Kris Keefer

Show #228 – 2021 Yamaha YZ450FX Vs. Kawasaki KX450X Comparison

In this off-road episode, Keefer and Greg Loup will break down the 2021 Yamaha YZ450FX and Kawasaki KX450X. Listen as they go over the changes to each machine, who each bike is for, each bike's strengths and weaknesses, as well as what they think about what each bike's moto to off-road ratio really is. http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/210416_keefer.mp3

ByKris KeeferApril 19, 20210Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Honda KiT Suspension

Ride Engineering 23.5mm Offset Split Triple Clamps (2021 Honda CRF450R)

I have been looking for some added stability and comfort from my 2021 Honda CRF450R test machine since I got it and although my suspension setting has evolved/improved over time, I still need some compliancy from this machine. I have been working with Adrian over at Ride Engineering on some split triple clamps for over…

ByKris KeeferApril 14, 20210Comments

Bike Brands Honda Keefer Tested KiT Podcasts

Show #227 – Testing Vince Friese Smartop Bullfrog Spas Honda 2021 CRF450R

Keefer gets to ride and test the Smartop Bullfrog Spas Honda of Vince Friese and walks you through the bike and what it's like to ride. http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/210415_keefer.mp3

ByKris KeeferApril 14, 20210Comments

KiT Motocross

Weekend Race Set Up: Glen Helen 4/10/21

I always thought it would be cool to share the notes that I create after a race with the reader. 98% of the time I will input notes about each test bike/part I decide to race any given weekend. The part as well as the bikes change from time to time, but I always like…

ByKris KeeferApril 12, 20210Comments

Gear KiT Protection

Fox Raceframe Impact D30 Soft Back Chest Protector

I am usually 90% in on wearing some sort of chest protection when I ride/test/race, but have only found a very select few chest guards that get me excited enough to put on. The all-new Raceframe Impact D30 Soft Back Guard is Fox Racing's top-level chest guard. The key feature on the Raceframe version is…

ByKris KeeferApril 9, 20210Comments

Bike Brands KiT KTM Off-Road

Top 5 Reliability Mods To The 2021 KTM 450 XC-F

Written By: Gary Sutherlin When you hear the phrase “Top 5 Mods” for a KTM most of the time you think of things like, exhaust, engine, ECU or maybe some cone valve forks. However, in this Top 5 Mods article I went outside the box a little since I’ve spent a few years riding this…

ByKris KeeferApril 6, 20210Comments

Bike Brands KiT Motocross Off-Road Yamaha

Long Term With The 2021 Yamaha YZ 125X

Written By: Dr. Gardner Tarlow Can the YZ 125X really serve as a multipurpose moto-enduro bike? If you have read my previous article on the 2021 YZ 125x you know that Kris gave the average Joe rider (me) the opportunity to test the bike. Well luckily for me Kris asked me to continue to ride…

ByKris KeeferApril 5, 20210Comments

Bike Brands Keefer Tested KiT Podcasts Yamaha

Show #226 – 2021 WR450F First Impression

Get the scoop on all of. the changes Yamaha made to the 2021 WR450F and how it attacks the trails. Let Keefer break down all the ins and outs of this refined blue machine. http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/210401_keefer.mp3

ByKris KeeferApril 4, 20210Comments

Bike Brands Honda Husqvarna Kawasaki KiT KTM Motocross Suzuki Yamaha

2021 250/450 Motocross Gearing Specs

I have spent a lot of time testing on each 2021 machine you see below. I went back and forth on several bikes to see which gearing would be good for the average rider. I did my evaluations on tight clay based tracks to flowing sandier based type desert courses. Since the word “gearing” is…

ByKris KeeferApril 1, 20210Comments

Bike Brands Honda KiT Motocross

Mods That Will Make You Love Your 2021 Honda CRF450R More

You have no idea how much I love/hate this 2021 Honda CRF450R/WE. This bike calls my name every time I walk out into the shop and like the sucker that I am, I always crawl back to it. Some of my best days at the track have come on the 2021 Honda CRF450R and also…

ByKris KeeferMarch 31, 20210Comments

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