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MV Agusta’s Fourth-Generation Brutale Promises To Be Better Than Ever, Just Wait for EICMA

One of the most beautiful examples of Italian design, the MV Agusta Brutale, is getting major updates, and all will be revealed at EICMA.

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Indian Motorcycle Giant Will Take Control Over KTM and Save the Company

It looks like KTM will be safe for now, but Bajaj's millions of Euros come with a fully-fleshed-out plan for a takeover, with lots of changes on the way.

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KTM Says It's Been Saved Again, Only Had a Few Days Left

In an official notification to investors, KTM's parent company confirmed that it now has the money it needs to save itself by the deadline. Where did it come from?

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KTM Might Have Just Been Saved, Again

It really feels like KTM just can’t catch a break. Just when it looked like the Austrian motorcycle maker had weathered the worst of its financial woes, it’s back in the headlines—and not in the way fans would hope.

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KTM Just Recalled Over 20,000 Dirt Bikes for a Major Crash Hazard

While we've focused on KTM at large for the better part of the last seven months, largely due to all the corporate financial issues the brand has faced, I have wonder what's going on with GasGas and Husqvarna recently. If you didn't know, KTM's parent company owns the two and…

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KTM Enters a Power Struggle, Board Member Wants Their Money Back

OK, instead of trying to do a full recap of what's going on at KTM, it's basically a mess. Plain and simple, the company is still facing a looming insolvency and needs to find 600 million Euros by the end of the month. But I wanted to get that out…

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KTM Finally Kicks CEO Out, But There's a Massive Catch

Honestly, I would've thought Stefan Pierer, KTM's CEO and then Co-CEO, would've been ousted months ago. The turmoil behind the scenes all-but ensured he'd leave. I mean, there's the brand's insolvency, it leaving numerous motorsports championships, the countless layoffs, the closing of businesses he acquired, the constant bullshit PR spin…

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KTM's creditors approve restructuring plan as company's future is secured

KTM’s creditors have approved the company’s restructuring plan following a vote at the regional court in Ried im Innkreis in Upper Austria on Tuesday.

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KTM Reportedly Changes Mind, Wants To Repay Creditors At Once, Not Over Time

It's already the middle of February, and if you've been following the KTM insolvency saga, then the name of this month may just ring a bell for you. Why? Because February 25th is the deadline for any KTM restructuring plan to officially be approved by its creditors.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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Another One Bites The Dust, as KTM-Owned Metal Foundry Declares Insolvency

It doesn't roll off the tongue as KTM does, but by the end of this piece, you're going to know a little more about the Austrian metal foundry called Vöcklabrucker Metallgießerei GmbH.For one thing, it's been around for a long time—since 1955, in fact. That means, if you're doing the math, it…

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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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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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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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KTM's insolvency administrator puts shares of MV Agusta on sale

An insolvency administrator has put KTM's shares in MV Agusta up for sale, as the Austrian auto giant continues to reel in from a financial crisis.

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KTM Is Nearly Bankrupt, Files to Save the Company From Insolvency

Times are tough for KTM's parent company Pierer Mobility AG. Though it has some of the best motorcycles around, one of which I still dream about and peruse the classifieds for on a weekly basis, the brand's market share has essentially dropped off a cliff in recent years. There are obvious…

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KTM Is Doing So Badly, It's Probably Going to Be Sold

KTM has been in trouble for a while now. But in its most recent financial statements, it seemed as if with a little restructuring, more layoffs, and a few changes to its lineup, things would likely even out in the next year or so. Sure, it'd be rocky ahead, but…

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KTM Parent Company Says It Will Acquire Majority MV Agusta Stake In 2026

After months of speculation, KTM's parent company formally announced that it plans to obtain a majority stake in MV Agusta in 2026, putting an end to rumors.

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KTM To Acquire 25 Percent Stake In MV Agusta In November, 2022

KTM will acquire a 25 percent stake in MV Agusta, and will take over certain other responsibilities with regard to the Italian OEM from Schiranna.

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