Motocross

2020 KX250 Versus 2019 YZ250F Comparison

By: Michael Allen As the 250(F) class continues to be more competitive, it puts increased pressure on the manufacturers to make a solid platform for racers to start with. For their newest rendition of the KX250, Kawasaki was kind enough to invite us up to the legendary Castillo ranch for the first ride of the…

ByMichael AllenJuly 13, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Kawasaki KiT Motocross

2020 Kawasaki KX250 First Impression

I recently got a chance to ride the new 2020 Kawasaki KX250 at the legendary Castillo Ranch and wanted to give you ten key points on Team Green’s new quarter liter four stroke from the first day of testing. If you want to learn more about all the changes Kawasaki made to the 2020 click…

ByKris KeeferJuly 11, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Husqvarna KiT Motocross

2020 Husqvarna FC450 First Impression

It’s no secret that a Husqvarna was one of my favorite machines to ride in 2019. I liked it so much I went and purchased a Rockstar Edition and rode the crap out of it. I recently got my hands on the new 2020 Husqvarna FC450 and jotted down some initial thoughts for you all…

ByKris KeeferJune 25, 20190Comments

KiT Motocross Off-Road

Hidden Gems “Vet Racing”

This installment of hidden gems is going to be a little different than the others, in that it doesn’t necessarily have to do with a product. This hidden gem is more along the lines of a mindset and getting back to doing the thing that once gave you so much joy, THAT’S RACING! You see,…

ByMichael AllenMay 31, 20190Comments

KiT Motocross

How To Whip

Not to say that I am James Stewart and that I am whipping every single jump on the track, but I can maybe help you shy away from those dreaded butt whips you’re doing! Let’s face it one of the best feelings of riding a dirt bike is hitting a jump and whipping it flat!…

ByKris KeeferMay 30, 20190Comments

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2019 450/250 MX Gearing Specs

I have spent (as well as the Keefer Inc. Test Riders) a lot of time testing gearing on each machine on several different types of tracks. We did our evaluations on tight clay based tracks to flowing sandier based type courses. Since the word “gearing” is in the subject line in a lot of my…

ByKris KeeferMay 10, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Husqvarna KiT Motocross

Top 5 Mods For The 2018.5-2019.5 Husqvarna FC450/Rockstar Editon

Not everyone wants to “add” parts to their new dirt bikes, which is fine, but for those that must tinker, we put together a “Top 5” must haves that we would recommend. We will be doing these “Top 5” articles with all of the new 450F/250F machines and will be splitting the information up between…

ByKris KeeferApril 8, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Kawasaki KiT Motocross

Top 5 Mods For The 2019 Kawasaki KX450

By Dominic Cimino So I’m guessing you might have (or thinking about putting) a 2019 KX450 in your garage if you are reading our “top five improvements”. Good! This bike is awesome and deserves some minor updates to make it even better. After racing our test bike for the first time this year I can…

ByDominic CiminoApril 1, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Honda KiT Motocross

The 2019 Honda CRF450R “Track Toughness” Project (Part One)

There are a lot of you 2019 Honda CRF450R owners out there and most of you food my email inbox with set up questions. If there is one machine that makes me want to ride on pure looks alone, it would be this 2019 Honda CR450R. But… Sometimes looks can be deceiving and although it’s…

ByKris KeeferMarch 28, 20190Comments

Bike Brands KiT Motocross Yamaha

Top 5 Mods For The 2019 Yamaha YZ450F

Not everyone wants to “add” parts to their new dirt bikes, which is fine, but for those that must tinker, we put together a “Top 5” must haves that we would recommend. We will be doing these “Top 5” articles with all of the new 450F/250F machines and will be splitting the information up between…

ByKris KeeferMarch 28, 20190Comments

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