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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.
Monday, January 09, 2012
BMW Motorrad records its best sales year ever in 2011, its 104,286 units sold exceeding the German marque’s previous best set in 2007.
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Cyril Despres extended his lead over teammate and rival Marc Coma with a Stage 5 victory in the 2012 Dakar Rally.
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Piaggio recalls more than 2100 of its 50cc scooters for an ignition control unit replacement.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Max Biaggi will contest the 2012 World Superbike season with an all-new crew, with his long-time crew chief headed to MotoGP.
Monday, December 19, 2011
The National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) made waves with its bold call for a nationwide ban on cell phone use while driving. The AMA responds.
Monday, December 19, 2011
The 2012 MotoGP paddock is taking shape as new CRT details are rolling out. Stay up to date in this MotoGP silly season update.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Bimota looks to Ruben Xaus to pilot its return to racing on the world stage as the company fields a Moto2 effort and possible SBK entry.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has called for a nationwide ban all cell-phone use while driving.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Husqvarna Motorcycles keeps expanding its street offerings, revealing its Strada 650 at the Paris Motor Show.
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and KYMCO all released electric scooter concepts at 2011 Tokyo Show. Here's a recap.
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Every bike show features quirky concept models. This is one of our favorites from the Tokyo Motor Show – the Yamaha XTW250 RYOKU.
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Eugene Laverty topped the timesheets as Aprilia, BMW and Suzuki World Superbike teams conclude testing at the Portimao circuit.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Japanese press reports Honda will transfer more motorcycle production from its domestic factory to manufacturing facilities in Thailand.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Motorcycle USA samples Suzuki’s latest Wee-Strom riding through the Blue Ridge Mountains on the 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Adventure.
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
New teams, new riders, new machinery… The 1000cc MotoGP era kicks off with post-season testing at the Valencia circuit.
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Big Red debuts the production version of its Adventure-Touring concept at EICMA 2011 with the 2012 Honda Crosstourer.
Monday, October 31, 2011
The 2011 Ducati Streetfighter returns to defend its title. Read more to see if the Duc can take bragging rights away from its Japanese competition.
Monday, October 31, 2011
The 2011 Kawasaki Z1000 comes back for Streetfighter Shootout redemption, but can it improve on second-best in our final rankings?
Monday, October 31, 2011
The ever-popular Triumph Speed Triple goes head to head in our Streetfighter Comparo. See how the British warrior fares against its Italian and Japanese rivals.
Monday, October 31, 2011
The 2011 Honda CB1000R battles for the first time ever in a Motorcycle USA Streetfighter Shootout. See how it fares.