RS-9T Full Titanium/Carbon Muffler System

The 2018 Honda CRF450R is a refined version of the 2017, albeit a better one I may add. If you listened to the muffler shootout podcast you would know that this is a great muffler to add to your new Honda CR450R. If you haven't listened do yourself a favor and click on the podcast…

ByKris KeeferFebruary 5, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Exhaust KiT Performance Yamaha

Dubach Racing (DR.D) 2018 Yamaha YZ450F Slip-On Muffler

Before I start this review I am going to go on a little rant here, so bare with me. Mufflers are always a hot topic when it comes to horsepower, especially when you get a new bike. I know a lot of riders out there get a muffler system before they even ride their new…

ByKris KeeferFebruary 1, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons KiT Performance Yamaha

2018 Yamaha YZ450F Dubach Racing Engine Relocation Kit

The new 2018 Yamaha YZ450F corners much better than in previous years, but still can feel like it has some front tire pushing when there is nothing to bank off of. This is not as drastic a feeling as it was in 2017, but some riders want more front end bite out of the blue…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 26, 20180Comments

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