First off, Talon saw a mass saving of 181g (approx. 0.4lb) over the OE 2022 Honda CRF450R Triple Clamps which is not a he deal to some but weight is weight. To achieve this, Talon has obviously carried out some heavy optimization in-terms of stiffness to weight, as you may guess by the through-hole lightening!…
Suspension
I believe in aftermarket engine mounts when they are needed and to me (yes, this is an opinion) last year’s 2022 YZ450F didn’t need aftermarket engine mounts. However, when I swung my leg over the 2023 YZ450F, I thought this chassis could use some sort of engine mount to help with some stiffness that I…
Keefer, why would you put a set of WP Pro Components on a Kawasaki? Well, to be completely transparent with you, I got asked if I would try it and I said “yes”, like I do most of the time someone wants me to try something out of the ordinary. A saying that I always…
There are a couple companies out there producing engine mounts these days and while I stand by my claim that some bikes DO NOT need aftermarket engine mounts some bikes/models could benefit from a softer feeling mount. I have come to find out that one of those bikes is the 2023 KTM 450 SX-F. I…
We test a lot of parts over here at Keefer Inc. Testing, but sometimes some things fall through the cracks and we don't get to speak about every little nook and cranny we come across. We are creating this monthly article on pieces that we test that actually work well enough to warrant the money…
A lot of you KTM/Husqvarna/Gas Gas owners ditch the stock AER fork set up and go to a WP spring fork. I also get a ton of emails about which WP product is best for you. This article is dedicated to those that are thinking about which Xact Pro component is right for them as…
Editors Note: This is about as raw of an evaluation as we get here at Keefer Inc Testing. Preston Jordan is one of my long time friends that needed to get back into the sport. I enticed him with a 2021 Suzuki RM-Z450 and here we are. Preston is your average blue collar rider that…
It’s hard to find aftermarket triple clamps that are better than stock these days, especially on the Yamaha YZ250/450. So much is involved in making a triple clamp that flexes enough, but also has enough rigidity to aid the machine in corners as well. With the triple clamp flex character so important to chassis handling…
With every action there is a reaction right? This is no different when it comes to dirt bikes and the mechanics of each change/adjustment. Since suspension is always a hot topic with motocross machines, I thought why not give you guys some insight on what each change point/adjustment available to you on the fork, can…
Dunlop offers a wide variety of tires for us moto/off-road guys but you don’t see too many reviews of the MX12 scoop tire out there. I recently had the chance to try a 120/80-19 rear MX12 at a few different tracks that range from sand to intermediate terrain with the occasional hard pack afternoons at…