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2009 Yamaha V-Star 950 First Look

Monday, September 08, 2008
Yamaha's 2009 sportbikes get the top headlines but the Japanese firm's Star cruiser brand unveiled an all-new design too - the V-Star 950.

2009 Yamaha Star VMax First Ride

Monday, August 25, 2008
Follow along as MotorcycleUSA takes a ride on the successor to the original muscle bike that started it all: The 2009 Star V-Max.

DVD Review Choppertown The Sinners

Friday, August 22, 2008
Watching "Choppertown The Sinners" is like turning the pages back on time, as Rico Fodrey and his So Cal Sinners crew follow a different drummmer.

Review Harley-Davidson Profile Goggle

Thursday, August 21, 2008
Harley-Davidson has put valuable R&D time in developing a line of stylish, high-quality eyewear for riders, including the versatile Profile Goggle which we've put to the test.

2009 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Monday, August 04, 2008
Motorcycle USA breaks down the changes and upgrades to the rest of the 2009 Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

2009 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide First Ride

Monday, August 04, 2008
Harley-Davidson’s going three-wheelin.’ And we’re not talking ATVs. We mean a fully-dressed luxury-tourer of the highway-cruising kind.

2009 Harley-Davidson Touring Motorcycles

Monday, August 04, 2008
The seven motorcycles in Harley-Davidson's touring class are benefactors of a new two-piece frame and swingarm, new wheels, tires and re-routed exhausts.

2009 Harley-Davidson Muscle First Ride

Monday, August 04, 2008
We traveled to California's wine country and whetted our appetite on the newest motorcycles coming out of the Harley-Davidson camp, including a drag run on the '09 V-Rod Muscle.

Backroad Ramblings July 2008

Friday, August 01, 2008
Our rambling man tries his hand at chasing down his friend's new Ducati 999 with a DR650. The results are this month's edition of Backroad Ramblings.

2009 Victory Motorcycles First Look

Thursday, July 24, 2008
Victory Motorcycles celebrates ten years in the biz with a special anniversary edition of the Victory Vision that highlights the release of its 2009 model lineup.

2009 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide 1st Look

Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Harley-Davidson has unveiled a production trike in the form of its 2009 Tri Glide Ultra Classic.

2009 Harley-Davidson CVO First Rides

Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Harley-Davidson released its newest lineup of top motorcycles that includes the return of the CVO Road Glide and the debut of a newcomer, the CVO Fat Bob.

Euro Gossip July 2008

Sunday, July 20, 2008
Our man in Europe reveals the latest motorcycle rumors and news, including a rider for the BMW S1000RR and more potential EU regulations for motorcycles.

Custom Builder Knockout Motorcycles

Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Knockout Motorcycles was one of nine custom motorcycle builders recently featured on CMT's Chopper Challenge where they had 30 days to build a bike for sponsor Jim Beam.

Product Review Shift Torque Jeans

Wednesday, July 09, 2008
The Shift Racing Torque Jeans have everything a biker could ask for in a solid riding pant - rugged construction in a good-looking jean that fits as prescribed.

Dr Frazier Goes KLRing in the US

Monday, July 07, 2008
Known for his round-the-world jaunts, Dr. Frazier stays local but still finds motorcycle adventure aboard his KLR650 here in the good ol' U.S. of A.

Paul Smart's 1972 Imola Victory

Thursday, July 03, 2008
If there's one race that springboarded Ducati onto the superbike racing scene, it has to be Paul Smart's amazing victory at Imola. Ride along with Smart as he recounts the race.

Backroad Ramblings June 2008

Friday, June 27, 2008
This month our Rambling Man ponders the benefits of not jumping into the vintage motorcycle scene, where patience and time sometimes take the place of riding.

Memorable Motorcycles Riding the TT

Friday, June 20, 2008
This month our man Melling describes the thrill of racing the famed 37 3/4-mile Isle of Man TT course aboard the Ducati Sport Classic.

Euro Gossip June 2008

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Higher prices and mandatory installation of speed limiters on motorcycles. All these rumors and more in this month's edition of Euro Gossip.

Dr Gregory Frazier Pannier Artwork

Friday, June 13, 2008
Adventure riders' panniers are as unique and varied as the rider's personalities themselves. Dr. Frazier gives us an inside look into the distinctive world of motorcycling's boxen art.

2009 Star V Star Cruisers First Look

Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Yamaha gave the public a peek at a partial lineup of its 2009 motorcycles today, including the full '09 V Star line in addition to introducing its new 500cc scooter, the TMax.

2009 Star Motorcycles VMax First Look

Wednesday, June 04, 2008
After ten years of R&D, Star Motorcycles unveiled its 2009 VMax aboard the USS Midway yesterday in San Diego. Check out the latest bad boy on the block.

2008 Big Dog Pitbull Bike Test

Monday, May 26, 2008
MotorcycleUSA set out to see if an award-winning factory custom, the 2008 Big Dog Pitbull, could stand up to the rigors of being a daily rider.

Euro Gossip May 2008

Friday, May 16, 2008
A new Tiger Cub from Triumph, vino from Ducati and more on the BMW Superbike S1000RR highlight this month's edition of Euro Gossip.

MCUSA's Adventure Editor Talks Naked

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Motorcycle USA's Adventure Editor-at-Large, Dr. Greg Frazier, goes live on the radio air waves May 20 on the motorcycle radio talk show Side Stand Up.

2009 Indian Motorcycles First Look

Monday, May 12, 2008
Indian Motorcycles released the first pictures of its 2009 Chief Standard prototype that it hopes to have out in time for Christmas.

Memorable Motorcycles Works Triumph Bonneville

Monday, May 12, 2008
Our Memorable Motorcycles correspondent takes a ride on a Triumph oddity, one of four special build production Bonneville racers.

Pitbulls, Poker Runs and Old Route 66

Thursday, May 08, 2008
It was a scene straight out of the Wild,Wild West as we embarked on a memorable Poker Run riding a Big Dog Pitbull at the recent Laughlin motorcycle rally.

Dr Frazier Motorcycles Cuba

Wednesday, May 07, 2008
How often do Americans get to ride a motorcycle through Cuba? Find out courtesy of MotorcycleUSA's adventure-touring expert Gregory Frazier.

Cuba Hemingway Cigars and Motorcycles

Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Adventure-Touring expert Dr. Gregory Frazier, was kind enough to include this excerpt from a soon to be published adventure motorcycling book.

Laughlin River Run Reflections 2008

Friday, May 02, 2008
Between the bounty of custom motorcycles and bikini contests, we're just now recovering from our time at the 26th Annual Laughlin River Run.

River Run Custom Show Winners

Sunday, April 27, 2008
With V Force Customs Vinnie and Cody as celebrity judges, the annual Laughlin River Run Custom Show was a big hit Saturday on the Riverwalk of the Colorado Belle.

Molly Hatchet Rocks Laughlin River Run

Friday, April 25, 2008
Motorcycle USA accidentally ran into Molly Hatchet's lead singer, Phil McCormack at the 2008 Laughlin River Run, who proceeded to give us a spot interview.

Bike of the Day Laughlin River Run '08

Friday, April 25, 2008
There's no shortage of innovative motorcycles at the Laughlin River Run, but Custom Cycle Control Systems gets our nod of approval for its technological ingenuity.

Purrfect Angelz Dazzle Laughlin River Run

Friday, April 25, 2008
The Purrfect Angelz are a staple on the biker rally scene, blending professional dance moves and athleticism in an energetic stage performance.

2008 Laughlin River Run Preview

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Motorcycle USA is packing up its bags and heading to Nevada for the 26th Annual Laughlin River Run to get its fill of custom shows, bikini contests and jammin' live music.

2008 Suzuki C109R First Ride

Friday, April 18, 2008
Suzuki enters the classicly-styled heavyweight motorcycles foray with the newest entry in its Boulevard line, the 2008 Suzuki C109R.

Euro Gossip April 2008

Thursday, April 17, 2008
This month's Euro Gossip includes Schumacher on a Super Duke, more motorcycles from Moto Morini, the Suzuki Crosscage creeps closer to production and more

Memorable Motorcycles La Baneza

Thursday, April 10, 2008
Our man Melling gets his machismo rolling at full boil when he participates in the classic racing experience that is La Beneza.

Dr Frazier's Fun Tips and Tricks

Thursday, April 03, 2008
Dr. Frazier pokes fun at the increasingly popular adventure touring market and offers a bit of sound advice for riders looking to hit the open road.

Backroad Ramblings March 2008

Thursday, March 27, 2008
MotorcycleUSA's Rambling Man examines his yearly Spring compulsion to run out and buy a race replica sportbike.

Euro Gossip March 2008

Friday, March 21, 2008
Overseas correspondent Ian Kerr brings us tales of Indian KTMs, Mana recalls, a Russian motorcycles display in Vladivostok, and sightings of the Bakker Grizzly.

Rat's Hole Custom Show Coverage 2008

Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Bikes with bite, and plenty of super radical motorcycles headlined the 36th Annual Rat's Hole Chopper Show during Bike Week.

2008 Travertson V-Rex First Ride

Monday, March 17, 2008
Concept motorcycles often remain in ink and paper, but the wild Travertson V-Rex cruiser leapt off the page and into production and now MotorcycleUSA takes a ride on the 2008 Travertson V-Rex.

Memorable Motorcycles Honda 350

Friday, March 14, 2008
Our memorable motorcycles correspondent looks back to a short-lived wonder from Honda, the 1972 350cc Four.

2008 Daytona Bike Week in Review

Thursday, March 13, 2008
Motorcycle USA reflects back on the week that was Daytona 2008 as we gear up our motorcycles in anticipation of the next big event.

Arlen Ness Honored by Hall at Daytona

Saturday, March 08, 2008
Arlen Ness was the guest speaker at the 20th Annual Daytona Friendraising Breakfast on Friday, March 7 that benefited the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.

Custom Builder Tough Customs

Saturday, March 08, 2008
Tough Customs Pan Fry'd motorcycle is a true one-off custom rockabilly ride like no other.

Top 10 Things I Saw at Bike Week Today

Friday, March 07, 2008
You never know what you're going to see in Daytona during Bike Week, except of course motorcycles, lots and lots of motorcycles.
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