Motul greased the skids by announcing big partnership plans leading into Daytona Bike Week. Motul is the Official Oil for the three-rider Vance & Hines/Indian Factory Racing team in the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers championship as well as high profile teams in dozens of other disciplines. The strategy paid off as the Indian Wrecking crew swept KOTB opening rounds… and added the Mint 400 and NHRA opening round wins for good measure!
“2026 is an important year for Motul in the United States,” said Motul North America General Manager Amber Bates. “From the drag strip to the dirt, we are providing the technical edge necessary for athletes to push their bikes to their limits. We aren’t just a logo on a bike; our essential lubricants and technical support are a vital component of each team’s success.”
Motul’s partnership with Vance & Hines includes support for the Suzuki Hayabusa’s that are perennial winners in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle (PSM) racing. The two-rider, Factory Suzuki team includes 2025 PSM Champion Richard Gadson and 2024 Champion Gaige Herrera aboard motorcycles prepared by former NHRA Champions Eddie Kraweic and Andrew Hines. Gadson celebrated the collaboration by winning the first race of the 2026 season.
In the MotoAmerica paddock, Motul’s presence is unparalleled as the brand returns as an official partner for MotoAmerica and the Mission King of the Baggers Series. Putting a spotlight on its technical leadership in heavyweight motorcycles, Motul also serves as the Official Lubricant of King of the Baggers, providing high-performance products specifically engineered to deliver peak results for these unique racing machines.
Beyond series-level support, Motul is fueling a roster of premier competitors across the grid through partnerships with some of the sport’s most prominent teams:
Arch Racing Factory Team (Arch Motorcycles): Motul is proud to partner with this premier factory effort as they campaign their unique American V-twins in the Super Hooligan class.
BPR Team (Yamaha): This partnership supports a comprehensive five-rider squad competing across both the Supersport and Super Hooligan classes.
Altus Racing (Yamaha): Long-time partner Altus Racing recently announced an ambitious four-rider squad to take on the highly competitive Supersport action.
Saddlemen Race Development (Harley-Davidson): Motul is a key partner for this elite team as they compete for the podium in the Super Hooligan and King of the Baggers class.
Motul continues its dedication to rider development as the Official Oil of Royal Enfield’s Build, Train, Race (BTR) program. This unique initiative supports female riders building their own race bikes and competing in flat track or road racing, with the protection of Motul essential fluids to support them along the way.
Off-road, Motul’s 2026 roster covers the most grueling races in this region. Ducati-mounted Ciaran Naran put the Hero Racing Motul-backed 450 Desmo on the top of the podium at the prestigious Mint 400 last weekend. For Supercross and motocross fans, Motul supports the four-rider ISRT (International Supercross Race Team) (Kawasaki) and the three riders on the Grindstone Friesen Group Racing (Kawasaki).
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