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2011 Polaris Ranger RZR First Ride

Thursday, September 30, 2010
Polaris outifts the standard RZR 800 UTV with its high-output engine and updates the bodywork and cockpit for 2011.

2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 Project Bike Review

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
We modify our 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 to make it more comfortable to ride on the street. Find out how it works in this sportbike review.

2010 Adventure Touring Shootout

Monday, September 27, 2010
The adventure bike market improved in 2010 with the addition of a new model from Ducati. We put the revised Multistrada 1200 against the BMW R1200GS and Triumph Tiger 1050 for an Adventure Touring Shootout.

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 Yamaha YZ250F First Ride

Monday, September 20, 2010
Motorcycle USA samples the new 2011 Yamaha YZ250F motocross bike in this dirt bike first ride review.

2010 Streetfighter Shootout IV

Monday, September 13, 2010
Find out which naked streetfighter style motorcycle is the best as we compare the Ducati Streetfighter, Kawasaki Z1000, and KTM 990 Super Duke in this street bike shootout comparison test.

2011 Honda CRF450R First Ride

Friday, September 10, 2010
Motorcycle USA spends a day at Jeremy McGrath's private ranch to test the 2011 Honda CRF450R. Can minor changes make this motocross bike better than ever?

2010 CSC Volusia & Custom Trikes Quick Ride

Monday, September 06, 2010
We got to sample two of California Sidecars' most recent offerings at Sturgis, the Heritage Softail-styled Volusia trike and the sporty three-wheeler known as the CSC Custom.

2010 Husaberg FE450 Race Test

Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Our ISDE test rider takes the Husaberg FE 450 through the gauntlet formally known as the Idaho City AMA ISDE qualifier. Read on to see how the 'Berg faired under racing conditions.

2010 Kymco Yager GT 200i Review

Thursday, August 26, 2010
Our scooter expert delivers his most recent review of the Kymco Yager GT 200i, a Chinese-built scooter with excellent handling and sturdy design for under $3,500.

2011 Polaris EV Electric UTV First Ride

Wednesday, August 25, 2010
For 2011 Polaris has come out with an electric version of its 2009 mid-sized Ranger model. Read on for more details and specs on the Polaris EV.

2011 Victory Motorcycles First Ride Review

Monday, August 23, 2010
We hop on a 2011 Cross Country then sample the Hammer 8-Ball and other 2011 Victory Motorcycles in this Victory first ride review.

2010 250 Dual Sport Motorcycle Shootout

Wednesday, August 18, 2010
In this quarter liter dual sport motorcycle comparison test the Honda CRF230L, Suzuki DR200SE, Kawasaki KLX250S, and Yamaha WR250R face off. Which street legal dirt bike will come out on top? Find out in this review.

Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 Stage 3

Monday, August 16, 2010
For the final installment of our Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 Project Superbike we go race against the big boys in AMA Superbike at Laguna Seca. How did we do against the best in business? Let's check it out…

2011 Yamaha Grizzly 450 EPS First Ride

Friday, August 13, 2010
Yamaha brings a whole new level of refinement, features and accessories to the mid-size ATV market with the 2011 Yamaha Grizzly 450 EPS utility ATV.

2010 Star VMAX vs Triumph Rocket III Roadster

Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Motorcycle USA matches up the horsepower monster Star VMAX against its torque equivalent in the new Triumph Rocket III Roadster.

2011 Kawasaki KX450F First Ride

Monday, August 09, 2010
Kawasaki debuts its 2011 Kawasaki KX450F motocross bike and Motorcycle USA rides it in this dirt bike motorcycle first ride review.

2011 Husqvarna TC449 First Ride

Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Husqvarna has introduced an all-new motocross bike in the 2011 Husqvarna TC449. This premier-premier class machine uses unique suspension and chassis design to set itself apart from the competition.

2011 Harley-Davidson First Ride Review

Monday, August 02, 2010
Harley-Davidson celebrates 107 years of producing motorcycles with 32 bikes and trikes in its 2011 lineup, including the 2011 SuperLow Sportster and a new touring motorcycle, the 2011 Road Glide Ultra.

2011 Harley Road Glide Ultra First Ride

Monday, August 02, 2010
The 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra is all decked out in The Motor Company's new PowerPak, including a beefier Twin Cam 103 engine, ABS, a Smart Security System and added passenger amenities courtesy of the King Tour Pak.

2011 Harley-Davidson CVO Softail Convertible

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Harley-Davidson unveils its 2011 CVO Softail Convertible and we ride it in this motorcycle review.

2011 Harley-Davidson CVO First Rides

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Harley-Davidson unveils its 2011 CVO motorcycle line-up which includes three long-range touring bikes and one hybrid standard. We ride them all in this cruiser motorcycle first ride review.

2011 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Ultra

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Harley-Davidson unveils its 2011 CVO Road Glide Ultra and we ride it in this motorcycle first ride review.

2011 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Harley-Davidson unveils its 2011 Street Glide and we ride it in this cruiser motorcycle first ride review.

2011 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Harley-Davidson unveils its 2011 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide and we ride it in this motorcycle first ride review.

2010 Yamaha Super Tenere First Ride

Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Our European correspondent takes the 2010 Yamaha Super Tenere for a first ride from Portugal to Morocco. Her experience with the new Japanese Adventure Touring machine might shock you.

2010 Midsize Adventure Bike Comparison

Monday, July 19, 2010
The 2010 KTM 690 Enduro R and BMW F800GS offer limitless adventure, but these motorcycles go about the same task in different ways. We sort them out with a trip across Idaho.

Kawasaki KX450F Mammoth MX Race Project

Friday, July 16, 2010
MotoUSA competes in the legendary Mammoth Motocross event with its 2010 Kawasaki KX450F project bike.

2010 Modified Supersport Shootout

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Motorcycle USA puts the 2010 middleweights to the test, but adds a new twist with a series of equal modifications to each of the four Japanese machines in this multi-stage Supersport Shootout.

2010 Polaris RZR 4 First Ride

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Polaris introduced the first factory four-passenger sport side-by-side with the 2010 Polaris RZR 4. We took it for a First Ride on the Oregon Dunes.

2011 Ducati Monster 796 First Ride

Monday, July 12, 2010
We test ride the 2011 Ducati Monster 796, an all-new motorcycle that slots in between the existing Monster 696 and 1100 street bikes.

2011 Honda PCX 125 Scooter First Ride

Friday, July 09, 2010
Our contributing scooter editor takes a ride on Honda’s latest offering, the Thailand-build 125cc Honda PCX scooter.

2010 DTR Racing Yamaha Raptor 700R SE

Wednesday, July 07, 2010
We left our 2010 Yamaha Raptor 700R SE sport quad in the capable hands of DTR Racing to see what they could do with a Stage 3 project build.

2011 Harley-Davidson XR1200X First Ride

Monday, July 05, 2010
Motorcycle USA heads out to Eastern Wisconsin to test Harley-Davidson’s updated 2011 XR1200X around the beautiful Road America circuit. Can this ‘standard’ really take the rigors of racetrack abuse?

2011 Kawasaki KX250F First Ride

Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Kawasaki turned us loose at Budds Creek Motocross Park to sample the new 2011 Kawasaki KX250F. This motocross bike has new fuel injection and completely redesigned suspension.

2010 Honda VFR1200F DCT First Ride

Monday, June 28, 2010
Motorcycle USA takes a ride on Honda's intriguing 2010 VFR1200F, sampling the version which features an optional dual clutch transmission.

2011 John Deere Gator XUV 825i First Ride

Friday, June 25, 2010
John Deere enters the sport UTV realm with a crossover model to blend the American manufacturer’s long-standing work prowess with aggressive styling and performance for recreational enthusiasts.

2010 Star V Star 250 Review

Friday, June 18, 2010
The entry-level V Star 250 cruiser proves you don't need 2000cc and triple-digit horsepower to enjoy the ride.

2010 Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi ATV Review

Thursday, June 17, 2010
Suzuki updated the KingQuad 750AXi sport-utility ATV to include power steering. Our ATV correspondent discovers the benefits of EPS for trail riding or performing chores around the ranch.

2010 Vespa GTS 300 Super Review

Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Our contributing editor Gabe Ets-Hokin takes to the streets with the 2010 Vespa GTS 300 Super, a luxury scooter that combines style and efficiency.

2010 Royal Enfield Bullet Classic C5 Review

Friday, June 11, 2010
Now sporting EFI, Royal Enfield motorcycles are once-again gaining in popularity. We take a spin on the British-turned-Indian firm’s retro-themed Bullet Classic C5.

2011 KTM 350 SX-F First Ride

Thursday, June 10, 2010
Motorcycle USA reviews KTM’s innovative 2011 350 SX-F motocross bike which aims to provide the best of both the 250 and 450 motocross worlds.

2010 Star Raider S vs 2009 Suzuki M109R

Wednesday, June 09, 2010
We pit Suzuki's big-bored M109R V-Twin against Star Motorcycles' burly Raider S in our latest metric power cruiser comparo.

2010 Yamaha YZ284F Project Bike

Monday, June 07, 2010
Our friends at Jay Clark Enterprises took liberty with a 2010 Yamaha YZ250F and breathed some fire into the motor with a big-bore kit. Then they dolled up the rest of the bike to make it look just as good.

2010 Polaris Scrambler 500 ATV Review

Thursday, May 20, 2010
Polaris defies boundaries with the 4WD 2010 Polaris Scrambler 500 ATV. This play quad provides comfort, versatility and a sporting attitude.

2010 Harley Street Bob vs Triumph Thunderbird

Wednesday, May 19, 2010
It's the Revolutionary War all over again as we pit the British-made Triumph Thunderbird Parallel Twin vs. the Harley-Davidson Street Bob and its lumping V-Twin.

2010 Honda Shadow RS First Ride

Monday, May 17, 2010
Our editor-at-large John Hensley, who you may know from the TV show Nip/Tuck, tackled the recent Honda Shadow RS intro on our behalf. Check out what he has to say about the new cruiser here.

2010 Superbike Smackdown VII Street

Monday, May 17, 2010
Motorcycle USA puts the latest 2010 Superbikes to the test in our annual Superbike Smackdown VII motorcycle shootout.

2010 Honda Rancher AT ATV Review

Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Honda loads the 2010 Rancher AT utility ATV with features like a selectable automatic transmission, independent suspension, fuel injection and power steering - all to make life easier on the job.

2010 Superbike Smackdown VII Track

Friday, May 07, 2010
MotoUSA takes the latest liter-bikes and put's them to the test in our annual big-bore shootout. Welcome to the 2010 Superbike Smackdown VII!
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