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2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R Project Bike - Part IV

Thursday, October 29, 2009
For Part IV of our Kawasaki ZX-6R Project Bike we bolt on adjustable rear sets, levers and clip-ons to dial in race bike ergos.

2010 Aprilia RSV4R First Look

Sunday, October 25, 2009
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Aprilia releases information on its all-new 2010 Aprilia RSV4R superbike.

2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R Project Bike – Part III

Friday, October 23, 2009
In the third installment of Motorcycle USA’s 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R project bike, we work on the gearing, controls and tires for better performance at the track.

Isle of Man Motorcycle Tour

Thursday, October 22, 2009
Motorcycle USA Editor at Large, Janie Omorogbe, visits and rides the most notorious, legendary, historic motorcycle street circuit in the world – the famed Isle of Man.

Skip Barber KTM School Review

Monday, October 19, 2009
Motorcycle-USA heads off to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to take the Skip Barber Superbike School powered by KTM. A stable of KTM RC8 motorcycles and one of our favorite tracks equals a good time had by all.

2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R Project Bike - Part II

Friday, October 16, 2009
Now that the Motorcycle USA's Kawasaki ZX-6R project bike is transformed into a purpose-built trackday missile, it's time to push the button and launch it at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch.

2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R Project Bike - Part I

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Motorcycle USA gets its Supersport Shootout-winning Kawasaki ZX-6R project bike even more up to speed with an aftermarket pipe and Power Commander upgrade.

2010 Honda VFR1200F First Look

Thursday, October 08, 2009
Honda’s all-new VFR1200F sport touring machine has finally officially broke cover, featuring MotoGP technology as well as an optional dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Salt Addiction 2009 BUB Speed Trials

Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Chris Carr set the new record a couple weeks later, but beforehand was the annual BUB Speed Trials. Here’s the report from streamliner pilot Rocky Robinson.

2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R First Look

Monday, October 05, 2009
Kawasaki gives it's liter-class sportbike a host of small updates for next year. Check out the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R First Look

Salt Addiction First, Best and Next

Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Land speed record holder Rocky Robinson asks some fellow LSR riders about their first time, best time and next time out on the salt.

2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 First Look

Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Yamaha's 2010 YZF-R1 gets the mandatory BNG (Bold New Graphics) treatment, including an "LE" edition which is painted to match Valentino Rossi's MotoGP machine.

2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 First Look

Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Yamaha's 2010 R6 gets a host of small changes as well as the mandatory BNG (Bold New Graphics) treatment.

2010 Honda CBR600RR First Look

Friday, September 04, 2009
Honda's got a solid little supersport in the CBR600RR. So what's new on the 2010 model? Find out in the 2010 Honda CBR600RR First Look

2010 Honda CBR1000RR First Look

Friday, September 04, 2009
Honda's superbike has won consecutive Motorcycle USA shootouts, so what changes come for the 2010 model? Read more in the 2010 Honda CBR1000RR First Look

Salt Addiction Jack Dolan

Tuesday, August 25, 2009
For this month’s Land Speed Racing feature, former world-record holder Rocky Robinson focuses his attention on an old salt and fellow record-holder Jack Dolan.

Ducati Newport Beach Grand Opening

Monday, August 24, 2009
Ducati motorcycles hosts a grand opening party for Ducati motorcycle riders at Ducati Newport Beach, Ducati's newest motorcycle dealership.

Salt Addiction Jon Minonno

Tuesday, July 21, 2009
This month’s Salt Addiction Land Speed Racing spotlight falls on Jon Minonno, the first LSR rider to cross 250 mph on an open bike.

CELERITAS Motorcycle Art Exhibit Opening

Friday, July 17, 2009
Steve Atlas takes a trip down to the CELERITAS motorcycle art exhibit opening and finds some amazing art helping Riders for Health.

Buell 1125RR American Superbike Unveiled

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Buell motorcycles releases the 1125RR, a higher-spec version of its superbike Twin built specifically for the American Superbike class.

Catalyst Reaction Suspension School

Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Kenny goes back to school at Thunderhill Raceway, learning the black art of motorcycle suspension tuning in Dave Moss’ Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning class.

Ducati Releases New 2010 Sportbike Motorcycle

Friday, July 03, 2009
Ducati releases an new 2010 sportbike motorcycle during the 2009 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. Read it here first at Motorcycle USA.

Kawasaki Ultimate Motorcycle Adventure

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
MotoUSA Magazine and Kawasaki give one lucky reader the motorcycle adventure opportunity of a lifetime. Read our winner's motorcycle riding tale here.

2010 Honda VFR1200 Spy Shots Leaked

Monday, June 29, 2009
We knew a V-Four Honda sportbike was coming, and now spy shots seem to confirm the new Honda VFR1200.

Salt Addiction Mike Charlton Jet Bike

Thursday, June 25, 2009
Mike Charlton is in the process of building his own jet-powered motorcycle streamliner and he will be attempting a run at the Unlimited Motorcycle class record, read more in this month's Salt Addiction.

2009 Red Bull US Grand Prix Preview

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The countdown begins. We’re T-minus 11 days away from the start of the 2009 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix motorcycle race held at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California.

2009 Honda CBR600RR Project Part I

Wednesday, June 17, 2009
A trackday crash gives us a new project. Follow along as we transform the 2009 Honda CBR600RR from already impressive stock form to a proper trackday weapon.

BMW S1000RR Breaks Cover in America

Monday, June 08, 2009
The recent Miller Motorsports Park round of World Superbike marked the unveiling of BMW’s new 2010 S1000RR sportbike to the US market, with BMW revealing some hints at a US price.

Salt Addiction Sidecar Fever

Thursday, May 21, 2009
The world’s fastest rider, Rocky Robinson, turns his LSR attention to the boys and girls rockin’ the fastest sidecars on the globe in this month’s edition of Salt Addiction.

Salt Addiction Richard Assen

Thursday, April 09, 2009
Burt Munro isn’t the only Kiwi chasing speed at Bonneville, read more about Richard Assen and his high-speed Hayabusa in this month’s edition of Salt Addiction.

2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 Project Bike Part 2

Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Check out Motorcycle USA's 2008 Yamaha YZF-R1. In this episode we install Traxxion Dynamics fork modifications, a Penske Racing rear shock, Galfer and Ferodo braking components and Bridgestone racing tires.

Salt Addiction Team Arrow Racing

Friday, February 27, 2009
Under the direction of racer Bob Williams Team Arrow Racing created a competative NSU streamliner to break some long standing land speed records.

Mission One Electric Superbike Revealed

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
A production electric superbike capable of 150mph and 150-mile range? Mission Motors makes the bold claim with its Mission One electric motorcycle.

2009 BMW S1000RR First Look

Tuesday, February 03, 2009
The first pictures of the production version of the BMW S1000RR have been unveiled at BMW’s Berlin production plant.

Salt Addiction Racin’ Jason McVicar

Friday, January 23, 2009
Jason McVicar has piloted the Suzuki Hayabusa to over 250 mph on the Bonneville salt. We find out how in this edition of Salt Addiction.

Suzuki GSX-R750 Project Bike

Thursday, January 01, 2009
The plan was simple: Make a full-on, race-ready Heavyweight Superbike, but make it docile enough to be an everyday street bike. Okay, maybe not so simple.

Salt Addiction Sam Wheeler

Friday, December 26, 2008
Land speed racer Sam Wheeler has travelled over 350mph in his green E-Z-Hook Streamliner and is the focus of this month’s edition of Salt Addiction.

2010 KYMCO Quannon 150 First Look

Tuesday, December 23, 2008
KYMCO unveils a zippy entry-level sportbike with its single-cylinder Quannon 150.

Trackdays No Longer for Men Only

Tuesday, December 09, 2008
As the number of women motorcyclists grows, so does the number of them that are taking it to the track to fill their need for speed.

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.

2008 Ducati 1098 Project Bike

Friday, November 14, 2008
While Ducati faithful anxiously await the release of the 1198, here's a few tips that can help you get the most out of your 1098.

2009 KTM 1198 RC8R First Look

Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Europe’s second-largest motorcycle manufacturer, KTM, ups the ante on its Superbike project with the higher-spec RC8R.

2009 Ducati 1198 Superbike First Look

Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Ducati’s unveils its 2009 sportbike lineup, which includes the all-new 1198 superbike and a special Bayliss edition of the SBK championship-winning 1098R.

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.

Aprilia Unveils 2009 RS 125 Track Bike

Monday, October 20, 2008
Aprilia debuted its 2009 RS 125, a track-only racing motorcycle that is claimed to provide superbike-style thrills.

A Journey to Remember - 2008 Femmoto

Monday, October 13, 2008
MotorcycleUSA's Melody DeKorte is still beaming after getting back from her road trip to Femmoto 2008 where she sharpened her track skills on an assortment of different motorcycles.

2009 Aprilia RSV4 Debuts at Intermot

Thursday, October 09, 2008
Aprilia tore the wrapper of its newest superbike, the 2009 Aprilia RSV4, at Intermot, allowing MotorcycleUSA to get its first close-up look at the Italian marque's latest V-Four track weapon.

Honda V-Four Concept Unveiled

Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Honda surprises with an unexpected V-Four concept superbike at INTERMOT Cologne bike show.

2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 First Look

Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Only days after its European debut, the 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 made its first appearance on American soil in Las Vegas last night during Suzuki's annual dealer show.

2009 Aprilia RSV4 First Look

Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Aprilia releases some more information on its 2009 RSV4 Superbike which will be campaigned by Max Biaggi in World Superbike racing in 2009.
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