INDIAN MOTORCYCLE BEGINS NEW CHAPTER FOR ITS HISTORIC WRECKING CREW WITH 2025 MOTOAMERICA® KING OF THE BAGGERS® THREE RIDER LINEUP
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Indian Motorcycle has announced an expanded racing lineup for the 2025 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series, featuring a three-rider factory team. French MotoGP veteran Loris Baz joins reigning champion Troy Herfoss and two-time champion Tyler O'Hara to compete aboard the S&S Indian Challenger.
The company is significantly increasing its commitment to bagger racing, supporting two additional satellite teams and offering over $80,000 in privateer contingency, plus a new 2025 Indian Challenger Dark Horse. The championship winner will receive $20,000 and a new motorcycle valued at $28,499.
The team will compete with the Indian Challenger, powered by the overhead-cam, liquid-cooled PowerPlus motor, which has already secured three King of the Baggers championships. The 2025 season begins March 6 at Daytona International Speedway.
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- Expansion of factory team with addition of experienced MotoGP veteran Loris Baz
- Significant financial commitment with $80,000+ privateer contingency program
- Strong track record with three King of the Baggers championships
- Support for two additional satellite teams expanding market presence
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French Road Racer & MotoGP® Veteran Loris Baz Joins Reigning Champion Troy Herfoss & Two-Time Champion Tyler O'Hara for 2025 Race Season Aboard the S&S® Indian Challenger
Cameron Peterson & Kyle Ohnsorg to Pilot Additional Privateer Rides, While Indian Motorcycle Racing Commits More than
After another historic season in 2024, highlighted by the rapid emergence and dominance of Herfoss, the three-time Australian Superbike champion, Indian Motorcycle is putting even more emphasis and momentum behind its bagger-racing program for 2025, expanding the team and effectively creating the newest iteration of its historic Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew.
"The Wrecking Crew has long been a cornerstone of our brand, synonymous with the racing DNA that has been a part of our company since it was founded by two racers back in 1901, and we're thrilled to continue that historic legacy with our factory team in the King of the Baggers series," said Gary Gray, Vice President of Product Technology, Racing, and Service for Indian Motorcycle. "Loris Baz is a proven winner, with experience at the highest levels of global road racing, but with critical experience in MotoAmerica and the tracks we run throughout the season. He's been impressive on the Indian Challenger in our early testing sessions, and we're excited by the notion of now having three amazing riders aboard the Indian Challenger at every race this season as we collectively chase another championship."
Armed with the ultimate performance bagger platform, the Indian Challenger, Indian Motorcycle is proving that there is indeed a replacement for displacement. Thanks to sophistication of the overhead cam, liquid-cooled PowerPlus 112 motor, Indian Motorcycle is the first brand to win three King of the Baggers championships, consistently outpacing bigger-bore competitive motors with larger displacement. Its contemporary design, a 60-degree V-Twin featuring four valves per cylinder, delivers high horsepower and high torque – optimizing acceleration across the entire rev range.
The 2025 Indian Motorcycle-S&S® Cycle factory team includes the following riders:
TROY HERFOSS, No. 1
Returning to defend his King of the Baggers crown is Indian Motorcycle-S&S® No. 1 rider Troy Herfoss. In his first year piloting the S&S® Indian Challenger, the three-time Australian Superbike champion podiumed all but three races in 2024, securing a class-leading seven wins, seven second-place finishes, and one third-place finish.
TYLER O'HARA, No. 29
Returning for his sixth season aboard the S&S® Indian Challenger is No. 29 Tyler O'Hara. A two-time King of the Baggers champion, O'Hara won the class' inaugural race in 2020 and repeated as champion in 2022. O'Hara's fearless approach and seasoned experience racing baggers makes him a fierce competitor in this year's King of the Baggers field.
LORIS BAZ, No. 76
Rounding out the Indian Wrecking Crew is French road racer Loris Baz. Baz's dynamic riding style and proven resume makes him a formidable force on the track. The Frenchman has competed in premier series such as MotoGP®, World Superbike, and most recently within MotoAmerica's Superbike class. He's earned a reputation as a versatile and skilled rider, known for his adaptability. Baz has achieved success across various racing disciplines, including his time in the European Superstock 1000 Championship, where he clinched the title in 2008. With his international pedigree and history of success, Baz is set to make a powerful impact in King of the Baggers.
"The King of the Baggers series has had my attention since it began, and to be a part of it as a member of the legendary Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew is truly an honor," said Baz. "Racing Superbike, I've seen first-hand what Troy and Tyler have accomplished aboard the S&S® Indian Challenger, and I'm thrilled to be joining this championship team as we chase another title together in 2025."
Adding to its factory efforts, Indian Motorcycle is supporting two satellite teams for 2025. Steve Delorenzi has enlisted Cameron Peterson to pilot the SDI Racing Indian Challenger, while Kyle Ohnsorg will compete on the TAB Performance Racing Indian Challenger.
For 2025, Indian Motorcycle is offering more than
- Championship:
$20,000 $28,499 - 1st:
$3,000 - 2nd:
$1,000 - 3rd:
$500
Indian Motorcycle Racing welcomes S&S® as title sponsor and is presented by Progressive Insurance® and Mission® Foods, with additional support from Parts Unlimited, Drag Specialties®, Performance Finance, and Min Hsiang.
The King of the Baggers season begins March 6 at the Daytona International Speedway. For more information on the 2025 King of the Baggers series, visit MotoAmerica.com.
For information about Indian Motorcycle, visit IndianMotorcycle.com, or follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.
ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE®
Indian Motorcycle Company is America's First Motorcycle Company®. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America's most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.
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ABOUT S&S® CYCLE
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