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Who Saved KTM? A Mystery

KTM’s been on the ropes, bleeding cash and goodwill like a bad high-side at full lean. Insolvency, layoffs, busted camshafts, and a MotoGP team playing the corporate version of musical chairs.

The Austrian powerhouse even offloaded MV Agusta just months after taking the reins. Stefan Pierer, the man who built KTM into a juggernaut, stepped down—but only halfway, because he’s still hanging around as co-CEO.

Rumor: BMW Could Buy KTM

BMW could buy KTM? That’s the latest rumor rattling the motorcycle world like an overworked clutch basket. And given KTM’s recent track record—denying trouble before tumbling headfirst into it—this one might have legs.

The Austrian brand has been on shaky financial ground, and with a court date looming, insiders claim BMW Motorrad is poised to take the reins.

BMW Motorrad Days Americas Are Back in 2025

If you missed the last BMW Motorrad Days Americas, don’t make the same mistake twice. For the third time ever, BMW is bringing its signature celebration of two-wheeled excellence back to the States in 2025.

What started as a centennial blowout has become a full-throttle tradition, a meeting ground for speed junkies, vintage purists, and everyday riders who just love the blue-and-white roundel.

Incoming 2025 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Grey Ghost Icon Model

Harley-Davidson’s upcoming 2025 Icon model is set to be a tribute to the 35th anniversary of the iconic Fat Boy, and it will be called the Fat Boy Grey Ghost.

This special edition Harley will honor the original 1990 model, known for its striking gray color and yellow highlights, making it a fitting choice for the brand’s exclusive Icon lineup.

Bimota Roars Back into World Superbike with Kawasaki Power

It’s been a long time since Bimota last danced with the World Superbike Championship, but the Italian marque is back, draped in Kawasaki green and ready to take another crack at glory.

The Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team unveiled its 2025 colors, marking the company’s first return to the series since 2014.

It’s Likely That Damon Motorcycles Is In Trouble

Damon Motorcycles burst onto the scene promising a two-wheeled revolution—200 horsepower, 200 miles of range, and safety tech that could give fighter jets a run for their money.

But after years of shifting deadlines, factory relocations, and high-profile executive departures, the dream seems stuck in neutral. If you’ve placed a deposit on a Damon HyperSport or HyperFighter, the odds of ever seeing your bike roll into your garage are getting slimmer by the day.

Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew Reloads for 2025 King of the Baggers

Indian Motorcycle is turning the throttle wide open for 2025, stacking its King of the Baggers lineup with enough talent to make even Harley-Davidson sweat.

The legendary Wrecking Crew—a name steeped in history—returns to the tarmac with a fresh three-rider factory team, led by reigning champ Troy Herfoss, two-time titleholder Tyler O’Hara, and MotoGP veteran Loris Baz.

The 2025 Ducati XDiavel V4 Is Here Now and Awesome

Some bikes whisper, some growl, and then there’s the new 2025 Ducati XDiavel V4—a machine that bellows from the depths of a V4 engine with all the menace of a thunderstorm rolling over the Dolomites.

Ducati’s cruiser is not here for a Sunday afternoon toddle down Main Street. It’s here to flip the script on what a cruiser can be, planting one boot in the realm of muscle bikes and the other in the land of high-performance Italian exotica.

Aprilia Shiver 900 Returns! But Only for China

Resurrections are rare in the motorcycle world, but here we are: the Aprilia Shiver 900, a ghost of its former self, is back from the dead.

After being axed in 2020, the Shiver has found new life in China, built under the watchful eye of Zongshen-Piaggio. The catch? It’s Aprilia in name, but Chinese in everything else.

Indian FTR 1200 Discontinued

The Indian FTR, once heralded as a bold street tracker inspired by the brand’s racing legacy, has been quietly discontinued. Launched in 2019 as the FTR 1200, this V-Twin-powered machine (one of the best 1,200cc motorcycles) with its trellis frame was a standout in a sea of heavy cruisers and touring bikes.

Despite its promise, the FTR’s fate was sealed in an understated note buried in Polaris Industries’ Q4 2024 earnings report, which merely mentioned costs associated with winding down the FTR product line.