European Bike Week Preview 2025
European Bike Week Preview 2025
THE EUROPEAN BIKE WEEK 2025 FIRST HARLEY-DAVIDSON NEWS AND THE ADVENTURE OF MOTORCYCLING
A week full of bikes, entertainment and unforgettable experiences at Europe's biggest motorcycle festival
(Vienna, 08.08.2025) - From September 2 to 7, the European Bike Week returns to Faak in Austria. With free admission, the 2025 edition in the heart of Carinthia will continue the tradition of Europe's largest motorcycle festival: Harley-Davidson will present its latest products, motorcycling will be a top priority and plenty of entertainment can be expected. At the heart of the 40,000 square meter Harley Village is the H-D Expo with the latest models, including all the latest news from the Grand American Touring, Cruiser, Sport and Adventure Touring series. The spotlight will be on the exclusive Fat Boy Gray Ghost, a tribute to the original design by Willie G. Davidson and one of the most distinctive motorcycles ever to take to the tarmac.
Anyone who loves adventure will love the Pan America Adventure Zone, which offers challenges and thrills beyond the tarmac. Here you will find experienced H-D instructors Ralf Wiesenfeller from Germany and Marco Belli from Italy, who will be offering powerful off-road training sessions and dynamic test rides and will be demonstrating what the Pan America 1250 Special is capable of. Of course, Spanish rally legend Joan Pedrero will also be on hand to answer any questions fans may have.
Visitors who want to experience the feeling of riding a new Harley-Davidson will find a large selection of motorcycles from the 2025 model year available for test rides in the Demo Zone. Those without a motorcycle license can experience the feeling with a permanently mounted H-D on the authentic Jumpstart or the racing simulator. And, of course, the H.O.G. Carinthia Chapter offers free guided tours along the breathtaking Alpine roads of Carinthia and Slovenia from Wednesday to Friday.
More than 100 stands from dealers, caterers and custom bike builders are waiting to be discovered by motorcyclists, families and fans on the event site - there is something for everyone here. To keep the power of the festival going well into the night, more than 30 live bands will rock the stages of the Harley Bar and Saloon Bar marquees, including energetic acts such as Stiletto, Kraig Nienhuis, The Strongbow, Overlaps, Cindy & the Rock History and Fahrenheit. The nightly entertainment will be complemented by fire shows on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Highlights also include the free custom bike show sponsored by tire manufacturer Metzeler on Friday, 5 September. The new location for this celebration of craftsmanship, creativity and community is Villach, about 20 minutes away. Against the charming backdrop of the cobbled main square, which is closed to traffic for the event, the custom bike show promises to be an impressive experience for all fans of customized motorcycles. You can take part in the Tourer, Cruiser, Sport, Antique, Adventure and Offroad and Radical Custom classes. In addition to the prizes for first and second place in each category, special prizes such as Best in Show, the Metzeler People's Choice Award voted for by the public and the Metzeler Judges’ Choice will be awarded.
The big Harley-Davidson parade on Saturday, September 6, takes participants along some of the region's most scenic roads. With thousands of bikes and countless spectators, it celebrates the tradition of Harley-Davidson, the sovereignty and at the same time the bond between bikers. As usual, admission is free and one lucky visitor will ride home on a brand new Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST - because it is the main prize in the raffle on the same day.
For just under a week, the European Bike Week 2025 will offer a first-hand experience of the freedom and spirit of motorized mobility, a tribute to the passion that bikers share. Further information and the complete event program can be found at Harley-Davidson.com.
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