KTM returns to full capacity at Mattighofen
KTM has been through a rollercoaster ride in the past few years. In 2022, the company boasted a record 375,612 motorcycles sold. Then, things took a turn last year when the company went to the brink of collapse and has shut down its Mattighofen operations. It had a little bit of a breather early in 2025, but it has to stop operations again in April due to lack of parts.
Now, after being saved by India’s Bajaj, KTM is happy to announce the restart of its production operations in Mattighofen, Austria, returning to a full-time, five-day work week. This move signals a significant milestone for the company, its global network of dealers, and its dedicated community of riders and employees.
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According to KTM, production has resumed with the off-road lineup, as previously announced, with other models set to follow in the coming weeks. Alongside the off-road segment, KTM is restarting the assembly of its LC4 platform models, including the popular KTM 690 ENDURO R and KTM 690 SMC R.
“A special thank you goes to our employees, who have made this restart possible through their tremendous dedication, flexibility, and team spirit over the past months,” said KTM CEO, Gottfried Neumeister.
Still no new KTM PH
Back at home, Lucky MAPI announced on July 18 the sad news that its distributorship contract was not renewed by KTM. It will expire on September 30, 2025.
As mentioned above, Bajaj acquired a controlling stake in KTM in May of this year, practically saving the company from its financial troubles and hundreds of thousands of unsold inventory.
As the brand’s “new boss”, all crucial business decisions for KTM, including its Philippine operations, will now be directed by Bajaj. As of this writing, KTM and Bajaj have yet to name their new distributor in the Philippines.
