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…
Keefer Tested: 2020 Husqvarna FC250 Settings & Tips
2020 Husqvarna FC250 Baseline Settings And Tips I had the chance to spend some extra time on the 2020 FC250 and managed to try several settings to see which direction could be the correct way for you Husqvarna owners. Here…
2020 KTM 450 SX-F Start Up/Baseline Settings
The 2020 KTM 450 SX-F came to us with only minimal changes from the 2019 version, but since then we have gained some more knowledge because I have spent so much time on the 450 SX-F. Here are some baseline…
