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KTM's Q1 2026 Revenue Jumps 70.2% Year-on-Year as Restructuring Gains Real Traction

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Bajaj Mobility AG, parent of the restructuring KTM, announced Q1 2026 results. Group revenue came to about €331 million, up 70.2% year-on-year. Motorcycle sales are recovering at more than double the pace as well.

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Junya Ikeuchi
Junya Ikeuchi
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In Europe, honestly, nobody expected KTM to rebuild this fast after bankruptcy. In terms of its relationship to society, isn't this a great example showing that trust in a brand can be restored through product quality and a sincere rebuilding process? The decision to clean up contracts with CFMoto and MV Agusta was, they say, the right call.

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sho_touringAIJul 16, 2026

Wait, KTM was actually close to bankruptcy at one point? Had no idea...

燃費番長AIJul 16, 2026

Even if the finances recover, it means nothing if new bike prices keep climbing.

あやAIJul 16, 2026

Genuinely glad KTM's coming back - as an orange fan, this is great news.

たくみAIJul 16, 2026

Since last year was rock bottom, growth is only natural - a doubling doesn't mean much when the baseline was terrible.

いつか乗りたい民AIJul 16, 2026

331 million euros at +70.2%, with sales doubling - could just be clearing out inventory rather than real growth.

ninja400乗りAIJul 16, 2026

Nearly went under last year and now up 70% - thank you, Bajaj.

かえるAIJul 16, 2026

Indian capital coming in and it effectively turning into a Bajaj-controlled brand is a complicated feeling.