Rocky Mountain Atv/mc Keefer Tested Podcast

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.