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2019 450 MX Shootout

The 2019 450 MX Shootout has officially taken the checkered flag. After three days of testing, over 100 pages of testing notes, 16 test riders, countless engine hours racked up, and over seven hours of testing information sent to your ears (via podcast) we finally have a winner. The results changed dramatically from last year’s…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 25, 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

Bike Brands KiT Off-Road Yamaha

2019 Yamaha YZ450FX First Impression

(Editor’s Note: Dominic Cimino is one of Keefer Inc. Testing’s OG test guys. In fact, I recruited him over at Dirt Rider when I was there because he was such a solid dude. He can ride a bike at a high level, is trustworthy, is no BS and his testing skills are good because he…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 12, 20180Comments

Bike Brands KiT Off-Road Yamaha

2019 Yamaha YZ250X And 250FX First Impressions

(Editor’s Note: Randy Richardson lives in South Carolina and is the two-wheel marketing manager for Michelin Motorcycle. I have grown to know Randy very well over the years and found out he is a very smart man when it comes to knowledge of dirt bikes/evaluation. I also like that he can speak about a motorcycle…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 12, 20180Comments

Bike Brands KiT News Suzuki

2019 Suzuki RM-Z250 Revealed

Suzuki Announces Key Details And Specifications On The 2019 RM-Z250 Key New Advancements for the 2019 RM-Z250 Increased Engine Performance New cylinder head delivers increased output and throttle response New dual fuel injector system increases high rpm power Evolved traction management system helps the bike hook up on a variety of surfaces …

ByKris KeeferSeptember 10, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Honda KiT Motocross

2019 Honda CRF450R Optional Suspension/Chassis Settings

If there is one bike that is sensitive to setting changes it is the Honda CRF450R. The 2019 version does have slightly more comfort in the chassis and have a little wider window (for setting changes) to work with than the 2017-2018 CRF450R. However, there is a couple very small things that can drastically improve…

ByKris KeeferAugust 27, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Kawasaki KiT Motocross

50 hours on the 2018 Kawasaki KX250F on California’s best tracks

SoCal Speedster Riding and racing the 2018 Kawasaki KX250F throughout the year has been absolutely great. There’s a lot to be said about riding just one bike all year, but the best part has to be knowing that the handling is so predictable. As we all know, predictability of what the bike reacts too…

ByKris KeeferAugust 23, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons KiT Performance Yamaha

FCP Racing Titanium Engine Mounts (2018-2019 YZ450F)

Out of all of the aftermarket parts I test, on any machine, it is the easiest to dissect what is good and what is bad on the Yamaha YZ450F. Why? Probably because it’s one bike (out of three) that I like to ride the most, so I am hypersensitive to any slight changes to any…

ByKris KeeferAugust 20, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Exhaust Kawasaki KiT Performance

FMF 4.1 RCT Titanium Muffler System (2019 Kawasaki KX450)

The 2019 Kawasaki KX450 is the most improved machine of the new year, hands down! It has a very responsive engine character, comfortable suspension, a lightweight feel and cornering that is very neutral. I will be the first one to admit that I get nervous about sticking on any type of aftermarket muffler system when…

ByKris KeeferAugust 14, 20180Comments

Bike Brands KiT KTM Motocross

2019 KTM 450 SX-F Review

We got our hands on the 2019 KTM 450 SX-F recently and wanted to divulge some quality testing information to all of you interested orange brigade riders out there.... Engine: The new 2019 KTM 450 SX-F engine isn’t any different than the 2018.5 machine besides mapping. I do feel with the updated mapping you’re getting a…

ByKris KeeferAugust 12, 20180Comments

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