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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.

2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R First Look

Saturday, September 20, 2008
The 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R was unveiled at the Kawasaki Dealer Show in Texas this weekend.

Salt Addiction Bub Speed Trials

Friday, September 19, 2008
Rocky Robinson and his Ack Attack crew recently headed out to the infamous Bonneville Salt Flats to try their luck in the 5th Annual Bub Speed Trials.

Freddie Spencer Riding School

Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Follow along as MotorcycleUSA goes back to school. Fast Freddie Spencer High Performance Riding School that is at the newly built Miller Motorsports Park near Salt Lake City, Utah.

Salt Addiction The Nebulous Theorem

Friday, September 12, 2008
I'll never forget the first time I officially met Jack Costella. I heard a lot about him, knew of his successes on the salt, and also knew he danced to the beat of a different drum.

2009 Yamaha R1 First Look

Monday, September 08, 2008
MotoGP for the masses? With the release of the all-new 2009 YZF-R1, Yamaha is taking things one step closer.

Salt Addiction Lambky's Liner

Wednesday, August 06, 2008
The three-way streamliner fight for the ultimate motorcycle land speed record now has another contender, with Max Lambky's Vincent powered streamliner.

2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 Project Bike

Monday, July 28, 2008
Follow along as MotorcycleUSA gets its hands on a 2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 and begins transforming it into a pavement pounder both on the street and the track.

2008 Red Bull US Grand Prix Adventure

Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Follow along as MotorcycleUSA rides a Yamaha YZF-R1 up to this year's Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway.

Salt Addiction The Lamberd Brothers

Wednesday, July 02, 2008
You never know what you're going to see at Bonneville. MotorcycleUSA's resident Salt Flats expert, Rocky Robinson, offers insight into the unique creations of the Lamberd Brothers.

Salt Addiction Buddfab Streamliner

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
In this month's edition of Salt Addiction, Rocky Robinson proves good things come in small packages when he features the 130-mph 50cc Buddfab Streamliner.

Salt Addiction Land Speed Racing

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
He's held the title of World's Fastest Motorcycle Rider and is a member of the exclusive 300-mph club, now Rocky Robinson is a MotorcycleUSA contributor. Check out Rocky's take on Land Speed Racing in Salt Addiction.

2009 BMW Superbike S1000RR Unveiled!

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
BMW Motorrad makes it official - the German marque is diving into the superbike realm with a 1000cc motorcycle to contest the 2009 World Superbike Championship.

2008 KTM 1190 RC8 First Look

Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Long known as a concept motorcycle, the KTM 1190 RC8 Superbike gets its official debut at the 2007 EICMA show.

2008 Ducati 848 and 1098R First Look

Monday, November 05, 2007
Ducati unveils two new Superbike designs at the Milan Bike Show in the form of the mid-sized 848 and its '08 SBK racer, the 1098R.

2008 Yamaha YZF-R125 First Look

Wednesday, October 17, 2007
It's not headed Stateside, but the YZF-R125 is an important new '08 model for Yamaha. Find out why.

2007 Red Bull Air Race San Diego

Wednesday, October 03, 2007
MotorcycleUSA had a chance to see these globe-trotting aerobatic superstars at work during round eight of the 2007 Red Bull Air Race in San Diego, California.

2008 Honda CBR1000RR First Look

Friday, September 28, 2007
Honda superbike aficionados rejoice! American Honda has unveiled the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR.

2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 & 750 First Look

Friday, September 28, 2007
Suzuki retools its supersport arsenal for 2008 with upgrades to its GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 machinery.

2008 Ninja ZX-10R Makes Official Debut

Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Kawasaki follows up teaser shots of the ZX-10R with the official scoop on it's '08 literbike.

Riding Laguna Seca With Red Shift

Thursday, September 13, 2007
Two weeks after the MotoGP and AMA Superbike races, we ride Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with Red Shift, a California-based trackday provider.

2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R First Look

Tuesday, September 11, 2007
The first of the all new 2008 model open class sportbikes to officially be unveiled is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and as you can see it looks like its going to be a wild year.

2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 First Look

Monday, September 10, 2007
For 2008 Yamaha has revamped is supersport screamer number of internal changes, including a revised engine and new chassis.

Slaying Deals Gap Dragon

Wednesday, July 18, 2007
We hang with the guys and gals of the R1/R6-forum.com as over 300 Yamaha riders experience the twisting thrills of the infamous Tail of the Dragon.

2008 Buell 1125R Revealed

Monday, July 09, 2007
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the Buell Motorcycle Company goes in a new direction with the liquid-cooled 72-degree engine powering its new 1125R sportbike.

2008 Suzuki Hayabusa and B-King

Friday, June 29, 2007
Suzuki's reign as the king of the so-called Ultimate Sport class was threatened last year with the release of Kawasaki's omnipotent ZX-14. Well that didn't sit well with Suzuki.

Project Bike CBR600RR Part 2

Tuesday, March 13, 2007
In Part 2 we add on a Hotbodies undertail exhaust to our Honda CBR600RR and take the project bike out to a couple trackdays.

Review Of SoCal Track Days

Friday, January 12, 2007
This group of fast riders brings a new spin on the traditional trackday format, letting experienced pilots be in control of their own schedule.

Doug Chandler Performance Motorcycle School

Thursday, November 09, 2006
Ken samples three-time AMA Superbike champion Doug Chandler's Performance Motorcycle School.

Review Zoom Zoom Trackdays

Friday, October 27, 2006
In a time when track days are becoming increasingly popular with riders of all sorts, it's not the decision to go to the track that's tough, but when.

Honda CBR600RR Project Bike Part 1

Wednesday, October 11, 2006
In the four years that Honda's CBR600RR has been in existence, it has set standards for its unflappable chassis, rider-friendly suspension and, of course, its slick appearance.

Reality Bites Living The Dream Winner

Wednesday, June 07, 2006
I had never entered a contest like this and was convinced after submitting my entry that I'd never actually hear from MotorcycleUSA.

Kawasakis Infineon Dream Job Contest

Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Ever wanted to be a motojournalist for a day? How about being one for a long weekend with us at the upcoming AMA Superbike races at Infineon?

NSR50 Update Kenny's First Time

Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Another convert is born after Hutch gets his first taste of the fun and excitement of mini roadracing.

2005 Seattle 100 Charity Ride

Thursday, September 01, 2005
We were on hand as comedian David Alan Grier and AMA Superbike riders like Jake Zemke and Jason DiSalvo gathered together at the Seattle 100 to help raise money for the NephCure Foundation.

Journey to Laguna

Saturday, July 09, 2005
Editor Kevin Duke reports on his annual trek to cover the races at Laguna Seca, this year on Ducati's ST3.

Laguna Seca The Scene

Saturday, July 09, 2005
Couldn't make it to Laguna Seca? No problem, we give you the skinny on the scene.

Haskovec Trackday Benefit

Tuesday, July 05, 2005
MotorcycleUSA was on hand at a benefit ride at the Streets of Willow for injured AMA roadracer Vincent Haskovec, check out what you might have missed.

Sergio Robbiano And Bimotas DB5

Wednesday, June 15, 2005
In 2004, Bimota was reborn by new owners of the company's assets whose first order of business was to hire a designer of incomparable skills: Sergio Robbiano.

Project NSR First Race

Thursday, December 23, 2004
Our first mini road racing attempt netted us some fun but no trophies. A litany of excuses follows.

NSR50R The GP Fantasy is Alive

Monday, November 08, 2004
While we'd like to enjoy multi-million dollar salaries, huge trophies and glamorous umbrella girls, we'll settle for racing on the cheap, mini-style.

NSR50R MCUSA Off to the Races

Friday, November 05, 2004
It ain't exactly AMA Superbike, but we're going road racing this weekend on a two-stroke GP replica. Follow the adventures of Duke Danger as he hits the tarmac at La Grange.

Rock Store Star studded Hangout

Wednesday, September 01, 2004
The cream of SoCal's motorcycle crop comes out to play at this legendary riding destination.

One Wheel Fun

Monday, January 19, 2004
For some people riding a wheelie is second nature, for everyone else, there's Keith Code's wheelie school, On One Wheel.
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