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KTM Taps Former BMW Exec To Help Stabilize Company and Hopefully Drive Better Sales

KTM just hired former BMW executive, Stephan Reiff, as the brand's new chief commercial officer. Will he give the company the direction it needs right now?

KTM's CEO Is Staying In His Job, Let's See How That Plays Out for Them

KTM's CEO Is Staying In His Job, Let's See How That Plays Out for Them

KTM's current CEO, Gottfried Neumeister, is staying in his role after being positioned there by prior CEO Stefan Pierer, and after Bajaj took control of the struggling Austrian manufacturer.

KTM Delays Four Motorcycles Until Next Year, Including Its Fancy New Superbike

KTM Delays Four Motorcycles Until Next Year, Including Its Fancy New Superbike

Production at KTM's Mattighofen of the brand's new 990s and 1390s have been delayed after its insolvency proceedings and saving by Bajaj, including its new 990 RC R superbike.

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Actually, KTM Didn't Sell the 100,000 Motorcycles It Claimed It Did

Recently, KTM's CEO claimed everything was going good for the brand, and that it sold over 100,000 motorcycles in 2025. According to its most recent earnings, however, that's not the case. And nearly half are from Bajaj.

Guess What, A Mega Beer Company's Owners Might Buy KTM's Supercar Business

Ever since KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister said the X-Bow's days were numbered, the story could only have ended two ways: Kill, or sell. Now it's being sold.

KTM Seems Secure, But What About Husqvarna and GasGas?

KTM's future seems, at the very least, planned out. But are GasGas and Husqvarna in danger? Let’s read between the lines of KTM’s crisis recovery through their CEO's own words.

KTM Is Open to Partner to Stay in MotoGP, Likely Its Only Hope

After KTM's insolvency manager stated unequivocally that the brand would leave MotoGP, its new CEO stated that its continued entry in the sport rests on regulations and possibly finding a partner.

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KTM Is Probably Killing Its Supercar, Will Focus On Motorcycles

KTM Is Probably Killing Its Supercar, Will Focus On Motorcycles

After a tumultuous 12 months, KTM's new CEO has said that projects like its X-Bow supercar don't really align with the future of the company.

KTM Sold 100,000 Motorcycles This Year, But Most Are Probably Old Bikes

KTM Sold 100,000 Motorcycles This Year, But Most Are Probably Old Bikes

After a disastrous year in 2024, and laying off hundreds, KTM says it's hiring some new people, and sold 100,000 motorcycles so far this year. Half, however, were old stock.

KTM will continue with MotoGP in 2027 “if we can afford it”, says CEO

KTM will continue with MotoGP in 2027 “if we can afford it”, says CEO

KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister has confirmed the company’s participation in MotoGP until the end of 2026, but admitted that what happens thereafter remains uncertain.

KTM confirms spot for MotoGP 2026 but long-term future uncertain, says CEO

KTM confirms spot for MotoGP 2026 but long-term future uncertain, says CEO

KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister has confirmed the company’s participation in MotoGP until the end of 2026, but admitted that what happens thereafter remains uncertain.

KTM Stops Motorcycle Production Again, Says It Doesn't Have Enough Parts

KTM Stops Motorcycle Production Again, Says It Doesn't Have Enough Parts

KTM, KTM, KTM. When will this all end for KTM? Honestly, that's super unclear, as it was recently discovered that the Austrian manufacturer wouldn't be able to pay back the 600 million euros in debts next month, a timeline a figure it had negotiated with its creditors when it restructured…

KTM Finally Kicks CEO Out, But There's a Massive Catch

Honestly, I would've thought Stefan Pierer, KTM's CEO and then Co-CEO, would've been ousted months ago. The turmoil behind the scenes all-but ensured he'd leave. I mean, there's the brand's insolvency, it leaving numerous motorsports championships, the countless layoffs, the closing of businesses he acquired, the constant bullshit PR spin…

Here's What KTM Told Its Dealer Network About the Company's Future

Here's What KTM Told Its Dealer Network About the Company's Future

Following the January 24 developments in KTM's restructuring process, KTM North America naturally wanted to assuage the concerns of its dealer network. So it sent a letter to dealers informing them of the updates learned at that most recent hearing, as well as underlining its plans to support its dealer…

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Stefan Pierer steps aside as KTM chief ahead of crucial court hearing

Pierer Mobility AG has announced that Stefan Pierer has stepped down as the CEO of Austrian two-wheel manufacturer KTM.

KTM CEO Stefan Pierer Is Out, Sort Of

If you haven't been paying attention to current motorcycle industry events for the past few months, you might not know that KTM's been having a rough time of it lately. But if you're reading RideApart, then chances are excellent that you're well aware of the company's numerous struggles.

KTM Is Nearly Bankrupt, Files to Save the Company From Insolvency

Times are tough for KTM's parent company Pierer Mobility AG. Though it has some of the best motorcycles around, one of which I still dream about and peruse the classifieds for on a weekly basis, the brand's market share has essentially dropped off a cliff in recent years. There are obvious…

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