Motul increases team, series support for 2026 race season
High-performance engine lubricants producer Motul announced it will expand collaboration efforts and strengthen its presence at every level of the 2026 motorcycle racing season.
This announcement comes on the heels of Motul extending its 15-year partnership with premier motorcycle racing series MotoGP for another five years, which will now run until 2030.
“2026 is an important year for Motul in the United States,” says 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.”
A cornerstone of the 2026 campaign is the expanded partnership with Vance & Hines/Indian Factory Racing. Motul will serve as the official oil for the three-rider Indian team as it competes at MotoAmerica King of the Baggers championship.
The Vance & Hines partnership also includes support for the Suzuki Hayabusa, which participates in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racing.
In the MotoAmerica paddock, Motul returns as an official partner for King of the Baggers and is the series’ official lubricant.
Beyond series-level support include:
• Arch Racing Factory Team (Arch Motorcycles): Unique American V-twins in the Super Hooligan class
• BPR Team (Yamaha): Supersport and Super Hooligan classes
• Altus Racing (Yamaha): Supersport classes
• Saddlemen Race Development (Harley-Davidson): Super Hooligan and King of the Baggers class.
Motul is also the official oil of Royal Enfield’s Build, Train, Race program. This initiative supports female riders building their own race bikes and competing in flat track or road racing.
Off-road, Motul is backing Ducati-mounted Ciaran Naran and Hero Racing for Baja and desert racing. In supercross and motocross, Motul is supporting Kawasaki’s International Supercross Race Team and Grindstone Friesen Group Racing.
