No more superbikes for KTM?

[Nutty]

Just read this a couple of times to make sure I read it correctly, but it seems that the CEO of KTM has managed to get into the medicine cabinet and eat all the drugs.

http://therideadvice.com/no-more-superbikes-for-ktm-ceo-says-theyre-too-dangerous-for-public-roads/

I can't see April 1st on the press release.

 

[DJ GSA]

Crazy

 

[twizzle]

Headline grabbing nonsense.... They just don't want to compete in that sector..

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Headline grabbing nonsense.... They just don't want to compete in that sector..

Pretty much how I read it too............. otherwise how does a 170 odd bhp Superduke 1290, advertised as a complete out and out hooligan tool, fit in with KTM's supposed new ethos (or pretty much any of their bikes for that matter).

Andres

 

[flatdog]

Thats just pushed the resale value up.

Pinch of salt I reckon.

 

[JJH]

They have form for this kind of thing. How did the long way round end up on BMWs? KTM pulled the plug. Jjh

 

[mrtee43]

They obviously bought a new R1 and thought, scheisse we cannot afford to compete with this , our scaffolding poles canny take it !

 

[Norfolk Tiger]

I think it's a pre cursor to them getting out of the bike market now that Giles and Cato have killed there street cred

 

[cookie]

translation: we only sold 4.

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

I think it's a pre cursor to them getting out of the bike market now that Giles and Cato have killed there street cred

Andres

 

[Fanum]

They have form for this kind of thing. How did the long way round end up on BMWs? KTM pulled the plug. Jjh

Nope......that was all TV hype luvvy......BMW offered a big wedge of cash, suport vehicles and mechanic back-up.

PS the article about KTMs doesn't actually say they won't be doing superbikes for the road........he says that a 200BHP superbike doesn't belong there, which is probably true

 

[twizzle]

Nope......that was all TV hype luvvy......BMW offered a big wedge of cash, suport vehicles and mechanic back-up.

PS the article about KTMs doesn't actually say they won't be doing superbikes for the road........he says that a 200BHP superbike doesn't belong there, which is probably true

Stop being so sensible......x

 

[Fanum]

Stop being so sensible......x

You're right, I'm sorry

Here's my breakfast to make up for it

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

I can't stand eggs

Andres

 

[JJH]

Nope......that was all TV hype luvvy......BMW offered a big wedge of cash, suport vehicles and mechanic back-up.

PS the article about KTMs doesn't actually say they won't be doing superbikes for the road........he says that a 200BHP superbike doesn't belong there, which is probably true

So it was the boys that let KTM down? JJH

 

[Fanum]

So it was the boys that let KTM down? JJH

Not really....... with KTM being so much smaller back then and unable to match BMW's buying power, it was more of a commercial decision, and probably a great one for both parties.

It would be interesting to see what would have happened if KTM had been able to open their purses as wide as BMW

 

[JJH]

Or even recreate the trip on KTMs. The equivalent been done many times of course but has anyone followd in the tracks so to speak? Jjh

 

[DutchBryn]

I thought KTM were bringing out a V4. Test mule been spied in a Tuono frame or some such.