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Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested

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Kris Keefer puts bikes, gear, accessories, hard parts... you name it, through the paces to bring you the straight verdict.

Episodes

Show #209 - 2021 Gas Gas MC250/450 First Impression

You may just think it's a red KTM and you may be somewhat correct, but listen as Keefer breaks down the differences on the track between the red, orange and white machines. Also, get some suspension, engine and chassis character opinions on the latest red machine to hit the dealership floors.

Dec 13, 20201 hr

Show #208 - Coffee With The Keefers (Episode 7)

Grab your loved ones and listen to a breakdown of the AZ Open with Heather, Aden and Kris. The Keefers will go over how the AZ Open was ran, the cost, track mistakes, family mistakes, positives from the weekend and everything that encompasses a an amateur ring family. Yes, even the bad times!

Dec 07, 20202 hr 30 min

Show #207 - 2021 450 MX Non Shootout

Listen as Keefer breaks down each new 2021 450 MX'er and gives you a head's up on which one is better suited for you. This is non shootout episode is geared towards what works and what doesn't on each bike, for your style of riding.

Nov 30, 20201 hr 11 min

Show #206 - Listener Emails/Questions

In this episode Keefer goes over track safety, 2020 Vs. 2021 CRF450R, which helmet is best, how to get in the industry, WP XACT or KYB conversion, how Heather keeps it together while both boys are racing and so much more in this listener email special edition.

Nov 23, 20201 hr 23 min

Show #205 - 2021 Yamaha YZ125X Review/Settings

It's off-road season out on the west coast and Keefer breaks down the 2021 Yamaha YZ125X for you right here. What are the differences of the YZ125/ YZ215X, can a bigger vet rider adapt to the YZ125X, does this two-stroke Yamaha fit the 50/50 hybrid type of rider, as well as more of your questions answered in this episode.

Nov 15, 202052 min

Show #204 - Factory Monster Energy Yamaha YZ450F Test

What's it like to ride a factory Yamaha? In this episode Keefer breaks down what it's like to ride a Monster Energy Factory Yamaha YZ450F, what it entails, how much better it really is than a stock machine, where it's better on the track and why he still gets excited about testing factory machines.

Nov 03, 202048 min

Show #202 - Coffee with the Keefers: Episode 6

On this edition of Coffee With The Keefers Presented By Ikon CBD, Steve and Pookie Matthes sit down with Kris and Heather to go over their top three reasons why they love their partner, as well as their top three things they would like their partner to improve on. Steve and Kris also build their ultimate woman out of Heather and Pookie's body parts. This episode has laughs, tears, frustration and not to mention plenty of WTF's!

Oct 26, 20202 hr 43 min

Show #200 - 2021 Kawasaki KX250X/450X First Impression

Kawasaki brings a couple new models to their fleet in 2021, so let Keefer break down what the KX250X/450X is like to ride. Get the nuts and bolts of all the differences from the moto models and why it may be worth your time to give the new green X models a hard look.

Oct 14, 202055 min

Show #198 - 2021 Honda CRF450R First Ride Impression

The bike you've been waiting for is finally here! Is it as good as it looks? Listen as Keefer breaks down what it's like to ride the 2021 Honda CRF450R and what the differences are compared to last year's model.

Sep 17, 202051 min

Show #197 - 2021 KTM 250/450 SX-F First Impressions

Learn more about the 2021 KTM 250/450 SX-F machines in this two for one podcast. Get some insight on the new orange brigade machines, settings as well as if the new versions are that much better than last year's versions.

Sep 15, 202052 min

Show #196 - Coffee With The Keefers (Episode Five)

Sit down, relax, grab a coffee or in this case, a cocktail! ! Let's go over some of life's topics such as marriage, kids, dirt bikes, social media and a sprinkling of after dark with the Keefers shall we?

Sep 13, 20201 hr 19 min

Show #194 - Living With The 2020 Suzuki RM-Z450 (Mods Included)

You #RMaRMy members need to sit down and listen as Keefer goes over the 2020 Suzuki RM-Z450 with test rider Dallas Dunn. They will talk about the mods performed, what worked/what didn't, reliability of the zook as well as if a yellow bike is the correct purchase for you.

Aug 31, 20201 hr 8 min

Show #193 - 2021 Kawasaki KX450 Vs. Yamaha YZ450F Mod Shootout

Have you ever wondered if an aftermarket ECU and muffler really helps a machine? What about if you stick that same aftermarket ECU and aftermarket muffler on two competing shootout machines, would that change the results in a shootout? Let Keefer walk you through the ins and outs of this ECU/Muffler/Fuel test and see if it could be the right mod for your new green or blue machine.

Aug 28, 202054 min

Show #192 - 2021 Husqvarna FC250 & FC450 First Impressions

Looking to upgrade to a 2021 FC250/450 Husqvarna this season? Let Keefer walk you through the change points as well as if those changes can be felt from previous year models. Get the straight scoop on how the FC250/450 work on the track and if it's the right bike for you!

Aug 21, 20201 hr 2 min

Show #191 - 2020 Loretta Lynn's Experience

We go to the ranch and give you ALL the insight on what went down. We will cover everything from the cost to what was done to each machine. Get a racing family outlook on what it's like to be at Loretta Lynn's from a testing perspective that only the Keefers can bring you.

Aug 11, 20202 hr 12 min

Show #190 - 2021 Kawasaki KX450 First Impression And Confession

Kawasaki changed the clutch as well as the handlebar on the 2021 KX450. Can you feel the changes on the track? Keefer breaks down the change points and if those change points are felt on the track. There is even a Team Green confession that you will have to hear to believe.

Jul 22, 202040 min

Show #189 - 2021 Yamaha YZ Talk With Travis Preston

Get all of the 2021 Yamaha YZ info from R&D rider Travis Preston as Keefer sits down and talks about the changes to the YZ250F, why the YZ450F is a shootout winner, what Yamaha is doing to develop the YZ two-strokes further and so much more in this bLU cRU episode.

Jul 20, 202057 min

Show #187 - Coffee With The Keefers

Sit down with Kris and Heather Keefer as they discuss a wide variety of topics that involve not only dirt bikes, but relationships as well as parenthood and everything in between.

Jul 13, 20201 hr 13 min

Show #186 - Washougal LL Regional/Ranch Talk/2021 KX & Off-Road Lineup

In this double dose episode, get the download on the Washougal LL Regional, how it was ran, what the track was like, how the YZ125/CRF250R handled the rough/slick Washington surface and all that encompassed the three day event. Yes, we even get some "Amateur National Heather" updates as well! In part two, get the scoop on the 2021 Kawasaki KX & Off-Road lineup and what's in store for you Team Green consumers.

Jul 08, 20201 hr 27 min

Show #185 - 2020 Yamaha YZ250/450F GYTR Built Machines

GYTR is Yamaha's in house performance accessory group and we get to test two of their engine kits. We will go over what is involved in the YZ450F and YZ250F builds, if they are worth the money, how they perform on the track and everything in between.

Jun 29, 202055 min

Show #184 - Loretta Lynn Regional Qualifier (Father/Son Ranch Talk)

Listen as Keefer and his son dissect the AMA Amateur National at Loretta Lynn's and talk about the regional qualifier at Fox Raceway. Get the low down on what it takes to get there, how to prepare, why certain things must be done as a parent, what bikes are being chosen to race in Tennessee and much more on this father son racing edition of the RMATVMC Keefer Tested Podcast Presented By Fly Racing And Race Tech.

Jun 22, 20201 hr 10 min

Show #183 - Colorado Trip (Honda CRF250R, KTM 450 SX-F, Yamaha YZ450F updates)

We went to Colorado for a little training/testing trip! In this episode get the lowdown training for Loretta's, why we chose the YZ125 over the KTM 125SX, why the Honda CRF250R is better for a 14 year old boy, how the 2020 Honda CRF250R, Yamaha YZ450F and KTM 450 SX-F performed at high elevation, why Southern California isn't a good place to train for Loretta's, how I managed to take out my son on a practice day and so much more in this smorgasbord episode.

Jun 15, 20201 hr 10 min

Show #182 - 50 Hours On The 2020.5 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition

Thinking about getting a new 2020 orange 450 SX-F? Or maybe you already own one? What can you expect from the new KTM 450 FE? We racked up a lot of hours in a short amount of time on our 2020.5 Factory Edition so let Keefer walk you through the modifications, the ups/downs, as well as some tips/tricks.

May 26, 20201 hr 8 min

Show #180 - 2020 Sherco 450 SEF-R First Impression

The French manufacturer Sherco is making a push in the American market and in this episode we will go over what it's like to ride their 450 SEF-R. Sit back, relax and take a virtual ride with Michael Allen and Keefer as they go over this unique machine.

May 11, 202053 min