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Kumpulan Mobiliti Pierer, yang kini merupakan pengeluar jentera dua roda terkemuka di Eropah selepas mengambil alih jenama KTM, mencapai kejayaan yang ketara dalam separuh pertama tahun 2023 dengan 190,293 motosikal dijual — peningkatan sebanyak 16.5 peratus dari tahun 2022.

Menyelusuri tahun 2024, kumpulan ini bertujuan untuk mengukuhkan kedudukannya dengan menjual jenama basikal R Raymon dan Felt serta memberi tumpuan kepada pengeluaran e-basikal Husqvarna dan GasGas.

Keputusan strategik ini memfokuskan usaha pada empat jenama motosikal utama: KTM, GasGas, Husqvarna, dan MV Agusta. Pada masa yang sama, kumpulan ini merancang untuk memotong 300 pekerjaan di kilang Austria dan mengalihkan pengeluaran ke rakan kongsi di India (dengan Bajaj) dan China (dengan CFMoto), berserta pemindahan beberapa aktiviti penyelidikan dan pembangunan.

Langkah ini dikemukakan setelah analisis penciri dibuat terhadap situasi ekonomi Eropah, meramalkan pengecutan pada tahun 2024, terutamanya dengan Bank Pusat Eropah mengekalkan kadar faedah semasa. Walaupun cabaran ekonomi, likuiditi kukuh kumpulan ini membolehkan sokongan kepada peniaga dan pembekal, menjadikan tahun 2024 sebagai tahun pengukuharaan.

Keputusan untuk memindahkan pengeluaran ke China dibenarkan oleh kerjasama positif dengan CFMoto. Model pertengahan 790 Duke dan 790 Adventure telah dipindahkan ke China, memanfaatkan kos pengeluaran yang lebih rendah dan meningkatkan kehadiran KTM di pasaran Timur Jauh.

Kumpulan Mobiliti Pierer dan CFMoto merancang untuk meningkatkan pengeluaran bersama dari 50,000 hingga 100,000 unit. Lembaga pengarah kekal optimistik untuk mengekalkan tahap jualan 2023 pada tahun 2024, dengan sasaran margin EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) antara 5 hingga 7 peratus. Bagi memastikan keuntungan, pengurangan kos berjuta-juta dalam tahun kewangan 2024 akan dilaksanakan.

Menunjukkan keyakinan terhadap warisan MV Agusta, Kumpulan Mobiliti Pierer menyorot kejayaan model baru MV Agusta LXP Orioli dengan enjin tiga silinder 900cc. Untuk meningkatkan kehadiran MV Agusta secara global, model-model akan diedarkan melalui rangkaian peniaga Kumpulan Mobiliti Pierer.

Akhirnya, pilihan panggilan bagi KTM AG untuk mendapatkan majoriti pegangan dalam MV Agusta, berdasarkan penyata kewangan tahunan sehingga 31 Disember 2025, akan dilaksanakan pada musim bunga 2026 — titik perubahan penting bagi legenda Itali yang akhirnya keluar dari tahun-tahun ketidakpastian kewangan.

Pierer Mobility Group, now the leading European two-wheel manufacturer after acquiring KTM, achieved notable success in the first half of 2023 with 190,293 bikes sold — a 16.5 percent increase from 2022.

Looking ahead to 2024 and according to reports circulating the web, the group aims to strengthen its position by selling the R Raymon and Felt bicycle brands and focusing on Husqvarna and GasGas e-bicycle production.

This strategic decision concentrates efforts on the core motorcycle brands: KTM, GasGas, Husqvarna, and MV Agusta. Simultaneously, the group plans to cut 300 jobs in Austrian plants and shift production to partnerships in India (with Bajaj) and China (with CFMoto), along with relocating some R&D activities.

This move is prompted by an analysis of Europe’s economic situation, anticipating a 2024 contraction, particularly with the European Central Bank maintaining current interest rates. Despite economic challenges, the group’s solid liquidity enables support for dealers and suppliers, making 2024 a consolidation year.

The decision to relocate production to China is justified by a positive collaboration with CFMoto. The 790 Duke and 790 Adventure mid-displacement models have already been moved to China, capitalizing on lower production costs and enhancing KTM’s presence in Far East markets.

Pierer Mobility Group and CFMoto plan to double joint production from 50,000 to 100,000 units. The board remains optimistic about maintaining 2023 sales levels in 2024, targeting an EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) margin of 5 to 7 percent. To ensure profitability, the management plans double-digit million cost-cutting measures in 2024.

Expressing confidence in MV Agusta’s legacy, Pierer Mobility Group highlights the success of the new MV Agusta LXP Orioli adventure model with a 900cc three-cylinder engine. To boost MV Agusta’s global presence, models will be distributed through the Pierer Mobility Group dealer network.

Finally, the call option for KTM AG to acquire a majority stake in MV Agusta, based on the annual financial statements as of December 31, 2025, will be exercised in spring 2026—a significant turning point for the Italian legend, ending years of financial uncertainty.

Within the dynamic world of motorcycles, a constant undercurrent of rumors flows. Some fade into obscurity, while others materialize into reality. Consider the persistent speculations about Marc Marquez’s potential departure from Honda or Ducati’s covert development of a motocross bike, coupled with the acquisition of Tony Cairoli’s talents behind closed doors.

One intriguing rumor that has kept motorcycle enthusiasts on the edge of their seats revolves around KTM’s steady acquisition of MV Agusta. In 2022, KTM secured a 25.1 percent stake in MV Agusta, sparking curiosity about their ultimate intentions. Given KTM’s history of taking over brands like Husqvarna and GasGas, it’s only natural to wonder: Is MV Agusta next in line for a KTM makeover?

The industry has witnessed a whirlwind of conjecture, with Stefan Pierer, head of Pierer Mobility and KTM, and board member Hubert Trunkenpolz sharing glimpses of their company’s future, which seemed to include a complete takeover of MV Agusta. On the other side of the debate, MV Agusta’s CEO, Timur Sardarov, vehemently denied any prospects of KTM gaining control of his company.

On October 24, 2023, Pierer Mobility made a pivotal announcement titled “Deepening the cooperation with MV Agusta.”

The statement is succinct and to the point, with a subject line that reads, “KTM AG and MV Agusta agree call option on majority stake.”

The subsequent paragraph summarizes the business relationship between KTM and MV Agusta thus far, outlining KTM’s initial acquisition of a 25.1 percent stake, its oversight of MV’s supply chain and purchasing, and its distribution of the Varese brand through Pierer Mobility’s extensive global network.

Then comes the long-anticipated revelation: “The call option granted to KTM AG on the basis of the annual financial statements as of December 31, 2025, to acquire a majority stake in MV Agusta will be exercised in spring 2026.”

For those less versed in financial jargon, Britannica Money offers a clear definition of a call option:

“Seeking to capitalize on a stock’s potential gains with reduced upfront investment and limited downside risk? Consider buying a call option contract,” it suggests.

Britannica explains that a call option provides the buyer with the right, though not the obligation, to purchase shares of the underlying stock at a predetermined price (referred to as the strike price or exercise price) by a specified date (the expiration date).

In essence, Pierer Mobility’s statement affirms that KTM will secure a majority stake in MV Agusta come spring 2026. While more details of the deal are expected to emerge in the coming months, the lingering uncertainty surrounding this acquisition has finally been laid to rest.

Source: Ride Apart

Some spy shots of the 2019 KTM 1290 Super Duke R have made their way onto the Internet.

Apart from a few styling cue updates, the new 2019 model can be seen sporting a reworked chassis and exhaust system.

Expect the new 2019 KTM 1290 Super Duke R to be launched at the end of the year during EICMA.

KTM’s top of the line super naked machine that is the KTM 1290 Super Duke R is heading towards some serious upgrades set for its next upcoming generation. For 2019, it’s more than just styling updates for the already “Super Hooligan” 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R. (more…)

KTM has finally taken the covers off their latest fuel-injected two-stroke motocross bikes for 2018; the KTM 250 EXC TPI and 300 EXC TPI.

The new ‘Transfer Port Injection’ (TPI) technology has two fuel injectors that fires directly into the transfer port without the need of pre-mixing the fuels.

This new fuel-injected technology for two-stroke engines means that it can greatly improve power delivery, lower fuel consumption and requires no messing with for the air-to-fuel ratio for different riding conditions.

It’s finally here, ladies and gentlemen. KTM has finally unveiled their latest masterpiece in their two-stroke motocross line up. Unlike previous motorcycles that they have launched before, these motorcycles represent the new era of two-stroke technology where KTM has combined it with fuel injection capabilities. (more…)

 

  • Menggunakan teknologi “Transfer Port Injection” KTM
  • Akan digunakan untuk tiga model untuk tahun hadapan

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  • KTM’s “Transfer Port Injection” technology

  • Will be featured in three models for next year

After many rumours that have been circulated for the past few months, KTM has finally announced their plan to build a fuel-injected two-stroke engine that will be put into production. This new technology by the Austrian manufacturer is called the “Transfer Port Injection”. (more…)

‘New drivetrain system’ development stated in annual report could suggest the revival of the KTM E-Speed electric scooter concept for production.

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Austrian marque KTM retracts all its shares from the public market as first step towards becoming privately owned firm.

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Reports coming out of India allege that rumoured KTM 390 Adventure plus smaller 200 Adventure models will debut soon.

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New rounds of reports from India-based sources indicating that rumoured KTM 390 Adventure plus smaller 200 version will debut this year. (more…)

We put the KTM RC 250 through its paces over a week to see how it fares as both a commuter and weekend toy.

  • For those without superbike license.
  • Affordable @ RM18,888*.
  • A proper European offering.
  • Perfect for back-road stormers, track day warriors, office commuters.

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