Manufacturing at KTM's Mattighofen plant runs at full steam once more
KTM, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, has announced the resumption of its production operations at its Mattighofen and Munderfing facilities in Austria, marking a significant recovery following a turbulent period of financial strain and operational challenges.
The restart of production operations, effective from July 28, 2025, sees KTM returning to a full-time, five-day workweek with approximately 1,000 employees involved. The initial focus of the production will be on the off-road lineup and LC4 platform models such as the KTM 690 Enduro R and 690 SMC R.
The production resumption comes after months of shutdown triggered by overstock issues and recalibration of sales expectations. During this crisis period, KTM was on the brink of receivership before intervention from its main investor, Indian giant Bajaj, helped stabilize the situation in May.
KTM's CEO, Gottfried Neumeister, expressed gratitude to employees for their dedication and emphasized that the restart allows the company to refocus on quality, customer proximity, and further development.
Regarding the new edition of KTM’s annual user meeting and the launch of the new 450 Rally Replica, the search results do not provide explicit recent updates or details on those events or the motorcycle model following the production restart and financial rescue. Given KTM’s planned 2026 model year launches, it is likely the new 450 Rally Replica is part of the upcoming product lineup that will benefit from the renewed manufacturing capacity, but this is not confirmed in the current sources.
KTM extends its "sincerest thanks" to its dealers and partners worldwide for their support during this challenging time. Access to this functionality requires subscription. The production operations in Mattighofen were previously on hold, and the resumption of operations was made possible after KTM's rescue by Bajaj.
This news is a positive step for KTM, signalling a return to normalcy and a renewed focus on quality manufacturing and product development. The company's commitment to off-road and LC4 platform models indicates a dedication to its core products and a focus on the areas where it excels. As KTM continues to navigate the post-financial rescue period, it is expected that it will continue to make strides in the motorcycle industry.
The resumption of production operations at KTM's facilities is propelled by a significant influx of finance from its main investor, Bajaj, ensuring the continuity of the industry's technology-driven motorcycle manufacturing. As KTM concentrates on its off-road lineup and LC4 platform models post-resumption, it underscores the finance-technology nexus paving the way for advancements in the motorcycle manufacturing industry.
