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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, October 01, 2010
Pedrosa down and out in Motegi, Lorenzo’s championship all but confirmed and Rossi back on top of the charts as Free Practice ends at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
The electric-powered Peraves E-Tracer recently won the $2.5 million-dollar Progressive Automotive X PRIZE and is now coming to the U.S. market with AC Propulsions at the helm.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Aprilia USA announces the 2011 Shiver 750, featuring a sportier ergonomic package and $8999 MSRP.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Electric motorcycle firms Brammo and Zero are raising funds for their further expansion and product development.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
The 2011 MotoGP schedule is released, once again 18 rounds, with Laguna Seca and Indianapolis confirmed.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Motorcycle helmets employ the latest technology to improve safety and comfort, but how are they made? Find out in this step-by-step guide of the production process at the Schubert helmet factory.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Wearing a pair of Shift Kickers, no not cowboy boots, Shift Kicker riding shoes. Read the review here at Motorcycle USA.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Ever wonder how motorcycle tires are made? During our tour of the Bridgestone Nasu Tire plant we find out how the rubber hits the road.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Electric motorcycle maker Brammo Motorsports teams to electronic firm Flextronics to bring its electric designs to a global market.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Unions at Harley-Davidson’s Wisconsin factories have agreed to seven-year labor agreements that will keep the company’s production operations in The Motor Company’s home state.
Friday, September 10, 2010
The National Highway Traffic Saftey Administration reports a 16% drop in motorcycle fatalities in 2009, in spite of more motorcycle miles traveled.
Friday, September 10, 2010
World Supersport competitor Eugene Laverty has been tapped to join Marco Melandri for the 2011 Sterilgarda Yamaha World Superbike team.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Schuberth helmets return to the United States with the founding a Schuberth North America and the new touring lid, its C3 flip-up helmet.
Friday, August 27, 2010
AMA Flat Track returns to Northern California and Motorcycle USA lets the good times roll with Kawasaki, riding to Calistoga to take in the races in this motorcycle tour.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
After a lackluster return at Unadilla, James Stewart has withdrawn from the three remaining AMA Motocross Nationals.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Almost 50 years ago American Honda looked to Madison Avenue for help, generating one of the most sucessful advertising campaigns in history. Now Honda's back in the '60s in AMC's Mad Men.
Friday, August 20, 2010
One of our editors visits Japan for a motorcycle tour with Bridgestone, returning with visions of Rockabilly motorcycles gangs dancing in his head.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Honda’s Ian Hutchinson continues his top road racing form, but Suzuki’s Bruce Anstey steals show with record-breaking lap and victory in concluding Superbike race at the Ulster Grand Prix.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Motorcycle USA reports on its riding season behind the versatile Shift Trifecta Storm Series Jacket in this motorcycle gear review
Thursday, August 12, 2010
The MotoGP season heads into the second half, which means its time to make your Round 10 Fantasy GP picks. Motorcycle USA is here to help.