2024 Kawasaki KX450 Garage Build Video

Since we built our own SR a couple months ago, we wanted to build a vet racer KX450 that can give the older rider a little more confidence and feel out of their Kawasaki. Getting to customize the KX450 with an aftermarket chassis company like Ride Engineering really has opened my eyes up on what…

ByKris Keefer4 hours ago0Comments

2025 Honda CRF450RWE Baseline Suspension Settings

The 2025 Honda CRF45R Works Edition has a different suspension feel than that of the standard “R” model. The action of the fork is quicker moving and feels slightly softer through the mid stroke than the “R” model. We do still recommend going to a 5.1 N/m fork spring set up (see below) for anyone…

ByKris Keefer2 days ago0Comments

Bike Brands Keefer Tested KTM Podcasts

RMATVMC Keefer Tested Show #412: A 2025 KTM 250 SX and Finding The Love For Riding Again

http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/250115_keefer.mp3 We have a unique show this week as we get Dallas Dunn in studio to talk about how a 2025 KTM 250 SX two stroke helped him find the love for riding again. This is not your traditional bike review as we dive deep into what this bike can do but also how a two…

ByKris Keefer3 days ago0Comments

Hard Parts Tires

Maxxis Maxxcross MX-SI

ByKris Keefer5 days ago0Comments

KTM

2025 KTM 125 XC Review

Written/Tested By: Gardner Tarlow Wow, what a blast it is to help Kris test ride new bikes. Be it a two stroke or four stroke in today’s day and age, every bike I’ve tested continues to impress me with the advancement of bike technology. For many of us, our first full sized bikes started with the…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 19, 20250Comments

Bike Brands Honda Performance Yamaha

Modified 250 Comparison

ByKris KeeferJanuary 17, 20250Comments

Boots Gear

Sidi Crossair Boots Review

The first thing I noticed when slipping into/riding with the Crossair is the hinge is located beneath the ankle, reducing bulk and creating a smoother, more aerodynamic interior for the boot compared to other Sidi boots I have worn. The second joint, positioned above the ankle and working in conjunction with the lower hinge, gives…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 16, 20250Comments

Keefer Tested Podcasts

RMATVMC Keefer Tested Show #411: Modified Comparison (2025 Yamaha YZ250F vs. Honda CRF250R)

http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/250109_keefer.mp3 Keefer gets a modified YZ250F with a second injector, Vortex ECU as well as an FMF muffler to go against a Honda CRF250R with a ported cylinder head, HC piston, Vortex ECU and Akrapovic muffler in order to see which one is better. Different mods may have different outcomes on the track so we dissect…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 15, 20250Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Hard Parts Suspension Yamaha

REP Linkage (2023-2025 Yamaha YZ450F)

Yamaha changed the linkage ratio for 2025 on the YZ450F. Yamaha was looking to keep the rear up so basically the whole curve of the 2025 linkage ratio is stiffer and that is why Yamaha went down on their spring to a 5.6 N/m from a 5.8N/m spring on the 23/24 models. When Mark Johnson…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 13, 20250Comments

Motocross

Daytime Program: A1

ByKris KeeferJanuary 13, 20250Comments

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