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KTM Restarts Engines Amid Recovery Drive

KTM Restarts Engines Amid Recovery Drive
Michelle Liew
April 2, 2025

KTM has resumed motorcycle production at its Mattighofen factory after a financial pause, with millions in debt to repay and new models still awaiting release.

KTM has resumed motorcycle production at its Mattighofen factory after a financial pause, with millions in debt to repay and new models still awaiting release.

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Austrian motorcycle powerhouse KTM has officially restarted production at its Mattighofen factory. This marked a significant step in the company’s recovery after a financial crisis that forced a temporary shutdown and led to job losses across the board.

Back in the Saddle

The restart comes after KTM entered a 90-day period of self-administration on November 29, 2024. This caused them to effectively pause all new bike production at its Austrian plant. This restructuring move was prompted by mounting financial pressure, with the brand needing to repay €600 million (approx. RM3.09 billion) in debts by May 23, 2025, covering roughly 30% of the total liabilities across three separate insolvency filings.

An additional €150 million (approx. RM722K) is also required to keep operations running—funds KTM hopes to secure through external investment in collaboration with Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG.

KTM has resumed motorcycle production at its Mattighofen factory after a financial pause, with millions in debt to repay and new models still awaiting release.

Quiet Restart, Unanswered Questions

While KTM has confirmed that production has restarted, details remain scarce. The company declined to say which models are currently being built or when bikes will begin arriving in dealerships again. It’s also unclear whether production is running at full capacity or limited to a single shift pattern.

Despite the silence, the restart is a hopeful sign for fans and dealers waiting on several highly anticipated models that were announced late last year but are yet to reach markets. This includes the 1390 Super Duke GT, the 1390 Super Adventure range, the 990 RCR sportbike, and the more aggressive 990 Duke R. All of these feature KTM’s newer 1350cc V-twin platform, representing the next evolution of their performance-oriented lineup.

A Leadership Shift

In another major development, Stefan Pierer, the long-serving face of KTM, resigned from the executive board of KTM AG on March 4, 2025. His departure leaves Gottfried Neumeister, previously Co-CEO, solely at the helm of the company.

Pierer, however, still holds the position of Co-CEO at parent company Pierer Mobility AG and remains a pivotal figure. He first joined KTM back in 1992. This was when the company was a much smaller operation, producing just 6,000 bikes per year with a workforce of 160.

KTM has resumed motorcycle production at its Mattighofen factory after a financial pause, with millions in debt to repay and new models still awaiting release.

What’s Next for KTM?

While production resumption is a positive sign, KTM still faces major financial and operational hurdles in the months ahead. With looming repayment deadlines and a global market eager for its newest machines, the pressure is on for the “Ready to Race” brand to get back up to full speed.

For now, the Mattighofen factory is alive again—hopefully the first throttle twist in a full-throttle comeback.

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