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2020.5 Husqvarna Rockstar Factory Edition FC450 Update

Written By: Kenny Day (Keefer Inc. Test Rider) It’s that time of year where we are getting closer to the reveal of the 2021 models! Most of us are siting at home and wondering what changes will be made as well as how the manufacturers will take a bike that’s really good and somehow make…

ByKenny DayMay 12, 20200Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons KiT Performance Yamaha

Vortex Ignition For 2020 YZ450F

The Yamaha YZ450F comes with the Yamaha Power Tuner App that allows you to change the parameters of the bLU cRU’s ECU settings. It allows the consumer to customize their YZ450F power delivery, so that they can enjoy a more friendly power character or a more aggressive type of delivery. While this system works very…

ByKris KeeferApril 28, 20200Comments

Garage KiT

Hidden Gems (Peet Boot Dryer)

By: Michael Allen About eight years ago I started testing motorcycles and motorcycle related products, which is where I met Kris. At times there were multi day tests that had us either having to wear sweaty boots from the day before or wet boots because they needed to be washed. For a few years I…

ByKris KeeferApril 13, 20200Comments

KiT Training

At-Home Training Strategies During COVID

Seiji has trained many top professional athletes in the supercross/motocross/off-road world for a while, but more importantly he has been my go to guy for all of my training for the past several years. I am no professional athlete, but I have to stay in shape for as much riding/testing as I do so it’s…

BySeiji IshiiApril 12, 20200Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Exhaust Honda KiT Performance

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

KiT Motocross Off-Road

Testing Terms Explained (Suspension/Chassis)

Since we are in some weird times right now with this quarantine stuff, I thought it could be cool to learn a little about what each testing term means. What better way to get more in tune with your motorcycle than learning what the definition is to each term. If you listen to the Keefer…

ByKris KeeferMarch 31, 20200Comments

Bolt-Ons KiT Performance Suspension

WP XACT Pro Components Real World Review

When deciding to spend a few thousand extra dollars on suspension for your ten thousand dollar KTM/Husqvarna, you want to know if it’s going to make a difference immediately. Is it going to make me a better rider? Will I be able to ride faster with it? Do the WP’s XACT Pro Components that much…

ByKris KeeferDecember 2, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Kawasaki KiT Motocross

2020 Kawasaki KX450 Vet National Race Build (Part One)

Written By: Joe Oehlhof Five months ago, Keefer says to me while we were out riding, “Hey, you should race the Vet National.” I responded back with, “Nah, it’s too much work getting ready for it. I don’t have the time.” Of course immediately after Kris is done flapping his lips, his wife Heather chimes…

ByJoe OehlhofOctober 28, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Clutch KiT Performance Yamaha

Wrench Rabbit Yamaha YZ125 Engine Rebuild Kit

By Michael Allen: Although one of the main perks or being a part of Keefer Inc. Testing is getting to ride the latest and greatest bikes, there are times when you need to have your own bike. I needed my own bike because I was going to race the Los Ancianos Tecate Enduro that is…

ByMichael AllenOctober 28, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Honda Husqvarna Kawasaki KiT KTM Motocross Yamaha

2020 450 MX Bracket Shootout (Fourth, Fifth, Sixth)

As long as I can remember, shootouts have been a staple in our industry. I remember being an 11 year old kid reading about the 1987 80cc Shootout in Dirt Rider Magazine and then proceeding to ask my dad for a Honda CR80 because it was the winner. Little did I know that just because…

ByKris KeeferOctober 25, 20190Comments

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