Monday, November 02, 2009
Motorcycle USA puts the latest and greatest DOT race rubber to the test to see who makes the best sticky tires these days in our 2009 DOT Race Motorcycle Tire Shootout.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Motorcycle-USA tests a LeoVince SBK Full Factory System on a 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000. Find out how it performs in this review.
Monday, June 29, 2009
How much better of a high-performance street/trackday tire can Dunlop really make? Time to find out as Motorcycle USA heads to Pahrump, Nevada for the new Sportmax Q2 intro.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
MotoUSA made a pitstop at the Flying Machine Factory to get the FMF Apex Exhaust system fitted onto our brand new Yamaha YZF-R1 and get a tour of the joint.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Motorcycle-USA puts the all-new Michelin Power One race rubber to the test in our annual Supersport Shootout.
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.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Motorcycle-USA puts Shift Racing's Streetfighter jacket to the test.Check it out!
Monday, March 09, 2009
We fully put Alpinestars' Race Replica Suit to the test - fully...
Thursday, February 05, 2009
In his informative book, Motojournalist Andrew Trevitt imparts his wisdom on the complex world of sportbike suspension and tuning.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
When it comes to motorcycle gear, you never skimp on the helmet. Check out Motorcycle USA's review of the Icon Airframe Helmet.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Style is everything, and it doesn't get much cooler than a custom painted helmet. We had Tagger Designs throw some spray on a dome for us - check it out.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Looking to take your sportbike to the next level? MotoUSA tests Penske Racing Shocks 8987 shock absorber where it was designed: the racetrack.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Bazzaz Performance brings superbike levels of technology to the street with its Z-Fi line of engine management products. Follow along as MotoUSA tests out its Z-Fi Traction Control unit.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The ultimate MotoGP film now comes in an Ultimate Collector’s Edition, with its sequel and a bonus film – The Doctor, The Tornado and The Kentucky Kid.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Just in time for the holiday season the Motorcycle USA review of the MotoGP 08, the only place you’ll ever pass Rossi.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Motorcycle USA correspondent Frank Melling tests the Arai RX-7 Corsair Helmet.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
MotorcycleUSA spoons on a set of Bridgestone's all-new multi-compound rubber, the Battlax BT-016, on its 2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 project bike.
Friday, June 20, 2008
With an aggressive, aerodyamic design and insane graphics, the Joe Rocket Rocket Science Helmet has seen its share of action over six months of testing.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Riders looking to take a little stress off their wrists and to ease the aggressive sportbike ergos can benefit from HeliBars handlebars and risers.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
PowerStands Digital Tire Warmers will have your motorcycle's tires heated up and ready to attack the track in no time.
Monday, May 19, 2008
When it came time to melt some rubber for our 2008 Supersport Shootout, MotorcycleUSA tapped out the World Superbike-developed Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
MotorcycleUSA tests Alpinestars top-of-the-line road race boot: the Supertech R Vented.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
We slapped a Yoshimura TRC Stainless-Steel Full System with a Carbon Fiber Muffler on a GSX-R1000 and then unleashed Adam on the streets and track.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Today's crop of literbikes are 150 horsepower brutes, which means a high-performance tire is essential at the track - enter Dunlop's all new D211GP motorcycle tires.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
We accept Pirelli's invitation to test out the new Diablo Rosso tires on a 120-mile street ride and trackday at Streets of Willow.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Every year city streets and country roads on the Isle of Man transform into two-wheeled mayhem. The 2007 TT Review delivers four hours of action.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
The Shoei X-Eleven Kiyonari TC-5 is a high-quaility full face helmet that's at home on the street or race track.
Friday, November 30, 2007
MotorcycleUSA staff take a day off from riding the real things and gear up for some virtual knee-scraping on the XBOX 360 with Project Gotham Racing 4.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
It may not help you ride like Rossi, but the new AGV Ti-Tech helmet can at least make you look like The Doctor.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Would you quit your job and tap your life savings to pursue a life-long dream? That's just what journalist Mark Gardiner did when he raced the legendary Isle of Man TT, chronicled in his biographical book Riding Man.
Friday, May 18, 2007
For our Payday Product Review, Sony sent us to the brutal badlands of Monument Valley where we experienced the thrill that is MotorStorm. Rally racing will never be the same.
Friday, April 13, 2007
We sampled Pirelli's Diablo Corsa III tires during our recent Supersport Shootout track test, where we evaluated the rubber on Streets of Willow circuit.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
If you know what the TT is, you'll like this. If you don't know what the TT is, you're really missing out on one of the greatest spectacles in the world of motorsport.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Ken sounds off after wearing his Icon Mainframe Hooligan helmet during much of our 2006 season of bike tests.
Friday, March 24, 2006
What's the difference between playing Polyphony Digital's latest simulator-based video game, Tourist Trophy, and actually riding a motorcycle at Infineon Raceway? Not much.
Friday, December 09, 2005
Can a $200 helmet satisfy those who are accustomed to high-end lids? Three testers give their impressions.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
MCUSA's newest lap-timing system is full of features that allow us to gather the most accurate data for our bike tests.
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Sidi has been making boots for nearly a half century, starting with off-road boots back in 1960 and culminating in the most recent offering, the Vertigo Corsa.
Friday, August 12, 2005
MCUSA President and self-proclaimed "Arai guy", Don Becklin, was reluctant to make the switch over to Shoei helmets, but the X-11 made the transition smooth.
Friday, October 01, 2004
Shoei has been protecting the brains of motorcycle riders for 40 years and their latest lids combine that experience with the latest in state-of-the-art helmet building technology to bring us the RF-1000.
Thursday, September 23, 2004
Cheap is good for the wallet, but is cheap good for the head? We rate one of Icon's inexpensive skid lids to find out.
Friday, August 06, 2004
The Vertebra Te-Por boots are designed with the street rider in mind. They offer all the same features as the Vertebra Pro series, but with the addition of a water-resistant liner.
Friday, August 08, 2003
The Joe Rocket GPX is an excellent option for anyone looking to pick-up a quality glove for under a $100.
Tuesday, December 24, 2002
Runnin' with the Devil. As sportbikes keep getting more track-oriented, tire companies like Pirelli have been flooding the market with sticky street-legal buns that offer more grip than a regular sport tire.
Monday, September 09, 2002
Upon first impression, the Italian helmet looks great and its paint finish and quality of materials is superb.