Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested

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.

Want to learn more about the changes Honda made to the CRF450R and if they are felt on the track? Want to know if the 2020 is better than the 2019 version? Want to get a baseline suspension setting for your new 2020 Honda? Listen to this episode and get those questions answered and a lot more.

We shook down the 2020 Husqvarna FC250/FC350 and will break down what each bike is like to ride, what each bike's strengths and weaknesses are, as well as which CC size is right for you.

Want to know more about the 2020 Husqvarna FC450 and what to do to yours? Listen as Keefer gives you a specific set up spec and tons of options for you to make your Husqvarna the best it can be. Welcome to the Husqvarna VIP Keefer Tested Show!

Just because the Yamaha YZ250F didn't change in 2020 doesn't mean we don't have a lot to say about it. Listen as we go over the ins and outs of the YZ250F and how you can make it better for you and your riding style!

The updated 2020 KTM 450 SX-F is here and we have the details on how it performs on the track. Want to know how it compares the the 2019 version and maybe the 2020 Husqvarna FC450? Listen to this episode and find out.

Want to learn more about the 2020 KX250? Listen to this episode to get all the details about the Kawasaki, how it stacks up to the 2019, as well as set up specs, and if we think it's the best 250 four-stroke Kawasaki has produced.

Husqvarna made some slight tweaks to the 2020 FC450 so we busted out a few hours on it to see if those changes are felt on the track. Is It better than the 2019 FC450? Listen to this episode and find out now.

If you're a Suzuki rider looking to get a little more juice from your engine, listen to this episode as we break down the JGRMX stage two engine kits for the RM-Z 250 and 450. Hear three different riders give their opinions on the JGRMX kits and get a detailed breakdown of how each one differs from the stock engine character.

Want to know the unspoken rules about practice track etiquette? Join Travis Preston and Kris Keefer as they take you through what to do and what not to do when out riding on a busy practice day at your local motocross track. From beginner to pro we promise you will learn something from this podcast and chances are you will most likely get some laughs as well!

Another double dose of info downloaded to you this week as this time it's all about the 2020 Honda CRF updates/changes and what we think the reasons are for those changes. Part two is all about the new Fox Racing V3 helmet and how it performs out on the track. Plenty of info for you to digest to make smarter purchasing decisions. .

This special mash up podcast is a big one that talks about the 2020 Yamaha YZ and FX's and what changes were made. A three way goggle shootout with the Oakley Airbrake, 100% Armega, and Scott Prospect. And a review of the Tusk Impact Wheelset. Sit back, relax, and enjoy some quality testing info along with a few laughs.

The second round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross at Fox Raceway has come and gone, but there are tons of things to cover. Listen as Kris is joined by Heather Keefer along with his longtime buddy Greg Loup to break down the race itself, what went wrong, what went right, what we learned, how Matthes was as team manager, some life lessons, and why I will not be getting any "Pity UPS Deliveries".

Round 1 of the AMA Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series has come and gone and apparently so has my bike skills! Listen to Heather and I break down the whole week up in Sacramento and get some insight on what it's like to be a factory rider and race on a national track like Hangtown. Go through the ups and downs with us in this podcast!

In this episode hear about the week leading up to the big race at Hangtown, what the race bike feels like, why I'm losing sleep, and why David Vuillemin called me.

It's almost go time in Hangtown! Listen as Keefer breaks down his last week or so with the team, goes over how his training is going, how tired he is, what changes he has done to his bike, and even some nutritional talk in this episode.

In this episode Keefer will break down the top 5 most important mods you can do to your new 250 four-stroke. Listen as he goes over all six manufacturers and what you can do to improve on each of them, along with some bonus tips and tricks.

Hangtown is less than a month away! Listen in and hear how everything has been going with project old dude races the AMA outdoor nationals. Also get the low down on what has been evolving with the 2019 Honda CRF450R practice bike.

Listen as Keefer goes over the top 5 mods you can do to six different current 450cc motocross machines. Want to know the best bang for your buck? Which muffler to use? What type of gearing to run? It's all in here, plus so much more, so take a listen!

What? April Fool's? Nope! That's right, we are going racing this summer aboard a Smartop/Bullfrog Spas/Honda and Steve Matthes is the team manager! In part one of this podcast listen as my wife and I discuss why we are doing this, how all of this came about, what my goals are, and get the low down on my Honda CRF450R machine. You want to know the ups and downs of professional motocross racing? Listen to all of these upcoming episodes as we will cover the mental/physical side of trying to do the hardest sport in the world. At age 42!!!!

Looking for an 85 for your young one? Want to get some information on our long term 2019 KTM 85 SX? In this episode get some settings, tips, tricks, and even some of your reliability questions will be answered in this episode. As a bonus we did an interview with my son Aden Keefer and he will walk you through why dirt bikes are so important to him. #KeepKidsOnDirtBikes

Honda has re-vamped their trail bike lineup for 2019 and in this episode let us walk you through what the changes are and why these machines are important for every off-road family. Mrs. Keefer and Matt Sirevaag join in on the fun for a special family friendly episode of the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested Podcast Presented By Fly racing and Race tech.

Where does the time go? We already put 25 hours on the 2019.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition, along with some aftermarket goodies, to see if it would get better than our standard 2019 orange test bike.. In this hour long podcast get the lowdown on what's done to our test bike and which mods actually help this Factory Edition. No fluff here!

Got a 2019 Honda CRF450R? Having a little trouble with set up? Listen to this episode and get some modification suggestions that can make this a much better Honda to try and go fast on. These stage one modifications are a "must do" if you're a CRF450R owner.

Yamaha has an all new WR450F for 2019 and we had the chance to put some miles on it for a first impression. In this episode let us walk you through the changes that the bLU cRU team made, what we thought of the updates out on the trail, and if the 2019 WR machine is better than the 2018 version.

Hoosier just entered the world of motocross/off-road and we give them a full evaluation on two different machines to see how they stack up against other brands. Listen to this episode before you make your tire purchase to see if these tires are right for you.

The latest Husqvarna Rockstar Edition is here and Keefer gives you all the details on this new machine. Is it better than the 2019 version? Listen in and get some setting specs, answers to your burning questions, and some special insight on a bike that may be in your near future.