cross-posted from: https://fedia.io/m/[email protected]/t/1435997

KTM’s parent company, Pierer AG, is in deep financial trouble as it blames economic conditions for its failings. But things are so bad, its latest financial release hints its possibly looking to sell a majority stake in the company.

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    2 days ago

    Expensive bikes, many riders pushing them very hard and poor maintenance is a perfect receipe for failure as a brand.

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      3 days ago

      I’m with you but it wasn’t always this way. It seems like this started happening after KTM got bought…

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      3 days ago

      Their newer bikes all seem to be the ones with issues. I’ll keep that in mind when I’m looking for a new one 👍

      They’re just wheelie monsters I’ll always think of that when I see a 390 🏍️