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2012 Can-Am Spyder Roadsters First Ride

Friday, December 16, 2011
Motorcycle USA heads to sunny SoCal for a spin on the latest Can-Am three-wheelers, the full touring edition 2012 Spyder RT and the sportier 2012 Spyder RS-S with its new Fox shocks.

2011 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer First Ride

Friday, October 28, 2011
Moto Guzzi's V7 Racer is a retro-styled machine that gives the joy of a classic bike with the reliability of a modern motorcycle. Find out what we thought of this cool looking Guzzi in this First Ride article.

Electric Superbike Racing: Brammo Part VI

Saturday, October 08, 2011
Recently crowned TTXGP champ Steve Atlas provides an inside look at the days leading up to the final round of the championship in this latest edition of racing Brammo’s electric superbike - the Empulse RR.

Electric Superbike Racing: Brammo Part V

Wednesday, September 07, 2011
TTXGP champ Steve Atlas gets his electric racing journey up to speed right before his crowning achievement in this latest installment of racing Brammo’s electric superbike the Empulse RR.

Electric Superbike Racing: Brammo Part IV

Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Road racer Steve Atlas brings us up to speed on the latest testing Brammo has put its Empulse RR through in preparation for the next TTXGP race at Laguna Seca this weekend.

2011 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE Review

Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Once a Euro-only model, the Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE makes its American debut and Motorcycle USA gets a tastes of the quirky Italian ride.

Electric Superbike Racing: Brammo Part III

Thursday, May 26, 2011
Brammo completely dominated the electric field at the TTXGP opener at Infineon Raceway. Get the full scoop from the man behind the controls of the Brammo Empulse RR.

Electric Superbike Racing: Brammo Part II

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The MotoUSA Brammo electric racing project faced some motor issues last time around. Could the Brammo crew turn it around with week prior to the big event? Read part II of MotoUSA’s electric superbike racing project and find out.

Electric Superbike Racing: Brammo Part I

Friday, April 29, 2011
Our racetrack ringer gets the call from Brammo to compete in the TTXGP race at Infineon. Check out MotoUSA’s first impression of the Empulse RR racebike.

2011 Zero X First Ride

Thursday, March 31, 2011
We take the 2011 Zero X electric motorcycle for a test ride on trails around the company headquarters in Santa Cruz, California.

2011 Zero MX First Ride

Friday, March 25, 2011
Electric motorcycle development gets a jolt with the 2011 Zero MX. This battery-powered dirt bike has seen updates across the board to make it easier to own and better on the track.

Brammo Enertia Commuter Update

Thursday, January 27, 2011
Motorcycle USA gets to know the Brammo Enertia a little better as a commuter ride in this electric motorcycle review.

2010 Zero DS Comparison Review

Monday, December 06, 2010
See how the 2010 Zero DS holds up in our 2010 Electric Motorcycle Comparison.

2010 Brammo Enertia Comparison Review

Monday, December 06, 2010
See how the 2010 Brammo Enertia holds up in our 2010 Electric Motorcycle Comparison.

Norton Commando 961 First Ride

Friday, September 24, 2010
This month our vintage motorcycle expert throws his leg over the Norton Commando 961, a complete re-design by ex-Triumph designer, Simon Skinner, and Norton Motorcycles CEO, Stuart Garner.

2011 Husqvarna SM630 Supermoto First Ride

Wednesday, April 07, 2010
We test the 2011 Husqvarna SM630 supermoto dirt bike in Italy. The Husqvarna SM630 supermoto motorcycle brings all the fun of a dirt bike to the street.

2010 MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR First Ride

Monday, February 15, 2010
Our motorcycle friends across the pond give us a first ride assessment of the MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR.

Track T800CDI Diesel Motorcycle Quick Ride

Monday, September 21, 2009
Our British buddies at MCN sent us a few riding impressions from a recent outing on Evaproducts Track T800CDI diesel motorcycle. Here's what MCN's Chris Newbigging had to say.

2010 Can-Am Spyder RT First Ride

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Can-Am set out to build “The Next Best Thing” in the form of its three-wheeled touring motorcycle. Climb on as Motorcycle USA takes you on our 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT First Ride.

2009 Moto Morini Granpasso

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Motorcycle USA’s European editor at large samples a challenger to the GS supremacy on the Moto Morini Granpasso motorcycle.

2009 Benelli Cafe Racer Review

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Motorcycle USA’s European editor at large delivers riding impressions on the Triple-powered Benelli TNT Cafe Racer motorcycle. The Italian naked's styling may be a matter of taste, but how does it ride?

2009 Moto Guzzi Griso 8v Comparison

Monday, April 20, 2009
How does the Moto Guzzi Griso 8V stack up against the latest offering from Harley-Davidson? Find out in this Motorcycle USA street bike comparison.

2009 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Review

Monday, February 23, 2009
Named after the famed Italian Alpine pass, the Moto Guzzi Stelvio takes a gander at GS-like motorcycle adventure touring with its trademark Guzzi V-Twin.

2009 Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4V

Wednesday, January 14, 2009
The Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport motorcycle sources a new 4-valve head on the distinctive transverse-mount V-Twin motor. Our friends at MCN tell us how this Italian street bike rolls.

2008 Brammo Enertia First Ride

Thursday, November 13, 2008
Brammo Motorsports is betting on the future with its electric-powered Enertia motorcycle and Motorcycle USA takes a spin on the prototype.

2009 Can-Am Spyder SE5 First Ride

Tuesday, October 28, 2008
We dig our third wheel into the asphalt when Can-Am let us sample the 2009 version of the Can-Am Spyder Roadster - including the all-new auto-shifting SE5 Spyder.

2008 Moto Guzzi Norge Bike Test

Monday, March 10, 2008
Named in honor of a 4000-mile trek by Giuseppe Guzzi in 1928, the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 piles on the miles with Twin power.

2008 Can-Am Spyder First Ride

Monday, March 12, 2007
The radical new three-wheeled Can-Am Spyder just might revolutionize the motorcycle industry. Our Editorial Director takes it for a drive, er ride, in sunny Southern California.

2007 Benelli Tre 1130 K First Ride

Monday, January 22, 2007
Triumph isn't the only company building character-rich three-cylinder motors. Come take a ride with us on this exotic Italian all-rounder.

2006 MV Agusta Brutale 910S Comparison

Friday, December 01, 2006
We take four naked euro beauties and throw them around the track and the backroads of Southern California to decide which deserves to be called the best of the best.

2006 Piaggio Fly 150

Monday, October 23, 2006
What do you get when you throw a half-dozen newbies together with four different styles of beginner bikes which ring in under four grand? An MCUSA Newbie Bike Comparo, that's what.

2007 Husaberg FS550e Quick Ride

Sunday, September 17, 2006
Husaberg added to its lineup of Unlimited class supermoto machines with this street-legal FS550e. A new look and new motor configuration should be more than enough to keep Berg fans happy.

2007 GG Quad Quick Ride

Friday, August 11, 2006
Can't get your hot neighbor to take a ride on your bike? This oddball Boxer-powered ride can help.

2005 Moto Guzzi Breva 750 First Ride

Friday, July 29, 2005
Ken Glassman takes a ride on the Moto Guzzi Breva 750, to see why all those Guzzistis are so loyal to the brand.

2005 MZ 1000S

Friday, January 28, 2005
In response to the changing demands of consumers around the world the first large-displacement motorcycle to roll off MZ's assembly line, the MZ 1000S, has finally arrived.

2004 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Ballabio Comparison

Friday, October 24, 2003
Two European manufacturers, not known for high performance, dive into the naked standard category and up the performance ante.

2001 Cagiva Raptor

Friday, November 22, 2002
To an Italian style is everything, form and function follows style, it doesn't proceed it.
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