Self Administration: A KTM Pit Stop or the End of the Race?

For KTM AG, the checkered flag is nowhere in sight as Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer takes a sharp turn into insolvency proceedings in the form of self administration. There were signs of KTM’s fall from grace, but this makes it official.

Announced by Pierer Mobility AG, this “pit stop” sees KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, and MV Agusta brands thrown into the hands of Austria’s self-administration restructuring process. CEO Stefan Pierer, who once steered KTM to record revenues, vows to fight for his “life’s work,” but the numbers paint a grim picture.

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Pierer Mobility AG Cuts Down Its Board Members, Signaling Bad News

Pierer Mobility AG, home to big names like KTM and GASGAS, has been hit hard by the last few years of high interest rates and tighter purse strings. A recent announcement from Pierer reveals the gravity: board members have been slashed from six to two. That’s not a good sign. When you start cutting executives, you know the boat’s taking on water.

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What Motorcycle Is in ‘I, Robot’?

In the 2004 sci-fi thriller I, Robot, starring Will Smith as the futuristic cop Del Spooner, there’s no shortage of high-tech eye candy. The sleek, autonomous cars, the gleaming cities, and, of course, the ever-present robots all work together to create a vision of the future that feels just within arm’s reach. But for those of us more attuned to two wheels than four, there’s one machine that stands out amidst all the chrome and circuitry: the motorcycle. The bike that Spooner zips through the city on, weaving in and out of traffic, has an undeniable allure. But what exactly is it?

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A Beautiful 1974 MV Agusta 750S Is For Sale

Feast your eyes on this 1974 MV Agusta 750S. It is one of only 583 models ever built. It is currently for sale at auction with Car & Classic.

Typically, I don’t post about bikes for sale, but this one is worth it. The rarity alone makes it worth it, but this is a truly beautiful example, too.

Let’s take a closer look at this amazing machine.

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MV Agusta to Reveal Two ADV Models at EICMA

If you love MV Agusta and also love adventure riding, then you’re in luck. MV Agusta will debut two new ADV models at EICMA.

In a recent press release, the company confirmed the rumors that have been swirling since some spy photos surfaced.

A couple of new adventure motorcycles will come from MV Agusta, entering the brand into the heated ADV fray.

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Check Out the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Nürburgring

There are good looking bikes and then there’s the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Nürburgring.

This machine is wickedly handsome and has the performance specs to back up its dastardly good looks.

MV Agusta released a lot of info about this motorcycle, and I’m going to quickly go over the highlights.

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Feast Your Eyes on the MV Agusta F3 RR

MV Agusta says the F3 RR presents muscle at any angle. I have to agree. This is one handsome motorcycle.

The F3 RR features plenty of attractive stats and specs, but it’s the way the bike looks that will make this thing a winner. It’s beautiful.

Its chiseled design complete with carbon fiber trim and a roughly diamond-shaped headlight will haunt my dreams. But there’s plenty more to love about this bike than just its looks.

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Your First Look at the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS

MV Agusta’s Brutale line of motorcycles is nothing new, but the Brutale 1000 RS is the latest addition.

This motorcycle takes everything that everyone already loves about the Brutale and adds a sport-touring slant to it.

MV Agusta will have this motorcycle at the 2021 EICMA. The event didn’t happen last year due to COVID-19 but it’s back on now.

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