Michael Allen

Leatt GPX 3.5 Helmet

By: Michael Allen (michael@keeferinctesting.com) Just as neck braces have been a touchy subject for the past ten plus years, lately it seems as though helmets and concussion technology have now become a hot button topic as well. As I’m sure most readers know, a lot of helmet companies have come out with their own type…

ByMichael AllenApril 9, 20190Comments

Bike Brands KiT Off-Road Yamaha

2019 Yamaha WR450F First Impression

Written By: Michael Allen I’m sure there are a lot of people who come to the Keefer Inc. website that don’t really care about off-road bikes, but then there are my people; the ones who not only love off-road, but just motorcycles in general. Like I said, I love off-road bikes, so when Yamaha asked…

ByMichael AllenMarch 4, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Exhaust KiT Performance Yamaha

FMF Factory 4.1 Slip-On (2019 Yamaha YZ450FX)

Story By: Michael Allen The simple fact that more manufacturers are offering off-road closed course competition bike’s brings a smile to my face since at heart I’m an off-road lover. That being said I feel like most manufacturers should know that 99% of all off-road racing organizations require race bikes to be equipped with a…

ByMichael AllenFebruary 14, 20190Comments

Bike Brands KiT Off-Road Yamaha

Living With The 2019 Yamaha YZ450FX By Michael Allen

It’s now been over three months since I took possession of the 2019 Yamaha YZ 450FX and I’ve been able to ride it in many different conditions. Mostly it has been used as my trail bike in the Southern California desert and mountains, but I have also raced it at a local District 37 Sprint…

ByMichael AllenJanuary 25, 20190Comments

Gear KiT Protection

Fly Lite Hydrogen Gear Set

Having been a contributor for many years at a publication (that is now worthless) as well as testing with Kris over the last two years; it’s safe to say I’ve worn many different gear brands and styles. That being said, for some reason I had never worn anything from Fly Racing until last year when…

ByMichael AllenJanuary 17, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Honda KiT Off-Road

2019 Honda CRF450X

Almost every motorcycle made has somewhat of a cult following, even some of those bad ones. However every so often there is a bike that becomes iconic and ever since 2006 the Honda CRF450X has been the Swiss army knife to so many riders throughout the riding and racing community. It’s no secret that the…

ByMichael AllenOctober 29, 20180Comments

Gear KiT Protection

Leatt GPX 5.5 I.K.S. Steel Pant And GPX 5.5 Ultraweld Steel Jersey

For a few years Leatt has been getting deeper into the high end gear market and I’ve been lucky enough to test a few different lines. A while ago Kris (Keefer) gave me a set of 2019 GPX 5.5 gear and told me to put it through the testing ringer. Since then I’ve been wearing…

ByMichael AllenOctober 16, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Honda KiT Off-Road

2019 Honda CRF450L First Impression

Story Written By Michael Allen For years now most people in the motorcycling world, including myself have been asking the same question; why have no Japanese manufacturers fed the starving masses what they’re hungry for, a real dual sport machine? Well comes to find out at the end of this long wait these reasons ended…

ByMichael AllenSeptember 17, 20180Comments

Bolt-Ons KiT Performance

Pro Taper Clamp-On Grips

There are certain things on motorcycles that are easy to improve on (seats, handlebars, foot pegs etc). Then there are grips, which for the most part are just rubber pieces on the ends of your handlebars that help keep you connect to the machine. However, for being just "rubber pieces" most riders are particular about…

ByMichael AllenSeptember 6, 20180Comments

Helmets KiT Protection

Leatt GPX 6.5 V-16 Carbon Helmet

After testing and really coming to enjoy the Leatt GPX 4.5 gear I was excited to try their GPX 6.5 carbon helmet. For starters, who doesn’t like getting a new helmet and on top of that, it’s a helmet that matched my gear. Leatt has integrated their 360 degree Turbine Technology into this ECE and…

ByMichael AllenMarch 22, 20180Comments

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