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Broken Spoke Saloon's 2011 Bike Week Plans

Thursday, February 10, 2011
The Broken Spoke Saloon, one of the best places to party in Daytona Beach, released its 2011 Bike Week schedule of bands and events.

Erik Buell to Speak at Daytona HOFM Breakfast

Thursday, February 10, 2011
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum announced that Erik Buell with be the featured guest at its annual Breakfast at Daytona fundraiser.

Royal Enfield Announces New CEO, 2011 Models

Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Royal Enfield introduced its new CEO, Dr. Venki Padmanabhan, at the New York IMS along with its line of 2011 motorcycles for the North American market.

2011 Harley Blackline New York Press Launch

Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Harley-Davidson's newest Dark Custom motorcycle, the 2011 Blackline, was the star of the party at the official press launch and party at Don Hill's in SoHo.

The Rat's Hole to Resurrect The Ratty Rag

Thursday, January 27, 2011
The Rat's Hole, one of the longest-running, most respected custom bike shows around, is resurrecting its nostalgic newspaper started by Big Daddy Rat, The Ratty Rag, at its 2011 Daytona Beach Bike Week show.

2011 Progressive New York IMS Review

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Ducati, Harley, Victory and Royal Enfield debuted new bikes, AMA road racers Eric Bostrom and Elena Myers talked about the upcoming season, and celebs like Paul Teutul, Jr. and Ice T rounded out a great IMS show in New York City.

Harley-Davidson Blackline First Look

Friday, January 21, 2011
Harley-Davidson adds a new addition to its Dark Custom line with a Softail model, the 2011 Harley-Davidson Blackline.

2012 Victory High-Ball First Look

Thursday, January 20, 2011
Victory draws inspiration from garage builders for the design of its latest bike, the 2012 High-Ball, a cruiser with two-way adjustable handlebars, a chopped front fender and chunky tires with spoke wheels and whitewalls.

2011 Sacramento Easyriders Show Review

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
With a guest appearance by Jax from the Sons of Anarchy and new features like the Limpnickie Lot and a Michael Lichter exhibit, it was a packed house Saturday at the 2011 Sacramento Easyriders Bike Show.

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra Review

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Read our long-term assesment of the 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra in this motorcycle review.

Honda Custom Slammer, Switchblade, Furious

Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Three members of the Honda R&D Americas department demonstrate what lengths its VT1300 line of motorcycles can be customized with the Slammer, Switchblade and Furious.

Cobra Unveils RS750 Scrambler and Tracker

Monday, December 20, 2010
Cobra USA created two custom motorcycles, an RS750 Scrambler and an RS750 Tracker based on iconic bikes from Honda's past.

2010 David Mann Chopper Fest Review

Friday, December 17, 2010
Sunny skies brought out record crowds to the 2010 David Mann Chopper Fest as the seventh annual event held a huge bike show, swap meet and display of the acclaimed painter's work.

Bikes, Music and Doobie Brother Pat Simmons

Thursday, December 16, 2010
Motorcycle USA talks motorcycles, music and a new album with Doobie Brothers guitarist/singer/songwriter Pat Simmons.

Custom Builder Eddie Meeks Quantum Leap

Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Eddie Meeks defies conventional bike building methods with this unique front wheel drive, rear wheel steering custom motorcycle called Quantum Leap.

Rick Fairless of Strokers/Ma's Roadhouse

Thursday, November 18, 2010
We speak with a man who wears many hats - owner of the popular biker joint known as Strokers Dallas, custom bike builder extraordinaire and current star of the hit truTV show Ma's Roadhouse, Rick Fairless.

Knockout Motorcycles' Jim Beam Blaster

Friday, November 12, 2010
Merging retro style with sportbike speed and performance, the Jim Beam Blaster designed by Knockout Motorcycle Co. may very well change the design of future bikes.

2010 Lone Star Rally in Review

Wednesday, November 10, 2010
We joined hundreds of thousands of bikers in Galveston, Texas for a weekend of tribute rides, bike shows, live music, and cruising The Strand at the 2010 Lone Star Rally.

Rat's Hole Bike Show at Lone Star Rally

Monday, November 08, 2010
Bobbers, choppers, baggers and sportbikes all represented at the first Rat's Hole Bike Show in Texas at the 2010 Lone Star Rally.

2010 Lone Star Rally First Report

Friday, November 05, 2010
We've been here less than 24 hours but the party is already underway as thousands of bikers converge on The Strand in historic downtown Galveston for the ninth annual Lone Star Rally.

2010 Lone Star Rally Preview

Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Motorcycle USA is packing its bag and heading south to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico for one of the biggest motorcycle events in Texas, the ninth annual Lone Star Rally in Galveston.

2011 Moto Guzzi Nevada Anniversario 1st Look

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Moto Guzzi celebrates 20 years of its popular Nevada model with a sporting "Anniversario" model.

Can ATK Cruisers Help Harley-Davidson?

Thursday, October 28, 2010
Can ATK Motorcycles, who recently brokered a deal with Korean manufacturer S&T Motors, help Harley-Davidson dealerships fill a void with its entry-level cruiser motorcycles?

2010 American Heat Motorcycle Rally

Thursday, October 28, 2010
We visit the 2010 American Heat Motorcycle Weekend in Palm Springs, California. See what it was like in this motorcycle rally event feature.

Brittney Ride for St. Jude - Fan Report

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Our fan tagged along for the seventh annual Brittney Ride that has helped raise more than $150,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in its seven-year tenure.

2011 Suzuki Cruisers First Look

Thursday, October 14, 2010
Suzuki recently introduced the five cruiser motorcycles in its 2011 line, including the bike that helped redefine the power cruiser class, the M109R.

Biketoberfest 2010 Preview

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Motorcyclists by the droves are making their way to the sunny shores of Daytona Beach for one of the final motorcycle rallies of the 2010 season, Biketoberfest.

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Triumph reveals a new addition to its cruiser lineup with the Thunderbird Storm, make use of a 1700cc version of the marque’s Parallel Twin.

2011 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Kawasaki aims to increase its presence in the bagger realm with its 2011 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero featuring a frame-mounted fairing, hard saddlebags and long-stroke 1700cc V-Twin engine.

Cobra Project - Five Honda RS750 Concept Bikes

Thursday, September 30, 2010
Cobra Engineering's Special Projects Division drafted up five custom motorcycles based on Honda's RS750 and intends on building two of the five to debut at the Long Beach IMS.

Racing the Harley-Davidson XR1200

Tuesday, September 21, 2010
MotoUSA tackles the all-new AMA Vance & Hines XR1200 spec class at New Jersey Motorsports Park to see how we stack up in the all-new Harley-Davidson-powered class.

Discovering the Cascade Loop Scenic Highway

Friday, September 17, 2010
Our CM400-equipped correspondent is back, this time prepping her vintage Honda for a ride on the scenic North Cascades Highway.

Dirico Mt. Washington - White Mountain Tour

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
We tour New Hampshire's White Mountains on a Dirico Speedster, including an unforgettable run up the Mt. Washington Auto Road and a cruise on the Kancamagus Highway.

Kentucky: Motorcycling the Bluegrass State

Monday, September 13, 2010
Hidden in the backroads of America's heartland, the state of Kentucky boasts some of the finest pavement for motorcycle travel in the eastern U.S.

2011 Honda Fury, Interstate & Big Red First Look

Friday, September 03, 2010
Honda unveils its 2011 Fury and Interstate cruiser models as well as the latest Big Red UTV to its dealers.

Gateway to Sturgis and The Ghost of Wild Bill

Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Motorcycle USA brings you this tale of multi-state travel as we make our way across Colorado and Wyoming on a 2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball to take part in the 70th Sturgis Rally.

2011 Star Stryker First Look

Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Next year Yamaha’s cruiser motorcycle subsidiary, Star Motorcycles, will be introducing an all-new addition to its line-up with the 2011 Star Stryker.

Kawasaki Flat Track Calistoga Tour

Friday, August 27, 2010
AMA Flat Track returns to Northern California and Motorcycle USA lets the good times roll with Kawasaki, riding to Calistoga to take in the races in this motorcycle tour.

2010 Sturgis Rally Review

Thursday, August 19, 2010
We reflect on the 2010 Sturgis Rally, from riding with Rupert in the Legends Ride to hearing Michael Lichter tell the story behind his photos in the Motorcycles as Art exhibit, from rocking with ZZ Top to covering the AMD Championships.

2010 Sturgis Rally Second Report

Friday, August 13, 2010
Motorcycle USA's Sturgis coverage continues including a trip to the AMD World Championships, the Harley-Davidson Ride In Bike Show, a peek at Indian Motorcycles 2011 Chief Blackhawk and more concert action.

2010 AMD World Championship Results

Thursday, August 12, 2010
Competitors from 17 countries vied for the 2010 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building title yesterday in Sturgis with Fred Krugger from Belgium being rewarded for his two-in-one motorcycle.

Stone Temple Pilots Rock N' Rev Sturgis

Thursday, August 12, 2010
The party continues in Sturgis as the Stone Temple Pilots and Wolfmother played electrifying sets Wednesday at the Rock N' Rev Amphitheater adjacent to the Monkey Rock.

2010 Sturgis Rally First Report

Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The 2010 Sturgis Rally kicks off and Motorcycle USA is there for all the action, starting with the Michael Lichter/Sugar Bear ride and the Legends Ride led by an unexpected name.

Lichter Celebrates 30 in the Wind at Sturgis

Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Michael Lichter debuted never before shown photography along with the work of 30 of the best custom motorcycle builders in the business at the Eternal Combustion 30 in the Wind exhibit in Sturgis at the Legendary Buffalo Chip.

Motorcycle USA - On the Road to Sturgis II

Sunday, August 08, 2010
Motorcyle USA's second day on the road to Sturgis includes a trip up to Estes Park to visit the famously haunted Stanley Hotel and a long stretch through the farms and ranches of Wyoming along Highway 85.

Motorcycle USA - On the Road to Sturgis 2010

Saturday, August 07, 2010
Motorcycle USA begins its trek to the 70th annual Sturgis Rally with a spectacular ride across Colorado on a 2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball.

Donnie Baker’s Star Raider Revision

Thursday, August 05, 2010
Star Raider owner Donnie Baker turned to custom builder Kent Weeks to turn his stock Raider into a sleek looking bagger.

Lodging at Legendary Buffalo Chip For Sturgis

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
From camping to cabins, the Legendary Buffalo Chip has accomodations to meet any biker's needs for the upcoming 2010 Sturgis Rally.

Michael Lichter/Sugar Bear Sturgis Ride 2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
The Broken Spoke Saloon announced that this year's Michael Lichter and Sugar Bear Ride will take place on Sunday, August 8 during the Sturgis Rally 2010.

2011 Victory Motorcycles First Look

Monday, July 26, 2010
Victory Motorcycles releases its 2011 lineup consisting of 15 cruiser and touring motorcycles including three limited edition models customized by three generations of the Ness family, Arlen, Cory and Zach.
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