Bike Brands – Page 42 – Keefer, Inc. Tested

2002 Kawasaki KX125 Garage Build

For this build, we hooked up with the recently retired pro racer Martin Castelo, who wanted to do a project while he recovered from wrist surgery. Martin spent the last six seasons racing Monster Energy AMA Supercross in 250SX for different teams, earning a handful of top-ten finishes along the way. He’s stepped away from…

ByKris KeeferAugust 12, 20220Comments

Yamaha

What’s New On The 2023 Yamaha YZ450F?

The wait is over! The new 2023 Yamaha YZ450F is here and it looks drastically different to the eye. With a new engine layout, slimmer bodywork, updated clutch, new transmission and a diet plan that is claimed to be five pounds lighter this Yamaha could be the most anticipated bike of 2023! We will be…

ByKris KeeferAugust 10, 20220Comments

Bike Brands Honda

2023 Honda CRF450R First Impression Video

ByKris KeeferAugust 2, 20220Comments

Kawasaki

Weekend Race Set Up: Loretta Lynn’s 2022 Kawasaki KX250 build

Loretta Lynn’s is on the horizon so that means pops has got to get the race bike all sorted for the kid. Aden is a lucky little shit, although he is not oblivious to the fact, he also has to hear his dad talk about what he didn’t have growing up. I mean I…

ByKris KeeferJuly 26, 20220Comments

Gasgas Husqvarna KTM

Clutch Problems? Proper Breather Hose Routing On Husqvarna/KTM/Gas Gas

Something we came across the other day on our 2023 Husqvarna FC350 test bike that some of you should be aware of: We were riding at our local test track and noticed our clutch lever pressure/engagement was going in and out. One minute we would have engagement on the Brembo hydraulic clutch and the next minute…

ByKris KeeferJuly 25, 20220Comments

Honda Keefer Tested

Show #289: How To Make Your 21/22 Honda CRF450R A Friendlier Machine

http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/220719_keefer.mp3 Sit back and relax to learn about some mods that Keefer Inc., XPR Performance, as well as Factory Connection did in order to make the CRF450R more compliant. Engine/suspension mods as well as chassis tips that you can do at home to increase traction and rideability.

ByKris KeeferJuly 20, 20220Comments

Bike Brands KTM Yamaha

Positives And Negatives Of The 2023 KTM 450 SX-F And 2022 Yamaha YZ450F

Life is full of choices and those choices that we make in life determine our successes and failures. Being an editor of my own online motocross website as well as the test guy for Racer X I get a lot thrown at me. With all of the positives of so many choices there comes a…

ByKris KeeferJuly 18, 20220Comments

Bolt-Ons Yamaha

PDR Performance Offset Footpeg Mount (Yamaha YZ450F)

If you read my review of the Raptor offset pegs for the Yamaha YZ450F you know that I am a fan of the -5mm down/back pegs as well as the -7mm down setting. However, there hasn’t been anyone yet that is making the offset from the mount for the consumer. The Star Racing Yamaha guys…

ByKris KeeferJuly 13, 20220Comments

Gasgas

2022 Gas Gas MC 300 Big Bore Garage Build

ByKris KeeferJuly 11, 20220Comments

KTM

Living With The 2022 KTM 150 XC-W

Written By: Gardner Tarlow Gardner Tarlow has been my general family physician for many years and I have grown to get know him over the many times dirt bikes have bitten me in the ass. He is an avid rider himself and loves to get out to ride a couple times a week. Since he hits…

ByKris KeeferJuly 4, 20220Comments