HardEnduroSeries Germany will enter its 10th season in 2027 with a new name and a new title sponsor. X-GRIP has signed a long-term agreement to become the championship’s naming partner, with the series officially becoming X-GRIP HardEnduroSeries Germany from next season.
The change builds on an existing relationship between X-GRIP and the German championship. The Austrian off-road brand has supported the series for several years and has already been closely associated with the Junior class.
A Bigger Role for X-GRIP
X-GRIP is already firmly established in international enduro and hard enduro through its tyres, mousse systems and other off-road products, while also supporting numerous riders and teams.
The brand enjoyed a particularly strong 2026 season in Germany. Team X-GRIP won the WEBER #werkeholics Team Award, while Henry Strauss secured his second championship title racing in X-GRIP colours.
Becoming title sponsor now takes that involvement one step further and gives the championship a long-term partner heading into its anniversary season.
AUNER Stays Involved
The change does not mean AUNER is leaving the championship. After serving as title sponsor since 2025, the Austrian motorcycle equipment specialist will remain involved as an official partner from 2027 onwards.
Denis Günther, Series Director: “We would like to sincerely thank AUNER for its support as title sponsor over the past two years. We are especially pleased that AUNER will continue to stand alongside us as a partner. With X-GRIP, the naming rights are now being taken over by a company that has also supported our series for many years and understands hard enduro from its own experience. This gives us an excellent foundation for taking the next steps together.”
New Name, New Logo, Same Identity
Alongside the new title sponsor, HardEnduroSeries Germany will introduce an updated logo for 2027. The redesign keeps the traditional elements of the series while giving them a more modern look, with the German colours of black, red and gold remaining part of the championship identity.
The 2027 season will mark 10 years of HardEnduroSeries Germany, which first ran in 2018. Familiar venues such as Hamma and Rüdersdorf are set to return, while special activities will celebrate the championship’s history and the people who helped build it.
With X-GRIP stepping up its involvement and AUNER remaining alongside the series, the goal stays the same: strong racing, good events for riders and spectators, and continued development of Hard Enduro in Germany.
