KTM will be releasing the 390 Duke for the US market for the 2014 model year, Stefan Pierer confirmed in an interview with the Indian daily Business Standard. The 390 Duke is manufactured at a plant in Chakan, India by … Continued
Update: Nieuwsmotor.nl reports that the deal has been finalized, not between BMW and KTM, but with the Austrian company’s CEO, Stefan Pierer instead. That changes everything. MCN is reporting that a deal that would see KTM purchase Husqvarna from BMW … Continued
“Look at the size of the crowds,” writes Icon’s Justin Knauer. “When’s the last time you saw that many people get excited about motorcycling in the USA?” And he’s right, the turnout to watch Indian stunt team “Ghost Ryderz” perform … Continued
The single best thing about this new KTM 390 Duke? It’s not the 44bhp, 370cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor, the strong styling, the ABS brakes or even the high-spec WP suspension. No, it’s the weight: just 139kg/306lbs (dry). That, plus manufacturing … Continued
The 2009/10 KTM annual report, issued this morning, is full of phrases like, “all expectations exceeded,” “significant improvement” and “world market leader.” Hell, it begins with, “KTM back at the top” and makes the claim that, “market shares could be … Continued
Photo: KTMSlated as 2011 models to be manufactured in 2010, little is known about the first two small-capacity bikes from the joint venture between KTM and Bajaj Auto LTD. We know both will be liquid-cooled single-cylinder 4-strokes, with the…
Photo: KTM733 of 1,482 full-time KTM employees will transition to part-time work between May and August this year. The move effectively eliminates two months of production, but retains the company's workforce and manufacturing capacity in hopes of an economic rebound…