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The mistake Yamaha can't afford to repeat with its satellite MotoGP deal

Japanese culture is marked by tradition, and this is perfectly palpable in MotoGP, where Yamaha and Honda have resisted as much as they could before surrendering to the cruellest evidence and concluding that their methods, infallible until just over five years ago, have become completely obsolete. Neither of them managed…

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Quartararo tops MotoGP’s Sepang shakedown test for Yamaha

Factory Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo topped the times in this week’s MotoGP shakedown test at Sepang with a last-minute flier.

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KTM's 390 Adventure R Will Actually Arrive Soon Because It's Not a KTM

When I first saw the teaser images of the new KTM 390 Adventure R, all I could think about were the grand adventures I could take it on. All the single-track I could rail, the muddle puddles I could conquer, and the vast open landscape the west has in great…

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KTM Says Its New Superbike is Coming, But Will We Ever Actually See It?

KTM is a mess. Despite insolvency proceedings supposedly going well—according to KTM, I'll add—the company's CEO and Co-CEO have switched titles for some reason, production is still not happening, and having more than a year's worth of unsold motorcycles sitting on lots, there are enough rumors of the brand's demise…

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The New Polaris Slingshot: This Is It

Is it a bike? Is it a car? Is it a trike? No, no, and… well, sort of, but not really? What it is, is the Polaris Slingshot, a three-wheeler that has always been one of those weird machines that seems to defy categorization. It’s sort of like that kid…

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KTM already working on 2027 MotoGP rules as it reaffirms long-term plan

KTM has revealed that it is already working on MotoGP's next big regulation overhaul for 2027, as it reiterated its intention to stay in the championship for the long term.

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KTM already working on 2027 MotoGP rules as it reaffirms long-term commitment

KTM has revealed that it is already working on MotoGP's next big regulation overhaul for 2027, as it reiterated its intention to stay in the championship for the long term.

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KTM at its 2025 MotoGP launch: "We are here to race"

KTM refrained from talking about its financial problems at the launch of its 2025 MotoGP bike on Thursday.

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KTM and Tech3 unveil 2025 MotoGP liveries

KTM and its satellite team Tech3 revealed the liveries for their 2025 bikes in a joint event in Malaysia on Thursday.

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KTM and Tech3 unveil identical 2025 MotoGP liveries

KTM and its satellite team Tech3 revealed the liveries for their 2025 bikes in a joint event in Malaysia on Thursday.

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Pennsylvania Is Considering Extending Lemon Law Protections to Motorcycles

Buying a lemon is all fine and dandy when you're looking to make a margarita or use it on some fresh fish, but in the world of cars, trucks, and other machines, it's one of the worst feelings around. You've just spent thousands upon thousands of dollars, likely leveraging a…

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Here's What KTM Told Its Dealer Network About the Company's Future

Following the January 24 developments in KTM's restructuring process, KTM North America naturally wanted to assuage the concerns of its dealer network. So it sent a letter to dealers informing them of the updates learned at that most recent hearing, as well as underlining its plans to support its dealer…

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Aprilia CEO is Worried About MotoGP’s Future, and He's Right to Worry

If car enthusiasts see Formula 1 as the ultimate playground for automotive engineering brilliance, MotoGP is the exact same thing, but for the two-wheeled world. It’s where motorcycle manufacturers flex the very best of what they’re capable of, and quite frankly, the breeding ground for a lot of the innovations…

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Can The New 390 SMC-R Actually Be KTM’s Saving Grace?

KTM has been on the headlines of countless automotive and motorcycle publications recently, and it hasn’t exactly been all good. But it hasn’t been all bad, either, with Team Orange taking the win at the 2025 Dakar Rally, but nevertheless, one word has been associated with KTM the most recently,…

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Marquez: Dangerous to think Ducati will continue dominating MotoGP

New Ducati signing Marc Marquez believes it will be “dangerous” to assume the Borgo Panigale marque will remain the benchmark in MotoGP for 2025 and beyond.

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Marquez: It's “dangerous” to think Ducati will keep dominating MotoGP

New Ducati signing Marc Marquez believes it will be “dangerous” to assume the Borgo Panigale marque will remain the benchmark in MotoGP for 2025 and beyond.

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KTM's Creditors Want $2.5 Billion, and That's Just the Tip of the Iceberg

Honestly, I don't know how we got here. Perhaps when all is said and done, we'll dive into the who, what, why, and how of the whole KTM saga, but we're still deep in it at the time of writing. New information, new releases, and new news is coming at…

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KTM's Sales Were Down And/Or Even Last Year, Depending on How You Look At It

We've known that things have been rough at KTM for the past few months, at least. And while I feel like I've said that a lot, it's because new details that shed additional light on exactly how rough it's been keep coming to light.

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Could This New Supermoto Motorcycle Concept Come With a BMW Badge Real Soon?

Big bikes might be all the rage thanks to their tech and power, but I believe that some of the biggest fun can be had on small machines. Case in point: dual-sports and supermotos. These lightweight, agile, and flickable bikes bring a raw and unadulterated riding experience that’s hard to…

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KTM creditors file claims of €2.2 billion in court hearing

Creditors filed claims totalling around 2.2 billion euros against KTM AG and its two subsidiaries during the companies' insolvency proceedings in Austria on Friday.

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Stefan Pierer steps aside as KTM chief ahead of crucial court hearing

Pierer Mobility AG has announced that Stefan Pierer has stepped down as the CEO of Austrian two-wheel manufacturer KTM.

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KTM CEO Stefan Pierer Is Out, Sort Of

If you haven't been paying attention to current motorcycle industry events for the past few months, you might not know that KTM's been having a rough time of it lately. But if you're reading RideApart, then chances are excellent that you're well aware of the company's numerous struggles.

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KTM's Win at Dakar Is Proof It Needs to Focus More on Dirt

Ah, KTM. The Austrian powerhouse that gave us some of the most badass MX and enduro bikes in history… and then decided to chase every shiny object in the motorcycling universe. This is a brand that went from dominating the dirt to suddenly rolling out high-tech adventure tourers with price…

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The Feds Just Sued a Major OEM Over Right to Repair, Is It A Big Deal?

If you're a DIY enthusiast, then chances are excellent that you know exactly how satisfying it is to successfully do things yourself. Whether it's repairing a small electronic device yourself, soldering a circuit board, or even changing out a faucet in your kitchen or bathroom, there's a special sense of…

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KTM Finally Debuts the New 390 Enduro R After Bungling the Original Debut

Let's think back to happier, simpler times. EICMA of last year comes to mind. No, that's not political in nature, but it was before we knew that KTM was well and truly screwed. It was before the company had announced that it was entering insolvency. Before we knew it had…

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