KTM’s creditors accepted the company’s restructuring plan. There is a now a path to move forward and to begin full production again. The plan was accepted just days before the February 27 deadline for KTM AG’s self-administration proceedings. “I am grateful and happy today. KTM is back on track. Our employees have done everything over […]
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KTM Wins at Dakar and loses its plot in product positioning The Austrian brand gave us some of the most badass MX and enduro bikes in history. Then they decided to chase every shiny object in the motorcycling universe. KTM became a brand that went from dominating the dirt to suddenly rolling out high-tech adventure
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Boardroom Circuit of KTM KTM yearly 2024 revenue is down 29 percent as compared to 2023, and its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) is apparently in the red to the tune of 300 million Euros. Pierer AG also notes on record that it’s cut around 1,800 employees so far. Stefan Pierer, who
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Harley-Davidson Announces Plans for a Community Park to Benefit its Employees and the Milwaukee Community “Huh? Unreal. And Not designed by an American company? Maybe have Mary Barra officiate the opening with tambourines, and Elton John wafting in the background. I’ll stick to Shovelheads thank you.” — Paul DiPol HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR A COMMUNITY
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A motorcycle major has launched a new model to compete in mid-segment motorcycles below 750cc. Even as Electric two-wheeler and four-wheeler demands keep increasing, why would people still want some ICE engines? How & why global net zero emissions and electrified vehicles cannot be achieved as simply as signing international agreements? Apart from few options
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October 28th, 2021 Same Old Story… For the 3rd time in 13 months, Congress will extend the deadline to reauthorize highway funding programs. The original deadline of September 30, 2020 was extended for a full year last fall. Last month, Congress kicked the can down the road, giving itself a 1-month extension that expires on
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Where Are We Headed? by Stealth with photos from Sam Burns I have been thinking about this for a good while now. I THOUGHT I was done with the Harley-Davidson dealer business, but every time I try to get out, I get pulled back in but probably not for long. I have seen this business
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by Gillian Francis from https://leaderpost.com “I’m not going to say it’s all because of SGI, but I’d say three-quarters of it is.” In just over three years, Robb Hertzog, owner of the Regina motorcycle dealership Prairie Harley Davidson (click here), estimates he’s lost well over $1 million worth of sales. “I’m not going to say
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by Keith Pannell from https://www.army.mil Clearing up confusion on motorcycle gear BAUMHOLDER, Germany – The warmer weather means more motorcycle riders are taking advantage of Germany’s scenic roads. Riders should also take time to reacquaint themselves with the garrison and U.S. Army Europe-Africa motorcycle policies. Some rules may seem obvious: “Motorcycle operators will ride only
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A big welcome to Doug & Michael! At Damon, we continue to expand and grow our team to deliver not just a ride, but an enhanced experience for the next-generation of motorcyclists. Thus, we are proud to welcome CMO & VP Brand Doug Penman and Head of Design Michael Uhlarik to Damon’s executive team. Doug
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by Matthew Chapman from https://www.rawstory.com The ten-day Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is moving forward in South Dakota despite fears from health experts that it will be a superspreader event for COVID-19. According to The Daily Beast, even Harley-Davidson, the official motorcycle manufacturer of the Sturgis rally, is cautious about scaling up its operations at the event.
The six cities are Nashville, San Antonio, Atlanta, Phoenix, Dallas and Columbus, as the media report claims. Lyft has notified its employees about discontinuing its e-scooter business in six cities, claims a media report. Also, the company is claimed to be laying off at least 20 employees from the bike and scooter team, where around
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