There are many types of aftermarket parts that are easy to improve upon with stock motorcycles, but there are also some that are pretty damn good in production form (like the new 2022.5 KTM Factory Edition footpegs). Some people don’t realize how much goes into making a stock footpeg work so well, but trust me…
Kawasaki
I have spent a lot of time testing on the standard 2022 MX machines and Factory Editions you see below. I went back and forth on several bikes to see which gearing would be good for the average rider. We did our evaluations on tight clay based tracks to flowing sandier based type desert courses.…
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Show#270: 2022 450 MX Factory Edition Shootout
If you are not a fan of the stock KX250/450 clutch lever (or brake lever for that matter) look into an ARC Hydraulic Folding Clutch Lever. We decided to get rid of the skinny clutch lever blade of the stock KX250 and replace with a more traditional slightly wider shape of the ARC. All…
When it comes to handlebars I am a pain in the ass. The height, width, rise, and position is very important to me between each bike that I test. I find that you can’t run the same handlebar bend on every bike, even though I like a bend on one bike, sometimes it doesn’t feel…
The muffler on the stock 2022 KX250 sounds a little too blown out for me in stock form (even when new). The tone of the muffler is not pleasant to the ear, so I crossed my fingers, called Pro Circuit and picked up a T-6 (stainless system) Muffler System to see if it enhances the…
Have a new 2022 250 MX'er? It doesn't matter what color, let Keefer walk you through some baseline suspension settings as well as a couple top mods to each machine. Who needs a shootout when you can dissect each machine and break down settings all within one show!
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The new KX450SR is a much better Kawasaki but how does it stack up against a lightly modified YZ450F? We break down each bike and fill you in on which way to go with your money, just in case these two bikes are in your wheelhouse.
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Kawasaki enters the Factory Edition market with their "Special Racer" edition. Keefer gets Gary Sutherlin on this episode to go over what's "special" about the new green machine and if it's worth the price tag over the standard KX450.
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