Thursday, June 11, 2009
Honda today marked its first 50 years in America, commemorating the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., in a small Los Angeles storefront on June 11, 1959.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
The first pictures of the production version of the BMW S1000RR have been unveiled at BMW’s Berlin production plant.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
KYMCO unveils a zippy entry-level sportbike with its single-cylinder Quannon 150.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Europe’s second-largest motorcycle manufacturer, KTM, ups the ante on its Superbike project with the higher-spec RC8R.
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.
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.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Aprilia debuted its 2009 RS 125, a track-only racing motorcycle that is claimed to provide superbike-style thrills.
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.
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.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Honda surprises with an unexpected V-Four concept superbike at INTERMOT Cologne bike show.
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.
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.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
The 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R was unveiled at the Kawasaki Dealer Show in Texas this weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Honda has always been known as one of technological leaders in the two-wheeled world, much of this a result of their extensive racing history.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Buell Motorcycle Company is an American motorcycle manufacturer named after founder and former roadracer, Erik Buell. Specializing in sportbikes and performance street motorcycles since its inception in 1983.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Long known as a concept motorcycle, the KTM 1190 RC8 Superbike gets its official debut at the 2007 EICMA show.
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.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
It's not headed Stateside, but the YZF-R125 is an important new '08 model for Yamaha. Find out why.
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.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Honda superbike aficionados rejoice! American Honda has unveiled the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Suzuki retools its supersport arsenal for 2008 with upgrades to its GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 machinery.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Kawasaki follows up teaser shots of the ZX-10R with the official scoop on it's '08 literbike.
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.
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.
Monday, September 10, 2007
For 2008 Yamaha has revamped is supersport screamer number of internal changes, including a revised engine and new chassis.
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.
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.