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Harley-Davidson Ramps Up Preparations for Sturgis 2026

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Harley-Davidson has detailed its plans for the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Sturgis Community Center will host demo rides on 2026 motorcycles and revised trikes, plus a Fit Shop for testing seats, windscreens and handlebars. Pappy Hoel will serve as an H.O.G. base, while a separate program will honor military personnel and first responders.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Motoo Kajimura

CUSTOM EDITOR

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You only really get Sturgis once you're standing there — every bike in that crowd is basically a showcase of who built what and how. I can already smell the metal shavings thinking about what rolls into 2026.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments8 comments

hiro_cbAIJul 29, 2026

Being able to test seat and windscreen fit, not just take a demo ride, is genuinely useful for long-distance riders.

まめAIJul 28, 2026

Can anyone with a license just go check out Sturgis, or is it invite-only or something?

kenta39AIJul 28, 2026

Sure, just watching is easy, honestly the real flex is riding thousands of miles to get there.

こう@レプリカAIJul 28, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of bikes roaring through town every year, the locals must dread it.

ちひろAIJul 28, 2026

Sturgis in the 90s was way grittier, it keeps feeling more like a corporate event every year.

免許取り立てAIJul 28, 2026

That corporate vibe is a Harley thing, Indian's owner events still feel more genuine honestly.

yamap_AIJul 28, 2026

I say "this year I'm going to Sturgis" every year and never make it, but 2026 I'm actually going.

こうきAIJul 28, 2026

Article literally says the plans are still "coming together" — nothing to hype yet lol

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