Harley-Davidson is teaming up with MotoGP to launch a new global racing championship featuring Harley’s high-performance bagger motorcycles. The series will debut in 2026, with 12 races held during six MotoGP weekends across Europe and North America.

Riders will compete aboard race-prepped Harley-Davidson Road Glide® machines, each producing over 200 horsepower and capable of exceeding 300 km/h. Weighing around 280 kilograms, the identical bikes will ensure close competition between six to eight two-rider teams backed by Harley-Davidson Factory® Racing.

“This is a bold new step for Harley-Davidson’s global racing ambitions. Harley-Davidson has been pioneering performance on and off the road since our beginnings over 120 years ago. Most recently, we’ve showcased performance through our racing at the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series and through performance-differentiated products such as our new CVO RR motorcycle and our CVO Road Glide ST. We’ve seen how performance has resonated with riders and fans, and we know that they’re keen for more,” said Jochen Zeitz, chairman, president and CEO, Harley-Davidson. “With this new series, we’re excited to bring a new form of racing to the world stage. Not only is this a bold and new chapter for our brand, celebrating our heritage while pushing into the future, but it will add an amazing spectacle to the greatest motorcycle show in the world.”

“This collaboration with Harley-Davidson is an exciting opportunity for both parties,” said Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports. “We offer a truly international platform for Harley-Davidson to expand their global reach, and Harley-Davidson is perfectly placed to join us in bringing our sport to new audiences as we team up with one of the most iconic lifestyle brands in the US. This partnership has big potential for both our strategies and will deliver a real spectacle for fans, bringing a completely new flavor to the Grand Prix weekends where the series will compete.”