Harley-Davidson Storms Back to MotoGP Thailand 2026 With Southeast Asia-First Debuts
If there was any doubt that Harley-Davidson is serious about performance right now, MotoGP Thailand 2026 erased it.
For the third consecutive year, the American icon returned to the MotoGP stage, but this time it came with serious firepower: the Southeast Asia-first unveiling of four new 2026 sport-touring models, a global racing announcement, and a fan village takeover that felt more festival than showroom.
This was not just a display. It was a statement.
Four Sport-Touring Models, One Regional First
Taking centre stage were the brand’s new 2026 sport-touring machines, revealed in Southeast Asia for the very first time:
All-new CVO Street Glide ST
CVO Road Glide ST
Low Rider ST
Pan America 1250 ST
Engineered for riders who want both muscle and mileage, the new ST lineup introduces key performance upgrades designed for power and versatility.
The CVO models are powered by the Milwaukee-Eight® 121 High Output engine, delivering increased torque and sharper acceleration. Paired with an all-new upgraded suspension system, the setup enhances handling and ride comfort, even across demanding terrain.
After their exclusive MotoGP Thailand debut, the full 2026 lineup will roll out across Asia Emerging Markets in the coming months.
A Fan Village Takeover
Across three high-energy days, the Harley-Davidson booth inside the MotoGP Fan Village became one of the event’s most magnetic destinations.
Front and centre was the CVO Road Glide ST mounted on a Moto Simulator, alongside the Road Glide and a race-custom Pan America®. Visitors moved through interactive zones, explored the machines up close, and immersed themselves in the brand’s performance culture.
Adding to the atmosphere was Season Two of Harley-Davidson’s Factory Racing fanwear collection, blending performance-driven fabrics with bold, racing-inspired styling.
Motorcycles, gear, simulation, culture. The booth delivered a fully formed expression of Harley-Davidson’s racing DNA.
Enter the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup
Beyond product reveals, Harley-Davidson also made a global racing play.
The brand announced the inaugural FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, officially sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme and developed in partnership with MotoGP.
The Bagger World Cup is the world’s first global racing championship dedicated exclusively to high-performance Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles.
The championship will run across six MotoGP weekends in North America and Europe, with all teams competing on Harley-Davidson motorcycles engineered by Harley-Davidson Factory Racing.
Representing Southeast Asia, Indonesia’s Niti Racing will make history as the first Indonesian team to compete on the MotoGP stage in the Bagger World Cup.
Dimas Ekky Pratama Steps Onto the Global Stage
Leading Niti Racing on track is accomplished Indonesian rider Dimas Ekky Pratama, whose career includes competing in the FIM Moto2 World Championship.
Dimas enters the inaugural Bagger World Cup with competitive ambition and international experience, bringing Southeast Asian representation to a championship designed to reshape bagger racing.
During MotoGP Thailand 2026, he connected with fans and media, hosted autograph sessions, and appeared at the Harley-Davidson booth to share insights into the team’s preparations for the season ahead.
Performance, Rewritten
From the reveal of four new sport-touring machines to the launch of a global bagger championship, Harley-Davidson’s return to MotoGP Thailand felt deliberate and forward-looking.
This is a brand honouring its legacy in motorsports while actively reshaping its future on the world stage.
Bigger engines. Sharper handling. Global racing ambition.
In 2026, Harley-Davidson is not just cruising. It is competing.
