Written/Tested By: Michael Allen
It had been some time since I lined up to race a National Hare and Hound (NHHA), but when Keefer brought up the idea that he and I should compete in the final round of the 2024 series it sounded fun. Initially I had no reservations and didn’t hesitate to saying that…
Yamaha
2025 Yamaha YZ450F Mods That Work
So are you tired of that spongey feeling stock Yamaha brake? Since I get to ride all the bikes, I would have to say that the Brembo system is one of the best feeling brakes out of all the MX machines. However, a little mix and matching can get you a more linear feel than…
It has been about a year since I raced motocross when I heard rumblings of Matthes and Keefer racing the Glen Helen Vet Nationals in early November. If you know Kris, it only takes about one phone call that can involve some verbal motivation and next thing I knew I was on the Glen Helen…
If you're looking for a little more low end and increased mid range recovery, this "RESPONSE" map will help in those areas.
I am not going to sit here and tell you that you need to be as meticulous as we are at times here at Keefer Inc. Testing but if you like to tinker and make adjustments here are some key swingarm pivot to center of rear axle lengths. I have tried a lot of different…
If you're looking for some optional maps to try for your 2024-2025 here are two recently that I have tried. One map has more torque feel yet has more connectivity because of the TC setting. The second map is more aggressive, has less engine braking but has a good amount of traction out of corners…
Even though we are not into 2025 quite yet, it is 2025 new bike season and we have been logging the hours on our 2025 motocross machines. I have spent a lot of time testing on the 2025 MX machines you see below. I (as well as a couple other members of our team) have…
Like we mentioned in show #400 of the RMATVMC Keefer Tested Podcast, this KEEFER TORQUEY FREE FEEL map will help engine de-cel feel (engine braking) as well as increase rear wheel traction out of corners with slightly less quick revving spool up. If you prefer a little more traction out of this map on late…