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.

SYM Symba Scooter Headed to US

Thursday, April 09, 2009
Sourcing the iconic styling of the famed Honda Cub, the Symba from Taiwanese firm SYM is slated for U.S. shores this year.

2009 MotoGP Season Preview

Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner extend their MotoGP rivalry into 2009, but will another GP rider rise to the challenge? Get your MotoGP fix here at Motorcycle USA in our MotoGP season preview as well as extensive coverage throughout the season.

German Motorcycle Tour - Beemers and Bier

Monday, April 06, 2009
Days spent riding the BMW R1200RT motorcycle through Bavaria, the Black Forest and Rhine valley. Nights spent sampling German beer. All in a day's work.

Daytona SportBike Road Atlanta Race 1

Saturday, April 04, 2009
Can Eslick push the Buell 1125R winning streak to three at Road Atlanta? Find out the Daytona SportBike Road Atlanta Race 1 results right here at Motorcycle USA.

American Superbike Road Atlanta Race 1

Saturday, April 04, 2009
Mladin and company twist the grip at Road Atlanta for the first race in the American Superbike doubleheader. If you can’t wait 2 weeks to watch it… Read the timely results right here at Motorcycle USA.

2009 Triumph Bonneville SE First Ride

Thursday, April 02, 2009
Motorcycle USA samples the 2009 fuel-injected Triumph Modern Classic lineup, including two new versions of the iconic Triumph Bonneville motorcycle.

Sportbike Performance Handbook Review

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
We check out a comprehensive motorcycle instructional book about the tricky art of sportbike tuning with a review of Sportbike Performance Handbook.

2010 Honda SH150i First Look

Monday, March 30, 2009
Honda’s top-selling scooter in Italy, the Honda SH150i, comes to American shores as an early-release 2010 model.

2008 Suzuki B-King vs 2009 Star VMAX

Friday, March 27, 2009
Almost 400 horsepower and two of the wildest street bikes ever made. Check out Motorcycle USA’s comparison of the Yamaha Star VMAX vs Suzuki B-King.

2009 Yamaha Star VMAX Comparison

Friday, March 27, 2009
Boasting near 200 horsepower, the Yamaha Star VMAX is a potent ride, but can it beat the Suzuki B-King head-to-head? Find out in this Motorcycle USA comparison test.

2008 Suzuki B-King Comparison

Friday, March 27, 2009
Suzuki's massive B-King streetbike sources Hayabusa power, but can the monster streetfighter take down the Yamaha Star VMAX in a comparison? Find out here.

American Superbike Fontana Race 2 Results

Sunday, March 22, 2009
Did Mat Mladin keep his stranglehold on AMA Pro Road Racing, or did a rider pull of the upset in the second American Superbike race at Auto Club Speedway?

Daytona SportBike Fontana Race 2 Results

Sunday, March 22, 2009
Buell's Danny Eslick and Kawasaki's Jamie Hacking continued their Daytona SportBike duel at Fontana for Race 2. See which rider in the versatile field claimed the Fontana Daytona SportBike Race 2 victory.

Malcolm Smith Defies CPSC Lead Ban

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Off-road motorcycle legend Malcolm Smith defies the CPSC lead ban with his Kids Love 2 Ride Protest, Thursday, March 19th, 2009.

Piaggio HyS MP3 Hybrid to US in 2010

Thursday, March 12, 2009
The hybrid electric Piaggio HyS MP3 scooter is reported to arrive in the US in the first quarter of 2010.

Shoei Multitec Modular Helmet Review

Thursday, March 12, 2009
Motorcycle USA tests the convenience of the flip-up motorcycle helmet when it reviews the Shoei Multitec Modular Helmet.

Honda Releases Flex-Fuel Motorcycle in Brazil

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The new Honda CG150 TITAN MIX ES delivers flex-fuel technology, allowing Brazilian riders to utilize their nation's ample bio-ethanol production.

World Superbike Phillip Island Results

Sunday, March 01, 2009
Haga, Spies, Corser and Biaggi… World Superbike opens the 2009 season at Phillip Island. See the results right here.

2009 World Superbike Season Preview

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Seven manufacturers, 32 riders and a legitimate American contender. Here’s what you need to know to about the 2009 World Superbike Championship.

Shift Stryker Gloves Review

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Motorcycle USA tests the Shift Stryker motorcycle riding glove for protection and comfort.
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