Kris Keefer

First Impression: 2018.5 KTM 450SX-F Factory Edition

For those of you that don't like listening to your bike reviews via podcast, have no fear, I have smashed the computer keys for you all, so that you may read what it's like to ride the 2018.5 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition. KTM did a ton of revisions and have even made the bike…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 25, 20180Comments

Bike Brands KiT KTM Motocross

2018.5 KTM 450 SX-F Photo Gallery

If you're like me, you like to geek out on photos of new bikes, so here are a few shots of the 2018.5 KTM 450 SX-F in action at Competitive Edge MX Park in Hesperia, California. The lovely high dez! Enjoy! If you haven't listened to the first impression podcast yet go click on the…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 24, 20180Comments

Bike Brands KiT Performance Suspension Yamaha

Enzo Racing Spring Perch And Sub-Tank System For 2018 YZ450F KYB SSS Fork Product Review

The 2018 Yamaha YZ450F is the best suspended motocross bike that is available, but that doesn't mean I’m going to leave it alone. When I got the call from Enzo Racing’s Ross Maeda to see if I wanted to test a couple fork parts, I was more than happy to see if we can make…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 17, 20180Comments

Exhaust KiT Performance

FMF Factory 4.1 RCT Full Muffler System Product Review

It’s hard sometimes to get more power out of newer four-stroke models nowadays with aftermarket mufflers systems. To be honest with you most stock systems are pretty damn good and aftermarket muffler companies like FMF work really hard to try and give you that little extra bit out of a system. I can sit here…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 14, 20180Comments

Bolt-Ons KiT Performance

Think Technology Lite Seat Foam and Lite Seat Cover

There is a saying in racing that goes something like this “worry about the ounces and the pounds take care of themselves”, and Think Technology seems to live by this saying in everything they do. Think sent us replacement “lite” seat foam as well as a “lite” seat cover to go with the long term…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 12, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Husqvarna KiT Motocross

Comparing The 2018 Husqvarna FC450 Rockstar Edition To The 2018 FC450 Standard Edition

What exactly does the 2018 Husqvarna FC450 Rockstar Edition do differently on the track compared to the standard 2018 FC450? Is it worth the extra money? Isn’t that always the question? Is the juice worth the squeeze? After putting over 13 hours on the bike in just over two weeks I wanted to break down…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 8, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Husqvarna KiT News

CR22 Chad Reed Signature Hinson Billetproof® Clutch Cover for Husqvarna 450’s Now Available

Hinson Clutch Components is proud to offer a limited release of their custom CR22 Billetproof Clutch Cover. Check it out here and learn where to buy it.

ByKris KeeferJanuary 6, 20180Comments

Goggles KiT Protection

Blur Optics B-50 Goggle Product Review

I’m always excited to try new products when it comes to testing, especially when it’s a product that some people laugh at or may write off before even trying it. When I first heard I’d be testing a goggle that had a magnetic lens I too had some questions, but after several rides I have the…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 3, 20180Comments

Bolt-Ons KiT

Pro Taper Fuzion Handlebars

The Pro Taper Fuzion handlebar has been around for a while now and was a totally new concept to the off-road world (for crossbar lovers) when it was released a few years ago. The flex locking system allows riders to choose between a stiffer, more controlled handlebar feel or a softer more shock absorbing feel…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 1, 20180Comments

Helmets KiT Protection

Shoei VFX-EVO Product Review

It’s been nine years since Shoei came out with a new/updated off-road helmet! Nine years! Shoei’s new VFX-EVO is their latest DOT and Snell approved off-road helmet that pays tribute to its VFX-W predecessor while updating some styling and incorporating a rotational-impact-protection system that Shoei calls "Motion Energy Distribution System" (M.E.D.S.). Other helmet companies have…

ByKris KeeferDecember 22, 20170Comments

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