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

submitted 1 day 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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[–] dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world 1 points 11 hours 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 1 points 10 hours 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 0 points 19 hours 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 1 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours 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 🏍️