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Articles By Bart Madson - Managing Editor

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.

2010 Honda VFR1200F Touring Comparison

Monday, October 18, 2010
Discover how the new 2010 Honda VFR1200F stacks up in our 2010 Sport-Touring Shootout.

2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 Comparison

Monday, October 18, 2010
The Kawasaki Concours 14 returns for its third chase at sport-touring glory in the 2010 Sport-Touring Shootout.

2011 Triumph Sprint GT Comparison

Monday, October 18, 2010
Motorcycle USA gets its first taste of the 2011 Triumph Sprint GT in our 2010 Sport-Touring Shootout. See how its stacks up.

2010 MotoGP Sepang Results

Sunday, October 10, 2010
Jorge Lorenzo takes his first career title in the premier class, but Rossi claims the MotoGP victory at Sepang.

2010 MotoGP Sepang Qualifying

Saturday, October 09, 2010
Jorge Lorenzo will look to snare his first career MotoGP title from the coveted pole position, the Fiat Yamaha rider topping the charts in Sepang qualifying.

Lorenzo vs. Rossi: Rivalry Escalates

Friday, October 08, 2010
Jorge Lorenzo is days away from winning the MotoGP crown, yet the paddock buzzes as usual around Valentino Rossi as the duo’s rivalry escalates.

2010 MotoGP Sepang Practice

Friday, October 08, 2010
Typical sweltering Sepang weather greeted the MotoGP paddock, with Valentino Rossi topping the charts in free practice session 1.

2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA Confirmed for US

Thursday, October 07, 2010
Suzuki’s GSX-R supersports received top billing at the Vegas dealer show, but the Japanese brand also confirmed an all-new 2011 model – the GSX1250FA.

Provisional 2011 World Superbike Schedule

Thursday, October 07, 2010
World Superbike releases its provisional 2011 schedule, with another visit to the U.S. and Miller Motorsports Park.

Bell Vortex Striker Helmet Review

Thursday, October 07, 2010
Can the Bell Vortex deliver quality performance at a palatable price point? Find out in our Bell Vortex Striker Helmet review.

BNG for 2011 Honda CBR Line

Wednesday, October 06, 2010
With significant redesigns released for the Kawasaki Superbike and Suzuki Supersports, Honda’s CBR600RR and CBR1000RR return for 2011 unchanged.

Andrew Short Signs with KTM

Wednesday, October 06, 2010
AMA Motocross and Supercross competitor Andrew Short leaves longtime employer Honda for the Orange and Black of KTM.

2011 Triumph Speed Triple First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Triumph refines its genre-defining Speed Triple streetfighter with a new chassis and uprated motor.

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Triumph reveals a new addition to its cruiser lineup with the Thunderbird Storm, make use of a 1700cc version of the marque’s Parallel Twin.

2011 Ducati 1198 SP Superbike First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Ducati reveals its all-new 1198 SP Superbike at INTERMOT, with the Italian marque also announcing value-added upgrades to its base 1198.

BMW Unveils K1600GT at INTERMOT

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
The Germans have already teased with photos and details of the new K1600GT’s Inline Six powerplant, now BMW reveals its new touring rides at INTERMOT.

2011 KTM 125 Duke First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Debuting last year as a concept model, KTM reveals its new 125 street bike as a production reality – the KTM 125 Duke.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Kawasaki introduces the 2011 Ninja 1000, which borrows the engine and chassis of the Z1000 and adds a full fairing and street riding ergos.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
The 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R features an all-new engine and chassis, as well as stock traction control and optional ABS. Did we mention it’s 22 pounds lighter too? Read more in this first look.

2010 EICMA & INTERMOT Preview

Friday, October 01, 2010
It’s new model release time with the European manufacturers set to debut a slew of new rides at EICMA and INTERMOT. Here’s what to expect.
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