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KTM Is Doing So Badly, It's Probably Going to Be Sold (www.rideapart.com)

submitted 3 days ago by blindbunny@lemmy.ml to c/motorcycles@lemmy.world

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cross-posted from: https://fedia.io/m/micromobility@lemmy.world/t/1435997

KTM's parent company, Pierer AG, is in deep financial trouble as it blames economic conditions for its failings. But things are so bad, its latest financial release hints its possibly looking to sell a majority stake in the company.

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[–] M33@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 1 day ago

Expensive bikes, many riders pushing them very hard and poor maintenance is a perfect receipe for failure as a brand.

[–] dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Well, they could maybe try making a motorcycle that will remain operational for more than a distance of nine consecutive feet. Did anyone in the boardroom think of that?

[–] blindbunny@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago

I'm with you but it wasn't always this way. It seems like this started happening after KTM got bought...

[–] Valheru@app.bikers.social 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

@blindbunny Tbf the bikes that sell the best are the absolute indomitable 390's (Indian made). One of the few models that won't have a leak...

[–] blindbunny@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Their newer bikes all seem to be the ones with issues. I'll keep that in mind when I'm looking for a new one 👍

They're just wheelie monsters I'll always think of that when I see a 390 🏍️