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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.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Motorcycle USA pays a visit to hallowed ground in British motorcycling, the internationally renowned Ace Café London.
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.
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.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
MV Agusta President Caludio Castiglioni has died at the age of 64 in Varese, Italy.
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.
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.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Bearing the Ace Café branding, the Triumph Thruxton gets a high-performance overhaul for a trick cafe playbike.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friday, July 01, 2011
Husqvarna pulls the wraps off its 900cc Twin-powered street bike, which the Italian maker dubs the Husqvarna Nuda 900.
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.
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.
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.