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Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested

Kris Keefer

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Kris Keefer puts bikes, gear, accessories, hard parts... you name it, through the paces to bring you the straight verdict.

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Show #476 - 2024 KTM 300SX Garage Build

Apr 20, 20261h 13m

Show #475 - KTM 350 SX-F vs. Kawasaki KX450

Apr 13, 20261h 11m

Show #474 - Loretta Lynn Area Qualifier Wrap Up

Keefer, Matthes and lil Keefer breakdown the LLQ at Glen Helen. Listen to stories about the weekend and how Matthes got through to the Regional. Fights? Yep, we got those in this one as well! If you weren't there, it will be like you were!

Apr 6, 20261h 15m

Show #473 - Pro Circuit KX450 Stage One Build

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? All of those questions and more will be answered in this show. Keefer will also break down what Pro Circuit can do to your suspension and how you can get more comfort as well as hold up within your KX450 SHOWA suspension.

Mar 30, 202652 min

Show #472 - Birmingham SMX Next Re-Cap

Keefer and family headed to Birmingham to race the SMX Next event and come on to tell you about the weekend. Get a inside look on what goes on at a SMX Next SX event as well as all of the inner workings that involves getting Aden Keefer out on the track. Sit back, grab a drink, have some laughs and enjoy 90 minutes of family moto banter.

Mar 23, 20261h 30m

Show #471 - Listener Q&A Show

Keefer and crew answer your burning questions that you've submitted! From new to old bikes as well as what parts are worth the buy, this show has a little bit of everything.

Mar 16, 20261h 30m

Show #470 - 2026 450 MX Non-Shootout (East Coast Edition)

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 east coast style tracks). Get the info on which new 450 feels best for which type of rider/conditions in this NON SHOOTOUT comparison.

Mar 8, 20261h 14m

Show #469 - Daytona SMX Next Wrap Up

I sit down with my son Aden and mechanic Eddie to go over the weekend of SMX Next racing from the famous Daytona International Speedway. We will go over how Aden's first SX was, what some of the surprises were, what grade we give Aden on his performance, bike set up and much more in this all SX episode.

Mar 2, 20261h 13m

Show #468 - 2026 KTM 450 Factory Edition Review

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 limit hurt the great KTM engine delivery? All of this and more in this episode.

Feb 16, 202655 min

Show #467 - Ducati Desmo 450 Update

Keefer breaks down the Ducati Desmo 450 after spending more time on the Italian Stallion. Learn about mods that help the chassis as well as the engine character within this show. Get some details on how to create a more balanced Desmo as well as a more friendly experience on the track.

Feb 9, 202653 min

Show #466 - The Fastest KX450 I Have Ridden w/Jamie Ellis

Jamie Ellis from Twisted Development comes on to chat with Keefer about his latest KX450 build. Learn about what was done to the engine to make it one of the fastest Kawasaki builds to date and what you can do to your KX450 without breaking he bank. Get helpful tips as well as some insight on the strengths and weaknesses of the KX450 powerplant from one of the best engine builders this industry has.

Feb 2, 20261h 32m

Show #465 - 2026 Yamaha YZ250 Two Stroke Talk

Keefer and Eddie Laret go over the YZ250 two stroke and give you some insight on mods, jetting, who this bike is for and why/when you should choose a two stroke in your life! Get all the BRAAAAAAP right here in this show!

Jan 26, 202658 min

Show #464 - 2026 KTM 350 SX-F Review/Tips/Mods & SMX Next Talk

In this episode Keefer will break down how it's going with the 2026 KTM 350 SX-F and what he's learned about this bike over the past couple months. Learn about what mods he has done to the mid sized orange machine and hear which mods didn't work out so well. Also, in this episode hear how SX prep is going with Aden Keefer and what he has learned about SX over riding/racing MX.

Jan 19, 20261h 8m

Show #463 - Vacationing With The Kawasaki KX450SR

We took our 2026 KX450SR and put 13 hours on it over the holiday break. We will break down how our time was spent on the green machine and what we decided to do to it in order make it even better! Is the KX450SR the bike you've been looking for? Listen to this episode and find out!

Jan 12, 20261h 5m

Show #462 - 2026 Yamaha YZ250F Review/Set Up

We will dive into this unchanged 2026 bLU cRU YZ250F machine and give you some setting tips as well as mods that can help the engine/chassis. Learn about what you can do to your new YZ250F in this episode!

Jan 5, 202649 min

Show #461 - 2026 Kawasaki KX450SR Review

The Kawasaki KX450SR hasn't changed for 2026 but that doesn't stop us from going over the "race KX450" in order to let you know what the SR does better than the standard KX450. We also talk to a 2026 Yamaha YZ450F owner to hear his initial thoughts after riding the SR. Is the KX450SR the "in between" type of bike you need if you're trying to decide between the KX450 and YZ450F? Find out here!

Dec 22, 202556 min

Show #460 - AZ Open Re-Cap/Amateur MX Talk

Recap the whole weekend of the AZ Open with Aden/Kris Keefer as well as Eddie Laret. Hear what went down, how the race was ran, the cost of the event, how the track shaped up, what went right/wrong and a lot of other topics on amateur racing on this episode.

Dec 15, 20251h 20m

Show #459 - 2026 Modified Kawasaki KX450 vs. Yamaha YZ450F Comparison/Colton Haaker EX Talk

Keefer sits down to talk about modifications that make a difference for the 2026 Kawasaki KX 450 and Yamaha YZ450F and then compares those two machines for future buyers. If both bikes have the same mods, which one is best for what type of rider? Find out on this show. As the show wraps up Keefer also cold call's Colton Haaker to discuss his Endurocross series as well as making the move to the KX450 late in the season.

Dec 8, 20251h 27m

Show #458 - Training Tips For Motocross w/Coach Seiji

If you need to get into shape and don't know how, listen to Coach Seiji and Keefer break down some of the fundamentals of basic fitness for motocross riders over the age 40. Seiji also breaks down how to start a training program if you're a blue collar worker and what some of the myths are around training. If you're looking to get some knowledge to be stronger on the track or just want to here Andrew Short stories, this episode is a must.

Dec 1, 20251h 45m

Show #457 - Vet Masters MX Re-Cap From Echeconnee

Heather and Kris Keefer sit down to talk about the Vet Masters weekend from Echeconnee. If you weren't there for this epic weekend, listen to this show and it will be like you were there. The Keefers ring up Randy Richardson to cover how the race was ran, the track, who was fast, who absolutely sucked and if you should consider going to this event in 2026!

Nov 24, 20251h 16m