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MotoGP Argentina GP: Marc Marquez continues perfect start to 2025 with sprint win

Marc Marquez took a lights-to-flag victory in the Argentina Grand Prix sprint race, maintaining his unbeaten record thus far in 2025.

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KTM Is Discontinuing Its 125cc Motorcycles, Which Seems Like the Wrong Move

KTM’s journey has been one wild ride, as it grew from a modest repair shop in 1934 to becoming one of Europe’s biggest motorcycle makers. Just a few years ago, its 125 lineup, especially the 125 Duke and RC 125, was a game changer. These entry-level bikes helped countless riders…

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Vespa's Owner Is Just Conquering the Market, KTM Should Take Note

For plenty of motorcycle and powersports manufacturers, 2024 was a year to forget, financially speaking. KTM all but imploded, and the cost-saving measures employed by Polaris are bleeding into 2025. So how, then, in the midst of all this, did Piaggio Group—owner of Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Derbi, Gilera, Scarabeo brands—manage…

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Naked Bikes Are a Thing, But Here's Why Naked Scooters Aren't

By now, if you know my tastes even a little bit, you know I have a soft spot in my heart for many things both strange and vintage. Including and especially scooters and bizarre motorbikes. Think, for instance, of the Suzuki SW1. Or this sweet, funky little vintage KTM scooter…

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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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Ducati gave an updated engine to three of its MotoGP riders at the Thai GP

Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Di Giannantonio all raced with a different engine compared to Ducati’s other MotoGP riders at the 2025 season-opener in Thailand, Autosport has learned.

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Ducati gave updated engine to three of its MotoGP riders at Thai GP

Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Di Giannantonio all raced with a different engine compared to Ducati’s other MotoGP riders at the 2025 season-opener in Thailand, Motorsport.com has learned.

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The Hard Enduro Championship is Cancelled, and KTM Is To Blame

For years, the FIM Hard Enduro series has been a wild ride for both fans and riders alike. With epic events like the Erzbergrodeo, Romaniacs, and Tennessee Knockout, the racing series evolved from underground off-road meets into a celebrated championship that embraces the raw, no-nonsense spirit of enduro racing.

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This Dude Set the World Record For the Fastest Handlebar Wheelie

Motorcycle stunt riders are a completely different breed. While the rest of us are just trying to keep our bikes upright and occasionally pop a decent wheelie, these guys are out here pretty much defying the laws of physics.

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"Pissed off" Acosta chasing answers after Thai MotoGP crash

Pedro Acosta was visibly angry after a frustrating outing in the Thailand Grand Prix, saying he and KTM need to understand why his bike suffered with tyre unloading during the race.

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MotoGP Thailand GP: Marquez scores brilliant win on factory Ducati debut

Marc Marquez outduelled his brother in a strategic masterclass to claim victory on his debut with the factory Ducati MotoGP team in the Thailand Grand Prix.

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MotoGP Thailand GP: Marquez claims dominant sprint victory, Bagnaia third

Factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez claimed a dominant lights-to-flag victory in the Thailand Grand Prix sprint race, as team-mate Francesco Bagnaia held off Ai Ogura to finish third.

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MotoGP Thailand GP: Marquez claims emphatic pole on Ducati debut

Marc Marquez carried forward his scintillating pace from testing to claim pole position for the MotoGP season-opening Thailand Grand Prix.

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The under-the-radar MotoGP riders to keep an eye on

The 2025 MotoGP season has many hotly-anticipated storylines to keep track of, with the new Ducati pairing of Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia, and current champion Jorge Martin’s unfortunate start, now sitting out the opening two rounds due to injury, at the forefront.

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MotoGP Thailand GP: Marquez brothers lead main practice, Bagnaia to Q1

Alex Marquez took the top spot in second practice for the Thai Grand Prix with a last-gasp effort, while Francesco Bagnaia failed to secure an automatic entry into Q2.

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MotoGP Thailand GP: Marquez tops first practice for Ducati

New factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez led the way in first practice for the season-opening Thai Grand Prix on Friday.

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KTM Won't Die After All, But No One Knows Who Saved It

It's been months of bad news for KTM. Insolvency. Layoffs. A year's worth of motorcycles sitting on dealership lots. Camshafts that went kablooey. A will they, won't they, will they relationship with the brand's MotoGP team. And sell-offs of both MV Agusta, only months after acquiring a controlling stake, as…

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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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Is BMW Buying KTM?

Look, based on everything that's been going on with KTM, I won't discount any new rumor that hits the streets. Why? Because most of them have come to fruition in the manner that was originally reported on. See KTM's denials about its financial situation or that the MotoGP team wasn't…

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KTM Hopes You'll Finally Buy Its New-Old Motorcycles By Offering a Longer Warranty

KTM is largely in a pickle of its own making. And I'm not even talking about the current insolvency proceedings that are happening in the background. No, I'm talking about how the Austrian company ended up with more than a year's worth of unsold inventory sitting on dealership lots.

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Family Metal Foundry Saves a Business The KTM Insolvency Nearly Killed

Think back, if you will, to the beginning of January 2025. In the midst of all the rough KTM insolvency news, that's also when we learned about another business that was about to bite the dust thanks to the situation.

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Pierer Industrie AG avoids insolvency, decision on KTM imminent

Pierer Industrie AG, which indirectly owns KTM, has avoided insolvency after undergoing restructuring.

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The KTM Motohall Museum's Staff Services Is the Latest Insolvency Victim

When you know you'll be visiting a new place, what do you like to do? For me, there are a few things. One is, I like to just walk around and experience the area. Take pictures. Take in the sights, sounds, smells, and really pay attention to what's going on…

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KTM Has Zero Chill With Its Big Single, Wants That Ducati Crown Back

Remember Ducati's gorgeous little Superquadro Mono big single-cylinder engine? It was clearly a gauntlet thrown over international borders, from Bologna to Mattighofen—and it looks like KTM is ready to respond in kind.

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Why Miller is optimistic about life at Pramac-Yamaha after KTM axe

In July of last year, Jack Miller had all but admitted that his MotoGP career was coming to an end. A bruising year and a half at KTM had forced the Austrian manufacturer to go back on its word and not offer him a new deal for 2025. With no…

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