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Articles By Bart Madson - Managing Editor

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.

North West 200 Qualifying 2011

Thursday, May 19, 2011
Veteran rider Michael Rutter leads qualifying at the 2011 North West 200, with Kawasaki rider Stuart Easton hospitalized for injuries after a crash on the road circuit.

Seeley Sets Pace at 2011 North West 200

Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Suzuki’s Alastair Seeley sets the pace as action gets underway in the 2011 North West 200 road race in Northern Ireland.

Husqvarna Confirms 900 Twin Project

Monday, May 16, 2011
Husqvarna has publicly confirmed its development of a 900cc Twin with assistance from parent company BMW. But what kind of street-going Husky can riders expect?

Le Mans MotoGP Results 2011

Sunday, May 15, 2011
Casey Stoner powered the Repsol Honda to an unchallenged victory at Le Mans, in a controversial Fench Grand Prix.

Le Mans MotoGP Qualifying 2011

Saturday, May 14, 2011
Honda flexes its MotoGP muscle at Le Mans, the factory riders sweeping the top four positions in qualifying.

Timmonsville Honda ATV Plant Tour

Thursday, May 12, 2011
Honda made in the USA? If it’s a Honda ATV, the answer is yes. MotoUSA gets an inside look at the company’s Timmonsville South Carolina ATV plant.

Tandragee 100 Results 2011

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Michael Dunlop scored a double win at the Tandragee 100, besting Ryan Farquhar in the Superbike and Supersport contests.

Las Vegas Supercross Results 2011

Saturday, May 07, 2011
The 2011 Supercross title was on the line at Vegas. Could Villopto hold on to the points lead in Sam Boyd Stadium to cap off an upredictable Supercross season.

Las Vegas Supercross Lites Results 2011

Saturday, May 07, 2011
A pair of Supercross Lites titles and the first ever East/West Shootout are on the line at Vegas. See what riders hit the jackpot and who goes bust at Sam Boyd Stadium and the 2011 Supercross season finale.

World Superbike Monza Preview 2011

Wednesday, May 04, 2011
The World Superbike paddock rolls into Monza for Round 4 of the series. The high-speed Italian circuit will see Carlos Checa looking to hold his 43-point championship advantage.

New Brammos Feature 6-speed Drivetrain

Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Brammo Inc. announces two new model lines, including off-road oriented electric motorcycles, all featuring a new 6-speed transmission.

Estoril MotoGP Post-Race Test 2011

Tuesday, May 03, 2011
After Round 3 of the 2011 season, teams stuck around at the Estoril circuit to for a two-day test.

John Hopkins First American to Score BSB Win

Tuesday, May 03, 2011
John Hopkins made history with his British Superbike win at Oulton Park, the first victory for the American in 10 years.

Cookstown 100 Results 2011

Monday, May 02, 2011
Irishman Ryan Farquhar nabbed five victories at the 2011 Cookstown 100, including both Superbike races and the lone Supersport contest.

MotoGP Grid Expected to Grow in 2012

Sunday, May 01, 2011
The FIM announces 14 teams and 21 riders are to be considered for entry into the 2012 MotoGP paddock as 1000cc racing returns to Grand Prix.

Estoril MotoGP Results 2011

Sunday, May 01, 2011
Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo battle for the win at Estoril, with the MotoGP championship getting tighter at the Portugal Grand Prix.

Estoril MotoGP Qualifying 2011

Saturday, April 30, 2011
Jorge Lorenzo nabs his first pole position of the year at Estoril, the Yamaha ace followed by Marco Simoncelli and Dani Pedrosa.

World Superbike Interview: Leon Camier

Friday, April 29, 2011
Motorcycle USA catches up with former British Superbike Champion and current World Superbike factory Aprilia rider Leon Camier.

2012 Honda Foreman ATV First Ride

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
After 25 years working on the farm and playing on the trails, the Honda Foreman gets another overhaul and MotoUSA tests the new sport-utility quad at Carolina Adventure World.

2011 Q1 Motorcycles Sales Up 7%

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
The downward motorcycle sales trend finally rebounds, with MIC sales data reporting a 7% increase for the first quarter of 2011.
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