HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND MOTOGP™ UNVEIL THE “HARLEY-DAVIDSON BAGGER WORLD CUP”

FIM Harley‑Davidson Bagger World Cup

Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ have launched an exciting new championship series, the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, the world’s first global racing series dedicated to high-performance Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles. 

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 FIM 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, FIM 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.

Season Schedule

March 27-29
Circuit of the Americas™

May 29-31
Mugello Circuit - Italy

June 26-29
TT Circuit Assen - Netherlands

August 7-9
Silverstone Circuit - UK

August 28-29
MotorLand Aragón - Spain

September 18-20
Red Bull Ring - Austria

Austria’s Red Bull Ring will host the final and championship-deciding round, honoring the country’s deep motorsport heritage and growing prominence on the global racing stage.

SIX MOTOGP WEEKENDS. TWELVE POINTS-PAYING RACES. ONE WILD NEW CHAPTER IN MOTORCYCLE RACING.

TEAMS

SADDLEMEN RACING - USA
Led by David Echert, Saddlemen Racing enters the FIM Harley-Davidson 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.
JOE RASCAL RACING - AUSTRALIA
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 FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup to elevate the sport across the Asia-Pacific region — and prove that Australia belongs on the global bagger stage.
CECCHINI RACING - ITALY
Under the leadership of Fabrizio Cecchini, Cecchini Racing brings decades of elite European racing experience to the FIM Harley-Davidson 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.
NITI RACING - INDONESIA
Niti Racing enters the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup as Indonesia’s first team on the MotoGP platform, introducing a bold new identity to global motorsport. Built on a strong foundation of national racing development and professional team operations, Niti Racing represents Indonesia’s ambition to compete, grow, and lead on the international stage. Blending Indonesian heritage with modern racing excellence, Niti Racing brings fresh energy, global vision, and long-term commitment to the future of world motorcycle racing.

Harley-Davidson Ticket Packages
- Access to a Harley-Davidson® branded grandstand
- Exclusive Harley-Davidson® Fan Pack
- Access to the Harley-Davidson® Paddock with views of the team garages
- Access to the Harley-Davidson® Fanzone
- Dedicated Harley-Davidson® motorcycle parking
- Dedicated Harley-Davidson® helmet and jacket storage, (subject to availability)
- Access to all MotoGP™ races

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