Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested

Thinking about getting a new 2020 orange 450 SX-F? Or maybe you already own one? What can you expect from the new KTM 450 FE? We racked up a lot of hours in a short amount of time on our 2020.5 Factory Edition so let Keefer walk you through the modifications, the ups/downs, as well as some tips/tricks.

Want to know how a built 350 stacks up against a 450? Get the the details as Keefer dives into the mystery of a KTM 350 SX-F and why this bike could be the perfect bike for MOST.

The French manufacturer Sherco is making a push in the American market and in this episode we will go over what it's like to ride their 450 SEF-R. Sit back, relax and take a virtual ride with Michael Allen and Keefer as they go over this unique machine.

Since you're quarantined and have some time on your hands why not sit down and drink some coffee with the Keefers? This episode touches on a lot of topics that involve relationships, dirt bikes and everything in between! Learn a little, laugh a lot and enjoy over 70 minutes of real life topics (NOT JUST DIRT BIKES! .

Are you wondering which 450 suits your riding style or maybe even your lifestyle best? In this episode Keefer breaks down the characters of each 450 MX machine, how each brand meshes with certain riding styles, if you'll need to spend extra money on said bike, why a good dealership is important and most importantly how you can decipher on what type of rider you actually are.

Are you wondering which 450 suits your riding style or maybe even your lifestyle best? In this episode Keefer breaks down the characters of each 450 MX machine, how each brand meshes with certain riding styles, if you'll need to spend extra money on said bike, why a good dealership is important and most importantly how you can decipher on what type of rider you actually are.

We have reached 63 hours on our 2020 Husqvarna FC450! Join Keefer and test rider Matt Sirevaag as they talk service intervals, problem areas, mods needed, suspension settings and more in this all Husqvarna special.

Times are a changing so we decided to give you a rundown on what is/has being tested here in the high dez. We will go over Keefer's Top 3 sets of gear, goggles, boots, helmets, test three CRF450R muffler systems, a set of REP/AEO WP CV forks/Trax shock for the KTM 450SX-F, ETS 110 octane fuel and cover some other hot topics in this mix mash episode.

We decided to mix things up this week and brought in a couple guests to the studio. My good friend Greg Loup comes on the show to talk about what it's like to return to riding after a long hiatus. We will go over what to do and what not to do as well as break down what type of dirt bike might be best for your situation. Part two of this episode we will get my kid Aden Keefer to come on to talk about his latest crash and why dad yelled at him while he was laying on the ground.

Listen as Keefer goes over Honda's new Works Edition CRF450R, compares it to the regular "R" version and goes over some set up specs in order to get you comfortable on the red machine.

Since you're quarantined and have some time on your hands why not sit down and drink some coffee with the Keefers? This episode touches on a lot of topics that involve relationships, dirt bikes and everything in between! Learn a little, laugh a lot and enjoy over 90 minutes of real life topics.

Team Green riders unite and listen as we go over some Race Tech engine and suspension mods on our 2020 KX250. Get some information on what was done to our engine, fork, and shock in order to make this a more powerful yet better handling green machine.

Being over 40 and trying to get more fitness on a dirt bike can be tough, but it's possible if you can be pointed in the right direction. In this episode Keefer goes over some simple ways to improve your overall fitness on your dirt bike so you can achieve some of your riding goals. Learn about some off the bike tricks as well as some on the bike tips right here!

Looking for some modifications that make sense on your CRF450R? Listen as Keefer dives into his latest garage build that will help you Honda owners out on the track. Get the scoop on what was done to this red machine and why those mods make the Honda easier for you to ride out on the track.

Fuel injection in a two stroke! Yes, sir! Let Keefer and Michael Allen walk you through the 2020 Husqvarna TE300i on this all off-road special podcast. Get the inside info on how the TE300i handles, how it builds its rpm's, where it shines, and where it doesn't out on the trail. All the info you need and some that you probably don't, but we talk about it anyway right here!

KTM gave us their new 2020.5 450 SX-F Factory Edition to test out and we are here to give you the details! Want to know what the changes are to the new Factory Edition and how they relate to the track? What about comparing the orange Factory Edition to the white Rockstar Edition? We do all of that and more right here in this special podcast.

The 2020.5 Husqvarna FC450 Rockstar Edition is here! Let us break down the changes as well as if those changes are felt on the track. Get the on-track testing facts straight to your ears on this special Rockstar Edition podcast. Special guest/test rider Kenny Day also will help us break down the white ride as well as some Barcia talk for extra credit.

We couldn't just hold the 2020 Honda CRF250R to just five mods, so we decided to break you off 10! Listen as Keefer goes over some crucial mods to help reliability as well as performance in this RIDE RED episode.

Grab your significant other and sit down with Kris and Heather Keefer as they discuss an array of topics that involve relationships, sex, dirt bikes, how to deal with injuries within the household, how to get your significant other to be more supportive of your riding, and a whole host of other important aspects to having a succesful dirt bike friendly family.

Is there anything more sexy than a Honda CRF450R? No, but sometimes she can be hard to handle right? Let Keefer was you through his "Top 5" modifications for the 2020 CRF450R as well as some tips to get that red rocket under control.

In this episode listen as Keefer goes over Renthal's new handlebar and gives you the top 5 modifications you can make to your 2020 KX 250 and KX450.

Wondering what some of the top modifications are for the 2020 KTM 450 SX-F, YZ450F, and YZ250F are? Listen as Keefer goes over several top mods for these bikes and why he chooses each of them.

We take the 2020 Yamaha YZ 125 and the KTM 125SX and compare the weaknesses as well as the strengths of each bike. We will also go over which bike is better for a younger teenager coming off of an 85 and an older vet rider who just wants to have some fun. Lots of information about each bike in this episode.

Ricky Brabec tackles the 2020 Dark Rally as the American favorite. We sit down to talk about his preparation, what it's going to be like racing in Saudi Arabia, why he loves Dakar so much, how Jimmy Lewis has helped him with navigation, and so much more in this one on one interview.

In this episode Keefer Inc. test rider Michael Allen joins us in studio to talk about his 2006 YZ125 Craigslist build, what he did to make it race ready for the Tecate Enduro, what it's like to ride in a van with Malcolm Smith, and as a bonus we will go over how moto life changes when you have a newborn. We cover a lot of topics in this one, so sit back, relax, and enjoy, it's a biggie!

We sit down with Colton Aeck and discuss the 2020 Yamaha YZ125X/250FX introduction in South Carolina and why these bikes are so much damn fun! We also will touch on why more moto guys should try some off-road riding with the YZ250FX and why young off-road riders could benefit from riding the YZ125X.

In this episode Keefer will go over nine sets of gear from Fly, Fox, Leatt, Alpinestars, Thor, Sofa Brand, FXR, O'neal, and Answer. Listen about fit, function durability, ventilation, and how all of that stacks up when riding long term with these sets of gear. This is a big one, so settle in and get the information you've been looking for, before you make that purchase.

I sit down with Gary to discuss a few off-road topics, how his year went, what his plans are for next year, and how we can make off-road racing grow. Gary is always a fun interview, so sit back and enjoy some hard truth from one of the most candid off-road racers today.

Want to know more about the 2020 Husqvarna FX450? Would a FX or a FC be better for you? What about the differences between a Husqvarna FX450 and a Yamaha YZ450FX? Get all the details in this episode!

Professional Supercross racer turned fireman/family man is back racing at the Dubya USA World Vet Nationals on our 2020 KX450 test bike. We sit down and talk with him about what mods he is making in order to make the green machine more comfortable for him. This is the second and last part to this build. Lots of interesting tidbits about chassis testing in this one as well.

Want to know more about the bikes that I raced at the World Vet's and I why I chose them? In this episode we will break down the Yamaha YZ450F as well as the Twisted Development KTM 450 SX-F and what was done to each bike. Listen and learn to what you could possibly do to make your blue or orange bike a friendlier, more fun race bike. Of course we will also go over the return of Steve Matthes, how the World Vet Des Nations Cup race went, and why Mike Brown is so gnarly.

Professional Supercross racer turned fireman/family man is back racing at the Dubya USA World Vet Nationals on our 2020 KX450 test bike. We sit down and talk with him about what mods he is making in order to make the green machine more comfortable for him. Also get some straight talk on why professional racers sometimes never touch a dirt bike again after they're done with their careers. Lots of info in this one folks!

Our final rankings are in on the 2020 450 MX Bracket Shootout and we go over who the best of the rest really is! Listen as Keefer breaks down The Suzuki, Honda, and Husqvarna with three riders in this detailed shootout format.

I sit down with Mark "Kato" Kariya and talk about his long career as a motorcycle journalist/photographer. With over 30 years in our sport Kato has seen a lot so we talk about it on this podcast.

Want to know what it's like to ride Ricky Brabec's factory JCR Honda 450X National Hare N Hound race machine as well as my experience from the Checkers MC AMA National Hare N Hound event? Listen to this episode to hear Johnny Campbell's breakdown of the Honda 450X, what they did to the machine as well as the evolution of the 450X, and of course Keefer's take on the bike/race! If you're an off-road guy you will love this one!

Who doesn't want more bottom end power and better suspension control out of a Honda CRF250R? The guys at Race Tech took upon themselves to find me both and we go over the findings right here on this podcast!

Listen as five different type of riders break down the final three bikes (KTM 450 SX-F, Yamaha YZ450F, and KX450) as they go up against one another at the infamous Glen Helen Raceway. Who wins the 2020 450 MX Bracket Shootout? Which bike is the best? Listen to this episode and find out!

Listen as three different type of riders break down the KTM 450 SX-F and the Husqvarna FC450 as they go up against one another at the infamous Glen Helen Raceway. Who moves on to round two? Listen to this episode and find out!

Listen as three different riders (ability, style, weight, age) break down the Kawasaki KX450 and the Honda CRF450R as they go up against one another at the infamous Glen Helen Raceway. Who moves on to round two? Listen to this episode and find out!

Listen as three different type of riders break down the Yamaha YZ450F and the Suzuki RM-Z450 as they go up against one another at the infamous Glen Helen Raceway. Who moves on to round two? Listen to this episode and find out!

Want to know what Dunlop's new MX53 Intermediate to Hard terrain tires are like on the track? is it better than the MX52? Can they be better than the MX33? Get all the info from Keefer after his first full day of testing them right here.

Husqvarna Presents The Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Husqvarna VIP Keefer Tested Podcast. Want to get all the tips, tricks, as well as settings on the 2020 FC250? Listen to the special all Husqvarna podcast to get the on track information.

We decided to try something different this year so we are going to do a bracket style 2020 450 MX Shootout. Listen as Keefer gives his personal ranking of the 2020 450s and why he placed them where he did. He will go over who each 450 machine is for as well as all of the good and bad about each machine. In this episode hear how those rankings qualify each machine into a bracket style shootout where they now will go head to head with several different types of riders.

WP introduced their XACT Pro Components recently and we set out to test the suspension on our 2020 KTM 450 SX-F. How does it compare to stock? Is it worth the money? Let Keefer take you on a virtual test ride around the tracks of Southern California, with the WP XACT Pro Components. Also in this episode get the low down on the KTM Hard Parts triple clamp and how it can make your KTM handle even better.

Got a kid that is outgrowing his 85? Maybe you're not sure he or she is ready for a big bike yet? How do you know? In this episode let Kris and his son Aden walk you through their experiences with the 2020 KTM 125 SX as well as give you some pointers on how to safely get your not so little one on big bikes.

Kawasaki didn't change much on their KX450 for 2020, but we still put a ton of information together for you right here in this podcast. Get engine, suspension, and chassis settings as well as some comparisons about this 2020 green machine. Of course you will learn a lot, but also be entertained like you only can right here on the RMATVMC Keefer Tested Podcast.

Get all your detailed 2020 Yamaha YZ450F information right here. Let Keefer walk you through the new YZ450F as he breaks down the engine character, suspension comfort, chassis feel, as well if this new blue machine is better than its predecessor. Also, Keefer will walk you through how Yamaha got to this point and gives you some back story on some of the important people in the R&D department at Yamaha.

Honda changed a lot on the new CRF250R so we will break down each portion of those changes and how they relate to actual on-track ride time! Is the 2020 CRF250R better than last year's model? Find out right now by clicking play.

On this RMATVMC Keefer Tested Podcast, get to know the strengths and weaknesses of the 2020 KTM 250SX-F in this all orange brigade episode.