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KTM Somehow Has More Dealerships Worldwide Than Harley-Davidson

As the chips continue to fall on KTM's situation, it's staggering just how much money the company spent on expansion over the last few years. And how much that expansion has bitten them in the ass right now, as it lays off workers, slashes sitting inventory, cancels race programs, and…

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American Flat Track Executive Arrested for DUI and Battering an Officer

I guess one of the worst things about being known, being "somebody", is that when you mess up, everyone knows about it and it reflects badly on any organizations you represent. Well, welcome to the world of American Flat Track (AFT) Executive, Richie Morris.According to published reports on daytonamugshot.com, Morris…

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KTM's MotoGP Chief Says, "No, Everything is Actually Fine!"

Not to mince words, but KTM's future isn't looking all that bright or rosy right now. The company, headed by Stefan Pierer, is going through insolvency proceedings. It has over a year's worth of motorcycles just sitting on dealership lots it can't get rid of. The brand went through countless…

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The steps KTM is taking to protect its MotoGP division while it awaits a saviour

Pedro Acosta was at home when he found out about the technical knockout in which KTM has found itself, right after the great revelation of the 2024 MotoGP championship had finished sixth in his rookie season with the most podiums of the Austrian manufacturer's rider line-up.

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MotoGP 2025 launch dates: When teams are revealing their new bike liveries

All 11 MotoGP teams will reveal their 2025 bikes and liveries in January and February ahead of the opening round of the season in Buriram, Thailand on 2 March.

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MotoGP 2025 launch dates: When are teams revealing their new bike liveries?

All 11 MotoGP teams will reveal their 2025 bikes and liveries in January and February ahead of the opening round of the season in Buriram, Thailand on 2 March.

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There's a KTM Clearance Sale On the Way, But Would You Buy One Right Now?

How many of us over the years have looked at a KTM and thought, "My God, I want that so badly, but it's just a bit too impractical and expensive to justify"? I've lost count of the number of times that thought has rummaged around in my head, and the…

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[UPDATED] The Motorcycle Industry Will Be Seriously Affected By KTM's Insolvency, Here's Why

[UPDATE, January 13, 2025: As AKV predicted would happen in a previous communication with RideApart, two more Pierer Mobility subsidiaries have now declared insolvency in Austria. They are: Avocodo GmbH and Pierer E-Commerce GmbH. Avocodo is mainly responsible for software services, including dealer and customer portal and website operation and maintenance.…

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Three Investors Show Interest In KTM, and You Know Two of Them Already

We've been told since we were kids that three is a magic number. Will it work out that way for KTM, though?The report from its restructuring administrator, Alpenländischer Kreditorenverband Europa (AKV), contains a number of important details. While we've primarily been talking about KTM AG (the motorcycle manufacturer), they're one of…

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What Espargaro learned about Marquez from his time at Honda

Pol Espargaro was surprised to see how Marc Marquez was able to tame an increasingly difficult Honda MotoGP bike during their time as team-mates in 2021-22.

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Is the GSX-R600 Coming Back? All Signs Point To “Yes”

It could be time for pure supersport lovers to rejoice. One by one, the great supersports of our time fell: the CBR600RR, R6, ZX6R, and GSX-R600. Well, technically, some of these bikes continued to be produced and sold in a few countries—the US being one—but development essentially ceased.Sportbikes need to…

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KTM Will Quit MotoGP After All

Are you good in a crisis?If you are, then you already know at least two things. One is that there are near-term plans and there are long-term plans. And you have to successfully prioritize both types of things if you're going to make it through the problem. The second thing…

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KTM’s MotoGP exit set to take place in 2026 amid insolvency proceedings

KTM could leave MotoGP and its support classes in 2026, as the Austrian manufacturer undergoes a wide-scale restructure under administration.

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Vinales: If Yamaha had listened to me, I would already be MotoGP champion

Maverick Vinales believes he would have already won a title in MotoGP if Yamaha had followed his advice in the early years of their partnership.

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Is Formula 1 Superstar Lewis Hamilton Rescuing KTM's MotoGP Team?

Neither F1 nor MotoGP are any strangers to ridiculous rumors, a fact that anyone who's paid any attention to either (or both) series can tell you from experience. And you don't get to be a seven-time F1 world championship driver like Lewis Hamilton if you haven't also dealt with your…

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Does CFMoto's New V4 Engine Point to a MotoGP Campaign?

I'm going to don a tinfoil hat right now—it's actually a blaze orange rifle hunting cap—because the following theory I've conjured up is pretty wild. Well, maybe not. What I've actually cooked up is based on a few key facts that I think lend some credence to this theory, so…

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Please Don’t Shut Down the Best Motorcycle Docuseries, KTM

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of watching Born Racers, and it engulfed me. Honestly, after all the motorcycle racing movies, documentaries, and shows I've watched, I didn't think one based on teenagers riding in a talent cup—the Red Bull Rookies Cup—would captivate me. Not only was I wrong,…

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Miller “disappointed for everybody” after frustrating two-year stint at KTM

Jack Miller says he is “disappointed” for himself and KTM after ending a frustrating tenure with the Austrian manufacturer last month.

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KTM Selling MV Agusta Shares, Under Investigation by Financial Market Authority

The actions surrounding KTM's financial crises have been so shady, like when a C-suite executive told journalists there was no credence to YouTube videos claiming the brand was in financial trouble, knowing full well that it was. But there wasn't any talk of the manufacturer doing anything illegal. Until now.KTM…

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Vinales wanted Aprilia to continue with 2023 bike in MotoGP this year

Maverick Vinales has revealed he asked Aprilia to introduce only incremental updates to its MotoGP contender in 2024 instead of instigating a major overhaul.

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It's Not All Bad News For KTM In Court, Believe It Or Not

First things first: I'm not here to Pollyanna at you. There's a lot of tough stuff happening in KTM world right now, particularly if you're a Mattighofen-based employee.I mean, how would you like to suddenly be told that your employer couldn't pay your monthly salary (let alone your expected yearly…

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Editor's Choice Awards: I Can't Stop Thinking About Royal Enfield's Himalayan 450

Despite the litany of experiences, machines, and adventures I've been on this past year, there's one that I haven't been able to shake. Something that I continue to fantasize about. Something I must finally put in my garage next year. It's a machine that remains at the forefront of my mind.…

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Fernandez “angry” after 2024 season but vows to be back in MotoGP

Outgoing Tech3 rider Augusto Fernandez has revealed he is “angry” as a poor 2024 season led to him losing his MotoGP seat - but is confident he can make a comeback in the future.

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KTM Has an Entire Year's Worth of Unsold Motorcycles Piling Up

I don't know if you've heard, but KTM is in some serious trouble. Aside from layoffs, insolvency hearings, MotoGP development pauses, and a culling of the board, it really hasn't sold all that many motorcycles over the last year. How many hasn't it sold you ask? How does a year's worth…

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Creditors put pressure on KTM to withdraw from MotoGP

KTM has reiterated that it is committed to competing in MotoGP despite pressure from creditors to withdraw to save cash.

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