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2019 Honda CRF450R Optional Suspension/Chassis Settings

If there is one bike that is sensitive to setting changes it is the Honda CRF450R. The 2019 version does have slightly more comfort in the chassis and have a little wider window (for setting changes) to work with than the 2017-2018 CRF450R. However, there is a couple very small things that can drastically improve…

ByKris KeeferAugust 27, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Kawasaki KiT Motocross

50 hours on the 2018 Kawasaki KX250F on California’s best tracks

SoCal Speedster Riding and racing the 2018 Kawasaki KX250F throughout the year has been absolutely great. There’s a lot to be said about riding just one bike all year, but the best part has to be knowing that the handling is so predictable. As we all know, predictability of what the bike reacts too…

ByKris KeeferAugust 23, 20180Comments

Bike Brands KiT KTM Motocross

2019 KTM 450 SX-F Review

We got our hands on the 2019 KTM 450 SX-F recently and wanted to divulge some quality testing information to all of you interested orange brigade riders out there.... Engine: The new 2019 KTM 450 SX-F engine isn’t any different than the 2018.5 machine besides mapping. I do feel with the updated mapping you’re getting a…

ByKris KeeferAugust 12, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Honda KiT Motocross

2019 Honda CRF450R First Impression

As the 2019 bike roll-outs continue, we ventured back to Chaney Ranch to swing our leg over the 2019 Honda CRF450R and all new CRF450RWE (Works Edition). From prior experience, the Chaney Ranch facility proved to not be the best testing grounds to form great opinions/settings on new bikes, but rather a place that would…

ByDominic CiminoJuly 23, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Honda KiT Motocross

2019 Honda CRF450RWE First Impression

Editors Note: I wanted a test rider that rides/races Hondas a lot, but not a Honda rider who gets help or paid from Honda, but a real world, blue collar, racer type of guy to see if the Works Edition is really that much of a benefit for the money. I have known Colton Aeck…

ByColton AeckJuly 23, 20180Comments

Bike Brands KiT Motocross Yamaha

2019 Yamaha YZ250F First Impression

From Super to Superb Since Yamaha unveiled the all new YZ250F five years ago, it’s been a quality machine that has a lot of positives to it. Over the last five years, Yamaha has done a lot of fine tuning to chassis, engine and suspension, which made the YZ250F even better. In terms of making changes that…

ByKris KeeferJuly 17, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Kawasaki KiT Motocross

2019 Kawasaki KX450 Optional Set Up Notes

I have been spending a lot of time on this 2019 Kawasaki KX450 lately and have been enjoying my days with the green machine! The Kawasaki engineers should be proud with how their production machine came out and the consumer/buyer should be as well. However, that doesn't mean I will not experiment and try other settings…

ByKris KeeferJuly 6, 20180Comments

Bike Brands KiT Motocross Yamaha

2019 Yamaha YZ85 Review

When I heard Yamaha was coming out with a new YZ85 in 2019, I wanted to task my son with the job of writing the review. As a test rider I come in contact with a lot of new bikes, parts, etc., but I really wanted my son to know that all of this doesn't…

ByKris KeeferJune 29, 20180Comments

Bike Brands KiT Motocross Yamaha

2019 Yamaha YZ450F Review

I don’t need to tell you how big of a fan I was of last year’s YZ450F do I? It had a powerful engine character, great suspension, stable chassis and had an improved cornering ability. Yes, it could feel heavy at times and doesn't turn as sharp as a Honda, but it did A LOT…

ByKris KeeferJune 29, 20180Comments

Bike Brands Husqvarna KiT Motocross

2019 Husqvarna FC/TC First Impression Notes

I had the pleasure of getting invited to ride five new 2019 Husqvarna motorcycles (TC125, TC250, FC250, FC350, FC450) at the “Baker Factory” in Florida last week. Husqvarna held their 2019 world motocross introduction at Aldon’s lovely facility and let me tell you it is immaculate. The weather was hot and humid, but the track…

ByKris KeeferJune 25, 20180Comments

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