The new Harley-Davidson 'Sprint' motorcycle was reportedly inspired by the Aermacchi era | Mint

Harley-Davidson has confirmed the launch of a new motorcycle called ‘Sprint’, which is expected to be launched in 2026, reports, Motorcycle.com reports. According to the publication, the Modern Sprint, which will revive the name of a model first seen during the company’s partnership with Italian manufacturer Aermacchi in the 1960s and 1970s, will be expected to debut this fall in public, with a starting price below $ 6,000. According to the announcement, the announcement during Harley-Davidson’s Q2 2025 earnings call, where CEO Jochen Zeitz revealed that the Sprint will be submitted to traders in October. The upcoming sprint, designed for both domestic and international markets, is likely to be a small capacity motorcycle, aimed at attracting new riders and expanding Harley-Davidson’s global footprint in the segment with a lower obligation. “This bike is rooted in our heritage and types in the spirit of the original Harley-Davidson-Print,” Zeitz said, noting that the model has been in development since 2021. He added that it forms part of a broader strategy to ensure sustainable profitability in the entry -level market, an area where previous efforts, such as the Street 500 and Street 750, failed to deliver long -term success. Next to the Sprint, Harley-Davidson also intends to release a second but still-nominated entry-level cruiser as part of his 2026 series, the report added. Zeitz acknowledged the company’s historical struggle to generate, and said, “We believe we have manufactured this product, it will be profitable.” The new sprint is expected to play a critical role in Harley-Davidson’s plans to re-enter and strengthen his presence in segments that have either went out or failed to establish a strong pedestal. The original Sprint was introduced in 1961 after Harley-Davidson acquired an interest in the motorcycle division of Aermacchi. It developed into the Sprint 350 later in 1969 before it was discontinued in 1974.