Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested

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.

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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

The last day of Summer School is here! The final episode! Kris, Heather and Aden take you on a virtual walk through Ironman and let you in on what it's like tackling the Pro Motocross Series as rookies. From tears of joy to epic failures, this episode will have you laughing and busting out the tissue boxes. It's been on honor to take you with us this summer! The final show will encompass it all.

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00:39 Season wrap-up intro & sponsor reads
06:19 Ironman recap kicks off & Scuba's bike setup testing
16:08 Honda 250 frame talk & 2026 Phoenix Honda lineup rumors
22:16 Combine talk, age-out rules & Tickle fitness burnout
34:29 Finding the positives & little wins pep talk
40:02 Ironman qualifying breakdown
45:58 Moto 1 recap: gate pick, clutch failure & penalty
57:25 Moto 2 recap: crash, arm pump & getting lapped
1:03:22 Team debrief meeting, 2026 goals & Loretta's mentorship story
1:14:08 Off-season plan: time off, fitness & 2026 schedule
1:20:18 Grading Aden's rookie season & goals for next year
1:24:40 Favorite moments & highlights of the season
1:30:19 Sign-off, Goo Goo Dolls send-off & thank yous

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!

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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

The Keefers break down Budds Creek and give you an inside look from the PHX Honda Racing team. The weather played havoc on the bikes as well as the track so listen as Kris, Heather as well as Aden break down an up and down weekend from Maryland.

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00:00 Intro & sponsor reads (Rocky Mountain, Works Connection, Blood Lubricants)
03:09 Heather's recap intro & nappy Aden joins from North Carolina
08:00 Yamaha/Club MX test day recap
13:46 Favorite tracks & Budds Creek conditions talk
18:07 Heat danger stories & the Josh Lichtel tragedy
21:40 Track marker penalty rules & Levi Kitchen controversy
31:15 Aden's qualifying breakdown & stat nerdery
38:47 Moto 1 recap: water pump blowup & DNF
42:45 Post-DNF frustration: helmet toss & goggle chaos
49:10 Moto 2 recap: pileups & bent bars
51:53 250 class results rundown
56:17 Ironman preview & final round plans
1:00:19 Summer School wrap & military patch story
1:03:46 Anniversary week & reflecting on the summer
1:05:37 Off-season plans & Supercross outlook
1:08:09 The "fuck dad" post-moto meltdown story
1:13:19 Sign-off & Phoenix Honda team thank-yous

Keefer talks about riding the new Honda CRF450R and what the changes are like on the track compared to the older model Honda as well as other colored machines. Get the straight scoop on if this new Honda could be the machine you purchase in 2027.

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00:00 Show intro announcer
10:27 Millville Honda intro recap
17:22 Engine rideability & power character
24:53 ECU maps, clutch feel & vibration
33:28 Commercial break
34:23 Live ad reads - Blood Lubricants & Ride Engineering
38:40 Chassis & rigidity impressions
46:31 Cornering weight, stability & flickability
54:38 Suspension & fork/shock settings
59:05 Ergonomics - seat, bars & grips
1:03:11 Spec sheet & final verdict
1:10:42 Next show preview & sign-off