A new Harley-Davidson one-make championship series has been announced with plans to compete at six MotoGP weekends throughout the 2026 calendar.
The twelve-race series (two races per round) will take place at six Grands Prix across Europe and North America, with riders exclusively piloting race-prepared Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycles.
Harley-Davidson Factory Racing has developed the race bike, which weighs approximately 280 kilograms and produces over 200 horsepower (149kW) and 245 Nm, capable of reaching speeds over 300 kilometers per hour. Every bike will be identical in an effort to ensure close competition. The grid is expected to comprise six to eight teams, each fielding two riders –supported by Harley-Davidson Factory Racing.
“This is a bold new step for Harley-Davidson’s global racing ambitions,” explains Harley-Davidson boss Jochen Zeitz.
“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.
At a media event in Le Mans, France, MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta said that this move will help Harley-Davidson push into new, global markets.
“This collaboration with Harley-Davidson is an exciting opportunity for both parties,” said Mr Ezpeleta.
“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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