Monday, April 02, 2007
MCUSA got a chance to check out KTM's latest entry into the supermoto market, the fun-to-ride KTM 690 that'll spark a streak of mischieviousness in even the most discriminating rider.
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.
Monday, February 19, 2007
KTM's assault on European motorcycle manufacturing supremacy is being led into battle by the exciting 990 Super Duke and we put it to task at Streets of Willow.
Monday, February 05, 2007
This latest evolution of the Lightning series is a multi-purpose machine that occupies a void in the Buell line-up located somewhere between the CityX and the Ulysses.
Monday, January 29, 2007
An updated take on an old concept, the adventures on this new Trumpet adventure-tourer will take place on the pavement and not the dirt.
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.
Monday, January 15, 2007
One great multipurpose bike has been overlooked by the herd mentality of a blind devotion to motorcycles with fairings. This affordably priced Z deserves better.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
After modifying our Z's suspension, we didn't want to give it back! Check out our project bike wrap-up.
Friday, December 08, 2006
Our guide to vintage bikes takes a spin on Ducati's latest attempt to recreate classic glory in a reliable new package.
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.
Monday, November 27, 2006
We invite our pal T-Rod to sample BMW's new Boxer. Without options, it's an elemental roadster; optioned up, it has more gigs than the average laptop.
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.
Monday, October 16, 2006
The mighty FJR gets a comprehensive makeover for '06, but is it enough to hold off the tricked-out new challenger from Bavaria?
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.
Monday, August 21, 2006
BMW invites us to the Playboy mansion to check out its desirable new Boxer sportbike. We accept.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Can't get your hot neighbor to take a ride on your bike? This oddball Boxer-powered ride can help.
Sunday, August 06, 2006
There's plenty of folks who are wondering just what the hell Aprilia is doing in the off-road market with its crazy V-Twin and fuel injection. It's doing a damn fine job, that's what.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Our editor at large takes the new Triumph Scrambler for a retro cruise through Charlotte, NC, pretending he's Steve McQueen with an English accent.
Friday, July 07, 2006
We invite you to hop onboard and ride with Korf and his lady on the pinnacle of luxury-touring. Homer Simpson makes a guest appearance.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
We've got more power, courtesy of a revised airbox, a piggyback fuel computer from Techlusion and the titanium Leo Vince exhaust we mentioned last time around.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
BMW's new K1200GT might have what it takes to give the FJR a run for its money as king of the Super-sport-touring class.
Monday, May 29, 2006
Yamaha takes a great bike and makes it even better. An auto clutch and remote shifting is a noteworthy option.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Kawasaki serves up the playful Ninja 650R to challenge Suzuki's much-loved SV650 in a battle of middleweight Twins.
Friday, April 07, 2006
Finally, it's back! Our long-term project bike checks in with a trick new heads-up display, a couple of cosmetic tweaks and some new rubber.
Monday, March 27, 2006
The geezer sportbike gets sharper in 2006, with more power, a stiffer chassis and bolder styling.
Friday, February 17, 2006
We enjoyed the old 599 back in '04 but thought then that the high MSRP was a little stiff. We were more than happy to give the '06 model another shot.
Monday, January 23, 2006
Ducati's eagerly awaited Sport Classics blend classic style with the latest tech. But are they retro rubbish or classy sportbikes?
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Never in our history have we undertaken a test of this magnitude, an epic journey that left us breathless.
Friday, September 16, 2005
BMW's Boxer RT gets more power and luxury features, yet it's even lighter than before. Take a ride with us on one of the best long-distance mounts we've tested.
Sunday, September 04, 2005
A bike like no other, the MT-01 combines a hot-rodded cruiser motor with a standard-style naked bike to deliver a unique riding experience. Sadly, it won't be coming to America.
Monday, August 15, 2005
Few manufacturers offer up as much performance and aesthetic appeal as Ducati's latest Monster, the S2R.
Monday, August 08, 2005
It's weird, it's unexpected, and it's a damn good bike. Meet the Ulysses, a machine that's going to bring a whole new audience to Buell.
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.
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
In a niche-oriented marketplace, Kawi brings us something novel: a motorcycle that can do it all, and one that does it with style and verve for a nice price.
Friday, July 01, 2005
When KTM invited us to Las Vegas to try out their latest supermoto SMR models, it was an offer we couldn't refuse.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Hooligans and canyon junkies rejoice. KTM has developed a machine that can stomp sportbikes and out-wheelie just about anything on the road.
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Ducati says its new machine is "perfect for ambitious new riders." Come take a ride to Sicily with us as we find out how it rates.
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.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
While our Z hasn't led a charmed life in the hands of our masochistic testers, we've been charmed by its rich character and mighty power punch.
Sunday, November 28, 2004
Which is the best engine configuration for a near-naked sportbike? We find out in this unique comparison test.
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Buell turns its XB9 up to 12 with the punchier XB12R, with 20 extra horsepower to demote its little brother to middleweight status.
Friday, October 15, 2004
We went the distance and hit the twisties on the latest sport touring bikes from Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha. Now read 4,000 words to learn about your next 20,000 mile motorcycle.
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
If competence was a crime, the Interceptor would be locked up. We spin the odometer a few times to put the VFR to the test.
Friday, July 23, 2004
MotorcycleUSA takes Buell's 2005 CityX out for a spin in San Diego, plus more new Buell info.
Monday, May 10, 2004
The U.S. market is missing out on one of the best all-round fun motorcycles, so says our Australian correspondent about the new XT660X.
Thursday, April 22, 2004
BMW's class-defining adventure-touring bike takes lessons from the sportbike world, becoming faster, lighter and more powerful.
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Looking to journey to the far reaches of the globe? The KTM 950 Adventure will take you as far as you want to go, and beyond.
Saturday, February 28, 2004
It may not turn heads like other sportbikes, but the Suzuki V-Strom will take you anywhere you want to go and get you there in a hurry.
Thursday, February 26, 2004
A bike more powerful than a ZX-9R that feels like a big motocross bike. The Z1000 adds up to big fun. But can it be bad to be bad?
Thursday, February 12, 2004
The middleweight "reality bike" market has exploded in 2004, and Yamaha expects its new FZ6 to fight its way to the top of the heap.
