Two teams, different focuses
Harley-Davidson fielded two teams in Oschersleben, each highlighting their own areas of expertise in the brand’s technology and racing capabilities.
Team 131 competed in the Endurance class with a Harley-Davidson Performance Bagger specially built for the competition. This motorcycle was developed in collaboration with Wilbers Products. Riders David Datzer and Andreas Schäfer were in second place for a long time before a hairline crack in the custom-made fuel tank after 134 laps led to a premature, strategically motivated withdrawal. Team boss André Jäger rated the bike’s performance as a successful stress test under demanding conditions.
Team 121 competed in the Superbike class and completed the full six-hour distance. Here, Thilo Günther rode a near-stock Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 ST. Chris Lietsch rode a Hooligan bike specially prepared for the race by Harley-Davidson Germany, named “Plan B.” The team finished ninth in the class, proving the reliability and performance of the Pan America 1250.
Use of synthetic fuels as a step towards sustainability
A special aspect was the use of synthetic e-fuels from Nordoel. This enabled both Harley-Davidson teams to complete a 95 percent CO₂-neutral race without any engine modifications. This is considered an important step towards sustainable motorsports and underscores the company’s environmental awareness. Other partners included Wilbers Products, Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde, Metzeler, and Don Performance.
Racing technology also available on the road
The Harley-Davidson motorcycles used in the competition are available in road-legal versions. Information on this can be found on the official Harley-Davidson website.
