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!
Monday, May 03, 2010
BMW Motorcycles has reworked the 2010 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure with an updated engine. The Adventure Touring king still comes with the most sophisticated gadgets.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
For the final phase of our ZX-6R Project Bike we race with WSMC at The Fastest Road in the West.
Monday, April 26, 2010
In the first installment of our 2010 Honda CRF450R Project Bike we send our fork and shock off to MB1 Suspension and get familiar with HRC's PGM-FI Setting Tool.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Kawasaki's KLX450R is a great trail bike, but not necessarily a renowned off-road racer. Is it possible to win trophies on the KLX without breaking the bank? We find out in a California hare scramble race test.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Motorcycle USA recently got to sample Honda Motorcycles' newest lineup of VT1300 cruisers, the 2010 Sabre, Stateline and Interstate on a day-long journey through the mountains of Southern California.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
With chopped fenders, a big front wheel, and a new frame, the 2010 Honda Sabre features more pro-street styling than any of its VTX predecessors.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Honda Motorcycles ambitious VT1300 cruiser lineup includes a more conventionally styled ride in the form of the 2010 Stateline and a motorcycle equipped for the long haul appropriately called the 2010 Interstate.
Monday, April 19, 2010
For the second part of our Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 Project Superbike we hit the track with a host of new modifications to race at Willow Springs. So how did we fare in our first outing? Time to find out…
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Our SoCal correspondent tries to nail down the 2010 KTM 690 Enduro in this motorcycle review. The KTM 690 Enduro has the potential to be a lot of things with A-grade horsepower and style.
Friday, April 09, 2010
The VFR1200F wasn’t the VFR some wanted Honda to make, including two Belgian journalists who created their own version – an 800cc V-Four Supersport. Did we mention it runs on ethanol!
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.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Husqvarna Motorcycles releases two early models with the 2011 Husqvarna TE630 dual sport and 2011 Husqvarna SM630 supermoto. We headed to Italy for a first ride on these Husky motorcycles.
Monday, April 05, 2010
The all-new Honda VFR1200F has blurred the lines of sportbike or tourer, but which is it? We try to figure out in this unique comparison review.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The wait is finally over: MotoUSA gets our hands on the all-new 2010 Suzuki RM-Z250 to bring you a full First Ride evaluation.
Monday, March 29, 2010
MotoUSA off-road contributor Chilly White got to sample Geoff Aaron's Endurocross bike, a 2009 Christini KTM 300 XC, and offered up his views on the All Wheel Drive motorcycle.
Friday, March 26, 2010
We're giving our 2010 Honda Fury project bike a retro-vibe with the installation of a Corbin King and Queen Saddle that looks like it came straight out of the '70s.
Friday, March 26, 2010
The 2010 Polaris Trail Blazer 330 offers entry-level performance and price for sport ATV riders. Read the test to see what our ATV riders had to say about the new Polaris.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Zero Motorcycles is a leader in electric motorcycle technology and the first company to market four production E-bikes which it recently introduced at Daytona Bike Week.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta has given its flagship superbike, the 2010 MV Agusta F4, a complete makeover, including a new frame and swingarm to complement its fine Italian styling.
Friday, March 19, 2010
The Honda TRX700XX and Raptor 700R go side-by-side for a comparison of these two unique big-bore sport ATVs.
Friday, March 19, 2010
With styling provided by master custom builder Arlen Ness and injected with the finest Victory engineering, the 2010 Arlen Ness Victory Vision is the total bagger package.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Husqvarna introduces small-bore dual sport riders to a new class of machine with the 2010 TE250. We put some miles on this new street-legal dirt bike.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
How much more performance can be extracted from the current crop of big-bore sportbikes? MotoUSA gathered three class leaders to find out in our Modified Superbike Comparison.
Monday, March 08, 2010
Find out what it’s like to ride Ducati’s totally revamped do-it-all street bike in the 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 First Ride review.
Friday, March 05, 2010
Polaris made big improvements to its Sportsman XP lineup in 2009, and those are transferred to the passenger models this year. We test the 2010 Polaris XP 550 Touring as a sample.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
The legacy of the most dominant motorcycle road racer America has ever known: 62 pole positions, 82 race wins and 7 AMA Superbike championships. We ride Mat Mladin's 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Superbike.
Monday, March 01, 2010
Riders don't need monster engines and gobs of money for a solid cruiser offering. See what middleweight cruisers came out on top in our comparison review.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
We ride the 2009 Suzuki TU250X, a small entry-level motorcycle designed for those looking for affordable two-wheeled transportation.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Star Motorcycles bold new bagger, the 2010 Stratoliner Deluxe, boasts 1854cc of power in a neo-classic cruiser with a fresh front fairing and streamlined saddlebags.
Friday, February 19, 2010
The 2010 Yamaha Raptor 700R SE looks to maintain its top-selling Sport ATV pedigree, and like the reptile whose namesake it bears, it features a scary combination of agility and power wrapped in a menacing-looking package.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and KTM collide in MotoUSA's 2010 250 Motocross Shootout. Our dirt bike test crew takes liberty with the hottest 250F motocross bikes available.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Our motorcycle friends across the pond give us a first ride assessment of the MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Motorcycle USA brings you the next installment of our 2010 Honda Fury project. We've installed a set of Cobra Speedster Swept pipes and a Fi2000 fuel management system to go along with our engine modifications.
Monday, February 08, 2010
The 2009 Honda CRF450X ISDE Project Bike finally made it back to the States so we rode it more before turning it back over to its owners at Honda. Here’s the finally tally on how it performed in one of the world’s most difficult off-road races.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Take a ride with MotoUSA aboard Aprilia’s street-legal supermoto motorcycle: The 2010 Aprilia SXV 5.5.
Monday, February 01, 2010
MotoUSA jets over to Arizona for a First Ride on the Ducati's revamped Hypermotard EVO and EVO SP motorcycles.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Husqvarna makes good use of its new 250cc 4-stroke motor with the 2010 TXC 250 cross-country model. We take the new Husky dirt bike for a quick test.
Monday, January 25, 2010
MotoUSA compares the 2009 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa and 2009 BMW K1300S to see if the German brand’s updated machine can make a run at the reigning champ for king of the Hyperbike world.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Motorcycle USA brings you the first installment of our 2010 Honda Fury Project Bike, highlighted by an AFT Customs Cam and Piston Kit and a new Roger Goldammer air filter.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Motorcycle USA gets its first sampling of the revised Ninja 650R, Kawasaki's popular mid-displacement sportbike.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Our scooter man gets a taste of Yamaha’s latest Zuma scooter incarnation, the 4-stroke Zuma 125, and wonders why the young kids aren’t riding more of them.
Monday, January 18, 2010
All decked out in black matte silver, the 2010 Honda Shadow Phantom may put this smaller cruiser back on the map. Read what our MotoUSA Correspondent had to say.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Introduced a little over a year ago, the 2008 Kawasaki Teryx proved to be a good recreational side by side right out of the box. Improvements for 2009 made the newest Kawasaki Teryx better in almost every way.
Monday, January 11, 2010
MotoUSA rides the world’s top two 600cc Supersport sportbikes to see who has the ultimate middleweight racing motorcycle: Honda or Yamaha?
Thursday, January 07, 2010
MotoUSA races the Kawasaki Ninja 250 Cup at Willow Springs and realizes that one doesn’t need large displacement Superbikes to have big fun and epic racing
Friday, January 01, 2010
MotoUSA rounds up four of the best open-class motocross bikes on the planet from Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and KTM for our 2010 450 Motocross Comparison.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Honda decides to import the NT700V touring motorcycle. MotoUSA rips it around the streets in this 2010 Honda NT700V motorcycle review.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
We take Can-Am’s baddest motocross ATV for a ride on the Oregon Coast. The 2009 DS 450 mx put its considerable motor to use in the sand dunes for a few days of gritty testing.
Monday, December 14, 2009
After a year hiatus, Kawasaki brings back its Inline-Four streetfighter - the redesigned 2010 Z1000. And we get to ride the Big Zed-1.
