MotoGP has announced a new collaboration with Harley-Davidson by establishing the Harley-Davidson championship series that will race at six MotoGP weekends in 2026.
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP are launching a new global racing championship featuring Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles.
The twelve-race series will race at six Grands Prix across Europe and North America, with riders battling it out on race-prepared 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.
Commenting on the announcement, Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz said. “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 product 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. 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.”
Dorna Sports’ CEO Carmelo Expeleta commented: “This collaboration with Harley-Davidson is an exciting opportunity for both parties. 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 flavour to the Grand Prix weekends where the series will compete.”
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