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2024 Gas Gas/KTM/Husqvarna 250 Four Stroke Comparison

Written By: Gardner Tarlow Austrian triplets! Can you really go wrong? For 2024 all three of the Austrian bikes although different in color took on very similar personalities. For 2024 the Gas Gas MC250F is all new from its 2023 predecessor, and although all new for Gas Gas it’s basically the red headed triplet with two…

ByKris KeeferDecember 14, 20230Comments

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Show #324: 2023 250 MX Non Shootout

http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/220321_keefer.mp3 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.

ByKris KeeferMarch 22, 20230Comments

KiT Tires

On My Own Dime: My Favorite MX Tires

To keep up with these ongoing “On My Own Dime” articles I thought it would be informative to write about a few of my favorite tires. I don’t use the same tires year round, because quite frankly some conditions/tracks suite different tires better. For example, I raced with a MX3S/33 combo at Loretta’s and then…

ByKris KeeferNovember 25, 20200Comments

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Which Bike Is Best For You? 2021 KTM 450 SX-F Vs. Husqvarna FC450

The average shootout format seems to be an outdated model to me. Don’t get me wrong, I like doing shootouts, as well as viewing their rankings after all is said and done, but is it really telling you, the potential consumer, what you want to know or is it more of a scene on the…

ByKris KeeferNovember 2, 20200Comments

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2020 Honda CRF450R Three Way Muffler System Comparison

The 2020 Honda CRF450R is a popular machine. After all of my years with Dirt Rider Magazine as well as doing my own thing over here at Keefer Inc. Testing there has been one thing that hasn't changed… The amount of page views and questions that I get about the Honda are always more than…

ByKris KeeferApril 5, 20200Comments

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FMF Vs. Pro Circuit (2020 Yamaha YZ450F Muffler Comparison)

Yamaha did a great job with the stock muffler and I bet if you ask any aftermarket muffler manufacturer they would tell you the same thing. If you’ve seen my social media pictures while riding the Yamaha YZ450F, you will see that I run the stock system quite a bit. Why? Because it’s really good!…

ByKris KeeferNovember 25, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Husqvarna KiT Motocross

2020 Husqvarna FC250/350 First Impression

Husqvarna brought us their 2020 FC250 and FC350 to us this week, so in standard Keefer Inc. fashion we wanted to break down the ten most important aspects of both bikes to you. For 2020 minimal changes were made to the FC250/350 and those changes Husqvarna made were to the suspension valving, airbox/side panel (drilled…

ByKris KeeferAugust 1, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Kawasaki KiT 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

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2019 250 MX Shootout

After two episodes, 13 riders, over five hours of rider opinions, three vastly different tracks, over 90 pages of notes, and several engine hours later, the 2019 250 MX Shootout is dusted. We set out to find the correct 250 four-stroke motocross machine for you and have came away with the final ranking. Below are…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 30, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Honda KiT Motocross Off-Road Yamaha

2018 Yamaha YZ450FX VS. 2018 Honda CRF450RX

Sometimes deciding between a bike can be a difficult thing to do. We get a ton of emails on which direction you all should go when deciding on either a 2018 Honda CRF450RX or a Yamaha YZ450FX. Since I am the resident off-road test rider here at Keefer Inc. I wanted to take both of…

ByKris KeeferMarch 13, 20180Comments

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