Under this tag you will find articles related to Harley-Davidson and its activities within the motorcycle sector. This includes new model presentations, technical developments, special editions and company-related news concerning the brand.
The list below brings together all content in which Harley-Davidson is featured — ranging from production models and updates to strategic decisions and market developments.
Harley-Davidson is withdrawing its factory team from the US racing series King of the Baggers after the 2026 season and will focus on the Bagger World Cup and a new grassroots program from 2027. For organizer MotoAmerica the decision comes late, while Indian carries on with new champion Hayden Gillim.
“Bikers Vs. Werewolves” is a horror film in which a biker gang takes on a gang of werewolves. The new trailer shows plenty of Harley-Davidson and Indian machines, but there is no fixed release date yet.
Harley-Davidson Japan has ended production of the X350 and X500 and is only selling the motorcycles already at dealers. This marks the end of another attempt by the brand in Japan to win new customers with small, affordable models.
For six days, Lake Faak in Carinthia was once again the destination for Harley riders from all over Europe. The record ranges from new custom bike winners and Andrea Iannone’s appearance to the figures released by the police.
The 2027 MotoGP season brings the biggest rule change in years: 850 cubic centimeters of displacement, Pirelli instead of Michelin and an almost completely reshuffled rider field. This page collects everything about the new era and is updated continuously.
Model year 2027 begins earlier than usual, with the first machines appearing in price lists and at dealers as early as the summer of 2026. This overview page collects every confirmed and announced motorcycle release for 2027 and is updated continuously.
From 8 September, Canada is charging a 50 percent tariff on motorcycles from the US as soon as the combustion engine measures more than 800 cubic centimetres. Neither Harley-Davidson nor Indian currently has a model in its range that stays below that threshold.
Harley-Davidson has filed trademark applications for the model names RMCR and RMXR with the US Patent and Trademark Office. That increases the likelihood that the cafe racer concept shown in February will actually become a production motorcycle.
Harley-Davidson has raised its full-year 2026 guidance after a stronger second quarter. While North America grows for the third quarter running, the manufacturer keeps losing ground in Europe — in a year when the European market itself is booming.
Harley-Davidson has unveiled the Deadwood, an all-black production bobber based on the Softail platform that will be sold exclusively in the United States and Canada. Priced at around $17,999 (roughly €15,780), the Deadwood combines classic bobber styling with the large Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine and an extensive electronics package.
Rating agency S&P Global has downgraded Harley-Davidson’s credit rating from BBB- to BB+, pushing the manufacturer below so-called investment grade. The downgrade reflects less concern about the company’s survival than questions about how much profit its new strategy will ultimately leave behind.
A non-running 1931 Harley-Davidson VL from Steve McQueen’s former collection sold on Bring a Trailer for approximately 65,800 euros (75,000 US dollars). Despite corrosion and missing parts, the extensively documented provenance from the 1984 McQueen estate auction drove strong bidding interest.
In extreme heat, the Hamburg Harley Days 2026 drew around 30,000 visitors and approximately 10,000 motorcycles to the Hamburger Großmarkt. Despite the canceled closing parade, the weekend’s overall balance is positive.
Harley-Davidson has unveiled the six custom bikes competing in the Creators Custom Clash. Public voting on the builds by European content creators has been open since June 23, 2026.
The Hamburg Harley Days 2026 open for the 21st time from June 26 to 28 at the Hamburg Großmarkt, but the traditional closing parade on Sunday has been cancelled. The reason is a heat warning from the German Weather Service with temperatures of up to 38 degrees Celsius.
Harley-Davidson and Hero MotoCorp are expanding their partnership to jointly develop entry-level models for global markets. The Harley-Davidson Sprint is expected to be the first model, with a launch still planned for 2026.
British specialist Electrogenic converted three classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles from actor Jason Momoa’s collection — two into plug-in hybrids with their original V-twin engines retained, and one into a purely electric motorcycle. Additionally, two Land Rovers and a camping trailer were electrified, all featured in the second season of his series On the Roam.
LiveWire has started series production of the S4 Honcho Trail and S4 Honcho Street electric minibikes. The first machines are expected to reach dealerships in summer 2026, with prices in Germany starting at 5,299 euros.
Harley-Davidson is relocating the manufacturing of the Revolution Max platform for North America from Thailand back to the USA. The move affects the Pan America, Sportster S and Nightster and is set to be completed by 2027.
Since late May 2026, numerous internet accounts have been attacking motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson while simultaneously recommending rival brand Indian Motorcycle. Behind this wave could be a PR agency whose trail leads to a former associate of Donald Trump.
