Ktm Shock News

Iceman · Nov 28, 2024

I understand that the KTM AG division of the motorcycle manufacturer will file for bankruptcy in an attempt to save the brand. The restructuring will not affect the MotoGP program, so Pedro Acosta, Brad Binder, Maverick Viñales and Enea Bastianini have confirmed their continuity in the premier class. There is no mention about the Moto2 and Moto3 teams, hopefully they will continue in 2025. A shock as KTM are a huge brand.

ajc400 · Dec 3, 2024

A video suggesting high pricing, association with Chinese brand CFMoto who use some of the same engines in cheaper bikes and not sorting out camshaft failures on certain bikes all contributed.

Some of the owners comments are interesting too.

Boothman · Dec 3, 2024

Doesn’t look good for them does it https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...elopment-amid-huge-financial-crisis/10678780/

timboo · Dec 3, 2024

I said elsewhere no real loss, an off road brand which got greedy, expensive to buy, run, and maintain. Build quality wasn’t great either. Then the subscription model to utilise things already built into the bike that some would deem should come as standard is a recipe for disaster when a model becomes obsolete or in this case brand goes under.
Other than that a really good brand lol.