Dunlop to Supply Tires for Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup
Dunlop has been named the official tire supplier for the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup. Dunlop will provide tires and trackside support for the 12-race, six-round championship.
The announcement doesn't come as much of a surprise, considering Dunlop also provides tires for Harley-Davidson Road Glide models, including the CVO Road Glide ST which is inspired by Harley-Davidson's King of the Baggers race bikes.
The Bagger World Cup Road Glides don't use the same tire sizes of the stock models, however, as they use 17-inch wheels, with a 120/75 tire up front, and a 200/65 for the rear.
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Dunlop Named Official Tire Supplier For Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup
Harley-Davidson and Dunlop today announced that Dunlop will be the official tire supplier for the 2026 Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, the world’s first global racing series dedicated exclusively to high-performance Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles. Dunlop will supply all official tires and provide full trackside tire services for the championship, while also supporting the series through its contingency program.
“The Harley-Davidson–Dunlop partnership arrives in the Bagger World Cup carrying a championship-winning pedigree,” said Jeff Schuessler, Global Director Racing Programs Harley-Davidson Motor Company. “Dunlop has been the tire supplier to the Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team since the debut of the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Bagger Championship in 2021, and together we just clinched the 2025 Rider’s and Team’s titles. They are familiar with the demands these powerful and agile racing baggers place on tires, making Dunlop an ideal partner for the new Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup.”
Drawing on its racing heritage and recent bagger experience, Dunlop will supply dedicated racing tires specifically developed for high-performance bagger motorcycles competing on top level circuits.
“As we take on the global stage together, Dunlop is not simply a tire supplier, but a technical partner helping us meet new performance challenges and elevate the scale, visibility, and sporting ambition of the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup,” said Mike Buckley, Dunlop's Sr. Vice President Sales/Marketing.
The tire package mirrors the sizes successfully adopted at the highest level of bagger racing:
- Front: 120/75 R17
- Rear: 200/65 R17
The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Contingency Program will be powered and administered by Dunlop Tires, reinforcing Dunlop’s long-standing commitment to competitive racing and rider performance at the highest level of international motorsport.
Through the Contingency Race Program, teams and riders competing in the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will benefit from a total prize fund of USD 250,000 (approximately €214,000) in cash awards and performance bonuses. Riders finishing first through tenth in each race will receive graduated rewards, with an end-of-season bonus of USD $25,000 (approximately €21,250) awarded to the championship winner.
The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup racing series is scheduled to feature six double-header rounds held during MotoGP™ weekends totaling 12 races across the season. Teams will compete on Harley-Davidson Road Glide® motorcycles powered by Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight® 131 Performance Crate Engines race-modified to deliver incredible speed and agility. They weigh approximately 280 kg (617 lbs.), produce more than 200 horsepower, and can exceed 300 km/h (186 mph) on track, creating a visceral racing format distinct from anything currently on the MotoGP™ calendar.
The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will feature multi-rider teams competing on identical race-prepared Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycles assembled by the Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team.
The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will appear at some of the world’s most iconic circuits. The 2026 calendar includes:
- Grand Prix of The Americas - Circuit of the Americas (USA): March 27–29
- Grand Prix of Italy - Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello (Italy): May 29–31
- Grand Prix of the Netherlands - TT Circuit Assen (Netherlands): June 26–28
- Grand Prix of the United Kingdom - Silverstone Circuit (UK): August 7–9
- Grand Prix of Aragon - MotorLand Aragón (Spain): August 28–30
- Grand Prix of Austria - Red Bull Ring (Austria): September 18–20
The team’s line-up is currently being finalized, with further updates to be announced in the coming weeks.
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No showroom harleys use that tyre size - in fact most come with rims that make tyre purchase of anything but stock (junk) replacement tyres exceptionally difficult if not impossible.