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2010 KTM Duke 690 R First Look

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
KTM brings out a badder version of its mid-size street fighter with the 2010 Duke 690 R. This model promises better engine performance and upgraded suspension.

Moto Guzzi V12 Concept First Look

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Moto Guzzi, the oldest Italian motorcycle marquee has unveiled a new concept motorcycle platform dubbed the Moto Guzzi V12.

2010 KTM 125 Naked Concept First Look

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
KTM might have pulled out of 125cc sportbike racing this year, but it continues to offer new models for young riders with all-new 125 naked concept bikes in Race and Stunt trim.

2010 Ducati Hypermotard EVO Debuts

Monday, November 09, 2009
The Ducati Hypermotard family continues to grow with the release of the new 1100 EVO and EVO SP models at the EICMA Milan Bike Show.

2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 First Look

Monday, November 09, 2009
MotoUSA gives you the first "official" peek at the all-new Ducati Multistrada 1200. They say it combines Superbike performance in an off-road capable machine...

Triumph Sprint STs Tour Scotland

Friday, November 06, 2009
Bonnie Prince Charlie, lochs, crofts and castles… Motorcycle USA editor at large, Neale Bayly, tours his homeland of Scotland aboard the Triumph.

BMW Upgrades Boxer Engine for 2010

Thursday, November 05, 2009
BMW debuts a revitalized version of its Boxer Flat Twin, with more horsepower and higher rev ceiling, on its 2010 R1200GS, GS Adventure and R1200RT.

2009 Tokyo Motor Show Report

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Motorcycle USA’s Hutchison-san reports live from the 41st Tokyo Motor Show. It may not be the most exciting Tokyo Show, but there are always some two-wheeled suprises…

BMW Simple and Clever Concepts First Look

Monday, October 12, 2009
Okay, they may have three wheels and a roof, but check out these cool BMW concepts called the "Simple" and "Clever".

Kawasaki Versys Explores Historic Japan

Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Motorcycle USA hops on a Kawasaki Versys and takes an unforgettable motorcycle tour through the land of the rising sun. Read more about our Japanese adventure.

Kawasaki Concours 14 Gets Traction Control

Monday, October 05, 2009
Kawasaki’s sport-touring flag-ship enters 2010 with KRTC, the Japanese marquee’s first-ever traction control system, and a host of touring upgrades.

2010 Kawasaki Z1000 & Versys First Looks

Monday, October 05, 2009
Kawasaki unveils an all-new version of its large-displacement streetfighter, the 2010 Z1000, and minor revisions to its popular Versys.

Honda Confirms New VFR1200F and CB1100

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Honda has confirmed the new VFR1200 and CB1100 will debut at the upcoming 2009 Tokyo Motorcycle Show, set for October 24 – November 4.

2010 MV Agusta Brutale First Look

Monday, September 28, 2009
For 2010 MV Agusta has released two new Brutale streetfighters, the 990R and 1090RR. Have a peek at them here in the 2010 MV Agusta Brutale First Look

2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 First Look

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ducati's urban-warrior Hypermotard now has a little brother. Have a look in the 2010 Hypermotard 796 First Look.

Buell Ulysses Touring in Quebec

Thursday, September 17, 2009
Our friend Neale Bayly roams around Quebec, Canada while filming an episode of “Trippin on Two Wheels,” and uses the opportunity to explore some of Quebec's most fascinating places while riding a Buell Ulysses.

2010 Suzuki GSX1250FA and Bandit First Look

Friday, September 11, 2009
At the Bol D’or endurance race, Suzuki breaks cover on its all-new GSX1250FA and the regular Bandit 1250, which gets a styling makeover for 2010.

2010 Honda NT700V Touring First Look

Friday, September 04, 2009
Honda reveals an all-new touring motorcycle the NT700V. Check out the new touring ride in this Honda NT700V first look.

2010 Can-Am Spyder RT First Look

Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Can-Am looks to shake up the touring motorcycle world with the introduction of its 2010 Spyder RT,a roadster tourer with cleanly integrated saddlebags, a topcase, and an optional trailer package.

2009 Women & Motorcycling Event - Day 3

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
For her final installment, Motorcycle USA’s correspondent delivers the scoop on the finale for the 5th AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference in Keystone, Colorado.

2009 Women & Motorcycling Event - Day 2

Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Day 2 report is in from the 5th AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference held in the high elevation of Keystone, Colorado. See what roads Motorcycle USA’s correspondent discovered in the surrounding mountains.

2009 Women & Motorcycling Conference - Day 1

Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Motorcycle USA correspondent Sarah Schilke reports on Day 1 of the 5th AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference in Keystone, Colorado.

Norton 961 SE Commando First Look

Monday, August 17, 2009
September could see the first of the new Norton 961 SE Commando motorcycles rolling off the production line.

Moto Guzzi Motorcycle Museum

Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Our editor at large pens a report about the Moto Guzzi motorcycle museum – the historic repository of two-wheeled Guzzi creations residing on the scenic shores of Lake Como.

E-Carver Electric Racebike Concept

Friday, July 24, 2009
Italian industrial designer Luca Bar's E-Carver electric motorcycle concept features a motor mounted directly to the rear wheel hub.

Touring with Ducati in the Land of Motors

Thursday, June 18, 2009
Motorcycle-USA goes on a motorcycle adventure aboard some Ducati street bikes around the Italian motorcycle manufacturer’s home of Bologna, Italy.

Motorcycle Police Skills Competition

Thursday, June 04, 2009
Motorcycle police officers from around the Northwest met in Medford, Oregon, for the North American Motor Officers Association's annual training conferences and a chance to win the title of 'Best Rider.'

Mac Motorcycles Introduces New British Bikes

Thursday, May 28, 2009
The UK's Xenophya Design and Ellis Pitt have teamed up to launch a new British motorcycle company called Mac Motorcycles.

2010 Triumph Tiger SE Released

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
The 2010 Triumph Tiger SE touring motorcycle features exceptional comfort and handling with a distinctive new matte graphite and matte black two-tone paint scheme with color-matched saddle bags and hand guards.

2010 Triumph Speed Triple SE Released

Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Triumph is celebrating 15 years of the Speed Triple, the most successful motorcycle of the company’s modern Hinckley era, with a distinctive limited edition model.

Can-Am Spyders In Paradise

Thursday, April 09, 2009
We set out to tour the Atlantic Coast of Florida on a pair of 2009 Can-Am Spyders in what became a grouper sandwich and rum runner fueled adventure of a lifetime.

Zero Motorcycles Zero S First Look

Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Zero Motorcycles revealed its new high performance electric street motorcycle, the Zero S. This highly anticipated launch marks Zero Motorcycles’ official entry into the street legal category.

German Motorcycle Tour - Beemers and Bier

Monday, April 06, 2009
Days spent riding the BMW R1200RT motorcycle through Bavaria, the Black Forest and Rhine valley. Nights spent sampling German beer. All in a day's work.

Honda Releases Flex-Fuel Motorcycle in Brazil

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The new Honda CG150 TITAN MIX ES delivers flex-fuel technology, allowing Brazilian riders to utilize their nation's ample bio-ethanol production.

Christini AWD Supermoto First Look

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Philadelphia’s Christini Technologies is taking its all-wheel-drive motorcycle design to the streets with the unveiling of its AWD SuperMoto.

2009 Vespa GTS 300 Scooter US Debut

Friday, January 16, 2009
The fastest Vespa scooter gets a bigger motor and even faster with the Italian scooter firm unveiling the GTS 300 Super at New York motorcycle show.

Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 to US in 2009

Wednesday, January 14, 2009
America gets Aprilia's SMV 750 Dorsoduro supermotoard street bike as a 2009 model.

Peugeot HYbrid3 Compressor Scooter

Friday, January 09, 2009
A three-wheeled scooter concept from French auto maker Peugot melds the worlds of bike and car.

Honda Oree Electric Motorcycle Concept

Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Two German college students are responsible for the Oree, a sleek-looking electric motorcycle concept bearing the Honda moniker.

Metzeler Alpine Motorcycle Tour

Monday, January 05, 2009
We survived our epic two-day 300-plus mile motorcycle journey despite, at times, treacherous stretches of road, and rain. A journey we won't be forgetting any time soon...

Motorcycle USA Best of 2008 Awards

Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Another year has passed, which means it's time for the Motorcycle USA staff to argue about our Best of Awards for 2008. Enjoy.

Ducati Tour de France

Thursday, December 25, 2008
The French Riviera to Paris with a World Superbike round in between, Motorcycle USA does it on a Ducati SportClassic.

Long Beach Motorcycle Show Report

Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Motorcycle USA shows readers what they missed at the 28th Annual Long Beach International Motorcycle Show.

Scooting thru Vespanomics 101

Thursday, December 11, 2008
Last summer we put Vespanomics to the test with our long-term test scooter. But what is Vesponomics anyway? And how did we do?

2009 Vectrix Vx-1 Scooter Debuts

Thursday, December 04, 2008
Vectrix debuts its 2009 Vectrix Vx-1 electric scooter at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show.

Moto Guzzi V7 Available in US

Thursday, December 04, 2008
The 2009 Moto Guzzi V7 will be available to US customers looking for some vintage style.

Naked Ducati 1098 Reader Ride

Wednesday, November 26, 2008
When the Ducati Streetfighter debuted earlier this month at the Milan Bike Show, one MCUSA reader thought – that looks familiar!

Aprilia Mana 850GT and X First Look

Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Italian firm Aprilia releases interesting new takes on its Mana automatic with the Milan Bike Show debut of the Mana X and Mana 850GT.

2009 Vespa S 50 First Look

Friday, November 21, 2008
The Piaggio Group claims the new 2009 Vespa S 50 is the most powerful small-displacement scooter on the market today.

Husqvarna SMQ 450 First Look

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Husqvarna has revealed a new model for the supermoto crowd at the recent EICMA show in Milan, Italy. The SMQ 450 is a new look for Husky as it continues to develop following the purchase by BMW.
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