EUROPEAN BIKE WEEK CELEBRATES 120 YEARS OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Starke Bands, Feuershows, geführte Touren und viele weitere Highlights auf der European Bike Week 2023 in Faak am See

VIENNA (31.08.2023) - The European Bike Week will take place from September 5 to 10, 2023. The mega party has been taking place in Carinthia, Austria, for a quarter of a century, and since Harley-Davidson has been manufacturing motorcycles without interruption for 120 years and founded the Harley Owners Group four decades ago, there are three good reasons to celebrate in Faak am See. Once again, Europe's largest motorcycle event will prove to be a veritable magnet for bikers and fans from all over the world. Anyone who loves music and a festival atmosphere is in good hands at this event, as the party goes on almost around the clock with free admission.

Consequently, the 40,000 square meter Harley Village in Faak am See offers plenty of fun and action. The latest Harley-Davidson models, including the 120th Anniversary Bikes and the new CVO Road Glide and CVO Street Glide. The latter are the most modern Grand American Touring Bikes that Harley-Davidson has ever produced. Numerous authorized dealers invite you to store, where you can purchase the latest Harley-Davidson fashion as well as parts and accessories.

Neu ist in diesem Jahr die Adventure Zone, eine Offroad Area im Herzen des Harley Village, wo die Dakar-Profis Joan Pedrero aus Spanien, Mick Extance aus Großbritannien sowie der deutsche Geländeexperte und Instruktor Ralf Wiesenfeller Präsentationen, Trainings und Offroad-Tutorials mit der Pan America 1250 anbieten.

For anyone who wants to take a test ride on asphalt, the H-D Demo Ride Zone offers a wide range of 2023 Harley-Davidson Sport, Cruiser, Grand American Touring, and Adventure Touring bikes. If you don't have a driver's license but still want to experience the thrill of riding a motorcycle, hop on the authentic Jumpstart riding simulator.

Auf drei kostenlosen, vom ortskundigen H.O.G. Kärnten Chapter Austria geführten Motorcycle tours erobern die Teilnehmer am Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag die schönsten Straßen Kärntens. Und all jene, die den See und seine Umgebung aus der Luft genießen wollen, buchen einen der Hubschrauberrundflüge. 

All Harley-Davidson bike conversions are welcome at the spectacular Custom Bike Show powered by Metzeler on Friday, September 8. The legendary Harley-Davidson Parade, regularly cheered on by countless spectators and featuring thousands of bikes of all brands, will take place on Saturday, September 9. 

With more than 100 sales, catering, and bar stands, the festival offers entertainment every day until after midnight, and every evening there is rock music on the two stages of the large tents—the Harley Bar and the newly designed Saloon Bar. This year, 25 performers will be appearing in the Village. The headliner is the top-class Austrian Stiletto rock band, which guarantees a thrilling overall experience with its rousing sound and plenty of live action.

The classic exhibition provides deep insights into 120 years of motorcycle manufacturing with numerous historic machines from all eras of Harley-Davidson's long history. And in the evenings, rhythmically swirling flames and powerful pyrotechnic effects create breathtaking impressions during the fire shows. 

One thing is certain: European Bike Week will put a big smile on its guests' faces, and one lucky visitor will be even happier than the rest, as they will get to take home a brand-new Harley-Davidson – the prize in the big raffle. Further information about the event can be found at www.Harley-Davidson.com.

Text & image credits: Harley-Davidson