DUNLOP NAMED OFFICIAL TIRE SUPPLIER FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON BAGGER WORLD CUP
New Twelve-Race International Series Kicks Off March 27-29 at Circuit of the Americas
MILWAUKEE (January 20, 2026) – Harley-Davidson and Dunlop today announced that Dunlop will be the official tire supplier for the 2026 Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, the world’s first global racing series dedicated exclusively to high-performance Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles. Dunlop will supply all official tires and provide full trackside tire services for the championship, while also supporting the series through its contingency program.
“The Harley-Davidson–Dunlop partnership arrives in the Bagger World Cup carrying a championship-winning pedigree,” said Jeff Schuessler, Global Director Racing Programs Harley-Davidson Motor Company. “Dunlop has been the tire supplier to the Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team since the debut of the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Bagger Championship in 2021, and together we just clinched the 2025 Rider’s and Team’s titles. They are familiar with the demands these powerful and agile racing baggers place on tires, making Dunlop an ideal partner for the new Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup.”
Drawing on its racing heritage and recent bagger experience, Dunlop will supply dedicated racing tires specifically developed for high-performance bagger motorcycles competing on top level circuits.
“As we take on the global stage together, Dunlop is not simply a tire supplier, but a technical partner helping us meet new performance challenges and elevate the scale, visibility, and sporting ambition of the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup,” said Mike Buckley, Dunlop’s Sr. Vice President Sales/Marketing.
The tire package mirrors the sizes successfully adopted at the highest level of bagger racing:
Front: 120/75 R17
Rear: 200/65 R17
The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Contingency Program will be powered and administered by Dunlop Tires, reinforcing Dunlop’s long-standing commitment to competitive racing and rider performance at the highest level of international motorsport.
Through the Contingency Race Program, teams and riders competing in the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will benefit from a total prize fund of $250,000 US (approximately €214,000) in cash awards and performance bonuses. Riders finishing first through tenth in each race will receive graduated rewards, with an end-of-season bonus of $25,000 US (approximately €21,250) awarded to the championship winner.
The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup racing series is scheduled to feature six double-header rounds held during MotoGP™ weekends totaling 12 races across the season. Teams will compete on Harley-Davidson Road Glide® motorcycles powered by Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight® 131 Performance Crate Engines race-modified to deliver incredible speed and agility. They weigh approximately 280 kg (617 lbs.), produce more than 200 horsepower, and can exceed 300 km/h (186 mph) on track, creating a visceral racing format distinct from anything currently on the MotoGP™ calendar.
The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will feature multi-rider teams competing on identical race-prepared Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycles assembled by the Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team.
The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will appear at some of the world’s most iconic circuits. The 2026 calendar includes:
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): September 18–20
The team’s line-up is currently being finalized, with further updates to be announced in the coming weeks.
About Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Our vision: Building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution and emotion. Our mission: More than building machines, we stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has defined motorcycle culture with an expanding range of leading-edge, distinctive and customizable motorcycles in addition to riding experiences and exceptional motorcycle accessories, riding gear and apparel. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides financing, insurance and other programs to help get Harley-Davidson riders on the road. Learn more at www.harley-davidson.com.
More from a press release issued by Dunlop:
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Dunlop Tires North America is honored to be named the Official Tire Supplier and Technical Partner for the 2026 Harley Davidson Bagger World Cup, a new global racing championship that brings high performance bagger competition to the world’s most iconic circuits alongside MotoGP.
This partnership represents the continuation of a long standing cooperative relationship between Harley Davidson and Dunlop, built over decades of collaboration across original equipment, product development, and championship level racing. Dunlop currently supplies 100 percent of Harley Davidson’s original equipment touring platform, a foundation that reflects the trust, technical collaboration, and shared performance standards between the two brands from the road to the racetrack.
“Being selected as the official tire supplier for the Harley Davidson Bagger World Cup is a tremendous honor for Dunlop,” said Mike Buckley, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Dunlop Motorcycle Tires. “Harley Davidson is not only an iconic motorcycle manufacturer, but a long time collaborator. From original equipment development to championship level racing, this program reflects more than a supply agreement. It represents a true partnership as we take on new technical challenges together at the highest level of international racing.”
Dunlop’s involvement builds on its extensive experience in MotoAmerica King of the Baggers racing and its broader motorsports legacy across road racing, off road, flat track, supercross, and motocross competition. For the Bagger World Cup, Dunlop will supply dedicated racing tires specifically developed for the unique demands of high performance bagger motorcycles, along with full trackside technical support throughout the season.
“We are proud to collaborate with Harley Davidson as partners in this championship,” Buckley added. “Together, we are pushing the boundaries of what these motorcycles can achieve, while delivering a racing product that reflects the scale, ambition, and global reach of both brands.”
The Harley Davidson Bagger World Cup debuts in March 2026 and will feature six double header rounds held during select MotoGP weekends across North America and Europe.
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