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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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Praise Be, Kawasaki Will Revive the 2-Stroke Dirt Bike!

It was a dark day when Kawasaki discontinued the 2-stroke back in 2007. I cried. Our writers cried. The world cried. Collectively, we bemoaned Team Green killing our favorite brappy-bois, though we understood that it's hard to build an environmentally neutral 2-stroke and make a profit. Plus, 4-strokes are just so…

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KTM's Sales Were Down And/Or Even Last Year, Depending on How You Look At It

We've known that things have been rough at KTM for the past few months, at least. And while I feel like I've said that a lot, it's because new details that shed additional light on exactly how rough it's been keep coming to light.

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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.

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Kawasaki's Ridge Crew Is a Whitetail Hunters Dream UTV

A few weeks back, Kawasaki teased its upcoming four-door Ridge UTV and we got excited. Well, I got excited. After listening to RideApart's own Robbie Bacon retell his experience with the two-door Ridge, and how it combined the ruggedness of a standard UTV with the creature comforts of a truck or…

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New Zealand-Based EV Bike Maker UBCO Is Close to Bankruptcy

Electric mobility has taken the world by storm, and the hype surrounding all things electric is undeniable. The push for cleaner, greener, and more sustainable transportation has undoubtedly driven innovation, resulting in a wide variety of EVs hitting the roads.But the EV craze isn’t limited to just electric cars. The…

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There's a New Backcountry Discovery Route Coming Soon, and It's On the East Coast

The woods are where I love to be. Shocking for any long-time RideApart readers, I know. But the woods and I share something I'd never give up, and that's the tranquility of being apart from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and civilization. The woods are where I go to…

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This Obnoxious Custom Ducati Sidecar Is Looking For Its Forever Home

You could say that the custom motorcycle scene is unique because it’s where engineering meets art. From streamlined cafe racers to outlandish builds, it’s clear that the custom bike world has something for everyone. Some creations go for a clean and sophisticated look. Meanwhile, others throw any semblance of sense…

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Royal Enfield Sold Nearly a Million Motorcycles Last Year

Royal Enfield has been surfing on a wave of success lately, and it’s pretty easy to see why. The brand has struck a chord with riders all over the world, thanks to its stylish and retro-inspired bikes that are priced pretty damn competitively, too. In 2024 alone, the company released…

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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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Here Are the Cool 2025 Honda ADV 350 Updates, But Honda Still Won't Let Me Ride Them

As longtime RideApart readers may know, I've had a soft spot in my heart for scooters since forever. In particular, living where I do, I've rocked a maxi-scoot for well over a decade now. Is it the most fun thing in the world? No, but it's hella practical, and it's…

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LiveWire 'Outsources' Almost Everything to Harley-Davidson

You probably don't need me to tell you that times are tough right now. To some degree or another, you're seeing it in your own life. Whether it's the price of eggs, the price of heating your home this winter, or something else entirely. Living is expensive.Companies still aren't people…

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What Exactly Is This New EV Can-Am Motorcycle Patent We Found?

We know Can-Am has at least two more platforms to place its ingenious liquid-cooled electric motorcycle powertrain into. The shape these platforms will take remains to be seen. But we've just found a patent that could show us what the next motorcycle from the Canadian manufacturer will look like.The problem is,…

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Harley-Davidson's Customers Might've Got Hacked

It's been a year for Harley-Davidson. Like, it's been a hard year. The Motor Co's stock has tumbled. Its CEO has fought claims of being woke and caved to outside pressure even though it's the most un-woke company around. It's losing business because it's so anti-woke, in fact. LiveWire has burned through…

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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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Watch A Gorgeous Hand-Painted Custom HJC RPHA 1 Design Come To Life

There's nothing quite like a motorcycle helmet design that speaks to you, is there? If you haven't had it happen yet, don't worry. Keep looking around, and you will. Or maybe you need to hasten the process and get the custom design of your dreams applied to your favorite helmet.Take,…

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Villainous Motorcycle Rider 'Lobo' Is Finally Coming to the Big Screen In 'Supergirl'

Jason Momoa finally got his wish. The actor, best known for his turns in Stargate: Atlantis (my personal favorite Momoa role), Game of Thrones, Baywatch: Hawaii, as DC's Aquaman, as well as being a massive motorcycle enthusiast, is heading back to the DC comics universe, albeit this time in the form…

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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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Editor's Choice Awards: California Superbike School Is Something I'm Still Dreaming About

On a calm lake with the sun bouncing off the water's ripples, I turned my eyes into ram air intakes as I railed the world’s fastest personal watercraft (PWC). A few months later, I flew through the air at the famous Crandon Raceway in a purpose-built Yamaha YXZ1000R. And recently,…

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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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I'm Not Sure I Believe KTM's Assurances About Its MotoGP Future

There's a classic scene in the movie The Naked Gun that reminds me of KTM's current predicament, and accurately sums up my feelings toward the Austrian manufacturer.

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Watch Hayabusa-Swapped Mini Trophy Buggy Finally Rip for the First Time

If you're a regular RideApart reader, you're probably already familiar with this Hayabusa-swapped mini trophy buggy. The last five weeks have felt like a tease because we've seen this build almost come to life but never heard it fire up. Today, that all changes.

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The Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 Looks Like a Factory-Built Custom Bobber

We’ve gone on and on about how Royal Enfield’s been killing it recently with all of its new model releases. In fact, some of you were quick to speculate that we were all a bunch of Royal Enfield shills here on RideApart.

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Decide Where To Put This Stupid Twin-Turbo Hayabusa V8, Then Buy It

I don't think I've ever seen a Hayabusa-swapped anything that I'd describe as less than "wild". We've gotten excited over a UTV with this powerplant and seen a Hayabusa-swapped EV ripping on a drag strip but calling those projects "wild" after seeing this twin-turbo Hayabusa V8 now seems borderline insincere.

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Hushin's Brian McElrea Talks About How UTVs Help Them Hunt Harder

Full stop, hunting is hard. It's beyond hard. It's the sort of Type 2 fun where you repeatedly ask yourself, "Why the hell am I doing this?" That's usually after you've climbed 2,000 vertical feet in under two miles with 50 pounds of gear on your back, just for you to…

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