Despite the fact that Harley-Davidson has withdrawn the factory team from flat track racing, it does not intend to give up sportsmanship. The manufacturer announced that its official factory team will take part in the King Of The Baggers series races, which are a real heavyweight motorcycle battle.
In the 2021 season, there will be five rounds in which the Harley and Indian will face. Private teams will also be supported there. As we can see now, Harley-Davidson has a lot of things to show.
What Is The American Harley-Davidson Brand Preparing For The Series?
The Harley-Davidson Screamin 'Eagle Factory Racing Team will be kicked off by Kyle Wyman, who will ride a Road Glide model equipped with a specially prepared Screamin' Eagle Milwaukee-Eight 131 Performance Crate Engine. The insane 2,146cc engine together with Screamin 'Eagle Street Cannon mufflers produces a maximum power of 121 horsepower and a maximum torque of 177Nm.
From a marketing point of view, withdrawing from flat track racing and entering King Of The Baggers is a very good move, because it will allow Harley to show the capabilities of its largest machines and engines.
Kyle Wyman, engaged in this task, is 31 years old, who started his racing adventure with flat track racing. When he was 15, he rode a Harley-Davidson XR750 motorcycle. He won the AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XR1200 series, as well as the Daytona 200. And in 2020 he finished 7th in the HONOS Superbike standings. His father owns a Harley-Davidson dealership.
Harley-Davidson President's Words About the Announcement
Jochen Zeitz, president of Harley-Davidson, commented on the announcement of the King Of The Baggers race. He said that the competition in the King Of The Baggers series gives Harley-Davidson the opportunity to show their Screamin 'Eagle engines in action. He also added that nobody knows more about building Harley-Davidson motorcycles performance than their Screamin’ Eagle engineers. Harley-Davidson created the first hot rod baggers, the Road Glide Special and Street Glide Special models, especially suiting for those who want a combination of great performance and touring comfort.
The first round of King Of The Baggers will be held from April 30 to May 2 at the Michelin Raceway Road in Atlanta.