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.

Shift Streetfighter Storm Series Jacket Review

Friday, July 17, 2009
Motorcycle USA samples the Shift Streetfighter Storm Series Jacket, a versatile year-long textile riding jacket.

H-D Q2 Sales Down with Jobs Cuts Planned

Thursday, July 16, 2009
Harley-Davidson numbers are down for the second quarter of 2009, with plans for more job losses from the American manufacturer.

Buell 1125RR American Superbike Unveiled

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Buell motorcycles releases the 1125RR, a higher-spec version of its superbike Twin built specifically for the American Superbike class.

BMW S1000RR Superbike Priced at $13,800

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The eagerly anticipated BMW S1000RR superbike gets an American pricetag of $13,800 and start arriving in dealerships this December.

Honda Love Cub 50 Exhibit

Tuesday, July 14, 2009
The ubiquitous Honda Cub has topped 60 million in cumulative sales worldwide, and 60 of those Super Cubs were recently on display as works of art.

2010 Honda CRF250R First Look

Friday, July 10, 2009
Already a dominating presence in the 250 MX class, the Honda CRF250R joins the ranks of the fuel-injected motocrossers for 2010.

Piaggio MP3 Hybrid Scooter Debuts

Thursday, July 09, 2009
Piaggio's hybrid scooter concept surfaced two years ago, but now it’s a reality as Piaggio introduces its MP3 Hybrid scooter – a gas/electric hybrid coming to the US in 2010.

Motorcycle Racing Recap July 4-5

Monday, July 06, 2009
It was a busy Independence Day weekend of motorcycle racing. See what happened here at Motorcycle USA.

2009 MotoGP Laguna Seca Preview

Thursday, July 02, 2009
The best riders in the world take a spin on the Laguna Seca track. Will the Americans please the home crowd or will Rossi repeat?

AMA Pro Road Racing Laguna Seca Preview

Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Mat Mladin and the AMA boys share the paddock with MotoGP as American Superbike and Daytona SportBike run one race apiece at Laguna Seca.

2010 Honda VFR1200 Spy Shots Leaked

Monday, June 29, 2009
We knew a V-Four Honda sportbike was coming, and now spy shots seem to confirm the new Honda VFR1200.

2009 Honda Ruckus Scooter Review

Thursday, June 25, 2009
The Honda Ruckus is a playful little 50cc scooter, but is it fit for the road? Find out in the Motorcycle USA Honda Ruckus scooter review.

World Superbike Misano Friday

Friday, June 19, 2009
Ducati’s Michel Fabrizio takes the provisional pole position, just edging out Yamaha ace Ben Spies at Misano.

MotoGP Catalunya Qualifying

Saturday, June 13, 2009
Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo claims pole position at his home Catalunya Grand Prix, followed by fellow front-row starters and MotoGP championship rivals, Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner.

2009 Isle of Man Senior TT Results

Friday, June 12, 2009
Steve Plater gives Honda another TT win by claiming the checkers in the Senior TT Isle of Man TT finale, while teammate McGuinness sets new lap record.

2009 Isle of Man TT TTXGP Results

Friday, June 12, 2009
Ron Barber takes the first-ever electric-powered Isle of Man TT, the TTXGP, aboard the Team Agni entry. Joining in the Pro Class podium were the German XXL and American Brammo TTR.

2009 Genuine Rattler 110 Review

Thursday, June 11, 2009
A 110cc 2-stroke zinging around on US roads? That’s right, Motorcycle USA road tests Genuine Scooter’s Rattler 110 scooter.

2009 Isle of Man Supersport TT 2 Results

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
The legendary Dunlop name returns to the top steps of the TT rostrum as Michael Dunlop takes the checkers in the second Relentless Supersport race at the 2009 Isle of Man TT.

2009 Isle of Man TTXGP Practice Results

Tuesday, June 09, 2009
The timed results of the first electric motorcycle road racing competition are in, as the TTXGP practices at the famed Isle of Man TT circuit.

2009 Isle of Man Supersport TT Results

Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Pagetts Honda rider Ian Hutchinson scored his first ’09 Isle of Man TT victory with a win in the Relentless Supersport TT.
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