Loris Baz (No. 76), Troy Herfoss (No. 1), Tyler O’Hara (No. 29)
- French road racer and MotoGP™ veteran Loris Baz will join reigning champion Troy Herfoss and two-time champion Tyler O’Hara in the 2025 racing season aboard the S&S® Indian Challenger.
- Cameron Peterson and Kyle Ornsorg will compete as a privateer team.
- Indian Motorcycle Racing to Spend Over $80,000 on 2025 Indian Challenger Dark Horse and Privateer Teams
Indian Motorcycle has announced a major expansion of its team structure in preparation for the 2025 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers.
The S&S Indian Cycle Factory Team will compete in the new season with 2024 champion Troy Herfoss, two-time champion Tyler O’Hara, and French MotoGP veteran Loris Baz. The addition of Baz, who has experience in the world’s top road races, will instantly boost the team’s strength.
The Indian Wrecking Crew racing team has been a part of American motorcycle history for many years, from the 1950s to the present day. From 2017 to 2024, they achieved outstanding results in the Flat Track division under the leadership of Jared Mees.
All riders will race on Indian Challengers equipped with overhead cam, liquid-cooled PowerPlus engines. This machine has already won three championships, dominating its larger-displacement rivals in terms of performance. The 60-degree V-twin engine and the latest four-valve per cylinder design combine high power output with ease of handling.
“The Wrecking Crew is a cornerstone of our company and represents the racing DNA that has been with us since 1901,” said Gary Gray, Indian Motorcycle vice president of Product Engineering, Racing and Service. “Loris has shown great adaptability in early testing, and with this new three-rider lineup, we have the potential to win every race.”
Additionally, Cameron Peterson and Kyle Ornsorg have also been confirmed to compete as privateer teams. Indian is providing a 2025 Challenger Dark Horse and more than $80,000 in support, providing full support for the privateer teams.
2025 Indian Motorcycle – S&S Factory Team Rider
TROY HERFOSS…No.1
Troy Herfoss returns to defend his bagger title. The three-time Australian Superbike champion finished on the podium in all but three races in 2024, a class-leading seven wins, seven second-place finishes and one third-place finish in his first year aboard the S&S Indian Challenger.
TROY HERFOSS
TYLER O’HARA…No. 29
Competing in his sixth season aboard the No. 29 S&S Indian Challenger is Tyler O’Hara. A
two-time KOTB champion, O’Hara won the inaugural race in the class in 2020 and will be back in 2022. O’Hara’s bold approach and extensive bagger racing experience will make him a formidable competitor in this year’s KOTB field.
TYLER O’HARA
LORIS BAZ…No.76
Rounding out the Indian Wrecking Crew is French road racer Loris Baz,
whose dynamic riding style and proven pedigree will make him a formidable presence on the track.
The French racer has competed in MotoGP, World Superbike and, more recently, MotoAmerica Superbike classes, and has earned a reputation for his adaptability and versatile skills. Baz has enjoyed success in a variety of racing disciplines, including the European Superstock 1000 Championship, where he won the title in 2008. His international background and track record of success will make a strong impact at KOTB.
LORIS BAZ
“I’ve followed the King of the Baggers series since it began and it’s truly an honor to be a part of the legendary Indian Motorcycle wrecking crew,” said Buzz. “I’ve seen what Troy and Tyler have accomplished in Superbike racing aboard the S&S Indian Challenger and I’m thrilled to be part of this championship team as we pursue our next title together in 2025. ”
Indian Motorcycles / 2025, Two Challenges
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In addition to these factory team efforts, Indian Motorcycle is supporting two satellite teams for 2025. Steve Delorenzi (CEO of SDI Insulation Inc.) has recruited Cameron Peterson to ride the SDI Racing Indian Challenger, and Kyle Ohnsorg will compete on the Tabb Performance Indian Challenger. In
2025, Indian Motorcycle will offer more than $80,000 in prize money and the 2025 Indian Challenger Dark Horse to privateer teams based on their performance.
◆ Championship: $20,000 + 2025 Indian Challenger Dark Horse (MSRP: $28,499)
◆ 1st Place: $3,000
◆ 2nd Place: $1,000
◆ 3rd Place: $500
*Indian Motorcycle Racing welcomes S&S® as title sponsor and is sponsored by Progressive Insurance® and Mission® Foods, with support from Parts Unlimited, Drag Specialties®, PerformanceFinance and Min Hsiang.
*The KOTB season begins March 6 at Daytona International Speedway.
*For more information on the 2025 KOTB series, visit MotoAmerica.com
