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Dr. Frazier Rides Alaska Again...

Thursday, November 11, 2010
Our two-wheeled roaming nomad looks at the planning aspects of motorcycling through Alaska, including what many regard as the most important essentials to take.

MSF Promotes Robert Gladden to Vice President

Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Robert Gladden promoted to Vice President of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

AMA Salutes Vets on Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 10, 2010
The AMA gives thanks to American veterans this Thursday, November 11th for their service and willingness to defend the American way of life.

2011 Dates for Vintage Motorcycle Days

Wednesday, November 10, 2010
AMA has announced the dates for the 2011 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days taking place July 22nd-24th at the Mid-Ohio Sport Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

AMA News and Notes December 2010

Wednesday, November 10, 2010
The American Motorcyclist Association has released their latest news and notes for the month of December with some new issues facing motorcyclists.

2010 EICMA Milan Bike Show Recap

Tuesday, November 09, 2010
The 2010 EICMA show in Milan featured a slew of new models from the European marques and Honda. Here’s a recap.

Backroad Ramblings: Farewell to Summer

Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Before hunkering down for the winter, our rambling man and his cohorts bid a fond farewell to summer with one final ride.

MKride Team Tour China with Scala Rider G4

Monday, November 08, 2010
Canadian brothers Colin and Ryan Pyle use Cardo System’s bike-to-bike bluetooth motorcycle intercom device to safely navigate treacherous journey through China.

StreetRyder Offers New Passenger SportBar

Monday, November 08, 2010
The grass roots company StreetRyder with the help of motorcycle industry leaders has developed a new design aimed at alleviating the problems experienced by riders and passengers when riding double on sport bike motorcycles.

Second Annual LA Moto Film Festival Announced

Friday, November 05, 2010
After the recent success of the first LA motorcycle film festival, a second event is being planned for 2011 with film submissions now being accepted.

Honda Crossrunner First Look

Friday, November 05, 2010
Honda reveals the all-new Honda Crossrunner, an upright standard sourcing the 782cc V-Four from the VFR800.

Single Track Mind - Estoril Outsider

Thursday, November 04, 2010
Our vintage correspondent delivers his take on the recent Estoril Grand Prix, with this edition of Single Track Mind the Outsider view.

Spoken Wheel: The Catalina GP Returns

Wednesday, November 03, 2010
The past meets the future as the Catalina Grand Prix returns for 2010, with the possibility of Chuck 'Feets' Minert - winner of the 1956 Catalina GP - participating in the event.

2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 First Look

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Aprilia brings a new maxi-motard to its lineup with the 2011 Dorsoduro 1200. With a new V-Twin and distinct Italian styling, the Dorsoduro 1200 promises unbridled fun.

2012 Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200/ 2011 Norge GT 8V

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Moto Guzzi gives its 2012 Stelvio 1200 more capacity for adventure than ever via its new 8.4-gallon tank and revises its V-Twin powered sport tourer, the 2011 Norge GT 8V with new bodywork and a revamped powerplant.

Mission Motors Announces EVT Division

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Mission Motors, maker of the Mission One electric motorcycle, announces the creation of the company’s electric vehicle powertrain division, MissionEVT.

2011 KTM 990 Adventure Dakar First Look

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
KTM adds a little desert flavor to its big AT bike with the 2011 KTM 990 Adventure Dakar.

2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R First Look

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Aprilia has announced that it will be replacing its aging V-Twin powered Tuono naked streetfighter with an all-new motorcycle based off the RSV4 and RSV4R sportbikes called the Aprilia Tuono V4R.

2011 Honda CB1000R Coming to America

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Americans will finally get to sample the 1000cc naked from Honda, with Big Red importing the CB1000R to the States as a 2011 model.

The Honda New Mid Concept is…

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Debuting at the EICMA Milan Bike Show next to Big Red’s Crosstourer, what exactly is the Honda New Mid Concept?

Honda V4 Crosstourer Concept Debuts

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Big Red’s been teasing a V4 concept for Milan and the sibling to the VFR1200F makes its debut as the V4 Crosstourer Concept.

Triumph Tiger 800 & Tiger 800XC First Look

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Triumph has toyed with us long enough. The Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC adventure touring bikes have been revealed at the EICMA motorcycle show.

2011 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO First Look

Monday, November 01, 2010
The Diavel gets a lot of attention, but Ducati’s Monster lineup gets a revision at EICMA too – with the Italian firm unleashing the Monster 1100 EVO.

Ducati Diavel Makes Official Debut

Monday, November 01, 2010
Ducati raises the curtain, finally, on its long-rumored and much-hyped Diavel motorcycle.

Progressive Suspension with Height Adjuster

Monday, November 01, 2010
Progressive Suspension has added a Hydraulic Ride Height adjuster to its 465 Series Monoshock, allowing riders to specifically tune suspension settings for better handling.

2011 BMW G650GS First Look

Friday, October 29, 2010
BMW updates the G650GS for 2011 with aesthetic changes and other tidbits taken from the F650GS. Beemer's smallest adventure bike looks better than ever for 2011.

2011 BMW R1200R First Look

Friday, October 29, 2010
With the Milan Bike Show just around the corner, BMW reveals updates to its R1200R roadster models.

MTNs to Coast Motorcycle Tours in Australia

Friday, October 29, 2010
MTNs to Coast Motorcycle Tours has established the first motorcycle tour and rental company in Canberra - the riders playground of Australia.

Honda Crossover to Debut at EICMA

Thursday, October 28, 2010
Honda is rumored to be gearing up for a busy EICMA Milan Bike Show, with a new crossover model teased and a 1200 V4 concept promised.

The Spoken Wheel: An Introduction

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
AMA Hall of Famer Gavin Trippe joins the Motorcycle USA staff, lending his industry experience and insider knowledge with his column, The Spoken Wheel.

Motorcycle Hall of Fame Holiday Cards

Friday, October 22, 2010
The AMA has announced the return of the popular fundraising program, which offers custom motorcycle themed holiday cards for 2010.

BMW K1600GTL at Jay Leno Garage in Photos

Friday, October 22, 2010
BMW unveils its 2010 K1600GTL inside Jay Leno’s Garage. Take a look at the photos and see some of Leno’s amazing car and motorcycle collection.

2010 Q3 Motorcycle Sales Down 18.3%

Thursday, October 21, 2010
Sales data from the Motorcycle Industry Council shows a continued 18.3% drop in year over year sales.

O’Neal Racing Tirade Bluetooth Helmet

Thursday, October 21, 2010
O’Neal Racing is expanding into the street bike motorcycle world with its O’Neal Racing Tirade Bluetooth Helmet.

MSF Introduces Dr. Jim's Question of the Day

Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Motorcycle Safety Foundation will be using Twitter and the web to expose riders to critical thinking by asking questions related to pre-ride checklists and dangerous traffic situations in 'Dr. Jim’s Question of the Day.'

Arai RX7 GP Helmet Review

Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Arai has raised the safety bar with the all new RX7 GP helmet, which offers extreme comfort and a 40% stronger construction than conventional glass fiber models.

2010 Sport-Touring Shootout V

Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Motorcycle USA gathers three motorcycles that meld sporting performance and touring comfort in our 2010 Sport-Touring Shootout.

More than $126,000 Raised for PBTF

Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Recent Ride for Kids events in California, Arizona and Tennessee collected more than $126,000 that will be donated to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

2011 Brammo Enertia Plus First Look

Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Brammo reveals a revamped version of its original Enertia electric motorcycle, featuring an 80-mile range and dubbed the Enertia plus.

2011 BMW R1200GS Triple Black First Look

Monday, October 18, 2010
BMW adds some sinister flair to its adventure line with the 2011 BMW R1200GS Triple Black special edition. This ADV motorcycle comes with a premium package and a bad attitude.

More Ethanol in Gas May Damage Motorcycles

Monday, October 18, 2010
The EPA has agreed to allow the ethanol portion of blended gasoline to be increased from the current 10 percent to 15 percent, which could pose a danger for motorcycles.

2010 Kawasaki Dealer Meeting

Monday, October 18, 2010
Kawasaki unveiled all of its 2011 models, including the ZX-10R, Ninja 1000 and Vaquero cruiser at the Las Vegas Convention center and MotorcycleUSA.com was there.

Dr. Frazier Rides Bali

Friday, October 15, 2010
Ignoring warnings about dangerous driving conditions and unsafe conditions for foreigners, Dr. G once again risks it all to bring us his latest tale of motorcycling through Bali.

Ducati to Unveil Diavel in Milan

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Ducati has officially announced that it will relapse it's much rumored power cruiser, called the Diavel, at the upcoming EICMA show in early November.

AMA Ramps Up Vote Like A Motorcyclist

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has ramped up its "Vote Like a Motorcyclist" campaign with T-shirts, pins and posters to supplement its new 2010 AMA Voter Guide.

MC Life: Ben Younger

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
This edition of MC Life features Ben Younger, an avid motorcycle enthusiast and screenwriter who's voiced the desire to make a feature film based on the Isle of Man competition.

Shoei Releases New QWEST Helmet

Monday, October 11, 2010
For 2011 Shoei is releasing an all-new helmet called the QWEST. Check out all the details here.

Salt Addiction: Ack Attack World’s Fastest

Friday, October 08, 2010
This month's Salt Addiction focuses on the new record-holder for World’s Fastest Motorcycle and the World's Fastest Rider, the author himself!

Bell Vortex Striker Helmet Review

Thursday, October 07, 2010
Can the Bell Vortex deliver quality performance at a palatable price point? Find out in our Bell Vortex Striker Helmet review.

BMW K1600GT Reveal at Jay Leno Garage

Wednesday, October 06, 2010
BMW revealed its K1600GT and GTL models to the U.S. market at the celebrity gearhead garage of Jay Leno and Motorcycle USA was there.
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