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2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
The 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R features an all-new engine and chassis, as well as stock traction control and optional ABS. Did we mention it’s 22 pounds lighter too? Read more in this first look.

2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 Project Bike Review

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
We modify our 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 to make it more comfortable to ride on the street. Find out how it works in this sportbike review.

Single Track Mind - Classic Sex Appeal

Tuesday, September 28, 2010
In this edition of Single Track Mind Frank presents a few suggestions on how MCUSA could add sex appeal its calendar.

2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 Sketch Leaked

Thursday, September 23, 2010
Reliable sources say that an all-new Suzuki GSX-R600 will be coming to dealers in 2011 and we were able to get our hands on this artist rendering of what it may look like.

Josh Herrin Daytona Sportbike Interview

Thursday, September 23, 2010
Motorcycle-USA interviews Graves Yamaha rider, Josh Herrin, as he prepares to fight for this year’s AMA Daytona Sportbike Championship at Barber Motorsports Park this weekend.

Salt Addiction: KillaJoule Electric Racer

Thursday, September 16, 2010
Eva Hakansson's latest project, KillaJoule, is a two-wheeled electric streamliner which she hopes will reach 200 mph this year at Bonneville’s World of Speed event.

Single Track Mind – Racing Consequences

Wednesday, September 08, 2010
This week our Single Track Mind correspondent examines the true consequences of racing and why the sport lives on.

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R SBK Race Bike Revealed

Saturday, September 04, 2010
The all new 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R that the PBR Motorsports team will compete in next year’s World Superbike championship was revealed this weekend at Nuburgring.

Ben Younger Track Experiment Part 2

Monday, August 30, 2010
Our Hollywood insider, Ben Younger, delivers Part 2 of his track experiment – adding suspension and further performance mods in the quest for lowered laptimes.

Wayne Rainey MotoGP Interview

Thursday, August 26, 2010
Three-time 500cc motorcycle Grand Prix Champion, Wayne Rainey speaks with MotorcycleUSA and shares what he’s been up to as well as his take on the current state of MotoGP road racing in this exclusive race interview.

Honda’s Nicest People & Mad Men

Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Almost 50 years ago American Honda looked to Madison Avenue for help, generating one of the most sucessful advertising campaigns in history. Now Honda's back in the '60s in AMC's Mad Men.

Salt Addiction: Project 300

Tuesday, August 17, 2010
In the the newest edition of Salt Addiction the topic of reaching 300 mph with a sit-on bike is discussed with land speed racing's fastest competitors.

Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 Stage 3

Monday, August 16, 2010
For the final installment of our Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 Project Superbike we go race against the big boys in AMA Superbike at Laguna Seca. How did we do against the best in business? Let's check it out…

Single Track Mind - Cal Crutchlow

Friday, August 13, 2010
For this edition of Single Track Frank writes about fellow countryman Cal Crutchlow, also our man Melling gets his way onto an actual racing podium… his own!

World Superbike Silverstone Outsider

Tuesday, August 03, 2010
After attending the recent Silverstone round of WSB, Frank takes a humorously definitive side on the MotoGP vs. World Superbike battle.

STM: Moving MotoGP On - Bring on the Clowns

Friday, July 30, 2010
In this issue of Single Track Mind, Frank takes on the topic of MotoGP regulations and how Dorna's new engine requirements have led to a circus act within the sport.

2010 MotoGP Laguna Seca USGP in Photos

Thursday, July 29, 2010
We share some of our favorite photos and pictures from this year’s Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.

MotoGP Laguna Seca Behind the Fence Sunday

Sunday, July 25, 2010
MotorcycleUSA shows you what happened behind the fences Sunday at the MotoGP races at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway.

MotoGP Laguna Seca Behind the Fence Sat

Saturday, July 24, 2010
Motorcycle USA shares Saturday's happenings inside the racetrack at the MotoGP motorcycle races at Laguna Seca.

MotoGP Laguna Seca Behind the Fence Friday

Friday, July 23, 2010
Motorcycle USA shares Friday’s happenings inside the racetrack at the MotoGP motorcycle races at Laguna Seca.

Salt Addiction Valerie Thompson

Friday, July 23, 2010
This month's Salt Addiction feature is Valerie Thompson, a professional drag racer, a team owner, and a world land speed record holder.

2011 Ducati 848 EVO Sportbike First Look

Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Ducati announces revisions to its middleweight sportbike with a higher-spec version of its 848, dubbed the Ducati 848 EVO.

STM: Super Performance Bike Me?

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
This issue of Single Track Mind sees Frank debate the worth of his Suzuki V-Strom, as well as engage on a quest to get some scrap plastic - much harder than it sounds!

Ben Younger Makes Friends with the Track

Thursday, July 08, 2010
Hollywood writer/director Ben Younger takes to the track to discover what gives sportbike riders the most bang for the buck in the quest for lowered lap times.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Drawing

Thursday, June 24, 2010
Can Kawasaki’s 2011 Ninja ZX-10R close the gap on its Superbike competition? A teaser pic from Team Green stirs up our interest.

Salt Addiction Buell Brothers Racing

Thursday, June 24, 2010
Fast motorcycles, cool sunglasses and flat-brimmed hats, racers with funny nicknames… and cheese. This month land speed racer Rocky Robinson takes a closer look at the Wisconsin-based Buell Brothers team.

Yamaha Champions Riding School

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Watch and learn. The Yamaha Champions Riding School gives students essential riding skills and the chance to utilize a world-class racing facility.

STM: Belgian Paddock Frites for World Peace

Monday, June 21, 2010
Our favorite Brit reflects on the harmonizing effects of Belgian frites, as well as advise British tourists that when pulled over in America for a traffic stop – do not run toward the car!

STM: Behind the Scenes at the Thundersprint

Monday, June 07, 2010
This month's Single Track Mind takes us on a behind the scenes look in to the Thundersprint and some of the interesting situations that come up when hosting a motorcycle event.

Chris Vermeulen Miller SBK Interview

Friday, June 04, 2010
Motorcycle USA catches up with former MotoGP and current World Superbike competitor Chris Vermeulen at the recent Miller SBK races.

Jonathan Rea Miller World Superbike Interview

Saturday, May 29, 2010
We catch up with the top Honda rider in the World Superbike paddock, Ten Kate Honda’s Jonathan Rea, before the racing action gets underway at Utah’s Miller Motorsports Park.

Max Biaggi World Superbike Interview

Friday, May 28, 2010
Motorcycle USA chats with Aprilia’s Max Biaggi prior to the U.S. round of the 2010 World Superbike Championship at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah. See what he had to say in this exclusive interview.

Salt Addiction: World’s Fastest Bagger

Friday, May 28, 2010
Pro Stock drag racer Chris Rivas turns his attention from the quarter-mile to all out top speeds, racing the world’s fastest bagger on the Bonneville Salt Flats.

STM: Disney World to Run MotoGP?

Tuesday, May 04, 2010
How can MotoGP and World Superbike boost up flagging attendance? Take a flyer from Mickey says our Single Track Mind correspondent.

Kawasaki ZX-6R Project Bike Part 5

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
For the final phase of our ZX-6R Project Bike we race with WSMC at The Fastest Road in the West.

Nicky Hayden Indianapolis GP Teleconference

Friday, April 23, 2010
MotoGP rider Nicky Hayden sits down with Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a telephone interview.

Salt Addiction Leo Hess

Wednesday, April 21, 2010
For this month’s Salt Addiction, Rocky Robinson shines the spot light on fellow long-time land speed racer Leo Hess.

Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 Stage 2

Monday, April 19, 2010
For the second part of our Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 Project Superbike we hit the track with a host of new modifications to race at Willow Springs. So how did we fare in our first outing? Time to find out…

American Superbike Josh Hayes Interview

Friday, April 16, 2010
Yamaha American SuperBike rider Josh Hayes talks with Motorcycle USA about this year’s motorcycle racing season between motos at the MX track.

Ducati 848 Italian Renaissance Ride

Friday, April 02, 2010
Motorcycle USA's Adam Waheed tours Italy's Tuscan countryside aboard the Ducati 848 Superbike. Find out what happened in this sportbike touring adventure story.

STM: MotoGP - Where to Now?

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Frank's single track mind turns its attention to MotoGP and proposed rule changes. Does the future of Grand Prix at least include the Rizla Suzuki girls?

Salt Addiction Perfect Timing

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Land speed racing is technically a race against time. He who gets through the lights the fastest under the rules of the sanctioning body — wins. Rocky Robinson gives us the low-down on land speed timing in this month's Salt Addiction.

Buell 1190RR Superbike First Look

Friday, March 05, 2010
Erik Buell Racing reveals more details about its 1190RR Superbike, with future plans for the Superbike uncertain.

Single Track Mind: Nice People Can Succeed

Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Our favorite Brit glimpses the real Leon Haslam and shares his Olympic inspiration.

Kenny Noyes Moto2 Interview

Thursday, February 25, 2010
MotoUSA catches up with American Moto2 contender Kenny Noyes as he prepares for the inaugural season of the new class.

2009 December Desert Ride - Fan Report

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Our weekly Motorcycle USA Fan Report comes from Suman Subramanian about his unforgetable vacation in Southern Arizona in December.

25 Years of Suzuki GSX-R Sportbikes

Thursday, February 18, 2010
MotoUSA celebrates the 25th anniversary of the GSX-R line of high-performance Suzuki sportbikes.

Salt Addiction - Scott Guthrie

Thursday, February 18, 2010
This month’s land racing focus falls on the Sultan of Speed, Scott Guthrie, whose name is affixed to more than 380 LSR records.

Single Track Mind - Racing Athletes

Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Frank remembers the racing era before riders were athletes, when fitness meant showing up on time to the race and reasonably sober.

Erik Buell Interview Exclusive

Thursday, January 28, 2010
Motorcycle USA gains the perspective of Erik Buell on the end of his namesake company and future plans for the founder of Buell Motorcycles.
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