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SBK, Bagger Racing European Cup is born: not only Harley, Ducati and Moto Guzzi also at the start

Ruben Xaus is bringing this championship from the U.S. to the Old Continent. The series will also be open to BMW, Triumph and Japanese brands. The calendar will be announced soon

SBK: Bagger Racing European Cup is born: not only Harley, Ducati and Moto Guzzi also at the start

When Harley Davidson bikes prepared for the Bagger championship were seen in action on the track in Barcelona on the Monday after the last GP of the year, it was clear that something was boiling in the pot. Today came the news that the newly created Bagger Racing European Cup will debut in 2025. The new championship was desired by Ruben Xaus.

The Spanish rider first wanted to touch base with this category and this year, in the United States, he took part in the Bagger Racing League, winning it at his first attempt. Having fallen in love with the competition, he signed an agreement to obtain the rights for Europe and will organize the cup in 2025 with the support of the Andorra Federation under the auspices of FIM Europe.

While in the U.S. only Harley Davidson and Indian bikes race, on the Old Continent the championship is open to many brands, practically all those custom bikes that can be equipped with bags: we are talking about Ducati, BMW, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Moto Guzzi, Yamaha. This is the complete list of allowed models:

- Harley Davidson Street Glide
- Harley Davidson Road Glide
- Harley Davidson Road King
- Harley Davidson Ultra
- BMW R18
- Honda Goldwing
- Kawasaki VN Voyager
- Suzuki Intruder
- Yamaha Star Cruiser
- Moto Guzzi MGX 21
- Moto Guzzi California
- Triumph Rocket
- Ducati Diavel V2
- WYCHE Motorcycle

Xaus said, "I found fertile ground for this project in FIM Europe, which immediately embraced it with enthusiasm. I am convinced that this championship can be an added value for the events in which it will be hosted, raising the level of entertainment and interest of the same. We are in the process of defining the calendar, which will be made official within a few days, but it will include the main European countries. The regulation will also be simple and open to all. We want the riders registered for the championship to have fun and entertain."

Alessandro Sambuco, secretary general of FIM Europe, commented, "I am always very satisfied when we manage to add a new title to our sporting offering. Adding a new title is an indicator of health for our world and also indicates that there is confidence in what FIM Europe can offer. And what we offer is what differentiates us from the rest of the sporting world, the one that lives outside the international sporting system: we offer sporting rules, safety in sporting practice, insurance coverage, and organizations that are up to every situation. The Baggers will offer a wide range of riders, from young to older, the opportunity to compete in a safe and dynamic environment that, thanks to the new promoter, will offer attractive entertainment to accompany the race."

The Cup includes two races for each round, divided between Saturday and Sunday, preceded by free practice and official sessions that will define the starting grid. On-track coordination, secretariat and marketing will be handled by the Italian company Sh Service, which will support Gestions A L Instant sl in the organization. Registrations will open in conjunction with the MBE in Verona, an event that unites the world of custom and track motorcycling.

 

Translated by Julian Thomas

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