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Arguably the two most popular 450s in 2027 are the blue and red bikes so we put them up against one another to see how they compare on the track. We take four test riders and break it down to see which one is best for which type of rider. Eddie Laret joins Keefer for…
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Keefer grabs his KTMN 450 Factory Edition and rides a couple different sets of suspension to diagnose what each strengths and weaknesses are out on several different types of tracks. Slapping on a set of WP Cone Valve/AER forks and Traxx/bladder style shocks, back to back, was the only way to see how each reacted…
Introduction
The Yamaha YZ450F doesn't need a bunch more horsepower. If you've spent any amount of time on a modern 450, you know that having more power isn't always the answer. What I want out of an aftermarket exhaust is better throttle-to-rear-wheel connection, a broader pull through the gears, and an engine character that lets…
Written By: Michael Allen
Since getting started in the motorcycle industry in 2010 as a test rider, I’ve been lucky enough to ride a variety of two-wheeled motorized machines, everything from e-bikes to adventure touring bikes and seemingly everything in between. While they have all been amazing experiences, I have always yearned to try something a…
Written By: Seiji Ishii
There still aren’t many aftermarket parts for the Stark Varg, and the stock foot pegs are already excellent. They are also some of the best-looking OEM pegs I have seen. But where I ride, and the way I ride, I wanted more support and a more planted feeling under my boots.
The…
