Harley-Davidson’s Bagger World Cup moves into 2027 with eight race meetings and 16 races in total. The Road Glide Race is heading for a substantial development step, with the next version expected to bring more power, new suspension and a new gearbox.

The changes will also affect the rider’s position and the motorcycle’s behaviour on track. The 2027 Road Glide Race is expected to offer more room, improved ergonomics and better handling. A new aerodynamic development is also in the works, although its details have not yet been revealed. The direction is clear: added performance paired with a machine that should be easier to manage for riders campaigning a large bagger.

The 2027 calendar

The season opens at the Circuit of the Americas and then visits seven more circuits as part of the corresponding MotoGP Grand Prix weekends:

  • April 23–25 — Circuit of the Americas, United States Grand Prix
  • May 14–16 — Le Mans, French Grand Prix
  • May 28–30 — Mugello, Italian Grand Prix
  • June 11–13 — Barcelona, Catalan Grand Prix
  • June 25–27 — Assen, Dutch Grand Prix
  • August 27–29 — Red Bull Ring, Austrian Grand Prix
  • September 17–19 — MotorLand Aragón, Aragón Grand Prix
  • October 1–3 — Portimão, Portuguese Grand Prix

The full-season entry is said to cost less than $100,000. The package includes the race motorcycle, paddock operation, transport and logistics. It offers competitors a complete official racing setup while placing the Bagger World Cup directly within the MotoGP trackside environment throughout the season.