Friday, December 01, 2006
The entire EnduroCross show had an awesome crowd, hot competition, storybook racing and went off without a hitch, none of which had anything to do with MotoUSA.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
After watching the intense action and brutal carnage that has been the norm since Day 1 at this event, MotoUSA has decided to give it a try.
Monday, November 13, 2006
Honda's mid-level cruiser workhorse returns to its shaft-driven roots and gets a styling makeover.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
With another Baja 1000 just around the corner, MotoUSA takes a look back at one of our most underrated desert machines of 2005.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
In the four years that Honda's CBR600RR has been in existence, it has set standards for its unflappable chassis, rider-friendly suspension and, of course, its slick appearance.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
By now you've got to be dying to get your hands on a new, 2007 machine, but before you go bouncing checks at the local bike shop, check out the final installment on MotoUSA's CRF250R project bike.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
This is the base for the ongoing saga of our Precision Concepts Honda XR650R project bike.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
What do you do when your heart is torn between moto and enduro, but your checkbook is torn between riding and rent? You don't always need two bikes.
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.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Track testing is really what separates the wheat from the chaff, so we do double duty by spending two full days at race speed.
Monday, May 22, 2006
We were able to get our grubby hands on six, count 'em six, large-bore enduros and took them out for punishment, 'er evaluation.
Monday, May 15, 2006
For this year's Shootout we gathered six bikes from three countries with three engine configurations. Only one winner.
Friday, April 21, 2006
When MCUSA prez DB flew back home from Utah after testing Honda's Formula Xtreme machines, he couldn't decide what was more impressive, the bikes or the new Miller Motorsports Park.
Monday, April 03, 2006
We assemble the gnarliest wheelie-popping class of sportbikes for a big-bore brawl to see if the mighty Gixxer Thou can be knocked off its high perch.
Friday, March 24, 2006
We raced it in Nevada and Mexico, and both times Precision Concepts cleaned up our mess. The miles are certainly racking up on our factory racer, but the craftsmanship continues to shine.
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 16, 2006
We called up Ray Conway and sweet talked him into letting us keep the little red thumper a while longer for a good workout on the rainy trails around our HQ.
Friday, December 30, 2005
We could barely contain our glee when we finally got the bikes collected for MCUSA's 250cc 4-stroke shootout. We soon found that it was more than we could have hoped for.
Monday, December 26, 2005
MotorcycleUSA samples the latest offering from Honda: The new and improved, lighter and faster version of the CBR1000RR.
Monday, December 19, 2005
Take a ride with us on Nicky Hayden's 250-horsepower 2005 US Grand Prix race-winning MotoGP bike, the Repsol Honda RC211V.
Monday, October 24, 2005
Honda provides a powerful and relatively comfortable bike right out of the box.
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Another convert is born after Hutch gets his first taste of the fun and excitement of mini roadracing.
Monday, July 11, 2005
Whether your roadracing idol is Hailwood or Doohan, Honda has a pint-sized racebike to make you feel like a hero.
Monday, June 27, 2005
Which is the best performance cruiser? Well, that depends on what a performance cruiser means to you. We apply our henna tattoos and investigate.
Sunday, June 12, 2005
Honda and Yamaha have been on top in the big-bore 4-stroke MX wars of late, but Suzuki joins the party in 2005 with the RM-Z450.
Monday, May 23, 2005
The 2005 Honda CRF450X turns up the heat on Yamaha's reigning woods warrior, the 2005 WR450F.
Monday, May 16, 2005
We open up a can of whup-ass at PIR for the second portion of our Superbike Smackdown II.
Monday, May 16, 2005
There's more power on tap in any of these 400-pound bikes than you'll find in a 3200-pound base-model Honda Accord. Hang on tight!
Sunday, April 03, 2005
It took 14 race-compound tires, three factory-support crews and two racetracks to figure out which of the four supersports performs best at the track.
Monday, March 21, 2005
Major revisions to the middleweight sportbike cards shuffle the deck in this streetbike melee.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
What do you get when you combine 6179cc and 2400 pounds? Some skinned knuckles and severe hematoma in this most massive of cruiser showdowns.
Friday, February 11, 2005
The long awaited Honda CRF450X has finally arrived and we were invited to sample the goods at Corral Canyon OHV Park in San Diego, Ca.
Thursday, December 23, 2004
Our first mini road racing attempt netted us some fun but no trophies. A litany of excuses follows.
Friday, December 03, 2004
Honda has tweaked its CBR600RR to offer better acceleration, braking and handling. Is it enough to keep pace in this competitive class?
Sunday, November 28, 2004
Which is the best engine configuration for a near-naked sportbike? We find out in this unique comparison test.
Monday, November 08, 2004
While we'd like to enjoy multi-million dollar salaries, huge trophies and glamorous umbrella girls, we'll settle for racing on the cheap, mini-style.
Friday, November 05, 2004
It ain't exactly AMA Superbike, but we're going road racing this weekend on a two-stroke GP replica. Follow the adventures of Duke Danger as he hits the tarmac at La Grange.
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.
Sunday, August 29, 2004
V-Twins are extremely capable sportbikes, as MCUSA found out in our street test.
Saturday, August 28, 2004
It's been a long and winding road to deliver this comparo, but the results are in to determine the winner in this critical market segment.
Friday, August 20, 2004
Honda already had a winner with its big Thumper, but subtle changes mark the arrival of the '05 version. MCUSA is the first to bring you a riding impression.
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, August 06, 2004
Last month BBR introduced us to their TT-R125L project bike, this month we look at a hopped up CRF150F, that went from mild to wild.
Thursday, July 29, 2004
We tested this trio of competition inspired V-Twins on the street, now we hit the track to see who has the baddest tarmac carving machine.
Friday, June 11, 2004
In the battle for 85cc two-stroke supremacy, Honda offers up the CR85R Expert. According to our group of 85cc riders, it looks as though this fight might be over before it even begins.
Wednesday, June 02, 2004
Sure, the TRX has won a few high-profile races with a factory pilot at the controls, but Honda isn't touting it as a race-ready machine. Nonetheless its competence in competition is on the minds of lesser-skilled competitors.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Honda has bagged the 750 A.C.E., the 750 Spirit, and even the 750 Nighthawk, and placed all their eggs in the new Shadow Aero 750's basket.
Saturday, May 22, 2004
The all-new Sportrax TRX450R isn't just another four-wheeler. It is the most highly anticipated and rumor-swirled quad of the past 15 years.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
We already told ya which literbike was best on the street. iIt's track time, wound out to the max by former AMA champ Steve Crevier.
Friday, April 02, 2004
X-Men, X-Games - now X-Bikes? You bet. Introducing Honda's X-tremely sweet CRF250X.