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.

Portimao SBK Test Wraps Up Rea on Top

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
New riders getting to know new teams and new racebikes as the 2010 season begins with the first test at Portimao. See who stacked up where in our Portimao SBK test wrapup.

Sykes Joins Vermeulen on 2010 Kawasaki SBK

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
British rider Tom Sykes finds a home for 2010 on the Kawasaki ZX-10R, campaigning alongside MotoGP rider and former SBK star Chris Vermeulen.

CPSC to Regulate ROV Utility Vehicles

Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Consumer Product Safety Commision is back in the OHV news, with reports that the government agency has voted to write mandatory rules regulating ROVs.

Yamaha Electric Scooter Concepts at Tokyo

Thursday, October 22, 2009
Yamaha reveals a couple interesting takes on the electric scooter concept with the EC-f, EC-fs and EC-3 at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.

BMW Electric C1-E Scooter Prototype

Thursday, October 08, 2009
Could the BMW C1 be back? Not quite, but BMW has unveiled this interesting electric-powered C1-E prototype for the eSUM European safety project.

2009 US Open Supercross Preview

Thursday, October 08, 2009
The James Stewart and Chad Reed rivalry comes to a head at the 2009 US Open Supercross. Find out what to expect this weekend in Vegas.

2010 Kymco Scooters First Ride

Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Motorcycle USA visits Asheville, North Carolina to sample the sizeable KYMCO scooter inventory, including the all-new Downtown 300i maxiscooter.

2010 Kawasaki Z1000 & Versys First Looks

Monday, October 05, 2009
Kawasaki unveils an all-new version of its large-displacement streetfighter, the 2010 Z1000, and minor revisions to its popular Versys.

Kawasaki Concours 14 Gets Traction Control

Monday, October 05, 2009
Kawasaki’s sport-touring flag-ship enters 2010 with KRTC, the Japanese marquee’s first-ever traction control system, and a host of touring upgrades.

Toseland Gone, Kallio Stays, ‘10 Seats Filling Up

Thursday, October 01, 2009
Mika Kallio stays while James Toseland is on the outs in MotoGP thanks to Ben Spies' promotion. So what's the future for Chris Vermeulen and Toni Elias>

Electric Honda Cub & Scooter Set for Tokyo

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Honda reveals two electric motorcycle prototypes that will make their official debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, including an all-electric Honda Cub.

Honda Confirms New VFR1200F and CB1100

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Honda has confirmed the new VFR1200 and CB1100 will debut at the upcoming 2009 Tokyo Motorcycle Show, set for October 24 – November 4.

British Superbike Champ Teams with Biaggi

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The newly-crowned British Superbike champion, Leon Camier, will pull duty as the Max Biaggi’s teammate this weekend at Magny-Cours.

Vectrix Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Troubled electric scooter manufacturer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Rhode Island firm has entered into an "asset purchase agreement" with New Vectrix LLC backed by venture capitalists GH Venture Partners LLC.

Pirelli Angel ST Tire Review

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Motorcycle USA samples Pirelli’s latest sport-touring rubber, the Angel ST tires. Is it Angel or Demon? Pirelli says both, find out what we think in this tire review.

Catalunya Triumph - Riding Barcelona

Friday, September 25, 2009
Motorcycle USA samples the sunny Catalunya countryside and the narrow streets of Barcelona in motorcycle-obsessed Spain in this motorcycle touring and travel feature.

Honda PCX Scooter First Look

Friday, September 18, 2009
Ready for Thailand with promises of a stateside arrival, Honda debuts its latest scooter – the PCX scooter, which features an “idling stop system.”

2010 Suzuki GSX1250FA and Bandit First Look

Friday, September 11, 2009
At the Bol D’or endurance race, Suzuki breaks cover on its all-new GSX1250FA and the regular Bandit 1250, which gets a styling makeover for 2010.

2010 Yamaha YFZ450X First Look

Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Yamaha reveals a new addition to its sport quad lineup with the YFZ450X Sport ATV, an all-new high-performance trail monster.

World Superbike Nurburgring Results

Sunday, September 06, 2009
Was Noriyuki Haga able to hold his points advantage at Germany’s Nurburgring, or did American Ben Spies take over the position of front-runner? Find out in the Motorcycle USA World Superbike Nurburgring Results.
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