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.

AMA Superbike Barber Results

Sunday, April 20, 2008
Mat Mladin kept his undefeated Superbike season intact with a pair of wins at Barber.

2008 Triumph Speed Triple First Ride

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The naked British brawler delivers even better performance for 2008, ensuring sportbike motorcycle bliss with Triple-powered muscle.

Triumph Sympatex Speed Jacket Review

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Want to look as sharp and mean as your Speed Triple, Triumph has what you need with the new Sympatex Speed Jacket.

2009 BMW Superbike S1000RR Unveiled!

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
BMW Motorrad makes it official - the German marque is diving into the superbike realm with a 1000cc motorcycle to contest the 2009 World Superbike Championship.

MotoGP 2008 Estoril Results

Sunday, April 13, 2008
Jorge Lorenzo scores his first Grand Prix victory in the premier class with a win at Estoril.

How To Repair Your Motorcycle Review

Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Want to work on your bike but don't know how? Author Charles Everitt is here to be your guide with How To Repair Your Motorcycle

World Superbike Valencia Results

Sunday, April 06, 2008
It was a crash-filled day at Valencia, with an unlikely winner in Race 1. Check out the results for Round 3 of the 2008 World Superbike Championship.

MotoGP 2008 Jerez Results

Sunday, March 30, 2008
Stoner, Rossi, Lorenzo and Pedrosa are all in the championship mix, but who comes out on top at Jerez.

2008 Buell Ulysses XB12XT First Ride

Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Buell's first touring motorcycle takes the Ulysses moniker to the road with American air-cooled V-Twin muscle.

2008 Moto Guzzi Norge Bike Test

Monday, March 10, 2008
Named in honor of a 4000-mile trek by Giuseppe Guzzi in 1928, the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 piles on the miles with Twin power.

MotoGP 2008 Qatar Results

Sunday, March 09, 2008
Stoner gets his 2008 title defense off to a fast start at Qatar, with the Aussie joined on the podium by a pair of 250 champions.

Ruling on Sikh Helmet Exemption

Thursday, March 06, 2008
An Ontario judge has ruled again Sikh rider Baljinder Badesha, who challenged the Canadian province's mandatory helmet law based on religious grounds.

Supercross Indianapolis Results

Sunday, March 02, 2008
Chad Reed was his normal self at the RCA Dome taking the win in the 450 class. Meanwhile, Trey Canard snared his second consecutive victory

Joe Rocket Big Bang Jacket Review

Friday, February 29, 2008
We test one of Joe Rocket's '08 designs for the sportbike masses in the form of the Big Bang Jacket.

Religious Helmet Exemption?

Friday, February 15, 2008
One Candian Sikh is seeking an exemption for Ontario's mandatory helmet law based on religious grounds, with other Canadian provinces allowing Sikhs to ride without helmets.

2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R First Ride

Tuesday, February 12, 2008
We sample Kawasaki's best-selling sportbike. In fact, the Ninja 250R is Kawasaki's best-selling motorcycle period.

Supercross San Diego Results

Sunday, February 10, 2008
Chad Reed and company roll into Charger country for Round 6 of the AMA Supercross series.

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 Comparison

Monday, February 04, 2008
Come along for the ride as we take five Super Sport-Touring motorcycles for over a 1000-mile trek up the scenic Pacific Coast Highway.

2008 Honda ST1300 Comparison

Monday, February 04, 2008
Come along for the ride as we take five Super Sport-Touring motorcycles for over a 1000-mile trek up the scenic Pacific Coast Highway.

2007 Yamaha FJR1300 Comparison

Monday, February 04, 2008
Come along for the ride as we take five Super Sport-Touring motorcycles for over a 1000-mile trek up the scenic Pacific Coast Highway.
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