Bajaj to Acquire 90 percent Stake in KTM?
KTM offers Indian manufacturer Bajaj a majority shareholding in the company Rumors are indicating that KTM has invited Indian manufacturer Bajaj to increase its stake in the Austrian company from the current 30% to up to 90%. While neither party has confirmed the news, it is reported that Bajaj has accepted KTM’s offer, and will immediately purchase... [Continue reading...]
2009 KTM 990 Supermoto T
2009 KTM 990 SM T: Built for touring? With its self confident, bull-like appearance, the KTM 990 Supermoto T manages to put on a show – even when on its stand. Set it in motion, and you’re practically unbeatable. What’s the magic formula that makes our bikes so much fun? It’s no secret. Take the 990 Supermoto T. No other manufacturer comes... [Continue reading...]
KTM Promises a Race Ready Off Road Electric Motorcycle In 2010
KTM electric enduro bike in production by 2010 Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM promises to mass-produce the all-electric race-ready off-road motorcycle we told you about in a previous article, and it plans to have the bike in showrooms next year. The news was buried deep inside KTM’s otherwise bleak financial report, which plainly says of... [Continue reading...]
KTM Restricts 1190 RC8 Availability In The USA
KTM restrict supply of 2009 1190 RC 8 KTM says its long-awaited 2009 model year 1190 RC8 will be available only through a “Priority Delivery Deposit Program.” Consumers will need to visit a KTM dealer to put down a $1,500 deposit to secure the bike. But they’ll need to hurry: The program is only available through December 31, 2008. KTM says it... [Continue reading...]
Dakar 2009: Commanding Lead For Coma On First Stage Of Dakar
Marc Coma takes huge lead in 2009 Dakar The first special of the 2009 Dakar should have been an uneventful warm-up but of the four KTM factory riders only Marc Coma made it through untroubled during the 371 kms from Buenos Aires to Santa Rosa to take a commanding lead. The three other KTM factory riders all ran into major tyre problems. And they weren’t... [Continue reading...]
Dakar 2009 – Interview with Repsol KTM Rider Marc Coma
KTM interview their Repsol rider Marc Coma about the forthcoming Dakar rally to be held in Argentina & Chile – how he prepares, trains, his expectations and objectives for the future. You are now in the final preparation for the first Dakar in South America. How did the final testing go for you in France? The final test in France went very... [Continue reading...]
AMA Fights Possible 100 Percent Tariffs On Certain European Motorcycles
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today that it has written to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative opposing a plan that could double the cost of some European motorcycles imported into the United States. The plan being considered by U.S. trade officials would impose a 100 percent import duty on more than 100 European goods... [Continue reading...]
KTM Undisputed Number One In Supermoto In World And USA Competitions
KTM factory rider Bernd Hiemer fought a gallant and successful fight right down to the wire for the 2008 S1 World Championship and now Troy Herfoss has rounded off a perfect season for KTM by also claiming the Supermoto Premier title in the USA. Germany’s Hiemer took the world championship title fight right to the end of race one of the final... [Continue reading...]
KTM Present Their 2009 Model Range Motorcycles at EICMA Milan
2009 KTM Models shown at EICMA Milan motorcycle show KTM is presenting its new model year motorcycles for 2009 at the EICMA, the world’s largest motorcycle trade fair. Next to the exclusive Superbike 1190 RC8 R, the high points of the new sports motorcycle pallet are the new Travel Supermoto and the 990 Supermoto R. On the occasion of EICMA, the most... [Continue reading...]
KTM Superstock Riders Finalise First Season With The RC8
KTM Maehr Superstock Team close first season with the KTM 1190 RC8 KTM Maehr Superstock Team riders Rene Maehr and Pauli Pekkanen on Sunday wrapped up the first ever season for KTM’s involvement in FIM Superstock 1000 World Cup racing both finishing a tough race on a new circuit at Portimao, Portugal. The race, in which Maehr piloted the KTM... [Continue reading...]