KTM financial problems and MotoGP struggles are not linked
KTM motorsport director Pit Beirer has hit out at critics claiming that the brand’s MotoGP project is struggling as a result of the financial problems for the Austrian manufacturer. Speaking on the world feed on Saturday at the Qatar Grand Prix, Beirer said in no uncertain terms that the road bike factory’s well-documented money problems […]
KTM and Aprilia on for two days of private testing at Misano
Following the season opener on March 2, the 2025 MotoGP season has already completed its first three stops: the Grand Prix of Thailand, Argentina, and the United States. The next scheduled event is the Qatar GP, set to take place from April 11 to 13. Before that, however, the test and development teams from some […]
MotoGP race winner Pedrosa to return to KTM for Misano test
The 31-time grand prix winner Dani Pedrosa is preparing to return to MotoGP action in a private test for KTM in mid-April. Pedrosa will test for KTM over two days between 8-11 April, depending on weather conditions, before the Spaniard joins the rest of the MotoGP grid at the first official test of the season […]
«Pissed off» Acosta chasing answers after Thai MotoGP crash
Pedro Acosta was visibly angry after a frustrating outing in the Thailand Grand Prix, saying he and KTM need to understand why his bike suffered with tyre unloading during the race. Acosta made those comments after he crashed at Turn 1 on the start of the fourth lap, losing a likely top 10 finish at […]
KTM’s creditors approve restructuring plan as company’s future is secured
KTM’s creditors have approved the company’s restructuring plan following a vote at the regional court in Ried im Innkreis in Upper Austria on Tuesday. Claims totalling 2.25 billion euros were presented at the court, out of which debt worth two billion euros was recognised. KTM’s restructuring plan provided for a cash quote of 30%, amounting […]
Pierer Industrie AG avoids insolvency, decision on KTM imminent
Pierer Industrie AG, which indirectly owns KTM, has avoided insolvency after undergoing restructuring. On Thursday, creditors voted on the European restructuring plan (ReO) of Pierer Industrie AG at the regional court of Wels, in Upper Austria. This was the first time that this procedure was applied in Austria under the restructuring directive, which came into […]
KTM and Tech3 unveil identical 2025 MotoGP liveries
KTM and its satellite team Tech3 revealed the liveries for their 2025 bikes in a joint event in Malaysia on Thursday. The factory KTM Racing team has retained its familiar orange and dark blue colour scheme this year, with logos of title sponsor Red Bull again being displayed prominently on the bike. Meanwhile, Tech3 will […]
We are here to race
KTM refrained from talking about its financial problems at the launch of its 2025 MotoGP bike on Thursday. Ahead of the shakedown test at the Sepang International Circuit from 31 January to 2 February, the Austrian manufacturer revealed four identical RC16s in a joint presentation with its satellite team Tech3. KTM released several videos that […]
KTM creditors file claims of €2.2 billion in court hearing
Creditors filed claims totalling around 2.2 billion euros against KTM AG and its two subsidiaries during the companies’ insolvency proceedings in Austria on Friday. Insolvency administrator Peter Vogl presented his third report during the hearing and he must now provide a statement on all registered claims. At the moment, there are 3,534 claims filed against […]