Harley-Davidson

Harley Reveals More Details of Eponymous Bagger World Cup

Harley-Davidson used the occasion of the 82nd EICMA expo at Milan in November to reveal further details of its plans for the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup. 

During a press conference, the brand revealed the series' official logo, debuted a prototype race bike, and announced the first teams confirmed to compete in the inaugural season. Kicking off in 2026, the series will run alongside six Liberty Media owned MotoGP Grands Prix - "marking a significant evolution in the company's racing legacy. 

"The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will become the world's first global racing series dedicated exclusively to high-performance Harley-Davidson baggers. Built on the brand's Grand American Touring platform, these race-modified bikes will deliver incredible speed, agility, and on-track drama. They weigh approximately 280 kg (617 lbs), produce more than 200 horsepower, and will exceed 300 km/h (186 mph) on track, creating a visceral racing format distinct from anything currently on the MotoGP calendar."

The first teams conformed for the series are Saddlemen Racing (United States), Joe Rascal Racing (Australia) and Cecchini Racing (Italy). 

Saddlemen Racing enters as one of America's most established and innovative V-twin performance programs. Led by David Echert, the team competes in MotoAmerica's King of the Baggers and claimed the 2024 Mission Super Hooligan National Championship, earning a reputation for technical excellence, rider development, and race-winning engineering. "With deep roots in V-twin performance culture, Saddlemen brings proven capability and championship ambition to the global stage."

Joe Rascal Racing is led by James Tonna and represents Australia's "bold new voice in premium performance and international motorsport" and Cecchini Racing "brings Italian motorsport heritage and decades of elite European racing experience to the championship."

Kolja Rebstock, Harley's Senior VP for International Markets said: "Since the initial announcement of the series, we've seen tremendous interest from well-established and respected organizations. We've designed the series to feature between six and eight teams, for a total of 12 to 16 riders, and with these first three agreements, we've already filled almost half the grid. It's going to be loud, competitive, and unlike anything fans have ever seen before."

The championship will span six rounds, each held during MotoGP weekends, with two races per round, totaling 12 races across the season.

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 – Championship Round

Drag Specialties

Drag Specialties - 2026 KOTB Contingency Offer Increased to $86,000

MotoAmerica has announced that Drag Specialties is back for a fifth consecutive year of series sponsorship, additionally posting $86,000 in contingency money for the Mission King Of The Baggers series.

Drag Specialties will pay contingency for top-five finishes in all seven rounds (14 races) of the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship. Winning one of the 14 races will pay $3,000 with second place earning $1,500. Third place will pay $750 with fourth and fifth paying $400 and $200, respectively.

In addition to the race payouts, Drag Specialties will award $5,000 to the Mission King Of The Baggers Champion.

Hayden Gillim was one of several Mission King Of The Baggers racers who cashed checks from Drag Specialties in 2025. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

"Mission King Of The Baggers Championship continues to be very competitive and a real fan favorite at MotoAmerica's events," said Paul Langley, Chairman/CEO of LeMans Corporation. "We're thrilled to be a series sponsor, and we're pleased to be able to give back to the racers, via our ever-growing contingency program. Daytona will be here before we know it, and we can't wait to get the 2026 season rolling."

The Drag Specialties King Of The Baggers contingency paid out 65 percent of the $75,000 posted during the 2025 season.

www.motoamerica.com

www.dragspecialties.com

Jekill & Hyde

Jekill & Hyde x Motorcycle Storehouse

Netherlands based distributor Motorcycle Storehouse has agreed an 'Official Aftermarket Partnership' with Dutch electronically adjustable exhaust systems specialist Jekill & Hyde.

Known for their state-of-the-art electronically adjustable exhausts, Jekill & Hyde systems allow riders to switch between three distinct sound modes at the touch of a button: silent, dynamic, or rumbling. 

By combining European homologation, the highest standards of engineering, and unmistakable character, Jekill & Hyde "have set the standard for modern exhaust solutions," said Jarno Koster, Head of Product Management at MCS.

"This collaboration creates a powerful platform to bring Jekill & Hyde systems to more workshops, custom builders, and enthusiasts than ever before. Jekill & Hyde is the benchmark in electronically adjustable exhaust technology, and we are delighted to be chosen as their official aftermarket partner. 

"We are proud of our partnership with Motorcycle Storehouse," added Thomas Wijers, Sales Operations Manager at Jekill & Hyde. "As one of the leading distributors in the motorcycle industry, their reach and reputation make them the ideal partner to bring the unique Jekill & Hyde experience to even more riders across Europe."

motorcyclestorehouse.com

www.jekillandhyde.com

Bigtwin Bike Show & Expo

Bigtwin Bike Show & Expo  

Houten, The Netherlands November 7-9

The 32nd edition of the annual Bigtwin Bikeshow & Expo, organized by Dutch custom bike magazine Bigtwin, was beyond all expectations. Records were broken, more than 19.000 visitors, 142 registrations for the bike show, many presentations on three stages, 129 vendors and live music on all of the three days proved that the custom bike scene in The Netherlands at the moment is alive and kicking.

All well-known companies such as H-D, Indian, Zodiac, Snap-on Tools, Motorcycle Storehouse attended the show in full force. Even S&S was present with several people and famous powerful engines!

Don Cronin from Ireland won Best in Show with his beautiful Medaza Cycles built Nimbus Four.

In the AMD Approved Bigtwin Bikeshow it was again an all international gathering of the very best custom bikes from The Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Ireland, Germany, England, Belgium, Slovakia, France, Austria, Italy and elsewhere.

The main sponsor was Zodiac International, who gave a staggering € 10,000 in vouchers with Radical Customz from Belgium, offering prizes worth € 5,000 in vouchers for custom paint and 16 additional sponsors - the winners received a total of over € 24,000 in vouchers, parts and cash.

Former AMD World Champion Don Cronin from Ireland won Best in Show with his beautiful Medaza Cycles built Nimbus Four - a completely one-off, hand crafted four-cylinder Nimbus with a one-off aluminium cylinder head by Medaza, with a twin carb conversion. A stunning, motorcycle with so many details - quite simply incredible!

Freestyle winner was Brit Larry Houghton of Lamb Engineering with his Norton Rotary.

Johan Wijers won the Classic Class with his bike 'The Half Harley'!

The Freestyle winner was Brit Larry Houghton of Lamb Engineering with his Norton Rotary. Another rarity, it was based on an ex-Police 600 cc Norton Wankel engine, with Arillia swingarm, Ducati front-end and wheels, with all the other parts and bodywork custom made by Larry in his own workshops - a stunning piece of rolling art that was a deserving winner of the biggest trophy at the Bigtwin Expo for the 2025 AMD Approved Freestyle Class win.

All the way from Spain, Manuel del Campo Escotet returned home with not one, but two huge prizes. His KTM 950SM has been Manuel's 'canvas' for seven years, painting his masterpiece with polychromia work carried out in oil and brush - featuring direct references to the work of Renaissance Master Hyeronimus Bosch. An exemplar of fine lines, meticulous details, and craftsmanship of the highest order, not only was he the Best Paint winner but he also got chosen (with a huge majority of the votes) as the 2025 'Public Choice'. 

First Place in the Chopper/Bobber Class was Bart Hendriks with his Knuckle/Pan Chopper.

Johan Wijers won the Classic Class with his bike 'The Half Harley'! It is an H-D 1,000 cc 8-valve racebike, of which the front cylinder was removed so that he could race it in the 500 cc Class during the first TT Race in Assen, The Netherlands. That was exactly 100 years after it was raced by famous racer Bertus van Hamersveld, who was leading until a seized valve saw him slow and passed, but still taking second place.

First Place in the Chopper/Bobber Class was Bart Hendriks with his Knuckle/Pan Chopper. The engine is built using parts from a Knuckle-, Pan, Shovel-, and Evolution. A mechanical masterpiece of a beautiful chopper.

Clubstyle/Performance Bagger Class winner at the Bigtwin Bikeshow was Rudy Urbain with his H-D Clubstyle Factory / Lio Custom Low Rider S. In the Caferacer/Tracker Class overall winner was Enrico de Haas - Wannabe-Choppers, Germany.

It's not often you see Hyeronimus Bosch inspiring artwork on two wheels - Manuel del Campo Escotet (Spain) was Best Paint winner and was also chosen (with a huge majority of the votes) as the 2025 'Public Choice'.

His Royal-Enfield 650 Continental GT has a cast aluminium monocoque tank/seat unit, cast fairing and many handcrafted parts. The motorcycle took 1,100 hours to build and is pure art, with incredible sand-cast parts and so many details!

An Indian Scout, built by Florian Pfante at USM in Germany was the proud winner of the Custom Modified Class. His "UNIKAT" Indian Scout with USM/RF-Biketech wheels, custom made fenders and Wilbers Suspension, and a very detailed paintjob is a real eye-catcher, winning many prizes!

The Yamaha of Peter, Adventure Ride, took first prize in the Allroad/Adventure Class. Alexander 'TikiAlex' Frischauf came from Austria to claim the biggest trophy in the Mopeds & Minibikes Class. His cool customized Lambretta SX200 'Serveta' has a 20cm stretched frame, the engine has a big bore kit and 34mm Amal carburator; the special paint with its Silver base paint has a Black marble effect under Green Candy with the theme being Tattoo and Motorhead, with engravings, chrome and gold plating providing the finishing touches.

SP Concepts

SP Concepts 4.5" M8 Slip-Ons

Lake Elsinore, California based exhaust manufacturer SP Concepts has launched these new Street Pro 4.5" Performance Slip On mufflers for M8 Baggers. 

"While we are primarily known for our incredible stainless 2-1 systems, we also wanted to bring a performance slip on for the touring crowd that doesn't require tuning and still gives them that signature killer SPC sound," says company co-founder Greg Miranda. 

Designed to open up the sound and performance over a stock 4" muffler, SP Concepts finalized its design with a 4.5" body muffler, a perforated core system, a billet end cap, and available finishes in Ceramic Black or Chrome. 

"The larger muffler body and particular core we use really makes the Harley sound how they should. Deep, throaty tones and a larger diameter really do justice on the M8s." They fit all Touring models for M8 from 2017-2025.

SP CONCEPTS

www.spcexhausts.com

Barnett Tool & Engineering

Barnett - 'Next-Gen' High-Performance Control Cables

Founded in 1948, Ventura, California based Barnett Tool & Engineering has been a leading manufacturer of American-made motorcycle clutches and cables for more than 7-decades.

Just launched, is a new "next generation" line of high-performance control cables that have been "engineered for modern riders who demand precision, reliability, and customization."

Built entirely in-house at Barnett's own facility, the new cables feature high-efficiency inner wire technology for smoother operation, low-friction liners, and premium stainless-steel braided and black vinyl finishes for superior durability and style.

"Our mission has always been simple - build the best products possible right here in the USA," said Chris Taylor, Marketing Director. "This next generation represents decades of craftsmanship and feedback from riders worldwide."

Each cable is available in stock and custom lengths and finishes, making them ideal for performance bikes, restorations, and custom builds. Matching brake lines are also available.

BARNETT CLUTCHES & CABLES

www.barnettclutches.com

Feuling Parts

BA Air Cleaner Program Additions

Feuling Parts has added to its popular BA Air Cleaner program with a new 'Slim' fitment that has been "designed with rider comfort in mind."

The 'Slim' features a compact 2.375" deep cage, offset toward the front of the motorcycle to provide increased leg room and improved ergonomics - "the redesigned velocity stack delivers the same high-volume air flow that riders have come to expect from our original BA Air Cleaner."

Quickly established as a top seller, the original full-width BA was initially most closely associated with Center Cooled M8 applications and available for 2017-2024 M8 models, 2023+ VVT models and selected 2024-2025 M8 models.

Last year Feuling announced that the 2017-2024 fitments were now 50 state legal in USA (Carb Compliant – EO # D-881).

The design lengthens the intake runners and increases air velocity, delivering added volume for "balanced dynamic flow". They come with a high flow reusable air filter and one-piece billet cage. The highflow billet aluminum velocity stack has an optimal opening diameter outer lip and internal (ID) taper.  

The full-width BA Air Cleaner range is additionally available for a wide range of Twin Cam and Evo applications – such as 1985-2007 Touring (Excluding 95-01 EFI), 1999- 2017 Dyna 1985-2015 Softails and TBW 2008-2016 Touring, 2016-2017 Softail and 2016-2017 FXDLS.

They are available in black or chrome, with choice of red or black filters.

FEULING PARTS

www.feulingparts.com

REV'IT! Sports USA

SAND 5 - Next Generation ADV Gear

Calling all dealers with a burgeoning local ADV P&A/G&A market, REV'IT! Sports USA, the North American end of the leading Dutch apparel manufacturer, updated its popular SAND ADV gear program earlier this year.

An icon refined through incremental improvements ever since its initial offering 15-years ago, the latest evolution of this legendary ADV set has been "thoughtfully designed with care and purpose, maintaining its position as the industry leader in its category, paying homage to its heritage while embracing the future of Adventure riding."

Continuing a shift towards a more sportive aesthetic, the updated design of the SAND 5 jacket, pants and gloves reflects the evolving landscape of the motorcycle industry. The jacket "enhances performance, versatility, and comfort - ensuring riders are equipped for every journey.

"As the pinnacle of our 'All In One' layered system, this jacket integrates seamlessly with our SAND, Offtrack, Tornado, and Outback collections. Every REV'IT! product is designed with precision and purpose, ensuring that riders experience the highest level of performance, safety, and comfort." 

Features include advanced Materials - engineered for durability, flexibility, and protection in all riding conditions; ergonomic fit - optimized for comfort and movement, providing a second-skin feel; innovative safety features - integrated impact protection, abrasion resistance, and CE-certified armor for uncompromising security and layering system compatibility.

REV'IT USA

www.revitusa.com