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Managing Directors Johann Urkauf (seated left) and Stefan Limbrunner (standing centre) communicated a clear commitment to the KTM Fahrrad location in Upper Austria. - Photo KTM Fahrrad

KTM Fahrrad continues investment in production facilities

MATTIGHOFEN, Austria - KTM Fahrrad GmbH is currently investing to generate further growth. The Austrian e-bike manufacturer is focusing on making its...

A majority of Austria’s e-bike sales are categorized as ‘E-Bike STVO’ which means they are street-legal. – Photo KTM Fahrrad

Austrian e-bike sales crack 200,000 units barrier for the first time

VIENNA, Austria - E-bike and bicycle sales volumes in Austria had leveled off at around 400,000 units in the past 10 years. In 2020 the market...

“Political priorities as regards the electrification of vehicles” is a focus of the new consortium says Piaggio Group’s chief of strategy and product, Michele Colaninno. - Photo Piaggio Group

Two-wheeler quartet form swappable batteries consortium

PONTEDERA, Italy - Italian two-wheeler supplier, Piaggio Group has joined forces with motorcycle and light electric vehicle (LEVs) giants Honda Motor...

KTM’s factory opened in 2019 and will be expanded again for more capacity. – Photo KTM Bicycles

KTM invests in even more production capacity

MATTIGHOFEN, Austria - Over the past two years KTM Bicycles already invested in a new production and logistics hall. Eyeing the market outlook of...

The ZEG house show for 2021 has kicked off in Cologne, Germany with debutant Accell also present with brands Ghost, Haibike and Winora. - Photo Jo Beckendorff

ZEG exhibition 2020: Accell Group joins the ranks

COLOGNE, Germany - From 11 to 23 August German biggest dealer cooperative, Zweirad Einkaufs Genossenschaft eG (ZEG), invites its IBD partners to its...

An e-bike assembly with an in-tube frame technology. - Photo KTM Fahrrad

Mixed fortunes in Austria as bicycle sales drop but value rises

VIENNA, Austria - With a Corona-related delay, the Austrian Association of Sporting Goods Manufacturers and Sports Equipment Suppliers (VSSÖ)...

Susanne and Felix Puello (right), who will continue to lead Pexco, together with Pierer Mobility AG CEO Stefan Pierer (left). – Photo Pierer Mobility

Pexco Fully Integrated in Pierer Group

SCHWEINFURT, Germany - Last September the board of directors of KTM Industries AG already proposed to change its name to Pierer Mobility AG to end...

KTM Industries AG changes its name now more brands like Pexco’s R Raymon have become part of the group. – Photo Bike Europe

Pexco Co-Owner KTM Industries AG Renamed Pierer Mobility AG

MATTIGHOFEN, Austria - The name change to Pierer Mobility could end the confusion between the companies KTM Industries AG and KTM Fahrrad GmbH. The...

The new KTM Bicycles factory will be ready in 10 months. – Photo KTM Bicycles

KTM Bicycles Builds New Factory Thanks To E-Bike Boom

MATTIGHOFEN, Austria - The bicycle manufacturer is investing 10 million euros in an all new production facility at its headquarters in Mattighofen....

Franz Leingartner and Carol Urkauf-Chen will pull out while Johanna Urkauf and Stefan Limbrunner take over the daily management. - Photo KTM

KTM Bicycles Changes Management

MATTIGHOFEN, Austria - Operational management of KTM Bicycles has been transferred to Johanna Urkauf and Stefan Limbrunner. By the end of this month,...