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2010 Honda Fury Project Bike Preview

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The Honda Fury has polarized rider opinion and now Motorcycle USA is making the Fury its latest project bike, looking to give Honda’s production chopper the aftermarket treatment.

2010 Viper Diamondback First Look

Thursday, November 12, 2009
Viper returns for 2010 with its 2010 Diamondback chopper, billed as the best American V-Twin chopper on the market.

2010 Honda Shadow RS First Look

Thursday, November 12, 2009
With the arrival of the 2010 Honda Shadow RS the entry-level Shadow line-up is expanded to four different models.

Honda VT1300CS & VT1300CR First Look

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The Honda Fury family grew by two today as the VT1300CS and the VT1300CR were introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show.

Biketoberfest 2009 Report - Sign of the Times

Monday, October 19, 2009
Biketoberfest 2009 included standard fare like Willie's Tropical Tattoo Show, the Rat's Hole Custom Bike contest, and racing at Daytona International Raceway in the form of the 8 Hours of Daytona.

Custom Builder Ron Finch and Captivator

Friday, October 16, 2009
We met a true icon in the custom bike building world, Ron Finch, in a chance encounter at Sturgis this year. Here's a look at Finch's latest custom creation, Captivator.

Las Vegas BikeFest 2009 Report

Sunday, October 04, 2009
There was plenty of fun to be had in Sin City this weekend as bikers converged on Las Vegas for the ninth annual bash known as BikeFest 2009.

Victory Vision West Virginia Tour

Friday, October 02, 2009
Tim and Cindy Clark take another motorcycle journey on Victory's Vision cruiser to West Virginia, looking for what amazing adventures lie in WV.

2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster First Look

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Triumph revamps its Rocket III, giving it more torque, ABS, new rear suspension and renewed rider-friendly ergos in the form of its 2010 Rocket III Roadster.

Catalunya Triumph - Riding Barcelona

Friday, September 25, 2009
Motorcycle USA samples the sunny Catalunya countryside and the narrow streets of Barcelona in motorcycle-obsessed Spain in this motorcycle touring and travel feature.

Las Vegas BikeFest 2009 Preview

Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Las Vegas BikeFest 2009 is right around the corner, with a full slate of motorcycle rally events like the Artistry in Iron custom bike builder competition, bikini contests, high-dollar poker runs, and rockin' bands like AC/DC.

Custom Builder Big Bear Choppers' Kevin Alsop

Thursday, September 10, 2009
Big Bear Choppers has spent the last decade making a name for itself in the custom-production motorcycle world thanks in large part to its passionate leader, Kevin Alsop.

2010 Star Stratoliner Deluxe First Look

Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Star has now joined the “casual full dress touring” ranks with a new flagship model called the Stratoliner Deluxe. Check it out.

2010 Honda Shadow Phantom First Look

Friday, September 04, 2009
Honda continues to change the appeal of its cruiser motorcycle line with the release of its latest blacked-out bad boy, the 2010 Shadow Phantom.

Captain America II Easy Rider: The Ride Back

Thursday, September 03, 2009
The story is reborn as a prequel to Easy Rider, the iconic motorcycle movie starring Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, prepares to debut in October.

Sturgis 2009 Wrap Up Report

Thursday, August 13, 2009
Motorcycle USA spent 8 days at the baddest motorcycle rally around, Sturgis 2009, a fun-filled affair that saw Aerosmith's Steven Tyler take a dive, Dave Cook win the AMD World Championships and a hail storm we'll never forget.

2009 AMD World Championship Results

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building took place last week in Sturgis as an American bike builder took home World Champion honors for the first-time ever.

Hail Storm Pummels Sturgis Friday Night

Saturday, August 08, 2009
A vicious hail storm swept through the outskskirts of the 2009 Sturgis Rally Friday night leaving motorcyclists in a state of shock and disbelief, with severe damage to cars and motorcycles.

Crazy Horse Ride on an Indian Motorcycle

Friday, August 07, 2009
Motorcycle USA's coverage of the 2009 Sturgis Rally continues, as we ride through the Black Hills on the 2010 Indian Chief Roadmaster to visit the Crazy Horse Memorial and support the Tribal Hope Foundation.

Sturgis Interview Custom Builder Paul Cox

Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Motorcycle USA ran into custom motorcycle builder and leather guru Paul Cox at the Metzeler Custom Bike Show in Sturgis where he obliged us with answers to a few quick questions.

Sturgis 2009 Legends Ride

Wednesday, August 05, 2009
There was no better way to get the 2009 Sturgis Rally started off right than riding along with a couple hundred motorcycles, custom builders, and celebrities for the 2009 Legends Ride.

Sturgis 2009 Preview The Rally Turns 69

Friday, July 31, 2009
It's time! The mother of all motorcycle rallies is upon us. The 69th Annual Sturgis Rally commences this weekend, so here's a preview of things to come.

SS Trike to Debut at AMD Show in Sturgis

Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Olmax Fabrication will debut its SS Trike, a sporty-looking new three-wheeler, in Sturgis at the 2009 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building competition.

2010 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles First Look

Monday, July 27, 2009
Harley-Davidson introduced its 2010 line of cruiser and touring motorcycles this past weekend, a list that includes four new production bikes, a new trike, and four new CVO models.

Women's Activities At Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Thursday, July 23, 2009
In an ongoing effort to celebrate women riders - and those who dream of riding - Harley-Davidson will host its third annual Women’s Day on Sunday, August 2, 2009, during the 69th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

2010 Victory Motorcycles First Look Preview

Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Victory Motorcycles unveils its line-up of power cruisers and touring motorcycles for 2010 which includes two new models, the Cross Country and the Cross Roads.

Mail Gear to Sturgis Via USPS

Thursday, July 16, 2009
Are you riding to the 69th Sturgis Rally, August 3-8, and not sure how to haul all the gear and supplies you need? The U.S. Postal Service has an easy solution.

RFA Promotes Use of Ethanol at Sturgis

Monday, July 13, 2009
The Renewable Fuels Association is partnering with the Buffalo Chip Campground and Buffalo Chip Gazette to promote the use of ethanol blended fuels at the 2009 Sturgis Rally.

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Talks Motorcycles

Friday, July 10, 2009
Motorcycles and rock & roll have always gone hand-in-hand. We traveled to Boston for the opportunity to talk about motorcycling with Aerosmith front man and Dirico Motorcycles partner, Steven Tyler.

Indian Motorcycles New Bomber and Dark Horse

Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Indian Motorcycles is celebrating its return to the industry with the introduction of two new motorcycles, the limited-edition Bomber and blacked-out Dark Horse.

2010 Suzuki Boulevard M50 First Look

Friday, June 26, 2009
Suzuki has released the first picture and specs of the 2010 Boulevard M50, a cruiser motorcycle that now sports more of the same bold styling as its big brother, the M109R.

Big Bear Choppers for Criss Angel MindFreak

Friday, June 12, 2009
Criss Angel picked up three new custom Big Bear Choppers to commemorate Season 5 of his hit TV show, MindFreak, and in honor of his live Vegas performance, 'Believe.'

Riding Choppers in the Valley of Fire

Friday, June 12, 2009
Motorcycle USA does some motorcycle touring through the Valley of Fire just outside of Vegas on the 2010 Honda Fury and the 2009 Big Dog Coyote.

S&S Cycle Releases Retro K-Bobb Motorcycle

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
S&S Cycles brings the 1946 FLH Bobber back to life in the form of its K Bobb, a vintage reproduction motorcycle with a Flathead Power KN93 engine.

Big Bear Choppers' Ride the Mountain Rally

Sunday, June 07, 2009
Motorcycle USA headed up California's San Bernardino Mts. to hang out with the Big Bear Choppers crew for its 7th Annual Ride the Mountain event.

History of Chopper Motorcycles

Saturday, May 16, 2009
Choppers have been part of the American landscape since WWII but fell out of style as they became associated with outlaws and rebels. In recent years with TV shows such as American Chopper and Biker Build-Off; the Chopper has once agian seen a resurgence in popular culture.

2009 Laughlin River Run Review

Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Climb On with Motorcycle USA as we take a look back at the fun that was the 2009 Laughlin River Run with a review article and video.

Steven Tyler & Dirico Motorcycles at Sturgis

Thursday, May 07, 2009
Dirico Motorcycles USA, the brand of Steven Tyler’s inspiration and Mark Dirico’s innovation, will be appearing at the 2009 Sturgis Bike Week when Aerosmith headlines the event.

2009 Laughlin River Run Custom Bike Show

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Bobbers, baggers, hot-rodded trikes and radical custom motorcycles duked it out for top honors at the 2009 Laughlin River Run Custom Bike Show.

Laughlin River Run Interview Scott Long

Saturday, April 25, 2009
Custom motorcycle builder Scott Long is about as cool as they come. Check out Motorcycle USA's interview with the man behind Central Coast Cycles and the creator of the Hulk Bike.

2009 Laughlin River Run Day One

Friday, April 24, 2009
Indian Motorcycles, interchangeable bodied motorcycles, a turbo-charged H-D muscle, and a Honda-powered blender making margaritas were all part of Day One at the 2009 Laughlin River Run.

Laughlin River Run Interview Dave Perewitz

Thursday, April 23, 2009
Custom motorcycle building icon Dave Perewitz was kind enough to spend a few minutes with Motorcycle USA at the Laughlin River Run where he was promoting safety for motorcyclists along with Allstate Insurance.

2009 Laughlin River Run Preview

Friday, April 17, 2009
Bikini contests, custom bike shows, poker runs, live music and tattoo contests are all on tap for the 27th Annual Laughlin River Run.

Victory Motorcycles Cruising the Bayou

Thursday, March 26, 2009
Motorcycle USA takes a tour of New Orleans during Mardi Gras and rides along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and its alligator-filled bayous on the 2009 Victory Cory Ness Jackpot.

Veteran Tribute Bike Embarks on Vet Fundraiser

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Vietnam Vet Robert Harris will soon embark on 'Operation Dust Off,' a cross-country fundraiser to help homeless and disabled vets.

Rat's Hole Custom Bike Show 2009

Friday, March 13, 2009
Custom motorcycle builders from around the globe congregated in Daytona Beach for the 37th Annual Rat's Hole Custom Bike Show and the 'Italian Showdown.'

ROAR Motorcycles Built by Women for Women

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
ROAR Motorcycles of Daytona Beach introduced its WildKat Saturday, the first motorcycle designed by women exclusively for women.

Bike Week A Day at The Midway

Friday, March 06, 2009
While anticipation about the Daytona 200 was in the air, I was excited that I finally got a chance to check out the happenings at The Midway.

Biker Fusion Party Aids Soldiers' Angels

Thursday, March 05, 2009
Custom motorcycle builders and industry leaders came out to support Soldiers' Angels last night at the Dog House on Daytona's Main St.

Matt Hotch Bike Week Interview

Thursday, March 05, 2009
Motorcycle USA ran into Matt Hotch at the Dog House on Main St. in Daytona and was able to ask him five quick questions.
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