Honda CRF250R:
(140-180 pounds)
Fork:
Spring Rate: 4.8N/m
Height: Flush-3mm
Compression: 9-10 clicks out
Rebound: 11 clicks out
Oil Level: Stock
Shock:
Spring Rate: 50N/m
Sag: 105mm
High Speed Compression: 1-1/3
Low Speed Compression: 8 clicks out
Rebound: 8 clicks out
Kawasaki KX250:
(140-180 pounds)
Fork:
Spring Rate: 5.0 N/m
Height: 3mm
Compression: 7 clicks out
Rebound: 8 clicks out
Shock:
Spring Rate: 54 N/m
Sag: 105mm
High Speed Compression: 2.5 turns out
Low Speed Compression: 10…
Triumph
I have spent a lot of time testing on the 2026 MX machines you see below. I (as well as a couple other members of our team) have went back and forth on several bikes to see which gearing would be good for the average rider. I did the evaluations on tight clay based tracks…
http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/260327_keefer.mp3
Keefer and Pro Circuit team up to create a stage one engine build that gives the rider a noticeable amount of power on the track but still is smooth enough to keep an "easy to ride feel". What is involved into such a build? Is it comparable to an SR? Can you run pump fuel?…
For 2026, there wasn’t a lot of changes from the manufacturers so we checked on our 2025 settings to see if they were still valid and tweaked if need be. This means for 2026, baseline clicker settings have changed only a little from the previous year. We made sure to spend some time on all…
http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/260308_keefer.mp3
Keefer talks about the 2026 450 MX moto media shootout results then applies those results to what these bikes feel like on east coast conditions. This episode also dives into the on going debate on if any of the new 450 MX machines feel different from Southern California (when comparing them to riding on the…
We are back for 2026. Going all geeked out and detailed on bar specs! When it comes to handlebars, I am a picky SOB. Oh and I am still am a big pain in the butt with a rider triangle. The height, width, rise, and position is very important to me between each bike that…
http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/251112_keefer.mp3
The 2026 Triumph TF 450-X does have some small updates so in this episode we go over those changes as well as talk about where this bike shines and where it needs some help. With one of the best chassis in class, this British machine could be a weapon for someone looking to have a…
http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/251027_keefer.mp3
We went racing with two bikes to do a little comparison to see which modified version of each bike was better. We will dive into the Triumph and Yamaha 450s to let you know which one could be right for you. We then make a call to Max Gerston to talk a little Endurocross. Is…
