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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.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
AMA veteran Michael Barnes earns his second XR1200 win of the 2012 season with a last lap drive at Miami Homestead.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
After a tumultuous year with factory Yamaha and rumors of a return to World Superbike, Ben Spies stays in MotoGP inking a deal with Pramac Ducati.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
BMW Motorrad claims its best August sales month to date, with year-to-date 2012 BMW motorcycle sales up in the 15.6% US market.
Monday, September 10, 2012
The troubled Texas MotoGP race finds more controversy, as Kevin Schwantz sues the Circuit of the Americas (COTA).
Monday, September 03, 2012
Harley-Davidson marks its 110th year in the motorcycle business with its 2013 model lineup. MotoUSA samples the refreshed Street Bob during a three-day Canadian tour.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
In preparation for Round 11 of the World Superbike series, SBK riders test at the new Moscow Raceway circuit – with reigning champion Carlos Checa leading the way.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
The Motor Company celebrates 110 years with special anniversary editions and new Hard Candy Custom paint options, as well a modest restyling of its 2013 Dyna Street Bob.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Land Speed Racing legend Sam Wheeler is retooling his E-Z-Hook Streamliner this fall for the first 400 mph motorcycle run at Bonneville.
Thursday, August 02, 2012
The Q2 financial reports are out and BMW Motorrad claims increases in sales, revenue and production year-over-year for the first half, despite a modest second-quarter decline.
Thursday, August 02, 2012
The 2012 Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship continues with the second day of racing at the Loretta Lynn Ranch.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The MIC estimates through the first half of 2012 are in with sales of new motorcycles reporting a 2.8% increase from 2011.
Friday, July 27, 2012
The AMA Pro Racing crew splits time with the MotoGP paddock as Friday practice sessions get underway at Laguna Seca.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa leads the MotoGP field as the 2012 Laguna Seca US Grand Prix gets underway with Free Practice 1.
Friday, July 20, 2012
AMA Pro Racing team owner Richard Stanboli spearheads an audacious racing project from his Attack Performance shop – building a MotoGP racebike from scratch.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Motorcycle USA’s KLR650 project bike gets another round of aftermarket updates, including touring-friendly seat and windscreen, as well as some crash protection.
Monday, July 09, 2012
BMW Motorrad sales dropped slightly in the first half of 2012, down 2.3%, while its Italian subsidiary, Husqvarna, enjoys strong growth at 48%.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner continue their title fight at Assen, with a major shakeup of the championship.
Friday, June 29, 2012
The Grand Prix Commission has repealed of the Rookie Rule, as well as a freeze on engine bore and stroke through the end of the 2014 season
Friday, June 29, 2012
Casey Stoner returns to the top of the MotoGP field, claiming pole position for the Assen TT ahead of his Alien cohorts.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Last year’s Assen TT winner, Ben Spies, sets the Thursday pace leading an Anglo/American top three at the Dutch circuit.
