Friday, May 27, 2011
This week Camchann takes the honors with his photo from Crater Lake, Oregon. In the moto-photo tip, Justin gives you three words to shoot by.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The first action pics of Honda's New Mid Concept reveal what looks like a giant scooter sporting a pillion and full touring luggage.
Friday, May 20, 2011
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that KYMCO will bring its demo fleet of scooters and motorcycles to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 22-24, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Motorcycle USA Forums user Richard47 gets the nod for Photo of the Week for May 20, 2011. Also MotoUSA photo ace Justin Dawes dishes out his moto-photo tip of the week.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The newest model in the Kymco Scooter line is the People Gt 300i. See what MotoUSA Associate Editor Justin Dawes has to say about the large wheeled scoot in this first ride article.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Brammo dominated the Infineon round of the 2011 TTXGP North American Championship series for electric motorcycles this weekend in Sonoma, California.
Friday, May 13, 2011
This week's MotoUSA Photo of the Week comes to us from Skyhawk04kilo and his rock steady camera skills. In the weekly moto-photo tip, our resident photo pro shows you how to get your timing just right.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Roehr Motorcycles is pleased to introduce a significant milestone in production electric motorcycles, the all new 2011 Roehr eSuperSport.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Investment banking firm Livingstone Partners LLC has announced the recapitalization deal for the Chicago-based Genuine Scooters.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Kymco has added a smaller 200cc version of the already popular Downtown scooter. Associate Editor Justin Dawes spent two days in the southern port city of Charleston, South Carolina, putting the new scoot through its paces.
Friday, May 06, 2011
This week a technically composed landscape shot by MotoUSA forums user Wisart took the top honors in the Photo of the Week. Read on to learn more about his photo and to get a new moto-photo tip.
Monday, May 02, 2011
Consumers looking for consistent and accurate information about the real-world riding range of electric on-highway motorcycles may soon find help from a new procedure developed by the Motorcycle Industry Council.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Malaguti, one of the most historic brands in the Italian scooter industry, is on the brink of total ruin as the Bologna-based firm seeks a partnership to bail it out. One vested insider delivers his thoughts on the crisis.
Friday, April 29, 2011
April 29th's Photo of the Week comes to use from Motorcycle USA Forums User RedDog and his wife Mamma Hen. Take a closer look at their unique perspective of Tennessee's Maggie Valley.
Friday, April 22, 2011
April 22nd's Photo of the Week comes to us from the tropical paradise of Maui and Motorcycle USA Forums User Gammaqueen.
Friday, April 15, 2011
April 15th's Photo of the Week comes to use from the great state of Utah and Motorcycle USA Forums User SMG. Take a closer look at the wonderful fall colors and a very nice Ducati.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
It's accepted that scooter sales rise with the price of gas, but how much of that bump is fueled by media hype?
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Zero Motorcycles announced it has raised $26 million in additional financing from its investor group, led by Invus, LP. The financing closed on March 3rd, 2011 with $17 million invested and the potential for an additional $9 million over the coming months.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Suzuki's Burgman Fuel Cell scooter has gained Whole Vehicle Type Approval in the European Union – becoming the world’s first vehicle to gain approval for safe use on public roads without having to be inspected and tested individually.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Paolo Timoni has stepped down at President and CEO of Piaggio Group Americas, replaced by Piaggio Spain's general manager Miguel Martinez.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Zero Motorcycles founder Neal Saiki is leaving his startup company to go back to an even more innovative project – human powered flight.
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
The headlining feature of the new street-legal Zero XU is its removable battery. But why will riders need to purchase an extra battery to qualify for a popular tax credit, and how much will it weigh and cost?
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Zero adds to its 2011 lineup by one, bringing a street version of its off-road bike that features a removable battery pack and quick-charging option.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Zero Motorcycles announced a new addition to its senior leadership team by naming Karl Wharton as Chief Operating Officer.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Zero Motorcycles will debut its 2011 lineup during the Dealer Expo at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on February 18-20.
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Zero Motorcycles has announced its 2011 product line which includes improvements to each of its models along with a quick-charge feature that allows motorcycles to charge nearly twice as fast.
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Zero Motorcycles announced further expansion of its sales and distribution operations with the addition of Dofesa Aventura in Mexico.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
AC Propulsion, a global leader in electric drive development, design and manufacturing, entered the international dialog about the use of rare earth metals in the development of Electric Vehicles (EVs).
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Zero Motorcycles has announced plans to open a new motorcycle manufacturing facility that will more than double the company’s current production capacity in response to growing demand.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Weighing the pros and cons of scooter versus motorcycle ownership? MCUSA helps you make the decision by comparing the Kawasaki Ninja 250R and Honda SH150i.
Thursday, January 06, 2011
The Scotts Valley Police Department became the first law enforcement agency in California to accept delivery of a Zero DS electric motorcycle to assist in local patrols and traffic enforcement.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
AC Propulsion has been awarded a $300,000 grant by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to include its electric drive system into commercial service vans in Southern California.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Our legal expert gives a valuable lesson in the importance of motorcycle insurance and which coverage is the most crucial to have in the event of an accident.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Mission unveils its latest electric motorcycle with the Mission R racebike, slated to compete in the 2011 TTXGP series.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Honda announces further leasing plans and public offering of its new EV-neo electric scooter to its Japanese domestic market.
Friday, December 03, 2010
AC Propulsion, a leader in the development and design of electric drive technology, will be expanding it production facilities to Beijing after seeing a major increase in orders.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Our motorcycle legal expert discusses what may happen during a crash and gives key advice about preserving evidence moments after an accident.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Piaggio debuts a trio of scooters which will make their way west to expand the Piaggio USA scooter lineup.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Mission Motors, maker of the Mission One electric motorcycle, announces the creation of the company’s electric vehicle powertrain division, MissionEVT.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
BMW Motorrad gets serious about breaking into the scooter segment with the introduction of its high-displacement Concept C Scooter powered by a new two-cylinder inline engine and features like ABS.
Friday, October 22, 2010
The Genuine Stella scooter is a super clean, environmentally friendly four-stroke capable of 100 mpg with an all-metal body and vintage look. Read on for the full breakdown on this modern classic.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Brammo reveals a revamped version of its original Enertia electric motorcycle, featuring an 80-mile range and dubbed the Enertia plus.
Friday, October 01, 2010
Mandatory motorcycle inspections in Europe anger riders while motorcycle companies around the globe prepare to release some of their closely kept secrets in the upcoming bike shows.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
The electric-powered Peraves E-Tracer recently won the $2.5 million-dollar Progressive Automotive X PRIZE and is now coming to the U.S. market with AC Propulsions at the helm.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Electric motorcycle firms Brammo and Zero are raising funds for their further expansion and product development.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
BMW's British subsidiary, MINI, is preparing to unveil three versions of its electric scooter, the MINI Scooter E Concept, at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Electric motorcycle maker Brammo Motorsports teams to electronic firm Flextronics to bring its electric designs to a global market.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
What does the Ducati-Valentino Rossi marriage mean for the Italian marque's bottom line? All this and more in the September issue of Euro Gossip.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Our scooter expert delivers his most recent review of the Kymco Yager GT 200i, a Chinese-built scooter with excellent handling and sturdy design for under $3,500.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
In an effort to cut costs the new coalition Government in the UK has decided to turn off speed cameras. Find out more details on this and other news in our latest edition of Euro Gossip.
