KTM confirm motorcycle production has restarted in Mattighofen following financial difficulties

Austrian brand KTM have confirmed that motorcycles are once again being produced at their factory in Mattighofen, following a production pause amid financial difficulties.

The Ready to Race brand entered a 90-day period of ‘self-administration’ on November 29, 2024 – leading to no new bikes being produced at their Austrian plant, as well as multiple job losses.

Although production has restarted more recently, the news that it could begin again came on February 25 – with KTM required to repay €600m to creditors by May 23, 2025.

This figure covers 30% of the total debts shared by three insolvencies, with a further €150m also needed by that date in continuation costs. Much of this money is likely to come from outside investors, recruited in partnership with Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG.

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A KTM spokesperson confirmed to MCN that production had restarted however wouldn’t comment on which models are being produced, when new bikes would arrive in dealers, or whether they were being built on multiple shift patterns.

As it stands, a number of new bikes launched towards the back end of last year are still yet to be seen in the UK, including a 1390 Super Duke GT, plus multiple 1390 Super Adventures – all using the firm’s 1350cc V-twin motor. Then there’s also the 990 RCR sportsbike, and a more focussed 990 Duke R naked.

On March 4, former KTM CEO, Stefan Pierer also resigned from the executive board of KTM AG, leaving former Co-CEO Gottfried Neumeister solely in charge.

Pierer remains Co-CEO of parent company Pierer Mobility AG, having started work with KTM in 1992 when it had just 160 employees and a production volume of 6000 bikes.