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.…
Yamaha
The 2022 Yamaha YZ450F stock suspension is one of the huge reasons why riders flock to this machine. The KYB suspension has comfort with a nice blend of performance that makes this bike have the most track toughness there is. That doesn’t mean that this stock KYB stuff works for all types of riders however.…
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 GYTR Air Flow Kit is designed to increase air box volume and air flow resulting in more power. Kit includes: Two Air Filters, GYTR base plate, GYTR Air filter cage, Cycra Airbox cover (more volume due to taller air filter), and all the necessary mounting hardware. I have been using the Twin Air Powerflow…
Well, this winter my dad wanted to have something to ride as he hasn't ridden a dirt bike in over 30 years! The man that taught me how to ride hasn't ridden in over 30 years! Work, life and that awful disease, Cancer, got in the way. But now here we are, in 2022 and…
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!
http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/221101_keefer.mp3
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.
http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/220101_keefer.mp3
Most of the 2022 models haven’t changed, but there are some updates to a couple machines as well as a couple changes within our baseline settings chart for the 22 models. Just like with race settings, some of these production settings have evolved and these are the latest and greatest for the 22 450 MX’ers.…