Jeep and Harley-Davidson reunite at Europe's largest motorcycle rally, drawing 200,000 riders
Jeep and Harley-Davidson brought their communities together at the 28th European Bike Week on Faaker See, where 250 visitors test-drove Jeep's new electrified Compass models.
- 200,000
- 28th
- 250
- more than 600 km
What Happened
Between 8 and 13 September 2026, Faaker See in Carinthia hosted the 28th European Bike Week, six days that brought together bikers, adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts against the backdrop of Villach, Faaker See and Ossiacher See. Considered Europe's largest motorcycle rally and one of the most famous in the world, it was organised by the Harley Owners Group in collaboration with the Jeep Community and remained free and open to all, welcoming hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts each September. In 2026 the gathering became a highlight of the renewed Jeep and Harley-Davidson collaboration in Europe, bringing their communities together around freedom, adventure, authenticity and passion.
The relationship between Jeep and Harley-Davidson began.
The 28th European Bike Week is held at Faaker See, the culmination of a season-long calendar of rallies spanning Europe.
The International Ladies of Harley event takes place in Pescara.
The H.O.G. Winter Meeting is held in Genoa.
200,000
Up to 200,000 riders, Jeep owners and adventure seekers joined across three major European gatherings.
The new Jeep Compass is built on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform, which is designed to accommodate any propulsion solution, and is now available in Jeep dealerships across Europe. It combines 360-degree lower-body cladding for protection with suspension tuning using new springs, dampers and an antiroll bar, and although it is one of the most compact vehicles in its category it offers an extended wheelbase, ample leg room, up to 550 litres of luggage space and an optional 7,700 square cm sunroof. The line-up includes an e-Hybrid, a 225 hp Plug-in Hybrid and three BEV versions, from a 213 hp front-wheel-drive model with a 74 kWh battery to a 375 hp all-wheel-drive variant with a 96.1 kWh long-range battery. At Faaker See, 250 visitors took the opportunity to drive the new Jeep Compass 4xe, the new Compass e-Hybrid Plug-In and the new Avenger 4xe.
- All-electric all-wheel drive, 375 hp, dual-motor architecture with a 157 kW front and 132 kW rear electric drive module, 96.1 kWh usable battery, more than 600 km WLTP combined range
- Front-wheel drive with a 1.6-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine, 225 hp and 350 Nm, up to 94 km WLTP all-electric range, 2.7 l/100 km and 58-63 g/km CO2
- From a 213 hp front-wheel-drive version with a 74 kWh battery up to the 375 hp all-wheel-drive version with a 96.1 kWh long-range battery
- The season-long calendar of rallies spanned Europe, from Italy's Adriatic coast to Portugal's Atlantic shores and Austria's Alpine landscapes.
- All events were organised by Harley-Davidson and the Jeep Community, promoted through social media and supported by both brands in partnership with local dealers.
- The Faaker See event offered six days of shared experiences, product discovery and Jeep test drives for riders and Jeep enthusiasts.
Previously from Jeep
In June 2026, Jeep opened orders across Europe for the all-electric Compass 4xe, rated at 375 hp with more than 600 km of range, and a 231 hp Long Range BEV with up to 674 km of range. Jeep has also been promoting the new Compass through consumer-facing activations: in July 2026 it sponsored the I-Days Milano Coca-Cola festival with immersive Compass activations, and it released a web mini-series showing the all-electric Compass 4xe tackling Sardinia's terrain.
- Jeep Compass 4xe and BEV Long Range orders open across Europe
- Jeep Sponsors I-Days Milano Coca-Cola Festival with All-New Compass Activations
- Jeep Launches Web Mini-Series Showcasing New Compass 4xe's Off-Road Capability
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Jeep's official releases.
Why this matters
The event shows how Jeep is promoting its newest electrified Compass models in Europe by putting them in front of enthusiast crowds: 250 visitors drove the new Compass 4xe, the new Compass e-Hybrid Plug-In and the new Avenger 4xe at Faaker See. It is the latest step in a Jeep and Harley-Davidson European partnership that the two brands say has drawn up to 200,000 participants, and orders for the new Compass line-up are now open across Europe.
Terms in This Story
- Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.)
- Harley-Davidson's official owners' club, which organised the European Bike Week in collaboration with the Jeep Community.
- WLTP
- Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure, the standardised test used in Europe to measure a vehicle's electric range, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
- STLA Medium
- The Stellantis vehicle platform, or underlying architecture, that Jeep says is designed to accommodate any propulsion solution.
- 4xe
- Jeep's name for its electrified all-wheel-drive models.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.