FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup: Global Grid Takes Shape for 2026 Season

The inaugural season of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup is rapidly approaching, with the grid continuing to expand ahead of the opening event in Austin, Texas. Harley-Davidson and MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group have announced the latest team and rider additions, signaling a truly international competition.

ParkinGO Team Joins the Championship

Italian racing organization ParkinGO Team will compete with a one-bike entry in the Bagger World Cup. Founded by Giuliano Rovelli and managed by his son Edoardo, ParkinGO Team brings a wealth of experience, including a FIM Supersport World Championship title, as well as success in Moto2, World Supersport, and international endurance racing. Filippo Rovelli (#27) will be the rider for the team, marking a new chapter for the Rovelli family in Harley-Davidson racing .

Expanded Grid and Team Lineup

Saddlemen Racing has expanded its program to a three-bike effort, further bolstering the championship’s competitiveness. The current 2026 team entry list includes:

• Joe Rascal Racing (Australia) – 3 bikes
• Niti Racing (Indonesia) – 2 bikes
• ParkinGO Team (Italy) – 1 bike
• Saddlemen Racing (USA) – 3 bikes

Pre-Season Testing and Race Debut

The first official pre-season test is scheduled for March 21–22 at the Circuit of the Americas. The race debut will take place from March 27–29 during the MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas .

Technical Specifications

Riders will compete on Harley-Davidson motorcycles equipped with advanced racing components, including:

• Dedicated Dunlop tires
• Brembo brakes
• High-performance Öhlins suspensions
• Forged Marchesini aluminum wheels
• Akrapovič titanium exhausts
• Regina chains
• High-performance STM clutch systems
• Dynojet technical support

International Representation

The championship features riders and teams from four continents, highlighting its global appeal. While Cecchini Racing’s entry is currently on standby due to unresolved guarantees for Round 1 , the current lineup includes experienced racers like Travis Wyman and Cory West (Saddlemen Racing), Dimas Ekky Pratama (Niti Racing), Cody Wyman and Eric Granado (Joe Rascal Racing), Archie McDonald (Joe Rascal Racing), Jake Lewis (Saddlemen Racing), and Oscar Gutiérrez (Niti Racing) .

The FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup is poised to grow a prominent global championship, uniting racing enthusiasts around the iconic V-twin motorcycles.