Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested

The new KX450SR is a much better Kawasaki but how does it stack up against a lightly modified YZ450F? We break down each bike and fill you in on which way to go with your money, just in case these two bikes are in your wheelhouse.

Want to know what it's like to train with Aldon Baker and the Rockstar Husqvarna team? Keefer breaks down everything he did as well as learned while in Clermont, Florida with the boys. Get all the behind scenes play by play right here like you've never heard. Who has the most fun? Which rider is the most serious? What separates Aldon's program from others? What exactly are the ins and outs of the daily grind? Yep, all these questions answered and more!

Kawasaki enters the Factory Edition market with their "Special Racer" edition. Keefer gets Gary Sutherlin on this episode to go over what's "special" about the new green machine and if it's worth the price tag over the standard KX450.

Get all the details of what went down at the AZ Open this year with this special amateur MX special. Let the Keefers walk you through the good, the bad, the ugly, how our weekend went as well as who stood out in what classes! If you missed the AZ Open, listen to this show and it will be just like you were there! Or maybe you want to relive the event? Listen in and get all the feels again..

We took some of your questions for social media and decided to make a whole episode to answer them. Kris brings in his family to help answer some of these and they range from shootouts, bucket list tracks to ride, training, amateur racing and even some off topic questions that will be answered in this episode.

We will break down both bikes and talk about certain aspects of the machine you may not have heard about in other 2022 media shootouts. Let Dallas Dunn and Keefer walk you through both red and green machines to see which one is better/worse in certain areas of different types of tracks. Not to mention how each machine can each enhance your riding style/technique and how you can identify that.

Keefer walks you through the changes made to the 2022 Yamaha YZ125, how it stacks up against the previous generation YZ125, as well as how it compares to other colored machines in its class! Get all the pre mixed details right here in this episode.

Unchanged for 2022 the Kawasaki KX250 has some quality parts to it that deserve some time to discuss. Aden and Kris Keefer break down the KX250 and how it stacks up against its competitors. The good, the bad and the ugly all in this episode!

Get all the details of what went down over World Vet weekend, how the event was ran, what could have been better, how the Canadians did, how the big Pro classes turned out, why a Yamaha works so well at GH and find out some specificities set up points for the rough Glen Helen track.

The Keefer family breaks down the 2021 Cal Classic MX weekend at Fox Raceway as well as talk about which amateur prospect impressed them the most, what every amateur needs to work on, why some amateur motocross promoters just don't get it and a whole mess of other amateur motocross stuff that you may need to know about.

The red and blue quarter liter four strokes go head to head in this special one on one shootout. Keefer will break down the details/characters of each machine and fill you in on which one may be the best for your type of riding, conditions and skill level.

Get the scoop on this year's 24 Hours Of Glen Helen race, how we got roped into riding a 1994 Yamaha WR250 for 24 hours, riding at night, what you should expect from this race, some tips/tricks and a lot of other topics that may help you if ever decide to get to San Bernardino for this event.

Want to get more comfortable on your 2022 CRF250R? Keefer breaks down some suspension settings as well as some flaws that can be remedied in this episode. We also call up Eric Phipps from Works Connection to break down why he chose to purchase a 2022 CRF250R and what he has thought about his purchase.

Keefer breaks down the other steel frame brand and gives you insights on why it is better or worse than the orange and red steel frames out there!

Learn more about Honda's 2022 Works Edition 450 in this episode and find out where it's better than the R model, if it is at all! As usual your questions are answered in this show as well as some you may thought you never knew you wanted to ask!

Get the details on the 2022 FC250 and find out where the Husqvarna differs from the Gas Gas and the KTM out on the track.

Yamaha redesigned their YZ250 two stroke and Keefer breaks down what he felt in comparison to the 2021 version. He also goes over if this YZ250 smoker is a viable purchasing option for even the four stroke lover. Two strokes lover unite and get the scoop on bLU cRU's latest and greatest.

Keefer takes the 2022 KTM 450 SX-F and Yamaha YZ450F and works on each bike's weaknesses in order to try and make an ultimate vet race bike. Which one did he pick as his favorite? Listen in to this special episode to see what mods were done and how much better each one got!

Honda refined the ECU settings as well as the suspension for 2022 so does it make a difference? Can you feel it on the track? These questions and more answered in this CRF450R episode.

You might have thought the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F was going to be an all new machine, but with only a few updates this year we might have to wait until 2023 until we see a huge change. In this episode Keefer breaks down why the YZ450F still may be a viable choice for you future 450cc buyers out there!

The 2022 Yamaha YZ250F has very few changes but that doesn't stop us from breaking down those changes to see if they make a difference on the track or not? Should you switch to bLU cRU? Listen as Keefer dives into the quarter liter four stroke contender.

Yes, we know it's the same bike as 2021, but the latest KX450 is here and we hopefully have some newer things for you to listen to on this 2022 green edition podcast! If you're wondering if a Kawasaki is right for you, give yourself 50 minutes to listen to this episode.

Dive into some family talk with the Keefers as they discuss going back to school, Loretta Lynn's, injuries, disagreements in the household as well as other commonplace topics of many households!

Get the scoop on the all new 2022 Honda CRF250R and find out if it's the new leader in the 250 class!

Do you ever wonder what the R&D process is like to get a motocross to market? How does the testing work for each machine? How do manufacturers find the target for each machine? Sit down for this informative show that encompasses the ins and outs of what it takes to bring that motorcycle, that is sitting in your garage, to your dealer you purchased it from.

Not much changes in 2022 on the KTM 450 SX-F, but Keefer did find one engine update! Learn about that as well as settings, reliability mods, and why this is one of the easiest 450 machines for most consumers.

Drop in and listen to see if a 350cc sized machine is the perfect size bike for you. The KTM 350 SX-F hasn't changed in 2022, but Keefer goes over why the 350cc size is a good match for most people as well as what to look for in order to see if a KTM 350 SX-F is right for you.

Keefer breaks down the 2022 KTM 250 SX-F as well as durability questions, tip, tricks, and even breaks some myths about the quarter liter orange four stoke machine.

All you Red Riders get ready as Keefer and Dallas Dunn go over some updated tips for the 2021 Honda CRF450R as well as talk about Factory Connection's suspension settings that we have recently tested. Also, as a bonus Keefer goes over some of the change points of the 2022 CRF450R and how it could benefit you out on the track.

First time going to Loretta's? Or maybe you just want a refresher course on what the ranch is all about? Regionals? We got that in here as well! Get all the LL's scoop in this family friendly episode with the Keefer family.

Keefer sits down with the lead motocross developer at FXR Racing, Carson Soviak, to discuss the ins and outs of the gear process from start to finish. If you're a gear snob like we are , this is a good one to listen to

Should you be wearing knee guards or knee braces? Ryno suggests knee pads bu others suggest knee braces so what should you do? Let Keefer walk you through his experiences with each and what his outlook on the debate. Special guest Mrs. Keefer is in studio on this one to make sure Kris is keeping it real.

Keefer sits down with a motocross coach and amateur racing father (Rob Imondi and Matt Pascal) and go over why/if kids or newer riders to the sport need a coach/trainer. Keefer will also go over how one amateur racing family manages to balance work, money spent, a marriage, giving equal amounts of time to each child, as well as how long parents should financially support their kids (in the sport) in order to achieve success.

Not a lot has changed in the world of Suzuki, but that doesn't mean it is not a viable option for certain riders. Keefer and company will break down the latest RM-Z's, it's updated features, talk about where each bike shines and where it could use some assistance. RMaRMy members unite!

Ever wonder what your suspension adjustments actually do for you on the track? Get the low down on which adjuster does what and how you can diagnose which one to turn/click for varying conditions of any track.

In this off-road episode, Keefer and Greg Loup will break down the 2021 Yamaha YZ450FX and Kawasaki KX450X. Listen as they go over the changes to each machine, who each bike is for, each bike's strengths and weaknesses, as well as what they think about what each bike's moto to off-road ratio really is.

Keefer gets to ride and test the Smartop Bullfrog Spas Honda of Vince Friese and walks you through the bike and what it's like to ride.

Get the scoop on all of. the changes Yamaha made to the 2021 WR450F and how it attacks the trails. Let Keefer break down all the ins and outs of this refined blue machine.

In this episode Kris and Heather go over the trials and tribulations of relationships and bring in their friends Matt and Shannon for their own stories.

As a parent fighting time, it's hard to admit when your kid is better than you. So why not race, put your money where your mouth is and see who is King of the moto household? Aden and Kris discuss their match race that determined who is IN FACT the faster Keefer.

Keefer goes reader/listener emails and answers your burning questions.

Get the scoop on what it's like to ride Justin Brayton's Muc-Off Honda CRF450R engine as well as a set of A-Kit level Showa suspension. It's been a while since we have seen our 2021 CRF450R test engine and we will break down all of the pieces that are involved in getting a factory level type engine character.

Keefer walks you through Husqvarna's closed course, off-road, big bore two stroke. If you're looking at a TX300i, listen in as this podcast goes through who this bike is for, as well as if it is a capable moto machine.

Keefer dives into Honda's Works Edition and breaks down differences between the standard "R" model. Is the WE worth the money? Did Honda fix the ECU issues? Is the WE's suspension better with the coatings? All of these questions and more answered in this show! There is also important information about ECU updates to your current R and RX models as well.

Kris and his son Aden go over all of the 250 fours strokes that they tested, in order to choose the right 250 machine. This podcast is geared towards amateur racing families that are looking to get the best new style bike for their buck.

Kris and Heather cover some Valentine's Day topics such as: why men are horrible at V-Day, why we expect sex and women expect flowers, cards and candy, as well as some back stories, relationship advice, why Heather is anti V-Day, IG stupidity, where you see yourself in 10 years and of course some recent track stories that you will all enjoy.

Breaking down all things that is the 2021 Husqvarna ROCKSTAR EDITION! Dive into a conversation with Keefer about engine character, chassis feeling, suspension settings and more in this party like a rockstar episode.

This week on the RMATVMC KT Podcast, Keefer dives deep into the world of Team Green. Looking to balance out your 2021 KX450 as well as some get some engine tips? Listen as Keefer goes over the five most important mods you can do in order to give you more comfort as well as a broader power.

Keefer breaks down the new 2021.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition, how to use the new connectivity unit, the myKTM app, which maps are best, why the KTM is easy to ride and so much more in this orange brigade podcast.

Kris Keefer and Gary Sutherlin come in studio this week to break down the 2021 KTM 450 XC-F and dive into who this bike is for. Both guys will break down each part of the motorcycle as well as dive into the racing aspect of off-road racing and how the hybrid moto/off-road rider is becoming more popular.