I have spent a lot of time testing on the 2023 MX machines you see below. I have went back and forth on several bikes to see which gearing would be good for the average rider. I did the evaluations on tight clay based tracks to flowing sandier based type desert courses. Since the word…
Kris Keefer
Track: Fox Raceway
Terrain: Sandy top soil AM with hard pack in PM
Start: Grate
Avg. Lap Time: Wouldn’t Know
Total Number Of Motos: 1 lap
Weight At Time Of Race: 172 pounds w/o gear
2023 Yamaha YZ450F:
Engine Hours 10.6
Mods/Parts: …
Even though my kid has more than one 2023 KX250 laying around the house the one we use the most is our (Keefer Inc.) designated test machine. This KX250 gets the most usage and has seen the most hours. We are currently at 56.1 hours and have almost literally done nothing to it. I couldn't…
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Get the straight scoop about each 2023 250 MX machine and who each could be for. We will also break down our own favorites as well as some behind the scenes aspects of shootouts that we like and don't like.
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…
Since I test so many different parts on so many different bikes, I thought I would produce an article that gives you a few aftermarket parts that actually work. Over the next few months you can find, "Parts That I Have Tried, That Work, articles on all different types of bikes right here! I have…
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Looking to know if an extra 3K is worth it when figuring out if you want a 2023 KX450 or a KX450SR? Are the added parts on the SR worth it? What is the difference on the track? Is the new SHOWA SR suspension better than the previous KYB SR version? Keefer breaks it all…
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Keefer breaks down the 2023 YZ450F and its strengths and weaknesses after he's spent over 20 hours on the new bLU cRU. Get some suspensions settings, gearing specs, clutch thoughts as well as how to make the new Yamaha feel calmer.
The Kawasaki KX250 has undergone some significant engine changes for 2023 and that sparked FMF to make an update to their 4.1 muffler system. The 2023 Kawasaki KX250 engine character has more low end grunt as well as pulling power than last year’s model but it still isn't quite as good as the Yamaha in…