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Articles By Bart Madson - Managing Editor

Bart Madson
Bart Madson
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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.

Racing Past the Ace Café London

Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Motorcycle USA pays a visit to hallowed ground in British motorcycling, the internationally renowned Ace Café London.

2011 Adventure-Touring Expedition – Day 1

Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Day 1 of MCUSA's 2011 Adventure Motorcycle Tour takes them through the aptly named Death Valley with ambient temperatures reaching over 115 degrees fahrenheit.

Spy Shot: 2012 Water-Cooled BMW R1200GS

Friday, August 19, 2011
BMW spy shots reveal a water-cooled R1200GS prototype, confirming rumors that the 2012 R1200GS will utilize an all-new liquid-cooled version of the iconic Boxer Twin.

MV Agusta’s Castiglioni Dead at 64

Wednesday, August 17, 2011
MV Agusta President Caludio Castiglioni has died at the age of 64 in Varese, Italy.

Yamaha and Honda Test 2012 Bikes at Brno

Monday, August 15, 2011
MotoGP fans got their best look yet of the upcoming 1000cc GP grid, with factory Yamaha joining Repsol Honda at the post-race Brno test with their 2012 prototypes.

MotoGP Brno Preview 2011

Wednesday, August 10, 2011
MotoGP returns from its summer break for Round 11 of the 2011 Grand Prix season with Casey Stoner in command of the title.

Ace 904S Thruxton Special Café Racer

Friday, July 29, 2011
Bearing the Ace Café branding, the Triumph Thruxton gets a high-performance overhaul for a trick cafe playbike.

Kawasaki Versys Pacific Coast Tour

Thursday, July 28, 2011
Motorcycle USA samples the Kawasaki Versys for a quick coastal run. See how the Twin-powered do-it-all serves as a touring rig.

Hopkins Keeps Busy with Wild Cards

Wednesday, July 27, 2011
John Hopkins is making history in the British Superbike series, but the American’s schedule gets even busier with World Superbike and MotoGP wild cards on the way.

World Superbike: Paolo Flammini Interview

Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Motorcycle USA sits down with the man behind World Superbike, Infront Motor Sports CEO Paolo Flammini, to talk about the biggest issues facing his Superbike series.

NHTSA Recall for 2011 Ninja ZX-10R

Monday, July 25, 2011
Following the 'technical hold' placed on it earlier this year, the 2011 ZX-10R gets an official recall from the NHTSA regarding electrical wiring.

Japanese GP Report Rates Radiation Negligible

Monday, July 25, 2011
Based off a preliminary report measuring radiation at the Motegi circuit, the FIM will soon confirm the Japanese Grand Prix will commence October 2.

2011 Q2 Motorcycle Sales Flatten

Friday, July 22, 2011
Motorcycle sales hold steady with 2010 numbers through the second quarter, as the 7.2% gain in Q1 drops to 1.7% in June.

AMA Pro Racing Laguna Seca Preview 2011

Thursday, July 21, 2011
The MotoGP boys take top billing, but AMA Pro Racing will run three races at Laguna Seca, featuring crucial title fights its American SuperBike and Daytona SportBike series.

World Superbike Brno Preview 2011

Wednesday, July 06, 2011
The World Superbike paddock heads to the Czech Republic for Round 8, where Max Biaggi looks to gain ground at Brno.

BMW E-Scooter Prototype First Look

Tuesday, July 05, 2011
BMW debuts an electric-powered concept model with its E-Scooter prototype. Read more on the battery-powered BMW electric scooter.

Husqvarna Nuda 900R Street Bike First Look

Friday, July 01, 2011
Husqvarna pulls the wraps off its 900cc Twin-powered street bike, which the Italian maker dubs the Husqvarna Nuda 900.

Christophe Pourcel Back to GP with Kawasaki

Thursday, June 30, 2011
Christophe Pourcel heads back to Europe, the French rider inking a deal to race the KX450F in MX1 with Kawasaki Team CLS.

2011 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE Review

Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Once a Euro-only model, the Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE makes its American debut and Motorcycle USA gets a tastes of the quirky Italian ride.

2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS First Look

Sunday, June 26, 2011
Slow teases and leaks are over… At least for Suzuki’s New Middle-Class. Here’s the official first look of the 2012 V-Strom 650 ABS – restyled, re-tuned and 13 pounds lighter than its predecessor.
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