First off, Talon saw a mass saving of 181g (approx. 0.4lb) over the OE 2022 Honda CRF450R Triple Clamps which is not a he deal to some but weight is weight. To achieve this, Talon has obviously carried out some heavy optimization in-terms of stiffness to weight, as you may guess by the through-hole lightening!…
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If you want to get rid of that plastic air filter cage system that sometimes doesn't seal all that well on the 2023 YZ450F, go with the Twin Air Power Flow Filter Kit. To me the Twin Air YZ450F PowerFlow kit is the best all-around filter system for the YZ450F airbox. Why? With this kit,…
When you think of muffler systems for the Kawasaki KX450, you think of The Pro Circuit Ti-6 muffler system. I have tested a lot of different mufflers for the KX450, but what does the Pro Circuit system bring to the table for the money? The PC Ti-6 system will set you back $1270.00 and will…
I stumbled on this via Johnny and Preston Campbell but thought it was a good mod to let you all in on. The 2023 Kawasaki KX250/450 master cylinder kit works on the Honda CRF450R and it makes the clutch action as well as the pull so much better! As you know the stock Honda clutch…
I believe in aftermarket engine mounts when they are needed and to me (yes, this is an opinion) last year’s 2022 YZ450F didn’t need aftermarket engine mounts. However, when I swung my leg over the 2023 YZ450F, I thought this chassis could use some sort of engine mount to help with some stiffness that I…
I have been testing quite a few pipes/silencers for the 2023 KTM 250/300 as of late (FMF, Bills) and the Pro Circuit system is the latest that I have tried. The Works pipe and R304 Shorty silencer was tested on a recent Racer X Garage Build Husqvarna TC250 that I had the chance to ride.…
In the world of media testing it’s tough to really decipher what is good and not good at times. The ol’ greenbacks rule the roost when it comes to what is “tested” and rated with the moto media. I mean of course you need money/advertisement to survive but it gets cloudy at times between the…
When it comes to handlebars, it is very particular between each rider. However, I have and still am a big pain in the butt with a rider triangle. The height, width, rise, and position is very important to me between each bike that I test/ride. I find that you can’t run the same handlebar bend…
Keefer, why would you put a set of WP Pro Components on a Kawasaki? Well, to be completely transparent with you, I got asked if I would try it and I said “yes”, like I do most of the time someone wants me to try something out of the ordinary. A saying that I always…
The Akrapovic Evolution muffler system is one of the most beautiful looking systems out there in the market today, is well built, and has quality welds all the way around it. The change of shape in the Evolution muffler might take some getting used to but to me, it is one of the most under…