{"id":1954934,"date":"2026-05-25T11:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954934"},"modified":"2026-05-25T11:35:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:35:00","slug":"andrea-iannone-samples-harley-davidson-ahead-of-baggers-debut-at-italian-motogp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954934","title":{"rendered":"Andrea Iannone samples Harley-Davidson ahead of Baggers debut at Italian MotoGP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone-2.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Andrea Iannone samples Harley-Davidson ahead of Baggers debut at Italian MotoGP<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Andrea Iannone completes first Harley-Davidson Bagger laps in preparation for this weekend\u2019s debut at Italian MotoGP round.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-05-25T12:35:00+01:00\">25 May 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone-2.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone-2.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone-2.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone-2.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone-2.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone-2.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone-2.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone-2.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone-2.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Andrea Iannone tests for Niti Racing at Misano (@nitiracing_bwc)<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Andrea Iannone has completed his first Harley-Davidson laps ahead of his Bagger World Cup debut at the Italian MotoGP.<\/p>\n<p>The former MotoGP and WorldSBK race winner last rode at a grand prix weekend during a stand-in appearance for VR46 Ducati at the 2024 Sepang round.<\/p>\n<p>After being left without a WorldSBK seat, Iannone will return to competitive action this weekend during the second round of the inaugural FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Andrea Iannone signs for Niti Racing in the Baggers World Cup.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Iannone got his first taste of the race-prepared Road Glide motorcycle during a test at Misano.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The machines weigh around 280kg and are powered by 2,152cc engines producing more than 200hp, with top speeds reaching 310km\/h (191mph).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMugello is the perfect place to start, in front of the Italian fans, on a track I know very well,\u201d said the 36-year-old, when his race seat at Niti Racing was announced.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0e44a880078b732dfe458fb5588953c47caebac810a241db82d67523b516755e\">  Andrea Iannone to make surprise MotoGP paddock return in support class   Marc Marquez lacks \u201cmagic\u201d of Valentino Rossi, claims former MotoGP winner <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not coming here just to participate. I want to understand the bike quickly and be competitive straight away. Let\u2019s see what we can do.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Andrea Iannone tests for Niti Racing at Misano (@nitiracing_bwc)<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Archie McDonald claimed victory in race one of the championship\u2019s inaugural Austin round for Joe Rascal Racing.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-dd33b8207fbb3ba40bd2796a1dbc0bf28797b7f169ee8273991bd9115fe677c6\">  One Ducati MotoGP winner\u2019s surprising memory of his first victory   Valentino Rossi vs Marc Marquez at Sepang 2015: MotoGP&#8217;s craziest weekend <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Niti Racing then clinched victory in race two with Oscar Gutierrez.<\/p>\n<p>Iannone joins the team as a third rider alongside Gutierrez and Dimas Ekky Pratama.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, 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1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299213_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299213_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299213_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299213_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299213_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299213_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299213_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299213_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-3c23116401180f38284e777a6bb1e148ffc21e6818e11a322dca4ecd28035032\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the 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loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Andrea Iannone completes first Harley-Davidson Bagger laps in preparation for this weekend\u2019s debut at Italian MotoGP round.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Andrea Iannone has completed his first Harley-Davidson laps ahead of his Bagger World Cup debut at the Italian MotoGP.<\/p>\n<p>The former MotoGP and WorldSBK race winner last rode at a grand prix weekend during a stand-in appearance for VR46 Ducati at the 2024 Sepang round.<\/p>\n<p>After being left without a WorldSBK seat, Iannone will return to competitive action this weekend during the second round of the inaugural FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Andrea Iannone signs for Niti Racing in the Baggers World Cup.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Iannone got his first taste of the race-prepared Road Glide motorcycle during a test at Misano.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The machines weigh around 280kg and are powered by 2,152cc engines producing more than 200hp, with top speeds reaching 310km\/h (191mph).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMugello is the perfect place to start, in front of the Italian fans, on a track I know very well,\u201d said the 36-year-old, when his race seat at Niti Racing was announced.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0e44a880078b732dfe458fb5588953c47caebac810a241db82d67523b516755e\">  Andrea Iannone to make surprise MotoGP paddock return in support class   Marc Marquez lacks \u201cmagic\u201d of Valentino Rossi, claims former MotoGP winner <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not coming here just to participate. I want to understand the bike quickly and be competitive straight away. Let\u2019s see what we can do.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Andrea Iannone tests for Niti Racing at Misano (@nitiracing_bwc)<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Archie McDonald claimed victory in race one of the championship\u2019s inaugural Austin round for Joe Rascal Racing.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-dd33b8207fbb3ba40bd2796a1dbc0bf28797b7f169ee8273991bd9115fe677c6\">  One Ducati MotoGP winner\u2019s surprising memory of his first victory   Valentino Rossi vs Marc Marquez at Sepang 2015: MotoGP&#8217;s craziest weekend <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Niti Racing then clinched victory in race two with Oscar Gutierrez.<\/p>\n<p>Iannone joins the team as a third rider alongside Gutierrez and Dimas Ekky Pratama.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Andrea Iannone has completed his first Harley-Davidson laps ahead of his Bagger World Cup debut at the Italian MotoGP.<\/p>\n<p>The former MotoGP and WorldSBK race winner last rode at a grand prix weekend during a stand-in appearance for VR46 Ducati at the 2024 Sepang round.<\/p>\n<p>After being left without a WorldSBK seat, Iannone will return to competitive action this weekend during the second round of the inaugural FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Andrea Iannone signs for Niti Racing in the Baggers World Cup.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Iannone got his first taste of the race-prepared Road Glide motorcycle during a test at Misano.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The machines weigh around 280kg and are powered by 2,152cc engines producing more than 200hp, with top speeds reaching 310km\/h (191mph).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMugello is the perfect place to start, in front of the Italian fans, on a track I know very well,\u201d said the 36-year-old, when his race seat at Niti Racing was announced.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0e44a880078b732dfe458fb5588953c47caebac810a241db82d67523b516755e\">  Andrea Iannone to make surprise MotoGP paddock return in support class   Marc Marquez lacks \u201cmagic\u201d of Valentino Rossi, claims former MotoGP winner <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not coming here just to participate. I want to understand the bike quickly and be competitive straight away. Let\u2019s see what we can do.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/2026-05-25-12_20_49-stories-instagram_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Andrea Iannone tests for Niti Racing at Misano (@nitiracing_bwc)<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Archie McDonald claimed victory in race one of the championship\u2019s inaugural Austin round for Joe Rascal Racing.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-dd33b8207fbb3ba40bd2796a1dbc0bf28797b7f169ee8273991bd9115fe677c6\">  One Ducati MotoGP winner\u2019s surprising memory of his first victory   Valentino Rossi vs Marc Marquez at Sepang 2015: MotoGP&#8217;s craziest weekend <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Niti Racing then clinched victory in race two with Oscar Gutierrez.<\/p>\n<p>Iannone joins the team as a third rider alongside Gutierrez and Dimas Ekky Pratama.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1096214\/1\/andrea-iannone-samples-harley-davidson-ahead-baggers-debut-italian-motogp&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/iannone-2.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Andrea Iannone samples Harley-Davidson ahead of Baggers debut at Italian MotoGP Andrea Iannone completes first Harley-Davidson Bagger laps in preparation for this weekend\u2019s debut at Italian MotoGP round. 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