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2011 Kawasaki Versys Project Part 3

Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Motorcycle USA puts the final protective touches on our long-term Kawasaki Versys Project Bike and bash around our Southern Oregon logging roads.

New York International Motorcycle Show 2012

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The IMS bike show visited New York this past weekend. Find out what you missed in this event report.

New York Motorcycle Show in Photos 2012

Saturday, January 21, 2012
Go behind the scenes of the New York stop of the International Motorcycle Show taking place in Manhattan.

2012 Honda NC700X First Look

Friday, January 20, 2012
Honda brings its NC700X to American shores, the first of four new models from Big Red making use of a new 670cc Parallel Twin and its Dual Clutch Transmission.

2011 Kawasaki Z1000 Project Bike Part 1

Friday, January 20, 2012
We decided to see if we could turn our long-term Kawasaki Z1000 into a weekend trackday warrior. Find out what we changed for Part 1 of our project.

World's Fastest Electric - Lightning Motorcycles

Thursday, January 12, 2012
Motorcycle USA talks with Lightning Motorcycle's Richard Hatfield about being the first company to break the 200 mph barrier with its electric SuperBike.

2011 Honda CB1000R Project Bike

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Motorcycle USA adds some accessory upgrades to the Honda CB1000R to boost performance on the street.

2011 IMS Long Beach Report

Thursday, December 15, 2011
Victory unveiled its 2012 Hard-Ball, Kawasaki introduced its “Zero to Hero” promotion with nine-time Drag Racing Champ Rickey Gadson, Yamaha hosted interviews with its road racing stars and custom motorcycles were unveiled at a great IMS show in Long Beach.

Husqvarna Strada 650 Concept First Look

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Husqvarna Motorcycles keeps expanding its street offerings, revealing its Strada 650 at the Paris Motor Show.

2011 IMS Dallas Photo Report

Wednesday, December 07, 2011
See show highlights from the 2011 Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Dallas, Texas.

2011 Kawasaki Versys Project Part 2

Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Our 2011 Kawasaki Versys gets a new set of Pirelli dual sport tires for better on/off-road performance and additional protection to handle the abuse of dirt riding.

BMW Alpine Tour of Austria and Slovenia

Monday, December 05, 2011
Our favorite Scot turned North Carolinian tramps about the Austrian Alps, Sir Neale is back with a BMW alpine adventure.

Husqvarna MOAB Concept First Look

Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Husqvarna pays homage to scrambler motorcycles of the past with its stripped-down Concept MOAB street design.

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer First Look

Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Powered by a new 1215cc Triple, the 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer takes on the booming Adventure Touring Class with its technologically advanced AT motorcycle that is sure to be a hit among riders looking for something a bit different.

2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 First Look

Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Kawasaki quashed rumors today with the release of its 2012 Versys 1000, the sport-minded adventure-touring motorcycle receiving traction control to go along with its 1043cc Inline-four engine.

2012 Honda Crosstourer Debuts at EICMA

Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Big Red debuts the production version of its Adventure-Touring concept at EICMA 2011 with the 2012 Honda Crosstourer.

2012 Triumph T100 Steve McQueen Edition

Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Triumph will release a limited number of Steve McQueen Replica Bonneville T100 motorcycles. The retro bikes will have a military theme and McQueen signature.

2012 Triumph Speed Triple R First Look

Monday, October 24, 2011
Take a sneak peak at the 2012 Triumph Speed Triple R which offers upgraded suspension, wheels and brakes to give the street fighter a new attitude.

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer First Look

Monday, October 24, 2011
Triumph reveals a new open-class adventure touring motorcycle with the 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer. This multipurpose motorcycle is a flagship model for the British manufacturer.

Inside Triumph Motorcycles

Thursday, October 20, 2011
The Hinkley-based Triumph has been churning out its distinctive Twin and Triple-powered motorcycles for 21 years now. Read the story behind the new Triumph.

How Triumph Makes Motorcycles

Thursday, October 20, 2011
Triumph has manufactured more than 500,000 bikes since its 1990 rebirth. See how Triumph makes motorcycles.

2011 Kawasaki Versys Project Part 1

Tuesday, September 27, 2011
MotoUSA puts in a call to Givi for Phase 1 of the 2011 Kawasaki Versys Adventure Bike Project. See how this affordable street bike becomes a well-rounded motorcycle.

Dainese Italian Legendary Tour in Photos 2011

Thursday, September 15, 2011
Take a look at some of the photos and images from the recent Dainese Italian Legendary Tour in this photo essay.

Husqvarna Debuts E-go Electric Concept

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Husqvarna takes a stab at the burgeoning electric motorcycle segment with its E-go concept, targeted at the entry-level youth market.

Dainese Italian Legendary Tour Day 4 2011

Monday, September 12, 2011
Join us as we ride motorcycles in Italy with premium motorcycle safety and apparel brand Dainese along with a few of its motorcycle racing legends from the past and present.

2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848 First Look

Monday, September 12, 2011
Ducati confirms the long-rumored expansion of its Streetfighter lineup with the announcement of its 2012 Streetfighter 848.

Dainese Italian Legendary Tour Day 3 2011

Sunday, September 11, 2011
The 2011 Dainese Italian Legendary Tour continues and we fill you in on what’s happening in Italy. See what unfolds in our third day update.

Dainese Italian Legendary Tour Day 2 2011

Friday, September 09, 2011
We ride with four-time World Superbike champ Carl Fogarty on some of Italy’s finest roads during the second day of the Dainese Italian Legendary Tour.

Dainese Italian Legendary Tour Day 1 2011

Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Day 1 off the Dainese Italian Legendary Tour sees us arrive in Venice and prepare for our three-day ride across The Alps.

Belgian Classic TT Gedinne - Special Report

Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Our man Melling resurrects some of the Matchless G.50's former GP glory on the roads of Belgium.

Dainese Italian Legendary Tour Preview 2011

Tuesday, September 06, 2011
This week Motorcycle-USA is traveling to Italy to visit Dainese’s headquarter and go on a touring ride with some of its past and present racing champions.

2011 Adventure-Touring Expedition – Day 9

Thursday, September 01, 2011
For two of the test riders, the Motorcycle USA 2011 Adventure-Touring Expedition ends with the final 450 miles of a 2500-mile journey concluding at MCUSA HQ.

2011 Adventure-Touring Expedition – Day 8

Wednesday, August 31, 2011
The Motorcycle USA Adventure-Touring crew gets its best taste of the dirt toward the end, running the 101 miles of primitive road known as the Magruder Corridor.

2011 Adventure-Touring Expedition – Day 7

Monday, August 29, 2011
The Motorcycle USA crew makes it to the Idaho/Montana border again - this time preparing to face the Magruder Corridor on their Adventure-Touring mounts.

2011 Adventure-Touring Expedition – Day 6

Sunday, August 28, 2011
Day 6 of Motorcycle USA's Adventure-Touring expedition is spent out of the saddle, dodging bikes, boulders and black bears at the Big Sky XC.

2011 Adventure-Touring Expedition – Day 5

Saturday, August 27, 2011
Day 5 of the Motorcycle USA Adventure Touring Expedition gets us back on track and in Big Sky, Montana, ready to cover the XC race.

Adventure Touring Shootout Motorcycle Gear

Saturday, August 27, 2011
MotoUSA is in the process of logging the longest and most intense adventure touring shootout in its history. Here's a breakdown of the gear that's keeping them safe and as comfortable as possible.

2011 Adventure-Touring Expedition – Day 4

Friday, August 26, 2011
The Adventure-Touring Expedition gets back on track with Big Sky, Montana in our sites.

2011 Adventure-Touring Expedition – Day 3

Thursday, August 25, 2011
Day 3 sees a change of plan for Motorcycle USA's Adventure-Touring Shootout. What? We're still in Utah?!

2011 Adventure Touring Equipment Update

Thursday, August 25, 2011
Check out the condition of our bikes and gear as we near the midway point of the 2011 Adventure Touring Shootout.

2011 Adventure-Touring Expedition – Day 2

Wednesday, August 24, 2011
After surviving the intense heat of Death Valley, Day 2 of the adventure touring expedition was red rock and high desert.

Racing Past the Ace Café London

Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Motorcycle USA pays a visit to hallowed ground in British motorcycling, the internationally renowned Ace Café London.

2011 Adventure-Touring Expedition – Day 1

Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Day 1 of MCUSA's 2011 Adventure Motorcycle Tour takes them through the aptly named Death Valley with ambient temperatures reaching over 115 degrees fahrenheit.

Spy Shot: 2012 Water-Cooled BMW R1200GS

Friday, August 19, 2011
BMW spy shots reveal a water-cooled R1200GS prototype, confirming rumors that the 2012 R1200GS will utilize an all-new liquid-cooled version of the iconic Boxer Twin.

Motorcycle Pollution: A Lifecycle Perspective

Tuesday, August 02, 2011
MotoUSA hitches a ride with science for the first ever lifecycle analysis of a motorcycle. Are motorcycles gross polluters?

Ace 904S Thruxton Special Café Racer

Friday, July 29, 2011
Bearing the Ace Café branding, the Triumph Thruxton gets a high-performance overhaul for a trick cafe playbike.

Kawasaki Versys Pacific Coast Tour

Thursday, July 28, 2011
Motorcycle USA samples the Kawasaki Versys for a quick coastal run. See how the Twin-powered do-it-all serves as a touring rig.

Barber Vintage Motorcycle Museum in Photos

Thursday, July 14, 2011
The Barber Vintage Motorcycle Museum is the largest collections of vintage and modern motorcycles in the world. Find out more about it in this photo essay.

Cholmondley Pageant of Power

Tuesday, July 12, 2011
For the first time the Cholmondley Pageant of Power will be held over three days and will include appearances from AMA Hall of Fame's Sammy Miller and World Superbike's Tom Sykes.

2012 Can-Am Spyder RS/RT First Look

Monday, July 11, 2011
Can-Am reveals several variations of its 2012 Can-Am Spyder, including the sport-oriented RS-version and the more touring-friendly Spyder RT.
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