Harley-Davidson, MotoGP Announce New Racing Series

Harley-Davidson and MotoGP will launch a new global racing championship featuring Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles.

“This collaboration with Harley-Davidson is an exciting opportunity for both parties,” said Carmelo Ezpeleta, chief executive officer 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.”

Debuting in 2026, the 12-race series will race at six Grands Prix across Europe and North America. Riders will race on Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycles in two races per round.

The grid is expected to comprise six to eight teams, each fielding two riders supported by Harley-Davidson Factory Racing. More details, including the calendar, will be revealed soon.

“This is a bold new step for Harley-Davidson’s global racing ambitions,” said Jochen Zeitz, chairman, president and chief executive officer of 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.”