Daytona Beach Main Street at sunset, crowded with motorcycles under a Welcome Riders banner

DAYTONA BIKE WEEK 2026

Words by H-D Staff & Images by Ben Christensen


The 85th Annual Daytona Bike Week blew our expectations out of the water. We’ve recapped it here for you in case you’ve already forgotten how amazing it was to be on two wheels with your community in sunny Florida.


  • Group of friends posing with motorcycles outdoors, sitting and standing near bikes in a casual yard setting

    Daytona is always better with friends…

  • Large group gathered around a custom motorcycle outside Daytona International Speedway during a bike event

    … Lots of them!

Motorcyclist smiles at the camera, wearing a leather jacket and helmet, with parked motorcycles lining the street

Cruising Main Street is always one of our first destinations.

  • Detroit-based antique motorcycle collector, racer, and builder Randy "Detroit" Hayward poses with his motorcycle

    Our photographer, Ben, is always looking out for the perfect pose.

  • Custom motorcycle illuminated with green accent lighting parked at a busy nighttime gas station event

    And, the perfect stance.

Jody Perewitz poses and smiles with a custom-painted touring motorcycle parked under trees

Jody Perewitz, above, was celebrated alongside her father, Dave, at their very own customization and art show at the Broken Spoke Saloon.

  • Rider seated on a classic motorcycle in front of a large American flag mural at Daytona Bike Week

    Smiles never slow down in Daytona!

  • Jeff G. Holt stands between rows of parked motorcycles under palm trees at a busy Daytona rally

    V-Twin Visionary’s Jeff G. Holt strikes his classic pose for us during his ride-in performance show held at Daytona International Speedway.

  • Motorcycle parked on Daytona Beach at sunset as a rider jumps over the bike near a wooden fence

    Motorcycles and the beach have us jumping for joy, too.

  • The Ives Brothers posing inside a metal mesh globe with a bike visible in the foreground

    The world-famous Ives Brothers take a break for some shots inside their Ball of Steel.

Crowded motorcycle gathering with rows of parked bikes and attendees outside a palm-lined roadside venue

Willie’s Tropical Tattoo is just one of the many Daytona Meccas you must see. We made it over to the shop just in time for the annual chopper show, which did not disappoint.

Keep scrolling for a few more of our favorite snaps from Bike Week!

  • Person wearing a leather jacket with hand painted text and graphics on the back at a nighttime bike event
  • Rider standing beside a blue touring motorcycle among rows of bikes and palm trees at a rally
  • Rider seated on a classic green motorcycle in a sunlit parking area filled with other bikes
  • Bulldog wearing chrome lensed goggles and a helmet, sitting in a motorcycle sidecar with bikes blurred behind
Helmeted motorcyclist reaching out to bump fists with another rider while a group rides together on a city street

See you next year in Daytona!

MOTORCYCLE RALLIES, RIDES, & EVENTS

From local rides to dealer events to multi-day rallies, there's something for everyone. All are welcome.

A woman from behind raising her hands in the air on stage in front of a large crowd

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A wide shot of a large crowd waving and cheering to the camera at Mama Tried

MAMA TRIED 2026: WELCOME TO THE BEST PARTY OF THE YEAR

Mama Tried Show is basically a weeklong motorcycle circus, and we had a front-row seat to all the action. Here's a look back on our favorite bikes, builds, and moments from this year's party.

Custom motorcycles with vibrant paint and fairings lined up outdoors at a bike show

DAVID MANN CHOPPER FEST — VENTURA, CALIFORNIA

Set against the Ventura coastline, David Mann Chopper Fest honors its roots while spotlighting the modern builders and riders carrying the culture forward.

Black & Orange Tier winner Jeff Guynes stands giving a number one hand sign with his new 2025 CVO Road Glide in front of Durango Harley-Davidson

THOUSANDS OF YOU WENT THE EXTRA MILE DURING THE 2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON LET’S RIDE CHALLENGE

Meet the winners of Harley-Davidson’s 2025 Ride for Heroes challenge, where 29,000+ riders logged 80 million miles to unlock a $1 million donation for veteran and first responder charities.

Onlookers check-out a custom Harley-Davidson chopper with chrome detailing and deep ruby paint

MOONEYES WITH FRESH EYES: THE YOKOHAMA HOT ROD CUSTOM SHOW 2025

Three riders experience at the world-renowned Yokohama Mooneyes Hot Rod Custom Show, where they explored craftsmanship, culture, and community.

Group of motorcyclists riding on a winding road through a forested area with rocky hills

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: MORE MILES IN 2026 WITH HARLEY OWNERS GROUP

2026 is the year to turn riding plans into reality—Harley Owners Group® rallies bring the best roads, views, and riders together.

Riders in black helmets cruise together on a winding forest road, surrounded by trees and motion blur.

BABES RIDE OUT OREGON: WHY THIS WOMEN’S MOTORCYCLE EVENT IS MY FAVORITE TO ATTEND

Ride, camp, explore—Babes Ride Out unites women motorcyclists for an unforgettable Oregon weekend.

At Born-Free Texas, motorcycles, music, and community collide in The Bowl—a place alive with chopper magic.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON CHOPPER MAGIC AT BORN-FREE TEXAS

At Born-Free Texas, motorcycles, music, and community collide in The Bowl—a place alive with chopper magic.

Rider in Harley-Davidson X Realtree shirt and blue flame helmet grips the handlebars of a custom motorcycle.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON X REALTREE LAUNCHES AT THE CONGREGATION SHOW

The Harley-Davidson x Realtree collab debuted at the Congregation Show with exclusive gear, live music, and a wildly customized Pan America.

Two boxers exchange punches in a brightly lit ring, surrounded by ropes and a cheering crowd, with a large Harley-Davidson bar and shield logo in the background.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FIGHT NIGHT AT THE SHED

The reveal of a streetfighter custom build by SMCO supported by a full fight card and a special performance by YG — you just had to be there.

Rows of Harley-Davidson motorcycles lined up in Sturgis with hillside sign in the background.

STURGIS 2025 RECAP

The 85th Annual Sturgis Rally was one for the memory bank. We’ve recapped the best week in the Black Hills for you here.

Headliner Chris Stapleton performs at Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2025

HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING 2025

From the rumbling bikes to the roaring crowds, the energy was palpable and every scene was filled with the soul of Harley-Davidson.

A large crowd gathered to watch a group of riders start a hill climb.

TENNESSE MOTORCYCLE AND MUSIC REVIVAL 2025

A yearly music and moto event at Loretta Lynn’s ranch, just outside of Nashville, Tennessee.

Two rows of bikes for viewing, one on the left and the other on right, lead down the middle of the building, with dozens of people walking on either side admiring the bikes.

A ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOW IN PORTLAND, OREGON

There are more than a few reasons why they call it “The One.”

A man and woman, wearing a black HD x Dickies jacket and white HD x Dickies shirt respectively, shot from behind looking into a crowd of people.

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER WITH H-D x DICKIES

We sent photographer Josh Bell to capture the new Harley-Davidson® x Dickies® collection launch party.

An overhead shot of the event, with hundreds of people and motorcycles parked on the grass in the sunshine.

CHICKEN RICK'S BORN FREE RECAP

Rick Spada from Chicken Fried Choppers shares his firsthand experience at Born-Free.

Droves of bikers flood Main Street in Daytona Beach at dusk

DAYTONA BIKE WEEK WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON

We hit the streets with photographer Ben Christensen to capture The 84th Annual Daytona Bike Week.

Woman in a denim vest sits on a Road Glide in a line of other bikes on the side of the road

BABES IN BORREGO 2024

Women riders go camping in Borrego Springs, California.

A woman riding a motorcycle holds up the "rock on" hand sign

CAJUN COUNTRY H.O.G. RALLY

Greetings from Southern Louisiana!

A customized vintage Harley-Davidson on a showroom floor

RICK’S PICKS: MAMA TRIED

Rick’s favorite bikes from the 10th annual Mama Tried Show.