During the weekend of Hamburg Harley Days 2025, the Hanseatic city once again transformed into a mecca for motorcycle enthusiasts. Thousands of Harley riders traveled from all over Europe to share their passion for the legendary US bikes. While the event seemed to be a complete success with test rides, new models, and a well-thought-out sustainability concept, the weekend was overshadowed by extensive police checks.
The Sachsenring is preparing for the highlight of the year: From July 11 to 13, 2025, MotoGP will be hosting the Liqui Moly Motorcycle Grand Prix Germany at the traditional race track in Saxony. Last year, the event attracted over 250,000 visitors, making it the largest single sporting event in Germany. Organizing this major event requires a logistical masterpiece that begins weeks before the first practice run.
From June 12 to 15, 2025, the small Croatian coastal town of Medulin became a meeting place for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts from all over Europe. The 31st edition of the European H.O.G. Rally attracted over 30,000 visitors and thousands of motorcycles to the sunny southern tip of the Istrian peninsula. The atmosphere was characterized by freedom, community, and the distinctive sound of V-Twin engines – set against an impressive backdrop directly on the Adriatic Sea.
The long-established US brand Indian Motorcycle has announced an exclusive, custom-designed Sport Chief RT for a major charity auction. The occasion is the upcoming “Back to the Beginning” concert – a unique event at which the original line-up of Black Sabbath, consisting of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, will be performing together on stage for the first time in over 20 years.
From July 25 to 27, 2025, Dresden will once again transform into a hub for motorcycle enthusiasts and Harley-Davidson fans. Harley Days Dresden attracts visitors to the Saxon metropolis with a diverse program centered around motorcycles, music, and socializing. The event will take place at the Rinne am Messegelände, which is centrally located and easily accessible.
At the Wheels & Waves Festival 2025 in Biarritz, Honda is celebrating the international custom scene with the new GB350S - online and live on site.
From June 11 to 15, 2025, the French-Spanish border region around Biarritz will be transformed into an epicenter of motorcycle culture. The 14th edition of Wheels and Waves invites you to five days full of style, speed and spirit under the motto Cross the Line - and Royal Enfield will once again be right in the middle of it all.
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR) 2025 has set a new benchmark: On Sunday, May 18, 2025, 127,000 motorcyclists in 108 countries around the world gathered to dress up in style and raise funds for men's health. This year's edition of the world's largest charity event for classic and vintage motorcycles raised around 7.6 million US dollars (approx. 7.05 million euros) - a new record for the movement, which was founded in Australia in 2012.
On May 1, 2025, the south of Nuremberg was once again transformed into a mecca for motorcycle fans from all over Germany. Around 30,000 bikers came together for the traditional May ride - more than ever before. The meeting, which is not officially organized, is now one of the largest in Germany and symbolically marks the start of the new motorcycle season for many bikers.
After a five-year absence, the Pierer Mobility Group is returning to EICMA, the world's largest motorcycle trade fair, in 2024. The return is eagerly awaited by many, as the group unites several brands under one roof: KTM, Husqvarna, GASGAS and MV Agusta. Pierer Mobility plans to unveil an impressive line-up of new models and concepts at the show, which are sure to pique the interest of motorcycle fans worldwide.
The Fellows Ride Schwarzwald took place on 13 July 2024, organized by the Touratech headquarters in Niedereschach. The event was not just a motorcycle demonstration, but also served the important purpose of raising awareness of the widespread illness of depression and collecting donations for local aid projects.
From June 28 to 30, Hamburg was transformed into the center for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts. Around 55,000 visitors flocked to the Hamburg Harley Days 2024 and enjoyed the varied program on the 40,000 square metre site at the Grossmarkthallen.
From June 6 to 9, 2024, the sunny town of Senigallia on the Italian Adriatic coast was transformed into a Mecca for Harley-Davidson fans. The 30th European H.O.G. Rally attracted over 100,000 visitors who came together to celebrate the Harley lifestyle. With around 20,000 motorcycles from all over Europe and beyond, the event offered a rich program and an impressive atmosphere.
The legendary Isle of Man TT race has now confirmed its dates for 2024 following the successful running of last year's revised race program. The event will traditionally begin on British Bank Holiday Monday, May 27. Free practice sessions will take place in the morning, followed by the first qualifying session in the afternoon. The highlight of the event, the Senior TT race, will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
In the world of motorcycle enthusiasts, there is one event that takes center stage every year: the BMW Motorrad Days. After two impressive events in Berlin in 2022 and 2023, the world's largest gathering of the BMW Motorrad community is returning to the picturesque backdrop of the Alps this year. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a place that has been associated with this event for more than two decades, will once again play host, fulfilling the desire of many fans for authentic motorcycle culture, an exuberant atmosphere and incomparable riding experiences in a breathtaking Alpine landscape.
Over the years, Intermot has established itself as one of the leading motorcycle events in Europe. Originally, the event took place every two years, but this will change in the future: From 2024, the trade fair will take place annually and will also be held in the winter months.
In an unexpected phone call during his Iceland vacation, the new owner of a Honda Sabaku learns that he has won an artfully redesigned motorcycle at Glemseck 101. What makes it so special: This motorcycle was built by young people at Seehaus Leonberg, a facility for juvenile offenders.
In the picturesque setting of Lake Faak, European Bike Week celebrated three anniversaries at once, attracting nearly 100,000 visitors and showcasing everything from new Harley models to off-road training. A renewed agreement will make the idyllic Carinthian region an annual motorcycle Mecca, at least until 2030.
Three anniversaries collide in an epic gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts: the 25th anniversary of European Bike Week in Austria, Harley-Davidson's 120th anniversary and the Harley Owners Group celebrates its 40th anniversary. From off-road adventures with Dakar pros to helicopter flights over Carinthia - this festival leaves little to be desired for bikers and fans.
At the annual Glemseck 101 motorcycle gathering, picturesque Leonberg turns into a mecca for bike enthusiasts, complete with a grand raffle of a uniquely customized Sabaku Honda CL 500, with proceeds going to charity.