The Latest Breaking News from Stefan Pierer

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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. 

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…

KTM has denied speculation that Red Bull could step in and pull it out of its current financial troubles, while at the same time reiterating that it remains committed to competing in MotoGP.