KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH started slow, but was efficiently increasing their production and turnover in the following years. The company, once again, resumed their motorsports interests and acted as both sponsor and competitor in a multitude of officially-sanctioned motorcycle racing events.
In , KTM debuted their now signature orange color livery and in , the liquid-cooled four-cylinder Supermoto and Adventure high-performance bikes made their first appearance. The company has claimed world championship titles and has 3 consecutive championships in AMA Supercross between and Success has also come to KTM on pavement as well as off-road.
In , KTM got involved in road racing; specifically in the cc and cc classes. Carbon fiber construction allows the X-Bow to weigh a shade over 1, lbs. The current iteration uses an Audi-sourced turbocharged 2. Top speed is MPH and averages at 3. KTM is synonymous with 2-wheel racing on dirt and on asphalt. KTM specializes in high-performance motorcycles for street, off-road, and racetrack use. The Cross-Country XC bikes includes , and cc two-stroke models and , and cc four-stroke models.
The Endure EXC line is comprised of , , , and cc four-stroke motorcycles and the Endure R with a cc engine. Whether you race on dirt or on asphalt, catch air or rip through hairpin turns, Race Driven is the motorcycle and ATV enthusiast's 1 stop for performance and aftermarket parts. He employed 35 people and expanded the company to include a drop-forge and foundry. In , Hans began specializing in the production of crankshaft bearings. Things were looking good near the end of the war, as he created new jobs and doubled his workforce size.
But soon after, he suffered revenue losses as truck repair orders plummeted. Only the manufacture of spare parts kept him afloat. Despite this hardship, Hans thought of the perfect comeback. Since many could not afford a car after the war, he developed a lightweight, engine-powered motorcycle. He introduced the R, which he later presented to the public in with the abbreviation KTM.
The company then released R motorcycles, with 20 employees producing three motorcycles a day. Between and , KTM built the first sports motorcycle, the Trophy cc. KTM underwent directional changes between and They ceased motorcycle production, introduced scooters and mopeds, and had Erich Trunkenpolz take charge of the company.
The year after, KTM introduced the Comet, which skyrocketed to 10, rolls in the next three years. The company grew from to and added new models to its product line. KTM began production of the motocross and Enduro bikes in By , it was already producing water-cooled motocross bikes. KTM began outfitting motocross models with rear suspensions, front and rear disc brakes, motors and radiators, and water-cooled, four-stroke engines until Three years after, it halted its scooter production, saw the death of Erich Trunkenpolz, and filed for bankruptcy in Austrian investment trust GIT Trust Holding attempted to salvage the company beforehand but to no avail.
Its success started with two fundamental components — new leadership and long-term branding. From here, the rest is history. They also grew with strategic automotive innovations, co-ownership with Indian manufacturer Bajaj Auto, and recognition through a multitude of competition wins. KTM race teams use the official company colors orange, black, and silver, except for teams participating in the Dakar Rally. For a company with humble beginnings, having a brand color was necessary.
At KTM, green was for cc, red for cc, and blue for cc. It all started when KTM held a contest for an LC4-based motorcycle design, which Kiska and his small five-person team won. This win was untimely, as KTM filed for bankruptcy and was split into four divisions shortly after.
They steadily increased revenue, made new investments, introduced new models, and took part in various motorsport events. KTM became a force in the motorsports arena.
They also grew in tech and design innovations and company turnover, beating BMW in record-setting sales in Over 86 years, KTM has produced some of the best motorized vehicles and mountain bikes. Here are a few of them:.
Motocross is designated by SX and includes kids and youth bikes. This is a living document that will be updated as more information becomes available. If you have any information that you would like to contribute to this timeline please feel free to email me: amy elitektm.
The name of the business is Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen. The Trunkenpolz company appears as an official supplier of motorcycles for the first time sale of DKW motorcycles. A team of 20 employees is producing three motorcycles per day. KTM wins the Austrian category national championships for the first time. The first scooter is developed - Mirabell.
The first KTM Pony scooter and moped are introduced. Previously, many of the dirt bikes had been equipped with Sachs motors. The new cc motocross bike is developed. Manfred Klerr wins the Austrian national championships on the newly developed cc Motocross bike.
Alessandro Gritti becomes European Enduro Champion. International success for the Italian Farioli racing team two European Championships. Intensive further development of the sports models weight reduction, membrane steering. Development of a KTM 4-stroke engine with water-cooling commences first supplier on the market. The first order for the Austrian Army.
Heinz Kinigadner wins the cc Motocross World Championship for the second time.
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