This electrifying new series marks a pivotal moment in Harley-Davidson’s competitive evolution and global motorsport ambitions. Co-developed with MotoGP™ and Dorna Sports, the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will debut in 2026, bringing the thunder of race-tuned V-Twin touring motorcycles to premier international circuits.
Based on Harley-Davidson’s Grand American Touring platform, Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup race bikes will be radically transformed for speed, agility, and spectacle, offering fans a visceral new kind of racing experience unlike anything currently on the MotoGP™ schedule.
The series will feature six rounds across North America and Europe, culminating in a championship-deciding finale in Austria and will form of the standard MotoGP™ race schedule with races on both Saturday and Sunday.
The series kicks off in the United States, home of Harley-Davidson and the original King of the Baggers racing series, before making its way across Europe and onto the global stage. From the hills of Mugello to the historic straights of Silverstone, the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will bring distinctive American performance and international competition together in a thrilling, six-round championship as some of the most iconic race-tracks enjoyed by Riders and fans across the Globe.
2026 Bagger Cup Race Calendar
Circuit of the Americas (USA): March 27–29
Mugello (Italy): May 29–31
Assen (Netherlands): June 26–28
Silverstone (UK): August 7–9
Aragon (Spain): August 28–30
Red Bull Ring (Austria): September 18–20 – Championship Round
Austria’s Red Bull Ring will host the final and championship-deciding round, honouring the country’s deep motorsport heritage and growing prominence on the global racing stage.
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Under the leadership of Fabrizio Cecchini, Cecchini Racing brings decades of elite European racing experience to the Bagger World Cup. Cecchini has spent more than 30 years in the MotoGP paddock supporting world-class riders and teams, earning a reputation for precision engineering and competitive excellence. Rooted in Italian motorsport heritage, the team brings technical sophistication, engineering discipline, and European pedigree to the inaugural international bagger grid.
Helmed by James Tonna, Joe Rascal Racing represents Australia’s bold new voice in premium performance and global motorsports. Built from a foundation in high-end motorcycle retail and racing operations, the program blends commercial acumen with a passion for racing culture. With a fresh perspective, international footprint, and rapidly growing community, Joe Rascal Racing joins the Bagger World Cup to elevate the sport across the Asia-Pacific region — and prove that Australia belongs on the global bagger stage.
Led by David Echert, Saddlemen Racing enters the Bagger World Cup as one of America’s most established and innovative performance programs. The team competes in MotoAmerica’s King of the Baggers and claimed the 2024 Mission Super Hooligan National Championship, building a reputation for technical excellence, rider development, and race-winning engineering. With deep roots in the V-twin performance culture, Saddlemen brings proven capability and championship ambition to the global stage.
– Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO, Harley-Davidson
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