Thursday, January 08, 2009
Break out the Brylcreem, throw some Eddie Cochran on the turntable,grab that old studded leather jacket and take a ride back in time to the glory days of cafe racers in this book by Mike Seate.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
We tested the Diamond Back Dual Sport pannier during our 2008 DR-Z400S test, and rode alongside a similar set mounted on a KLR650.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
The Joe Rocket Alter Ego 2.0 Jacket survived through the riding season. Read Motorcycle USA's report on how it weathered the storm.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Staying safe while riding is always a top priority. We test U-Tag's latest invention.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Bazzaz Performance brings superbike levels of technology to the street with its Z-Fi line of engine management products. Follow along as MotoUSA tests out its Z-Fi Traction Control unit.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Harley-Davidson's Motorclothes line is almost as popular as its motorcycles. Read on to see how H-D's Men's Complete Leather Jacket stood up to the last six months of testing.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Shoei releases its all-new VFX-W off-road motorcycle helmet. Follow along as MotoUSA gives it a test.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Pirelli offers a trials tire that isn't even aimed at competitive trials riding. This tire has a much wider range of purpose.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The ultimate MotoGP film now comes in an Ultimate Collector’s Edition, with its sequel and a bonus film – The Doctor, The Tornado and The Kentucky Kid.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Motorcycle USA reviews this modern biker B-movie, with Larry Bishop’s Hell Ride.
Friday, December 05, 2008
Motorcycle USA put Shift Racing's 967 Leather Jacket through a full season of bike tests and road trips and came away with these impressions.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Just in time for the holiday season the Motorcycle USA review of the MotoGP 08, the only place you’ll ever pass Rossi.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Motorcycle USA contributing editor Frank Melling tests the Alpinestars Royal Drystar Jacket.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Motorcycle USA correspondent Frank Melling tests the Arai RX-7 Corsair Helmet.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Harley-Davidson set us up with one of the lightest motorcycle helmets we've encountered, the 1.75-lb Carbon Kevlar Half Helmet.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
For our wet weather plagued editor, some water resistant boots were essential. Good thing he grabbed some Sidi Sport Rain Boots.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Getting lost can be fun sometimes, but thanks to the Garmin eTrex Legend HCx GPS, it only happens when we want it to.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Thor Motocross offers full protection in the form of the Impact Rig SE. This underarmor provides hard and soft protection and plenty of ammenities.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Cardo Systems improved its Scala Rider in the form of the Q2 that now provides for motorcycle-to-motorcycle communication, which comes in handy in this profession.
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.
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.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
We add an FMF exhaust to our 2008 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS project ATV for performance and increased bling factor.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Oakley, the leader in High Definition Optics manages to stuff a MP3 player into their Square O designed sunglasses. Say goodbye to your iPod and hello to the Split THUMP's.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
MotorcycleUSA spoons on a set of Bridgestone's all-new multi-compound rubber, the Battlax BT-016, on its 2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 project bike.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Stefan Everts is the foremost expert on proper sand-riding form. Class is in session.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Follow along as MotorcycleUSA gets its hands on a 2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 and begins transforming it into a pavement pounder both on the street and the track.
Friday, July 18, 2008
The Duke Video crew chose the most dominant rider in today's off-road scene to feature. David Knight is undeniably the best all-around rider for the time being, and truly is the Iron Man of Enduro.
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.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
The Scorpion Women's Nip Tuck Jacket has styling that would make male riders envious. We asked MotorcycleUSA's resident female sportbike rider Misty Taylor to put the jacket to the test.
Friday, June 20, 2008
With an aggressive, aerodyamic design and insane graphics, the Joe Rocket Rocket Science Helmet has seen its share of action over six months of testing.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Everyone loves a good pair of sneakers, and the Shift Racing street shoe is the one to have.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Fresh moto duds are the best. It's tough to hide that smile when a fresh set of gear arrives, and even harder when the shipping label reads From: Shift Racing.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Riders looking to take a little stress off their wrists and to ease the aggressive sportbike ergos can benefit from HeliBars handlebars and risers.
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
The Joe Rocket Steel Pants deliver the casual denim blue jean look and comfort with the extra protection of steel-reinforced nylon.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
PowerStands Digital Tire Warmers will have your motorcycle's tires heated up and ready to attack the track in no time.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
StormMasters, a New Zealand-based operation sacrificed two sets of off-road socks - the overworked, underappreciated footwear to our smelly gearbag.
Monday, May 19, 2008
When it came time to melt some rubber for our 2008 Supersport Shootout, MotorcycleUSA tapped out the World Superbike-developed Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires.
Friday, May 16, 2008
MotorcycleUSA's VP of Operations tested out a set of Icon's versatile ARC Overpants on a recent outing to the Oregon Coast.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Riding dirt bikes is inherently dangerous and we strap on every piece of motorcycle gear we can get our hands on, including the AXO Air Cage.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
MotorcycleUSA tests Alpinestars top-of-the-line road race boot: the Supertech R Vented.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Fieldsheer provided Motorcycle USA with a solid riding combo in its Fieldsheer Highland Jacket and Booster Pants just in time for a 1100-mile trip up the California coast.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Want to look as sharp and mean as your Speed Triple, Triumph has what you need with the new Sympatex Speed Jacket.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Want to work on your bike but don't know how? Author Charles Everitt is here to be your guide with How To Repair Your Motorcycle
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
We slapped a Yoshimura TRC Stainless-Steel Full System with a Carbon Fiber Muffler on a GSX-R1000 and then unleashed Adam on the streets and track.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Today's crop of literbikes are 150 horsepower brutes, which means a high-performance tire is essential at the track - enter Dunlop's all new D211GP motorcycle tires.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Shoei's new dual-sport motorcycle helmet has a ton of features to satisfy on/off-road riders whether they prefer street or dirt for their biggest grins.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
We spent months riding around in the Thor Phase motocross gear before coming to our conclusions.
Friday, March 14, 2008
We tested the latest motocross gear from Thor and if you're a guy in the market for new motorcycle gear then you need to hear what we've got to say about the 2008 Core line.
Friday, February 29, 2008
We test one of Joe Rocket's '08 designs for the sportbike masses in the form of the Big Bang Jacket.
Friday, February 22, 2008
As Motorcycle USA ventures into the ATV realm, the need for a boot tailored for four-wheeled off roading quickly became apparent. Sidi's Discovery Rain Boots came to our rescue.
