Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested

Is the Honda is as good as Keefer remembers from Millville? Listen as this episode dives into what the biggest differences are from the 2026 to 2027 CRF450R and if the new chassis has more comfort on hard pack conditions than the older chassis. Honda also lost a bunch of weight in 2027, so Keefer will break down everything from the weight loss program to the newfound power so if you're in the market for a new CRF450R, this show will help you make that decision.

I fly to Florida to ride Zach Osborne's Loretta Lynn's winning Beta 450RX and I take you along with me. Learn about what's involved in Zach's machine, how it runs compared to the stock 450RX, what unique pieces are on Zach's bike, how it rates compared to other factory bikes I've ridden and much more in this episode! --- CHAPTERS --- 00:37 Intro and sponsor rundown 06:53 Heather and Greg join the show 10:01 Summer School takedown explained 14:33 Setting up the Zach Osborne Beta feature 16:31 Flying to Florida to ride Zach's bike 23:32 First impressions: cockpit and bar setup 30:24 Engine feel and delivery breakdown 35:37 Gearing, ECU and vibration talk 39:56 Chassis comfort and gusseted frame 48:14 Swingarm length and offset geometry deep dive 54:49 Soft fork, stiff shock and suspension feel 1:00:48 BYOB customer program and Vortex ECU dreams 1:08:42 Clutch, brakes, tires and drivetrain details 1:15:38 Fuel boiling issues in Florida heat 1:18:16 Listener Q&A and closing plugs 1:20:58 Next week preview and sign-off

Keefer gets Mark Johnson from REP on the phone to talk about suspension as well as chassis tips for the KTM 450 SX-F. Topics like spring conversion kits, AER set ups, chassis lengths, torque settings, chain slack and more! If you're an orange brigade rider, you will love this show. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:38 Intro & sponsor rundown 10:21 2026 KTM 450 SX-F project overview 15:12 Getting Mark from REP on the line 16:51 The REP app 19:38 AER fork feel: East Coast vs West Coast 26:27 AER pressure checks & temperature swings 29:29 Nitrogen vs helium fork fills 32:59 REP linkage systems explained 36:00 Husky height vs KTM height confusion 38:10 Factory Edition cone valve first impressions 43:58 Cone valve vs shim stack tech 47:18 KYB vs 6500 spring conversion kits 50:37 Chassis length & torque settings 55:30 Chain slack settings 58:43 Shop trends & new chassis rumors 1:02:05 Wrapping up with Mark & REP plugs 1:05:17 Mid-show ad reads 1:10:47 Recap: comparing REP, Factory Connection & WP settings 1:14:44 Tires, exhaust flange & engine feel 1:15:45 Bars, vibration & clamp offset takeaways 1:20:16 Budget-friendly KTM mods recap 1:22:49 Race plans & sign-off

Keefer breaks down Team Green's latest offering for 2027 as the KX250 received more changes than we thought it would but do those small changes mean anything to you out on the track? Find out all the info on this episode. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:38 Show intro & sponsor rundown 08:13 2027 KX250 changes overview 11:58 Horsepower claims, FI mapping & head pipe tweaks 17:47 Engine feel vs Yamaha & Honda 250s 23:58 Clutch upgrade & durability concerns 27:44 Blood Lubricants, Ride Engineering, Yamaha & Eagle Grit ad reads 32:09 Chassis geometry & suspension setup 38:31 Vibration improvements & ergonomics 41:56 Is the 27 worth $1,500 more than the 26? 45:08 Wrap-up, KX450 preview & sign-off

Keefer breaks down the 2027 Yamaha YZ250F from Club MX and gives you info on if this all new blue machine is better than the older version. Do the changes that Yamaha made make for a big improvement on the track? Listen to this episode and find out! --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Show intro 01:44 Sponsor roll call 09:34 YZ250F embargo & Club MX trip setup 10:48 Club MX facility tour 14:38 Engine changes breakdown 19:30 Chassis, suspension & brake spec changes 23:56 First ride: engine feel & power delivery 30:49 Sound reduction & GYTR airbox test 34:01 Sponsor break: ScreenPrintingDone, Blood Lubricants, Ride Engineering 36:55 Sponsor break: Power Motorsports & Eagle Grit 39:12 Chassis riding impressions 42:24 Suspension setup & crash save story 46:17 Clutch feel & engine mapping 50:57 GYTR accessories & pricing 52:38 Ergonomics & final verdict 55:59 Wrap-up & next week preview