The Nowaskey King of the Baggers race team.
What is King of the Baggers?
The King of the Baggers race series is a groundbreaking motorcycle racing event that takes the world of Harley Davidson Baggers to the track. Launched in 2020, this series was designed to challenge the notion that large, heavyweight touring motorcycles—commonly known as Baggers—are just meant for cruising. Instead, the King of the Baggers series transforms these bikes into high-performance racing machines, showcasing their potential in a competitive, high-speed environment. The event primarily features iconic Harley Davidson and Indian Baggers, which are modified with upgraded engines, suspensions, brakes, and more to compete at top speeds on some of the most challenging race tracks in the country.
Racers compete on full-size touring motorcycles with fairings, saddlebags, and large displacement engines—features traditionally associated with long-distance touring rather than corner-carving speed. The modifications necessary to race these machines in King of the Baggers are extensive. Teams rework everything from the suspension and braking systems to the engine and electronics, turning heavy touring bikes into high-performance, race-ready machines. The result is a thrilling blend of power, agility, and speed, all on bikes that retain their classic Bagger style.
The King of the Baggers series has quickly gained a massive following, not only because of the spectacle of seeing Baggers on the track but also because it represents a new chapter in the evolution of Harley Davidson performance. The races attract top-tier riders and teams who bring their own custom Baggers to push the limits of what these motorcycles can do. For fans of Harley Davidson and motorcycle racing alike, King of the Baggers offers a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and high-octane racing action.
Why racing?
At Nowaskey Extreme Performance, getting into the King of the Baggers racing series wasn’t just about competition—it was about pushing the limits of what a Harley Davidson Bagger could do. As performance enthusiasts, we’ve always been dedicated to creating high-powered, custom Harleys that combine raw power with precision handling. The King of the Baggers series provided the perfect platform to test our innovations on the biggest stage in racing. We saw it as a chance to prove that Baggers, typically seen as heavy touring bikes, could be transformed into high-performance machines capable of competing at the highest levels.
The decision to join the series came from a desire to develop and refine our suspension systems and performance partsin real-world racing conditions. Racing provides immediate feedback, allowing us to fine-tune our products under extreme conditions that aren’t possible through street riding alone. The track puts immense pressure on every aspect of the bike—engine, suspension, and brakes—which helps us push our Nowaskey suspension systems to the limit, ensuring they perform flawlessly in any situation. Each race offers valuable insights that feed directly into our product development, allowing us to offer the best suspension setups for Harley Davidson riders, both on the track and the street.
In addition to testing our products, we’re passionate about contributing to the evolution of Harley Davidson performance culture. The King of the Baggers series is a high-profile event that’s changing the perception of what Harley Baggers are capable of. By participating, we’re showing that with the right modifications, these bikes can dominate the track. It’s also a way for us to inspire the next generation of Harley riders and performance enthusiasts, proving that Harley Davidson is as much about performance as it is about heritage.
Racing has become a vital part of Nowaskey’s identity, allowing us to take our innovation to new heights while keeping the spirit of performance alive in every Harley we build.
