Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested

Two stroke fever! Listen as Eddie Laret and Keefer talk about their latest Garage Build that involves the YZ250 two stroke! Bickering about the two stroke fun factor, Mark from REP discusses suspension set up, who the two stroke is for these days and what was done to this specific build all in this show.

The Keefer family go over their Lorettas SW Regional Qualifier from Fox Raceway and talk about the track, how the day was ran, who was fast, fights breaking out, huge crashes and a lot more from this recap of Lorettas season.

The iconic Italian brand allowed us to ride their new 450 Desmo MX machine in Bologna and in this episode we break it all down for you. What is like to ride the Ducati motocross machine? What does the Desmo valvetrain feel like? Is this bike competitive out of the box? All of these questions answered and then some right here.

Keefer grabs Chad from XPR to discuss the latest KTM 350 SX-F build. Dual injection, ported head, exhaust flange and a Vortex ECU grace this bike with big results. Learn more about this simple yet effective build on this episode.

Keefer brings in one of his hybrid test riders (Gardner Tarlow) on this episode to breakdown the 2025 Honda CRF250RX. How good is the new chassis in off-road conditions? Is the updated engine help the little red ride gain some torque? Is the updated Showa suspension better for bigger riders? All of this and of course we have some extra curricular topics as well in this show!

Keefer dives deep into your questions on this special Q&A episode. Learn about triple clamp designs, dual injector systems, the effect of dynos, Kawasaki reliability, Training for motocross while working full time, how to get into moto photography and more in this episode.

Got a newer Yamaha YZ125? Then this podcast could be for you! Learn about Yamaha's small bore two stroke offering and get the details on how to set it up, who this bike is for, why you should keep your child on a 125 when they are graduating from an 85cc machine, which mods work well for the bLU crU two stroke as well as a special guest to talk about the two stroke nationals.

In this episode Keefer brings in his buddies David Martinez (AKA, Fireman Dave) and Eddie Laret to discuss the latest Twisted Development KTM 350 SX-F build. How built is this engine? Who is this mid sized beast for? What is it like to ride a built KTM 350 SX-F? We even get Jamie Ellis on the show to discuss a breakdown of engine parts as well as how those parts translate to track feeling. Lots of...

Keefer takes you through some of the best Renthal bends for your new MX machine as well as gives you explanations on why each dimension fits your size as well as your bike the best. If you want the best rider triangle for your type of riding, listen to this show and learn.

The Keefer family sit down and recap the weekend of the SW/MW area qualifier from Glen Helen. Get the details on who was fast, how the track shaped up, how much it cost and of course all of he inner workings of what went on internally as a family. It's like you were there!

Kris and Aden Keefer sit down to talk about their latest 2025 KX250 Garage Build. This build is meant to go amateur motocross racing so if you want to get the ins and out of what is done to this Team Green machine, listen as both Keefers break it down along with special guest, Jamie Ellis.

Keefer walks you through the change points in the 2025 Husqvarna FC250 Rockstar Edition as well as if those changes are worth/felt on the track.

Keefer brings in Gary Sutherlin and his friend Kelly Gelhaus to talk about their "Six Hours Of Glen Helen" experience with the 2025 Honda CRF450RX. That's right we let Gary and Kelly take our brand new Honda test machine to see what the pros and cons are of the red machine while under racing conditions. Learn about Honda's hybrid moto/off-road 450 as well as the 6 Hours Of GH.

Keefer breaks down the 2025 250 MXers and walks you through each of their strengths and weaknesses. He also picks his favorites, but talks about why each one of these new 2025 250 MX'ers could be a viable choice for you.

Keefer breaks down Beta's latest 450cc motocross offering and gives you all some information post the Racer X first impression. Is the Beta still as good on different types of tracks? Is the 450RX a viable option for someone that is in the market for a new motocross machine? Get a more in depth look inside the Beta on this episode.

Keefer breaks down the steps it takes to being a test rider, how you can become one yourself, some of the falsehoods that come along with test riding, what are some of the secrets that some tests riders don't want you to know and a lot more about one of the most coveted "jobs" in the industry.

We get mark Johnson from REP Suspension on the phone to take your questions as well as talk about suspension set up, myths, set up advice, A-Kit, adjustments and general things you can do to make your bump sticks work better on the track or trail.

When you only have a few test riders under the Keefer Inc. umbrella, who do you choose to babysit the RM-Z450? In this episode we talk to Rob Imondi as he is the one responsible for our RMaRMy and how this bike helped him get back into riding a dirt bike as well as how it has been the most fun he's had in a long time! If you have or are maybe thinking about getting a Suzuki, listen to this episode...

We took delivery of our Triumph TF-450 RC Edition on the west coast so we take it out to some of our local tracks, in order to see if the Triumph feels similar to when we left it in Georgia back in November. How does the chassis, engine and suspension stack up against other models on the same tracks? Listen to Keefer break it down on this show!

Keefer walks you through the new Gas Gas Factory Edition and lets you in on if this bike is better than the standard MC450. With an increase in 2100.00 from the standard MC450, is this something you can feel on the track? Who is this bike for? Why would you want a Gas Gas over a KTM? All of this as well as some comparisons with other brands in this episode!

Keefer sits down with Jamie Ellis from Twisted Development to talk about the secret under the fuel tanks of some professional MX/SX teams. Can you tame down the YZ450F enough to ride it harder/longer? Is the cost of this throttle body felt enough on the track? What other teams are using an aftermarket throttle body on their bikes? What exactly is the difference between an RP throttle body and a st...

We have a unique show this week as we get Dallas Dunn in studio to talk about how a 2025 KTM 250 SX two stroke helped him find the love for riding again. This is not your traditional bike review as we dive deep into what this bike can do but also how a two stroke can make the flame for riding ignite again. We will break down the orange pumpkin and even get Jamie Ellis from Twisted Development on t...

Keefer gets a modified YZ250F with a second injector, Vortex ECU as well as an FMF muffler to go against a Honda CRF250R with a ported cylinder head, HC piston, Vortex ECU and Akrapovic muffler in order to see which one is better. Different mods may have different outcomes on the track so we dissect these mods and even call up the guy who built the bikes!

Keefer breaks down the differences between. the red and green "edition" bikes and tells you what might be the better choice for you. In this episode we will cover chassis stability, engine character, suspension and even ergonomics to inform you which color could be that glass slipper you're looking for.

The new 2025 Kawasaki KX450 SR is here and Keefer walks you through what it's like to ride the new green machine. Does the new SR have enough power? Is the suspension valving that much different than the standard model? Listen in and see if the new SR is the right bike for you!