Niche as it is, the performance bagger scene is having its moment in the spotlight—thanks largely to the wildly entertaining King of the Baggers racing series. Baggers are fast evolving from grandad tourers into adrenaline-fueled machines with miles of attitude. The whole concept is slightly unhinged, but we’re here for it.
Indian Motorcycle’s latest custom build initiative is a full-throttle tribute to performance bagger culture. As part of the American marque’s ‘Forged’ series, three Indian Chieftain PowerPlus tourers were handed to custom builders to do with as they pleased. The menacing example you’re looking at here was built by the V-twin specialist shop and parts maker Kraus Motor Co.
It’s no fluke that Kraus Motor Co. ended up on the Forged roster.…