Ducati, BMW, Pirelli and Alpinestars Join MEGA
As of the January 1 2026, our track test partner of two decades, Motorcycling Events Group Australia, known as MEGA (Phillip Island Ride Days & SMSP Ride Days) will expand their offerings to include Ducati and Pirelli alongside long term partners BMW Motorrad and Alpinestars.
Steve Brouggy at Phillip Island
This move will see a fleet of Ducati Panigale V4S (read our review here) motorcycles added to the already impressive line up of BMW S 1000 RR’s (read our review here) currently offered at all MEGA Ride Days, and will be available at both Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit & Sydney Motorsport Park. All BMW and Ducati Hire Bikes will be fitted exclusively with Pirelli tyres. Alpinestars will remain as the provider of all riding apparel offered for hire at both venues.
Steve Brouggy – Founder & Managing Director (MEGA)
“To be able to provide the two premium brands of motorcycles on the planet at the two premier circuits in Australia – all fitted with tyres from the leading tyre brand around the globe – is nothing short of a dream come true.”
Over the past 31 years we have prided ourselves on being able to attract and retain long-term relationships with what we feel are the best brands for our participants and are extremely grateful to our existing partners for continuing to work with us as we move forward with this exciting new chapter for MEGA.
“These additional relationships will allow us to not only explore a wider range of options for our existing Ride Days, but also some highly specialised and unique events moving forward. We can’t wait to get up and running in 2026!”
Steven Dunn – General Manager, BMW Motorrad Australia
“BMW Motorrad is pleased to continue its long-standing partnership with MEGA in 2026. MEGA Ride Days remain a benchmark for professional and high-quality track experiences, and we’re proud that riders can continue to experience the capability of the S 1000 RR in its natural environment.”
Steven Dunn, the new GM of BMW Motorrad Australia, is a lifetime rider who currently has a stable of bikes.
“We welcome MEGA’s growth and any initiative that brings more passion and participation into motorcycling. Our focus remains the same: delivering performance, innovation and rider confidence that define BMW Motorrad.” (Read our interview with Steve Dunn here…)
Steve Brouggy and BMW Group Australia’s Steve Steward at SMSP.
Sergi Canovas, Managing Director, Ducati Australia and New Zealand.
“Bringing Ducati and the Panigale V4 S into the MEGA Ride Day program is something we are incredibly proud of. This partnership gives riders the rare opportunity to experience our flagship superbike exactly where it was designed to perform at its best, on world-class circuits like Phillip Island and Sydney Motorsport Park.
Steve Brouggy and Ducati Australia & New Zealand GM Sergi Canovis at SMSP.
The Panigale V4 S represents the pinnacle of Ducati engineering, and being able to place riders in an environment that truly showcases its precision, power and racing DNA is tremendously exciting. We look forward to welcoming more riders into the Ducati family through this collaboration with MEGA.
Steve Brouggy with the S 1000 RR and Ducati Panigale V4 S at SMSP.
“Ducati is equally proud to partner with MEGA, an organisation that shares our values of trust, passion and uncompromising quality for motorcyclists across Australia. Their commitment to delivering exceptional riding experiences aligns perfectly with our own philosophy, and together we aim to bring to life new events and opportunities that Ducatisti around the country can truly enjoy. This collaboration marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and we are excited for what the future holds.” (Read our interview with Sergi Canovis here…)
Brenden Stoeckert – GM Link International, Pirelli Tyres.
“It is with great pleasure that Link International and Pirelli tyres join forces with Motorcycling Events Group Australia (MEGA), Australia’s premium Ride Day company utilising two of Australia’s quality race tracks, Phillip Island and Sydney Motorsport Park.
Taka Nagata testing Pirelli tyres for BikeReview on the BMW S 1000 RR MEGA bike at Phillip Island.
“We look forward to working with MEGA to showcase our product to the greater Ride Day community for 2026 and beyond. Riders can now experience Pirelli premium Hypersport products from the Diablo Rosso Road Range on all BMW & Ducati hire bikes, with addition of Diablo Superbike product for premium experiences with both brands.”
Steve Jennings – Alpinestars Product Manager
“Alpinestars has been the protection partner with MEGA ride days for many years and we are excited to extend our partnership for many years to come, made even more exciting with the growing fleet of hire bikes. Adding Ducati to the fleet alongside BMW is an incredible opportunity for riders to experience the two best sports bikes on the market – while wearing the best protective gear available of course!”
Taka Nagata, our tyre guru, testing the Pirelli V4 SC1 on the Ducati Panigale V4 S at Phillip Island wearing Alpinestars.
Glenn Matthews – CEO, Australian Racing Drivers’ Club (ARDC) and SMSP
“MEGA has been an integral part of the ARDC and Sydney Motorsport Park family for decades, and the ARDC is immensely proud of the strong and enduring relationship we’ve built together.” Steve Brouggy and the MEGA team continually raise the bar in delivering world-class ride day experiences, and their new collaboration with Ducati and Pirelli is yet another exciting milestone for riders across Australia.
“The motorcycle community at SMSP is one of the most passionate and engaged in the country, and we know they will welcome these premium brands with open arms. The addition of Ducati’s Panigale V4S fleet, combined with Pirelli’s top-tier tyre technology and MEGA’s longstanding partnerships with BMW Motorrad and Alpinestars, further elevates what riders can experience here in Sydney.
“We look forward to supporting MEGA as they continue to innovate and deliver unforgettable ride days at Sydney Motorsport Park in 2026 and beyond.”
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
“Congratulations to Steve and the team at Phillip Island Ride Days on the establishment of these partnerships. These offerings will undoubtedly impress riders who attend the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Steve’s hard work and dedication to safe motorcycling over the past 31 years at Phillip Island is widely recognised, and we commend him for his efforts and innovation.
“Our location is appealing to many customers and provides a great platform for specialised events that Steve is keen to explore. We look forward to working together and wish the MEGA team continued success in 2026”.
For more information visit or to book: https://www.phillipislandridedays.com.au/ or https://www.smsprd.com/
Jeff and Team have been using Steve’s ride days since the Two Wheels and Streetbike days back as far as 2000! Steve also did lots of testing with us in our Rapid Bikes shootout days.
Check out some of our features on SMSP Ride Days and Phillip Island Ride Days here… our Ducati Reviews here, BMW reviews here and Pirelli tests here…
