ACEM statistics suggest that new motorcycle registrations in the five largest European markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK account for some 80% of all European PTW sales) reached 1,002,848 units for 2025 (12.9 % compared to 1,150,852 units in 2024). Motorcycle registration volumes increased in Spain (242,580 units, +8.3 % year-on-year) while the results were down in other markets, with Italy still he largest market in Europe at 331,634 units/-6.0 %; France 179,225/-16.4 %; UK 89,645/-19.3% and Germany struggling at 159,764 units for a massive -35.7 % decline.
Harley-Davidson has confirmed agreements with Niti Racing (Indonesia), who join previously announced teams Saddlemen Race Development (USA), Cecchini Racing Garage (Italy), and Joe Rascal Racing (Australia) on the provisional entry list for their MotoGP hosted Bagger World Cup. Additionally, Joe Rascal Racing has received approval to expand its entry from two to three riders. In terms of format, it has now been announced that at the United States, Netherlands, Great Britain, Aragón (Spain), and Austria Grand Prix the weekend will follow a three-day format with two Free Practice sessions on the Friday, qualifying sessions and Race 1 on Saturday (scheduled immediately after the MotoGP Tissot Sprint) with Race 2 held either on the Sunday morning or afternoon, depending on the event. At the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, there will be a modified format with FP1, FP 2 and qualifying all on the Friday with the Bagger World Cup Race 1 and Race 2 both on the Saturday.
The H-D Music Contest in Europe will expand in 2026, giving up-and-coming bands from five countries the opportunity to compete for the chance to be on stage at Europe's biggest Harley-Davidson events. In addition to bands from France, Spain and Italy, groups from Germany and Great Britain now have the chance to perform at some of the most famous H-D motorcycle events in Europe. The winners will receive one of the coveted slots in the music program of a major Harley-Davidson event - including the H-D European Spring Rally, Senigallia, Italy (April 30 - May 3, 2026); European H.O.G. Rally, Cascais, Portugal (June 18-21, 2026) and European Bike Week, Faak am See, Österreich (September 8-13, 2026); www.hdmusiccontest.com
Roof Systems returns as Title Sponsor of 2026 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship for a second consecutive year (July 5-10 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill.); www. AmericanMotorcyclist.com
