Indian Motorcycle announced the expansion of its Indian Motorcycle S&S Cycle factory team, adding French MotoGP veteran Loris Baz to the lineup, joining defending 2024 King of the Baggers (KOTB) champion Troy Herfoss and two-time King of the Baggers Champion Tyler O’Hara. The team will ride Indian’s Challenger.
French road racer Loris Baz, number 76, brings his versatile experience to the Indian Wrecking Crew, with his resume including stints in MotoGP, World Superbike, European Superstock 1000, and most recently within MotoAmerica’s Superbike class.
“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.”
The defending KOTB champ, Australian Troy Herfoss, will run the number-one plate podiumed all but three races in 2024, securing a class-leading seven wins, seven second-place finishes, and one third-place finish.
Returning for his sixth season aboard the S&S Indian Challenger, number-29 Tyler O’Hara, is a two-time KOTB champion, winning the inaugural race in 2020 and repeating as champion in 2022.
“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.”
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Indian Motorcycle will also support two satellite teams for 2025. Steve Delorenzi has enlisted Cameron Petersen to pilot the SDI Racing Indian Challenger, while Kyle Ohnsorg will compete on the TAB Performance Racing Indian Challenger.
Indian Motorcycle also announced its 2025 contingency program. For 2025, Indian Motorcycle is offering more than $80,000 and a brand-new 2025 Indian Challenger Dark Horse for its privateer contingency.
Indian Motorcycle Privateer Contingency
- Championship: $20,000 + 2025 Indian Challenger Dark Horse (MSRP: $28,499)
- 1st: $3,000
- 2nd: $1,000
- 3rd: $500
The King of the Baggers season begins March 6 at the Daytona International Speedway.
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