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Cafe LTTE November 2008

Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Homemade Ducati streetfighters and hello from Iraq - it’s time to dip into the electronic mailbag to answer letters to the editor.

Salt Addiction Women of the Salt

Friday, November 21, 2008
Rocky Robinson, the fastest man on two-wheels, pays tribute to women racers who are making a name for themselves at Bonneville in this month's Salt Addiction.

Memorable MC Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Though he's our resident classic motorcycle expert, the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom so impressed our Memorable Motorcycle man that he had to write an article about it.

Dr. Frazier Shipping Motorcycles Adventures

Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Sometimes it's not only about the destination. Just getting there can be a trial. Read this month's adventure-touring segment from Dr. Gregory Frazier for helpful hints on how-to ship your motorcycle.

Memorable Motorcycles Honda CB400

Thursday, November 06, 2008
Our vintage motorcycle correspondent, Frank Melling, looks back at one particularly memorable ride - the Honda CB400F1.

Backroad Ramblings November 2008

Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Our rambling man has to take a couple days off the backyard motocross track to clean out his collection of two-wheel riffraff.

Salt Addiction New Land Speed Record

Thursday, October 30, 2008
Rocky Robinson, the world's fastest man on two wheels, gives MotorcycleUSA a first-hand account of the details that led up to the world record run in the Top 1 Ack Attack streamliner.

Euro Gossip October 2008

Monday, October 27, 2008
News from abroad includes a Norwegian three-wheeler, the return of Norton motorcycles to UK hands, and the possible release of the shaft-driven, three-cylinder Triumph Trophy 1200.

Dr Frazier Morocco Adventure Riding

Monday, October 13, 2008
Dr. Frazier shares tales of adventure riding his KLR650 over the sands of the Sahara through the North African country of Morocco.

Backroad Ramblings October 2008

Wednesday, October 08, 2008
As the leaves are starting to turn in the trees, our Backroad Ramblings man gathers up a group of friends for their annual 'farewell to summer ride.'

Memorable Moto Francis Barnett Cruiser

Friday, October 03, 2008
This month's Memorable Motorcycle is the 1957 Francis Barnett Cruiser, a lightweight, utilitarian bike that couldn't quite compete with other 250s of its generation, like the Triumph Cub or the Ducati Silverstone.

Euro Gossip September 2008

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
This month's version of Euro Gossip includes news of a bigger, badder Monster, Ghezzi Brian builds one mean V11 Moto Guzzi, and rumors of an 1187cc V-Twin by Moto Morini said to pump out an impressive 170bhp.

Vermeulen’s Inside Line - September

Tuesday, September 23, 2008
MotoGP rider Chris Vermeulen checks in with Motorcycle USA about his rainy outing at Indy and his upcoming home GP at Phillip Island.

Salt Addiction Bub Speed Trials

Friday, September 19, 2008
Rocky Robinson and his Ack Attack crew recently headed out to the infamous Bonneville Salt Flats to try their luck in the 5th Annual Bub Speed Trials.

Dr. Frazier Vietnam Adventure Riding

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Dr. Frazier's world exploits take him to Vietnam, a country where almost half the population rides small displacement motorcycles.

Salt Addiction The Nebulous Theorem

Friday, September 12, 2008
I'll never forget the first time I officially met Jack Costella. I heard a lot about him, knew of his successes on the salt, and also knew he danced to the beat of a different drum.

Backroad Ramblings August 2008

Thursday, August 28, 2008
With little time for pulling off the perfect ride, our Rambling Man took matters into his own hands in an attempt to find motorcycle nirvana.

MMC Husqvarna Army Automatic

Friday, August 15, 2008
Our Memorable Motorcycles man goes back 30 years to one of his most memorable test rides ever - the Husqvarna Army Automatic.

Salt Addiction Lambky's Liner

Wednesday, August 06, 2008
The three-way streamliner fight for the ultimate motorcycle land speed record now has another contender, with Max Lambky's Vincent powered streamliner.

Backroad Ramblings July 2008

Friday, August 01, 2008
Our rambling man tries his hand at chasing down his friend's new Ducati 999 with a DR650. The results are this month's edition of Backroad Ramblings.

Euro Gossip July 2008

Sunday, July 20, 2008
Our man in Europe reveals the latest motorcycle rumors and news, including a rider for the BMW S1000RR and more potential EU regulations for motorcycles.

Memorable MC Husqvarna 390 Automatic

Friday, July 18, 2008
This month our Memorable Motorcycles correspondent, Frank Melling, teaches us young whippersnappers about the true cutting edge automatic motorcycle - the Husqvarna 390 Automatic.

Vermeulen's Inside Line USGP Preview

Friday, July 11, 2008
No stranger to success at Laguna Seca, MotoGP rider Chris Vermeulen checks in to give us his preview of the upcoming USGP.

Dr Frazier Goes KLRing in the US

Monday, July 07, 2008
Known for his round-the-world jaunts, Dr. Frazier stays local but still finds motorcycle adventure aboard his KLR650 here in the good ol' U.S. of A.

Paul Smart's 1972 Imola Victory

Thursday, July 03, 2008
If there's one race that springboarded Ducati onto the superbike racing scene, it has to be Paul Smart's amazing victory at Imola. Ride along with Smart as he recounts the race.

Salt Addiction The Lamberd Brothers

Wednesday, July 02, 2008
You never know what you're going to see at Bonneville. MotorcycleUSA's resident Salt Flats expert, Rocky Robinson, offers insight into the unique creations of the Lamberd Brothers.

Backroad Ramblings June 2008

Friday, June 27, 2008
This month our Rambling Man ponders the benefits of not jumping into the vintage motorcycle scene, where patience and time sometimes take the place of riding.

Vermeulen's Inside Line June 2008

Monday, June 23, 2008
MotorcycleUSA MotoGP contributor Chris Vermeulen is back with the latest edition of Inside Line, where the Rizla Suzuki ace contemplates his new part-time teammate Ben Spies and the upcoming Dutch GP.

Memorable Motorcycles Riding the TT

Friday, June 20, 2008
This month our man Melling describes the thrill of racing the famed 37 3/4-mile Isle of Man TT course aboard the Ducati Sport Classic.

Euro Gossip June 2008

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Higher prices and mandatory installation of speed limiters on motorcycles. All these rumors and more in this month's edition of Euro Gossip.

Dr Gregory Frazier Pannier Artwork

Friday, June 13, 2008
Adventure riders' panniers are as unique and varied as the rider's personalities themselves. Dr. Frazier gives us an inside look into the distinctive world of motorcycling's boxen art.

Backroad Ramblings May 2008

Thursday, May 29, 2008
The Rambling Man falls victim to his own eagerness when his friend calls telling him he had just purchased one of BMW's most anticipated motorcycles - the F800GS.

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.
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