Bart Madson
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Bashing away at an MCUSA keyboard for more than half a decade, Madson lends his scribbling input on everything from bike reviews to industry features and motorcycle racing reports.
Friday, March 11, 2011
The devastating 8.9 earthquake in Japan has shut down production, with one death and at least 30 injured at Honda facilities in Tochigi.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
The weather spoiled Thursday morning practice at the AMA Pro Racing Daytona opener, but riders took to the drying surface in the afternoon for qualifying sessions.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Alabama-based Motus Motorcycles will debut its direct-injected V-Four-powered sport-touring concepts to the public at Daytona Bike Week.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
As the International road racing season approaches, Michael Dunlop inks a deal with Kawasaki and Guy Martin gets up to speed on his new Suzuki.
Monday, March 07, 2011
Enjoying robust profits for 2010, Polaris Industries has continued with its profit-sharing program – with $13.6 million getting divvied up between the company’s 2250 non-salaried employees.
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Ducati starts cashing in on its biggest off-season acquisition, revealing the first Ducati models to be branded by The Doctor, Valentino Rossi.
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
The headlining feature of the new street-legal Zero XU is its removable battery. But why will riders need to purchase an extra battery to qualify for a popular tax credit, and how much will it weigh and cost?
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Zero adds to its 2011 lineup by one, bringing a street version of its off-road bike that features a removable battery pack and quick-charging option.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Facing a new six-cylinder touring challenger from BMW, Honda gives its flagship Gold Wing a modest makeover for 2012.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Erik Buell debuts the EBR 1190RS at the Indy Dealer Expo, the new superbike dripping in carbon fiber.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
A recent study from Johns Hopkins has linked motorcycle helmet use to a reduced incident of spinal injury.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Ducati debuts its wicked Diavel in Marbella, Spain, and Motorcycle USA gets a first ride aboard one of the most anticipated motorcycles of 2011.
Thursday, February 03, 2011
The Congressional Motorcycle Caucus has been formally recognized by the new Congress, with Representative Gabrielle Giffords remaining co-chair.
Thursday, February 03, 2011
The season-opening Sepang test ends with an unlikely name atop the timesheet, Gresini Honda’s Marco Simoncelli.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Repsol Honda’s triumvirate dominate the second day of MotoGP testing at the Sepang circuit, with Dani Pedrosa the fastest rider on the day.
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Moto Guzzi reveals California and V7 Scrambler prototypes at the Piaggio dealer meeting January 27-28 in Monte Carlo.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Honda has released global production and sales numbers for 2010, with Big Red producing more than 18 million motorcycles and ATV last year.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Castrol Honda’s Jonathan Rea ran the fastest times of Day 2 at the season-opening World Superbike test, with wet conditions at the Portuguese circuit.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Motorcycle USA gets to know the Brammo Enertia a little better as a commuter ride in this electric motorcycle review.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Jakub Smrz tops the Day 1 timesheet as the 2011 World Superbike season kicks off with official testing at the Portimao circuit.
