Archive · 30 Jul 2025
KTM Resumes Production in Austria After Restructuring
KTM, a motorcycle company, has started making bikes again in Austria.
They had to stop for a while because of money problems and fewer sales.
They stopped twice but restarted in March 2025 and again on July 28, 2025.
KTM's Indian partner, Bajaj Auto, gave them €800 million to help.
They are now making dirt bikes and bikes like the 690 Enduro R. This is good news for the over 1,000 employees and related brands such as Husqvarna and GasGas.
KTM restarted motorcycle production in Mattighofen, Austria.
Production was halted in December 2024 and restarted in mid-March 2025.
A second halt occurred on April 28, 2025 due to supply chain issues.
Restart includes off-road and LC4 platform models.
Bajaj Auto invested €800 million in KTM.
- Who
- KTM, with support from Bajaj Auto.
- What
- KTM has restarted motorcycle production.
- When
- Production restarted on July 28, 2025.
- Where
- Mattighofen, Austria.
- Why
- To resume operations after financial difficulties and supply chain issues.
Financial Challenges
Operational Stability
Financial Stability
Financial Challenges
The company faced financial and operational struggles that led to production halts.
Operational Stability
Bajaj Auto's investment helped stabilize KTM's operations.
- Company
- KTM
- Location
- Austria
- Investment
- €800 million
- Investor
- Bajaj Auto
- Production Restart Date
- July 28, 2025
- Affected Employees
- Over 1,000
