I wasn’t always a moto guy. I know a lot of my high desert buddies bust my balls about just being one dimensional, but I came from a desert racing background. My dad would worked his ass off all week…
Daytime Program: MEC
The Monster Energy Cup was Saturday night and although it didn’t stack a ton of top names this year, it did provide enough excitement for me to sit and type about a few things that I thought were worth mentioning. …
2020 450 MX Bracket. Shootout “B MAIN”
As long as I can remember, shootouts have been a staple in our industry. I remember being an 11 year old kid reading about the 1987 80cc Shootout in Dirt Rider Magazine and then proceeding to ask my dad for…
Ask Keefer: Hill, CR22, RJ and more
Matthes: How’s this Justin Hill MCR Honda thing going to go? Keefer: I don’t think you’re going to see anything spectacular come MEC, but I do think he will be good on this bike if the team keeps him for…
Keefer Tested: 2020 Suzuki RM-Z250 Review “Alex Martin’s Ride!”
No Suzuki didn’t change anything on the RM-Z 250 in 2020, but that doesn’t stop me from giving you some on track testing info on what it’s like to ride. I recently picked up my 2020 RM-Z 250 test bike…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Steel 142 1978 Suzuki RM250C-2
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Suzuki’s second 250 machine of 1978, the all-new RM250C-2. In 1978, Suzuki released two RM250 models. Only seven months after the RM250C made its debut,…
Keefer Tested: 2020 Yamaha YZ450F GYTR Tall SeatÂ
Yamaha has an accessory division called GYTR and when it comes to accessories for your YZ they have tons to offer. I wasn’t quite happy with the “pocket” feel that the stock 2020 YZ450F seat has to it once the…
2020 450 MX Bracket Shootout: “The Podium”
As long as I can remember, shootouts have been a staple in our industry. I remember being an 11 year old kid reading about the 1987 80cc Shootout in Dirt Rider Magazine and then proceeding to ask my dad…
250 Vs. 350 Vs. 450 : How Do You Choose?Â
A question I get asked a lot is what size bike is right for me? While this is a question that is not easy to answer, I thought I would try to give you some perspective on what each…
Keefer Tested: OGIO Adrenaline VRT Gear Bag
There are a few off the bike pieces that are essential to me and my testing program. One of those things is a gear bag that fits all of my crap and isn’t a huge/heavy monstrosity. I have used and…
Keefer Tested: Dunlop MX53 Product ReviewÂ
Dunlop recently introduced their new MX53 intermediate to hard terrain tires last week to the media at Perris Raceway. I was excited about the new tire from Dunlop because quite frankly there hasn’t been an intermediate to hard terrain tire…
2020 Yamaha YZ450F Start Up/Baseline Settings/Tips/Tricks
The Yamaha YZ450F is winning a lot of shootouts this year with it’s completely redesigned frame and engine layout as well as a stiffer suspension package that makes the bLU cRU ride a race-ier type of machine. I am fan…
