Bart Madson
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Be it bike tests, feature stories or racing reports Madson has been scribbling at Motorcycle USA for almost a half decade. He rides whatever’s in the MCUSA garage - just don’t ask him to wheelie.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
AMA Pro Road Racing releases a 2010 schedule with some big ommissions, most notable being Miller Motorsports and Laguna Seca.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
BMW debuts a revitalized version of its Boxer Flat Twin, with more horsepower and higher rev ceiling, on its 2010 R1200GS, GS Adventure and R1200RT.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
After making its debut at the 2009 Isle of Man TTs, the TTXGP electric race will run next year in the US as well, with the TTXGP U.S. Championships held at Infineon May 14-16.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Ben Spies will compete at the 2009 Valencia MotoGP finale aboard a one-off Sterilgarda Yamaha livery.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Kawasaki refines its monster-motored sport-tourer with customer feedback to improve touring cred. But does the re-invigorated 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 benefit from the changes?
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Brammo delivers its Enertia to Washington D.C. on the Shocking Barack tour - a three-week trip from Detroit to D.C. displaying the potential of electric motorcycles.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
New riders getting to know new teams and new racebikes as the 2010 season begins with the first test at Portimao. See who stacked up where in our Portimao SBK test wrapup.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
British rider Tom Sykes finds a home for 2010 on the Kawasaki ZX-10R, campaigning alongside MotoGP rider and former SBK star Chris Vermeulen.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Consumer Product Safety Commision is back in the OHV news, with reports that the government agency has voted to write mandatory rules regulating ROVs.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Yamaha reveals a couple interesting takes on the electric scooter concept with the EC-f, EC-fs and EC-3 at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Could the BMW C1 be back? Not quite, but BMW has unveiled this interesting electric-powered C1-E prototype for the eSUM European safety project.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
The James Stewart and Chad Reed rivalry comes to a head at the 2009 US Open Supercross. Find out what to expect this weekend in Vegas.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Motorcycle USA visits Asheville, North Carolina to sample the sizeable KYMCO scooter inventory, including the all-new Downtown 300i maxiscooter.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Kawasaki unveils an all-new version of its large-displacement streetfighter, the 2010 Z1000, and minor revisions to its popular Versys.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Kawasaki’s sport-touring flag-ship enters 2010 with KRTC, the Japanese marquee’s first-ever traction control system, and a host of touring upgrades.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Mika Kallio stays while James Toseland is on the outs in MotoGP thanks to Ben Spies' promotion. So what's the future for Chris Vermeulen and Toni Elias>
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Honda reveals two electric motorcycle prototypes that will make their official debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, including an all-electric Honda Cub.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Honda has confirmed the new VFR1200 and CB1100 will debut at the upcoming 2009 Tokyo Motorcycle Show, set for October 24 – November 4.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The newly-crowned British Superbike champion, Leon Camier, will pull duty as the Max Biaggi’s teammate this weekend at Magny-Cours.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Troubled electric scooter manufacturer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Rhode Island firm has entered into an "asset purchase agreement" with New Vectrix LLC backed by venture capitalists GH Venture Partners LLC.