Articles By Bart Madson - Managing Editor

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.

Buell Not Dead, Buell Racing Continues

Friday, November 20, 2009
Erik Buell leaves Harley-Davidson to found Erik Buell Racing, supporting the Buell 1125R racing efforts.

2009 Macau Grand Prix Thursday

Thursday, November 19, 2009
British rider and reigning Macau Grand Prix champion Stuart Easton tops the timesheet after Thursday’s qualifying, with American Mike Barnes sixth-fastest on the day.

Stewart Rests Up for Supercross

Thursday, November 19, 2009
Suffering from a mysterious illness, James Stewart is taking some races off and resting in preparation for the 2010 Supercross season.

Ducati Multistrada Best in Show at Milan

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The new Ducati Multistrada takes Best in Show honors at the 2009 EICMA Milan Bike Show.

New Ducati Multistrada to Cost $14,995

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Unveiled at the EICMA Milan Bike Show, the 2010 Ducati Multistrada now has an MSRP, with the base model retailing for $14,995.

Piaggio USB Scooter - 147 lb-ft Torque

Thursday, November 12, 2009
No, that's not a typo. Piaggio claims its USB scooter concept churns out 147 lb-ft of torque. Read more about the USB's Milan Bike Show debut.

BMW Inline Six Motorcycle Concept

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
BMW pulls the wraps off the surprising Concept 6, which features an Inline Six engine and BMW hint that it may anchor a new luxury touring motorcycle.

Brammo Electric Motorcycle Cut to $7995

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Oregon electric motorcycle manufacturer Brammo has announced a dramatic $4000 price cut for its Enertia powercycle, which can be financed at Best Buy for $7995.

2010 MV Agusta F4 First Look

Monday, November 09, 2009
A new 186-hp engine and 22-lb lighter chassis headline the changes to the 2010 MV Agusta F4 superbike relased at the 2009 EICMA Milan Bike Show.

2009 Sport-Touring Shootout IV

Monday, November 09, 2009
Motorcycle USA samples four sport-touring motorcycles on an 800-mile ride to see what 2009 bike best combines sportbike performance with touring comfort.

2009 Triumph Sprint ST Comparison

Monday, November 09, 2009
See the Triumph Sprint ST battle its sport-touring rivals in Motorcycle USA's 2009 Sport-Touring Shootout.

2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 Comparison

Monday, November 09, 2009
See the Kawasaki Concours 14 battle its sport-touring rivals in Motorcycle USA's 2009 Sport-Touring Shootout.

2009 Yamaha FJR1300 Comparison

Monday, November 09, 2009
See the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 battle its sport-touring rivals in Motorcycle USA's 2009 Sport-Touring Shootout.

2009 BMW K1300GT Comparison

Monday, November 09, 2009
See the BMW K1300GT battle its sport-touring rivals in Motorcycle USA's 2009 Sport-Touring Shootout.

2010 AMA Pro Road Racing Schedule Out

Thursday, November 05, 2009
AMA Pro Road Racing releases a 2010 schedule with some big ommissions, most notable being Miller Motorsports and Laguna Seca.

BMW Upgrades Boxer Engine for 2010

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.

TTXGP Electric Motorcycle Race for US

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.

Ben Spies Dons New Livery for Valencia

Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Ben Spies will compete at the 2009 Valencia MotoGP finale aboard a one-off Sterilgarda Yamaha livery.

2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 First Ride

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?

Brammo Shocking Barack Tour Ends

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.
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