Keefer, Inc. Tested

Yess Apex-1 Goggle Review

Yess Brand Apex-1 Goggles were given to us to try from Honda HRC Progressive mechanic Ben Griffith, who is the mechanic for Jo Shimoda. Griffith also has a side hustle that is a casual apparel brand, Club Local, as well as imports the Yess Brand Goggles from the UK. He gave us a pair of…

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KTM

2026 KTM 450 Factory Edition Review

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Motocross

Daytime Program: Arlington

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Tech Training

Coach’s Cut: You Got “Strong.” But Did You Get Faster?

Stacking more plates every week only builds one lane of performance — and motocross doesn’t live in one lane. By Seiji Ishii Just lifting weights and trying to lift more all the time isn’t the whole picture. That’s just force development. The other lanes are tissue tolerance, power (speed of force development), and durability (submaximal contractions over…

BySeiji IshiiFebruary 18, 20260Comments

Keefer Tested Podcasts

RMATVMC Keefer Tested Show #468: 2026 KTM 450 Factory Edition Review

http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/260216_keefer.mp3 Is the new Factory Edition with Pro Components worth the extra cost over the stock KTM 450 SX-F? Keefer breaks down the new orange machine and gives you some insight on what the main differences are on the new FE. AER or Cone Valve? 109Db limit? What about the engine character? Is the new sound…

ByKris KeeferFebruary 17, 20260Comments

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Rekluse APEX Clutch System Review: 2024-2026 Kawasaki KX450

We have been going full bore on trying different KX450 clutches and the next in line was Rekluse’s APEX system. This is the first time I have tried the Rekluse APEX system and came away pretty damn impressed! The Rekluse APEX clutch system is a clutch upgrade for the Kawasaki KX450 and after spending time…

ByKris KeeferFebruary 11, 20260Comments