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2026 Calendar
Built on Harley-Davidson’ s Grand American Touring platform and developed by Harley-Davidson Factory Racing, the race bikes are purpose built competition machines producing over 200 horsepower and reaching speeds of up to 300 km / h( 186 mph). The result is a visually striking, technically advanced motorcycle which delivers a unique blend of American V twin character and world class circuit performance unlike anything on the MotoGP calendar.
The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will feature six rounds across North America and Europe as part of the MotoGP race weekend schedule. The cup begins in the United States before crossing to Europe and culminates in a title deciding finale at Austria’ s Red Bull Ring. The championship visits COTA from March 27 to 29, Mugello in Italy from May 29 to 31, Assen in the Netherlands from June 26 to 28, Silverstone in the UK from August
2026 Calendar
Round 1: Austin, Mar 27 – 29 Round 2: Mugello, May 29 – 31 Round 3: Assen, Jun 26 – 28
7 to 9, Aragon in Spain from August 28 to 30 and crowns the first winner at the Red Bull Ring in Austria from September 18 to 20.
The grid brings together an international mix of experienced riders and elite racing organisations from the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. The teams combine deep roots in V twin performance with Grand Prix level engineering expertise, fielding factory developed Harley-Davidson Road Glide race machines in a World Cup designed to deliver close competition, dramatic moments and a distinctive on track spectacle.
The class has two Free Practice sessions on Friday lasting 20 minutes, giving teams time to dial in their bikes ahead of Saturday. Qualifying takes place over 20 minutes before Race 1 runs across seven to nine laps. Sunday features Race 2 over the same distance, scheduled either before or after the three Grand Prix races.
Round 4: Silverstone, Aug 7 – 9 Round 5: Aragon, Aug 28 – 30 Round 6: Red Bull Ring, Sep 18 – 20
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