Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup to Bring the Thunder for 2026

By Derin Richardson - November 6, 2025

High-performance Harley-Davidson bagger world cup comes with new details, race bike, and global teams revealed.

Harley-Davidson just dropped a bombshell at EICMA 2025 in Milan, revealing crucial details about the highly anticipated Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup. It’s more than just another race series—this is the next step in the brand’s racing legacy, and H-D is set to make a ground-shaking debut in 2026 alongside six select MotoGP™ Grand Prix.

So, are you ready for the V-Twin performance wars to go international? Because it’s happening much faster than you think.

Ultimate Bagger Race Machine

The Bagger World Cup is set to be the world’s first global racing series dedicated exclusively to high-performance Harley-Davidson baggers. Forget everything you think you know about these touring titans; these are fully race-modified beasts built on the revered Grand American Touring platform.

Weight: Approximately 280 kg (617 lbs)
Power: Producing more than 200 horsepower
Speed: Capable of exceeding 300 km/h (186 mph) on track

This is a visceral, high-speed, and aggressive racing format that will deliver on-track drama unlike anything currently on the MotoGP calendar. Imagine the sound of those modified V-Twins echoing across the world’s most iconic circuits—pure adrenaline!

Three Global Powerhouses Confirmed

Harley-Davidson also confirmed the first three teams that have secured their spots on the inaugural grid, bringing serious pedigree from three different continents.

Saddlemen Racing (United States)

One of America’s most established and innovative V-twin performance programs, led by David Echert. With deep roots in V-twin culture, Saddlemen is a powerhouse known for technical excellence and race-winning engineering, fresh off claiming the 2024 Mission Super Hooligan National Championship. They bring proven championship ambition to the global stage.

Joe Rascal Racing (Australia)

Representing the Asia-Pacific region, Joe Rascal Racing, led by James Tonna, is Australia’s bold new voice in international motorsport. Blending commercial acumen with a passion for performance, this team is focused on elevating bagger racing across their region and proving Australia belongs in the global V-Twin battle.

Cecchini Racing (Italy)

Bringing Italian motorsport heritage and decades of elite European racing experience, Cecchini Racing is led by Fabrizio Cecchini. With over 30 years inside the MotoGP paddock supporting world-class teams, this squad arrives with the engineering precision and competitive discipline of European pedigree, now directed toward the world’s first global bagger series.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the first teams… It’s a strong signal that confirms the momentum and excitement surrounding this project. We’re moving quickly to bring this championship to life and can’t wait to hit the track in 2026. It’s going to be loud, competitive, and unlike anything fans have ever seen before.”

— Kolja Rebstock, Senior Vice President for International Markets, Harley-Davidson Motor Company

The series is designed for six to eight teams, totaling 12 to 16 riders, meaning the first three teams have already filled almost half the grid! The race to secure the final spots will be intense.

The Calendar: Six Global Circuits

The championship will span six adrenaline-fueled rounds, with two races per round for a total of 12 races. This format puts Harley-Davidson’s signature performance on full display during MotoGP weekends at some of the world’s most legendary tracks.

Race	Location	Date
Grand Prix of The Americas	Circuit of the Americas (USA)	March 27–29
Grand Prix of Italy	Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello (Italy)	May 29–31
Grand Prix of the Netherlands	TT Circuit Assen (Netherlands)	June 26–28
Grand Prix of the United Kingdom	Silverstone Circuit (UK)	August 7–9
Grand Prix of Aragon	MotorLand Aragón (Spain)	August 28–30
Grand Prix of Austria	Red Bull Ring (Austria) (Championship Round)	September 18–20