Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested

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

Show #448 - 2026 Yamaha YZ450F Review/Test

What is its like to ride Yamaha's updated 2026 YZ450F? Let Keefer and company walk you through each change and how those changes are felt on the track. Is the updated chassis and engine that much better where it could sway you to purchase one? Learn about where the new bLU cRU is better and if there is anything that Yamaha went backwards on. Plus, get all the extra circular talk that this podcast is known for!

09-22
01:31:27

Show #447 - 2026 Honda CRF450R Review

Keefer brings in Eddie Laret to discuss the unchanged Honda CRF450R for 2026. Even though Honda didn't change a thing to the CRF450R there is still plenty to discuss like mods that work, settings, who this machine could be best for as well as some downfalls that you might find with the 2026 Ride Red machine.

09-15
01:25:49

Show #446 - 2026 Honda CRF250R Review

No changes made to the Honda CRF250 in 2026 but we do have a lot of info to break down about the red machine. Learn about the Honda's strengths and weaknesses as well as what mods work best and we even cover some set up tips too help you get dialed in with your new CRF250R.

09-08
56:05

Show #445 - How To Obtain And Keep A Sponsorship

In today's world where budgets are getting tighter and cost of living/racing is going up, how can a journeyman racer/family get sponsored to help offset costs? How can you, the racer, help the company that is sponsoring you? What can you do to obtain and then keep said sponsorship? We sit down with Kenny Day (Fox Racing) as well as Andy White (FXR Racing)and talk about some of the common mistakes they see from families/riders while trying to get help. We also talk about some of the things you can do, besides results, that can help you get on the road to being sponsored.

09-01
01:28:05

Show #444 - 2025 KTM 300 XC Talk W/Jamie Ellis

Got a chance to go test a 2025 KTM 300 XC up in the hills of the high desert so I decided to make a show about it since I liked it so much. After that decision, I decided to grab Jamie Ellis from Twisted Development to talk about some of his magical ECU mapping he does to the stock KTM 300XC. Get the scoop on KTM's best off-road two stroke right here!

08-25
48:47

Show #443 - 2026 Kawasaki KX450 Talk

Keefer goes over the 2026 KX450 and why this bike may be best for you. With deals going on at your local Kawasaki dealer, this KX450 may be the right fit. Listen as KK goes over the engine delivery, any misnomers that you may have heard about the KX450, how the chassis can help you corner better as well as reliability talk. Get the straight scoop on the green machine here.

08-18
53:00

Show #442 - Ironman Combine Weekend Wrap up

We spent last week at Ironman Raceway for the Scouting Combine so in this show we cover the race itself, the track, the heat, Aden's issues, what kids impressed us, how the whole event works and a lot more from Ironman.

08-11
01:11:21

Show #441 - 2025 Loretta Lynn's Wrap Up Show

Loretta's is done and dusted but the family and I sit down to recap the final days of the week and go over what happened at the ranch. We get off-road racer turned motocross guy Cole Forbes on to clear up a few things as well as talk about his week, how Aden's last motos were, who were the standouts of the week, who was our disappointments of the week, a young lady taking our sport to new levels, Matt Burkeen's videos, J-Law graduates and A LOT more in this hefty Loretta's special.

08-03
01:38:34

Show #440 - Loretta Lynn's Day 3 Recap

The Keefer family goes over day three of LL's 2025. Weather delays, fast B kids, fast women, some riders that we think should be doing better, a scary guy and a frenchy, how to navigate the amateur motocross path as well as a lot more within this episode.

08-01
01:06:11

Show #439 -2025 Loretta Lynn's Day 2 Recap

Keefer brings in Randy Richardson, Robby Green and Eddie Laret to talk about day 2 at the ranch. From crashes, podiums, who was good, who wasn't, how the track shaped up and even how many motocross training facilities are in the paddock these days. If you weren't there, it will feel like you were!

07-31
01:27:21

Show #438 - Loretta Lynn's 2025 Day One

Sit down with the Keefer family and enjoy the day one recap of some racing at the ranch. Kris, Aden, Heather as well as Eddie Laret talk about the day's events, how the racing went, who was fast, who wasn't and even a little bit of drama to tie it all in. It wouldn't be Loretta's without some sort of drama right?

07-30
01:14:37

Show #437 - KTM 350 SX-F vs. Yamaha YZ450F Which One Is Better For You?

Let me walk you through the old age question... Should I get a 350 or a 450? I grab our modified KTM 350 SX-F as well as our trusty Yamaha YZ450F in order to guide you through all of the positives and negatives of each size and color. Is a modified 350 a disadvantage like others say it is? Why modify a 350 when you can just buy a 450? Can you make a 450 ridable for the masses? All of these questions answered in this show!

07-14
01:00:34

Show #436 - 2025 Kawasaki KX450SR Race Test With Gary Sutherlin

We gave Gary Sutherlin our 2025 KX450SR to race the vet weekend up at Mammoth Mountain MX so we ring him up to go over the details of the build as well as the race. What did Gary do to the bike? How was the durability of the KX450SR? Did it have enough power up in elevation? Hear it all on this show!

07-07
01:15:39

Show #435 - Mammoth MX and Remembering Aidan Zingg

The family and I sit down to share stories about a great young man and how he impacted our lives. If you knew Aidan you already know but if you didn't this show will speak about who he was as a person and how he held a special place in our hearts.

06-29
01:13:22

Show #434 - The Club MX Experience

Ever wondered what it's like to ride the Club MX facility? What about how it's ran? Is it the best motocross training facility in the United States? Listen as Aden and Kris Keefer talk about their experience visiting/riding the Club MX grounds.

06-23
01:00:33

Show #433 - 2025 Yamaha YZ250 Garage Build

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.

06-15
01:03:08

Show #432 - Loretta Lynns Regional Qualifier 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.

06-09
01:23:27

Show #431 - 2026 Ducati Desmo 450 MX First Ride

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.

06-03
59:01

Show #430 - KTM 350 SX-F Dual Injector Garage Build

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.

05-25
01:11:13

Show #429 - 2025 Honda CRF250RX Review

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!

05-19
01:11:40

Frank Perreault

man this pod is crazy instructive

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David brosius

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El Rico

Great podcast!

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