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Salt Addiction Buddfab Streamliner

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
In this month's edition of Salt Addiction, Rocky Robinson proves good things come in small packages when he features the 130-mph 50cc Buddfab Streamliner.

Euro Gossip May 2008

Friday, May 16, 2008
A new Tiger Cub from Triumph, vino from Ducati and more on the BMW Superbike S1000RR highlight this month's edition of Euro Gossip.

MCUSA's Adventure Editor Talks Naked

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Motorcycle USA's Adventure Editor-at-Large, Dr. Greg Frazier, goes live on the radio air waves May 20 on the motorcycle radio talk show Side Stand Up.

Memorable Motorcycles Works Triumph Bonneville

Monday, May 12, 2008
Our Memorable Motorcycles correspondent takes a ride on a Triumph oddity, one of four special build production Bonneville racers.

Dr Frazier Motorcycles Cuba

Wednesday, May 07, 2008
How often do Americans get to ride a motorcycle through Cuba? Find out courtesy of MotorcycleUSA's adventure-touring expert Gregory Frazier.

Cuba Hemingway Cigars and Motorcycles

Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Adventure-Touring expert Dr. Gregory Frazier, was kind enough to include this excerpt from a soon to be published adventure motorcycling book.

Vermeulen's Inside Line April 2008

Monday, April 28, 2008
MotoGP star Chris Vermeulen fills us in on his latest racing performances as well as a new motorcycle safety campaign and his new way to pass the time back home in Australia.

Backroad Ramblings April 2008

Friday, April 25, 2008
In search of a road-legal dual-sport motorcycle our Rambling Man almost finds the perfect ride... almost.

Euro Gossip April 2008

Thursday, April 17, 2008
This month's Euro Gossip includes Schumacher on a Super Duke, more motorcycles from Moto Morini, the Suzuki Crosscage creeps closer to production and more

Salt Addiction Land Speed Racing

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
He's held the title of World's Fastest Motorcycle Rider and is a member of the exclusive 300-mph club, now Rocky Robinson is a MotorcycleUSA contributor. Check out Rocky's take on Land Speed Racing in Salt Addiction.

Memorable Motorcycles La Baneza

Thursday, April 10, 2008
Our man Melling gets his machismo rolling at full boil when he participates in the classic racing experience that is La Beneza.

Dr Frazier's Fun Tips and Tricks

Thursday, April 03, 2008
Dr. Frazier pokes fun at the increasingly popular adventure touring market and offers a bit of sound advice for riders looking to hit the open road.

Backroad Ramblings March 2008

Thursday, March 27, 2008
MotorcycleUSA's Rambling Man examines his yearly Spring compulsion to run out and buy a race replica sportbike.

Euro Gossip March 2008

Friday, March 21, 2008
Overseas correspondent Ian Kerr brings us tales of Indian KTMs, Mana recalls, a Russian motorcycles display in Vladivostok, and sightings of the Bakker Grizzly.

Memorable Motorcycles Honda 350

Friday, March 14, 2008
Our memorable motorcycles correspondent looks back to a short-lived wonder from Honda, the 1972 350cc Four.

Vermeulen's Inside Line March 2008

Friday, March 14, 2008
MotoGP rider Chris Vermeulen gives MotorcycleUSA readers the Inside Line on racing under the lights at Qatar and what to make of the opening round of the 2008 tire war.

Vermeulen's Inside Line February 2008

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
MotoGP star Chris Vermeulen pens his first monthly column for MotorcycleUSA.com, informing fans of what they can expect from the Australian rider this upcoming year in MotoGP.

Dr Frazier Rides Big Dog Adventure

Friday, March 07, 2008
MotorcycleUSAs adventure touring guru explains the allure of one of his favorite annual treks the BIG DOG ADVENTURE RIDE.

Backroad Ramblings February 2008

Friday, February 29, 2008
While many think that riding in upstate New York during winter is nigh impossible, a friend of the Rambling Man may have just discovered a motorcycle that is up to the task.

Euro Gossip February 2008

Friday, February 22, 2008
In this month's ponderings from across the pond we receive news on Triumph's Trophy touring bike, Spain's Radical Ducati going production, and Angelina Jolie's victory as preferred pillion.

Memorable Motorcycles An Inside Look

Friday, February 08, 2008
Our favorite Brit explains how Memorable Motorcycles came to be and answers readers' FAQ.

Dr Frazier Rides the Roads of Japan

Friday, February 01, 2008
MotorcycleUSA's Adventure-Touring expert describes the ups, downs and cultural oddities of touring Japan by motorcycle.

Backroad Ramblings January 2008

Sunday, January 20, 2008
Are you normal? Take our Rambling Man's free online motorcycle test to find out.

Euro Gossip January 2008

Thursday, January 17, 2008
In the first Euro Gossip of the new year, we bring you chatter from overseas about the MV Brutale turned Bestiale, a BMW that you can't fall off of, and the biggest MP3 ever - Piaggio MP3, that is.

Memorable Motorcycles Ducati Silverstone Super

Friday, January 11, 2008
This month our Memorable Motorycles correspondent takes a look back at an Italian classic, the Ducati Silverstone Super.

Dr Frazier Ponders A T Motorcycles

Friday, January 04, 2008
Our round-the-world adventure guru, Dr. Gregory Frazier, pitches in his expertise on what motorcycle is the best for adventure riding.

Frank Melling's Year in Review

Monday, December 31, 2007
In this essay, our Memorable Motorcycles correspondent takes a look back at what has been a very memorable year.

Backroad Ramblings December 2007

Friday, December 28, 2007
Winter in New York has driven our Rambling Man into the shop where he ruminates on the previous riding season and ponders the eternal question of why we ride.

Euro Gossip December 2007

Friday, December 21, 2007
As we bid adieu to 2007, the overseas rumor mill continues to churn with word of a BMW literbike, sightings of Aprilia's World Superbike contender, and Dainese's continued development of wearable air bags.

Memorable Motorcycle Suzuki GS1000

Friday, December 14, 2007
Melling takes a frank look back at one of the Japanese literbikes which ushered in the Superbike era - the Suzuki GS1000.

Dr Frazier Rides Through Burma

Friday, December 07, 2007
With its political isolation, Burma is a difficult place for motorcycle travers, but Dr. Greg finds a way.

Backroad Ramblings November 2007

Friday, November 30, 2007
Indian summer inspires one last off-road excursion for our Rambling Man, but all he got for his trouble was a lot of kicking and cussing.

Euro Gossip November 2007

Friday, November 23, 2007
The new KTM RC8 Superbike is just one of the motorcycles featured in this month's edition of Euro Gossip.

Memorable Motorcycles Hypermotard

Friday, November 16, 2007
Our man Melling proves that a motorcycle doesn't have to be old to be memorable when he taps the Ducati Hypermotard as this month's MMC selection.

Dr Frazier Rides the Alaska Pipeline

Friday, November 09, 2007
Our adventure-touring guru, Dr. Gregory Frazier, files his latest report from the barren north, as he rides alongside the Alaska pipeline.

Euro Gossip October 2007

Friday, October 26, 2007
Austrian Dukes, high end diesel-powered cruisers, and Monster changes highlight this month's rendition of Euro Gossip.

Whats Dr Frazier Up to Now

Thursday, October 11, 2007
Motorcycle USA is proud to present its first excerpt from adventure-touring guru Dr. Gregory W. Frazier as he extolls on his exploits thru Southeast Asia.

Backroad Ramblings October 2007

Thursday, October 11, 2007
With fall approaching and opportunities to ride dwindling, The Rambling Man embarks on his annual 'farewell to summer' ride with friends.

Memorable Motorcycle Matchless G.50

Thursday, October 04, 2007
A small investment in Melling's past pays big dividends in the present as our Memorable Motorcycle man secures his dream bike, a modern take on a classic British Grand Prix racer.

Euro Gossip September 2007

Thursday, September 20, 2007
The latest on upcoming '08 releases and the potential end of British-owned motorcycle production headlines this month's edition of Euro Gossip.

Memorable MC '81 Paris-Dakar BMW

Friday, September 14, 2007
Frank dusts off an oldie but goodie with this month's Memorable Motorcycle, his original report on the BMW beast which won the 1981 Paris-Dakar race.

Backroad Ramblings September 2007

Friday, September 07, 2007
The Rambling Man's diatribe this month addresses do-it-yourself projects and the frustrations motorcycle electronics can pose.

Euro Gossip August 2007

Thursday, August 16, 2007
Brands changing hands and all-new two-wheeled designs, including a 140 mpg hybrid scooter, headline this month's rumors from across the Atlantic.

Backroad Ramblings August 2007

Thursday, August 09, 2007
In this month's Backroad Ramblings, Giacchino travels to the picturesque Alleghany Mountains for an adventure touring journey he won't soon forget.

Memorable Motorcycle Kawasaki Z1

Friday, July 27, 2007
American riders were treated to one of the greatest motorcycles ever produced when the four-cylinder Kawasaki Z1 hit showrooms in the early 70s.

Euro Gossip July 2007

Friday, July 20, 2007
Our European correspondent once again lets us in on all the chatter from the Old World with his latest installment of Euro Gossip.

Backroad Ramblings July 2007

Friday, July 13, 2007
Riders looking for a bargain bike online or in the classifieds, had better read the Rambling Man's helpful guide as he deciphers the cryptic classified codes.

Backroad Ramblings June 2007

Friday, June 15, 2007
The Rambling Man has held off on the temptation to replace his R6 but the beckon of riding season has him longing for a new Inline-Four.

Isle of Man TT Memories

Wednesday, June 13, 2007
MotorcycleUSA correspondent, Frank Melling, has made the trip out to the Isle of Man TT many a time - our Memorable Motorcycles correspondent shares his best memories with us.

1907 Norton Isle of Man TT Winner

Sunday, May 27, 2007
Frank Melling relives the running of the first Isle of Man TT aboard the historic 1907 TT-winning Norton ridden by Rem Fowler.
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