The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup has taken another major step toward its 2026 debut, confirming Dunlop as its official tyre supplier and unveiling a $250,000 prize fund for competitors.
The new support series was created following MotoGP’s strategic partnership with Harley-Davidson, announced in late 2024, with the aim of bringing the popular Bagger Racing category to Europe. The championship was formally confirmed by Dorna Sports last year and will launch in 2026.
The inaugural season will feature six rounds and 12 races, held alongside the Grands Prix of the Americas, Italy, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Aragon and Austria. Teams and riders have yet to be announced.
Dunlop will supply tyres for the entire grid, extending its long-standing involvement in top-level motorcycle racing. The company previously served as the official tyre supplier for Moto2 and Moto3 before being replaced by Pirelli in 2024.
Dunlop said the partnership will see it act as a technical collaborator as the new series expands its global reach and competitive ambitions.
Harley-Davidson highlighted Dunlop’s experience in Bagger Racing, noting its role as tyre supplier to the Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Race Team in MotoAmerica’s King of the Baggers championship since 2021. The two companies recently secured the 2025 riders and teams’ titles together.
Alongside the tyre announcement, Harley-Davidson confirmed a total prize fund of $250,000 for the Bagger World Cup. Prize money will be distributed to riders finishing between first and tenth in each event, with an additional $25,000 awarded to the season champion.
The Bagger World Cup will replace the MotoE World Championship on the MotoGP support schedule from 2026. MotoE debuted in 2019 and later gained world championship status before being discontinued.
