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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 Keefer23 hours 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 Keefer2 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 Keefer4 days ago0Comments

Bike Brands Honda Performance Yamaha

Modified 250 Comparison

ByKris KeeferJanuary 17, 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

Bike Brands Gasgas Hard Parts Honda Husqvarna Kawasaki KTM Suspension Suzuki Yamaha

2025 450 MX Baseline Suspension Settings

For 2025, we’ve had some updates on a few of the 450 MX’ers, Yamaha, KTM, Husqvarna, Gas Gas and Honda all have had some form of updates to their chassis and suspension specs. This means for 2025, baseline clicker settings have changed a little from the previous year. We make sure to spend some time…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 8, 20250Comments

Bike Brands Garage Honda Kawasaki Tech Yamaha

Velocity Components Steering Stem Spanner Tools

When looking for steering stem spanner tools as well as a better way to grease your steering stem bearings look no further than Velocity Components, as they offer two tools that are more effective and are more efficient. How many times do you glove up to pack you steering stem bearings? I recommend it at…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 7, 20250Comments

Bolt-Ons Hard Parts Kawasaki

Moto Hose Works Y Silicone Radiator Hose Kit

Written/Tested By: Eddie Laret In 2024 Kawasaki released their new model KX450 with an all-new frame design. This meant the engine had a few different parts to them as the radiator hose kit was a major change for the 2024/2025 models. They relocated the water temperature sensor and jacket in the middle of the upper radiator…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 7, 20250Comments

Bike Brands Honda Kawasaki Keefer Tested Podcasts

RMATVMC Show #410: 2025 Kawasaki KX 450SR vs. Honda CRF 450RWE

http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/250104_keefer.mp3 Keefer breaks down the differences between. the red and green "edition" bikes and tells you what might be the better choice for you. In this episode we will cover chassis stability, engine character, suspension and even ergonomics to inform you which color could be that glass slipper you're looking for.

ByKris KeeferJanuary 6, 20250Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Hard Parts Yamaha

Yamaha YZ450F Flywheel Weight

If you’re a Yamaha YZ450F owner you know that your bike can be a handful at times. If it’s not a handful then you can disregard this test altogether. For me the YZ450F is one of the best bikes in the 450 class for 2025 but it still needs some work to be an easy…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 4, 20250Comments

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