Kris Keefer

2022 Kawasaki KX450 SR Baseline Suspension Settings

The 2022.5 Kawasaki KX450SR is an incredible machine. The SR is better balanced with the KYB suspension versus the Showa stuff and you’re able to ride the bike harder without that on/off low end feel of the standard KX450 (because of the porting and PC muffler). I worked on some baseline suspension settings that could…

ByKris KeeferApril 19, 20220Comments

Motocross

Daytime Program: Cal Classic Amateur National (Fox Raceway)

Daytime Program: Cal Classic Amateur National (Fox Raceway

ByKris KeeferApril 18, 20220Comments

Podcasts

Show #277: 2022.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition & Husqvarna FC250 Rockstar Edition Baseline Settings/Tips

http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/221103_keefer.mp3 Get the breakdown on suspension settings, torque specs, failed parts as well as what the positives/negatives are on the new orange and white machines right here!

ByKris KeeferApril 13, 20220Comments

Gasgas

Reader Test: 2021 Gas Gas EX 300

Here at Keefer Inc. we get a lot of emails asking if we need help with testing product. Our answer normally is, "write a test on your own bike and send it back to us". After that email we usually hear back from 10% of the people that actually email us. Woodson Bagnal was one…

ByKris KeeferApril 13, 20220Comments

Yamaha

Garage Build: 2001 YZ250

ByKris KeeferApril 12, 20220Comments

Motocross

Daytime Program: St. Louis

ByKris KeeferApril 11, 20220Comments

Tires

Rear Tire Sizing Questions Answered

I was suggested by a current top professional racer to try a 110/90-19 rear tire on my YZ450F recently. He was saying that he preferred it to a 120/80-19 on his 450 because he could cut down quicker in corners and had better initial lean in with the 110 sizing. This lead me down a…

ByKris KeeferApril 6, 20220Comments

Suspension Suzuki

RM-Z450 Race Tech Re-Valve

Editors Note: This is about as raw of an evaluation as we get here at Keefer Inc Testing. Preston Jordan is one of my long time friends that needed to get back into the sport. I enticed him with a 2021 Suzuki RM-Z450 and here we are. Preston is your average blue collar rider that…

ByKris KeeferApril 5, 20220Comments

Tires

Michelin Starcross 6 Introduction

ByKris KeeferApril 2, 20220Comments

KTM

RMATVMC Keefer Tested Podcast Show #276: Spring Fork Conversion Showdown

http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/220330_keefer.mp3 Get the scoop on WP, Coppersmith and Enzo's spring fork conversions for the KTM, Husqvarna and Gas Gas models. Does going to a spring fork conversion make the steel frame motorcycles feel better in rougher conditions? Which conversion is best for the money? Which conversion works best for moto and which conversion works best for…

ByKris KeeferApril 1, 20220Comments

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