NIU Partners with Saddlemen Race Development for the 2026 Racing Season

Performance at the highest level demands precision, discipline, and equipment that performs under pressure. That same standard defines professional road racing. In 2026, NIU Technologies is proud to partner with Saddlemen Race Development for the first time, marking an exciting new chapter for both brands.Source: Saddlemen

The 2026 Saddlemen Race Development program competes in MotoAmerica King of Baggers, the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, and the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship. These series represent the peak of American V-twin and performance bagger racing, drawing elite riders, dedicated teams, and passionate fans across the United States and internationally.For NIU, this first year partnership represents more than just brand exposure. It reflects a shared vision and a natural fit between two performance driven organizations.

As part of this partnership, NIU will be exhibiting the XQi400 & XQi500 at select race weekends throughout the season. Bringing both models directly into the paddock allows fans to experience our electric performance lineup up close in a true motorsports environment. These vehicles showcase NIU's commitment to power, agility, and precision engineering. By placing these models alongside one of the most competitive teams in American road racing, we are connecting electric innovation with the passion and energy of the track.

Supporting the Saddlemen Race Development effort positioning electric mobility directly inside of one of the fastest growing segments in American motorsports. The program delivers extensive branding opportunities across race bikes, rider leathers, team transport trucks, and paddock displays. From highly visible team transport rolling into each circuit to branded apparel and on bike placements, NIU integrates into the visual identity of the race team throughout the entire season.This partnership represents progress grounded in performance. Racing demands consistency, resilience, and technology that delivers under constant pressure. NIU builds its electric vehicles with that same mindset. As the 2026 season unfolds, our collaboration with Saddlemen Race Development introduces electric innovation directly into the heart of American motorsports culture. We are demonstrating that the future of performance is not about replacing tradition, but about elevating it.