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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.

RideApart · Jan 2

Why KTM would be wise to prepare for a future without Acosta

Despite the love messages KTM has recently sent Pedro Acosta, the Spaniard's desire to seek new horizons – along with other significant reasons – suggests that the wisest move for the Austrian brand is to plan a future without him

Autosport · Dec 1, 2025

Why KTM would be wise to prepare for a future without Pedro Acosta

Despite the love messages KTM has recently sent Acosta, the Spaniard's desire to seek new horizons – along with other significant reasons – suggests that the wisest move for the Austrian brand is to plan a future without him

Motorsport · Dec 1, 2025

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…

RideApart · Jan 29, 2025

KTM creditors file claims of €2.2 billion in court hearing

Creditors filed claims totalling around 2.2 billion euros against KTM AG and its two subsidiaries during the companies' insolvency proceedings in Austria on Friday.

Motorsport · Jan 24, 2025

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.

Motorsport · Jan 24, 2025

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.

RideApart · Jan 23, 2025

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…

RideApart · Jan 7, 2025

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.

Motorsport · Jan 6, 2025

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…

RideApart · Dec 21, 2024