In this category you will find articles covering motorcycle gatherings, events and industry-related occasions at both national and international levels. This includes major trade shows, brand events, racing events as well as regional meetups and group rides.
The list below brings together announcements, reports and reviews of relevant events. In addition to dates and program details, organizational information, participant guidance and special highlights may also be covered.
This section provides an overview of upcoming and past motorcycle events and serves as a central point of reference for event-related content.
The BMW Motorrad Days will not take place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2027, even though the date on the first weekend of July had already been set. BMW Motorrad is realigning the concept and will focus on regional meetings in international markets in future.
KTM has confirmed its participation in EICMA 2026 in Milan and is inviting the press to a press conference in Hall 22 on 3 November. After skipping the 2025 show, the manufacturer mainly wants to present new developments in the off-road segment.
More than 1,300 motorcyclists raised over £36,000 for cancer support at the Beatson Bikers 2026 in Glasgow. Right in the middle of the pack was former 500cc GP rider and three-time British Superbike champion Niall Mackenzie.
A green CB750 Hornet from Portugal has won the European custom contest Honda Customs 2026. It gives the dealer Mototrofa its second title, and for the first time a Hornet takes the top spot.
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.
MotoGP and EICMA are staging the joint exhibition Legends of Speed in Milan in November 2026. More than 35 race bikes from over 70 years of the premier class fill 1,400 square metres.
For the tenth time, the motorcycle demonstration “Freedom is our Religion” rolled through central Berlin. According to the organisers, more than 700 motorcycles took part in the procession on 12 September 2026.
At Glemseck 101 in Leonberg, a customised Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is the main prize in a raffle. It was built by young men from juvenile detention together with customizer Enrico de Haas.
From 2027 the Leipzig motorcycle show is called Motorräder Leipzig and moves to the start of the Leipzig trio of trade fairs. The dates themselves stay on the first February weekend, but in future the show opens alongside the parallel fairs instead of closing them.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol has published its final tally for the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The number of crashes dropped sharply, while the statistics show an increase in felony drug offences.
This year, Moto Guzzi is combining its annual brand gathering in Mandello del Lario with the opening of its revamped factory. From September 3 to 6, the new production line and redesigned museum will be open to the public there for the first time.
For its 100th anniversary, the Misano World Circuit became the center of the Ducati world for three days. With 118,036 visitors from 94 countries, the Centenary edition of the World Ducati Week recorded the biggest turnout in its history, according to the manufacturer.
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.
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.
Ducati has unveiled the full program for World Ducati Week 2026, running from July 3 to 5 at the Misano World Circuit to celebrate the brand’s 100th anniversary. The schedule includes the Lenovo Race of Champions, an anniversary show on the founding date, the world premiere of a new model and several special editions.
Red Bull Erzbergrodeo celebrates its 30th birthday from June 4 to 7, 2026, bringing more than 1,100 riders from 41 nations to the Erzberg in Styria. For the anniversary, electric motorcycles are eligible to compete in all classes for the first time.
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride raised more than $7.23 million (around €6.2 million) for men’s health in its 15th year. The total is expected to rise further before the donation deadline on May 31.
On May 9, 2026, the largest community event in Ducati’s history took place. Over 22,000 participants from more than 70 countries rolled through metropolises on five continents simultaneously. In the anniversary year spanning 1926 to 2026, this was just the beginning — in early July, World Ducati Week in Misano marks the true highlight.
The oldest biker meeting point in the Muensterland region is organizing its biggest charity ride yet on June 7, 2026. Operator Marco Pape expects a four-figure turnout and a five-figure donation result for two institutions supporting seriously ill children and their families.
An eight-year-old girl from Ingelheim is fighting a severe brain tumor. Her biggest wish: to see thousands of motorcycles come just for her. On May 16, 2026, that wish came true.
