KTM
KTM is the abbreviation of the name of Hans Trunkenpolz's auto repair shop in Mattighofen, Austria; Kraftfahrzeug Trunkenpolz Mattighofen (rough translation is Trunkenpolz's Powered Vehicles, Mattighofen). The shop was founded by Mr. Trunkenpolz in the year 1934. It became what is now known as KTM.
KTM headquarters in Mattighofen | |
| Company type | Aktiengesellschaft |
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| Industry | Motor vehicles |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Founder | Hans Trunkenpolz |
| Headquarters | Mattighofen, Upper Austria , Austria |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Stefan Pierer, Friedrich Roithner, Rajiv Bajaj |
| Products | Motorcycles, sports cars |
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Number of employees | 2,931 (2017) |
| Website | ktmgroup.com |
| Company type | GmbH |
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| Industry | Bicycles |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Founder | Hans Trunkenpolz |
| Headquarters | Mattighofen, Upper Austria , Austria |
Key people | Carol Urkauf-Chen, Johanna Urkauf, Stefan Limbrunner, |
Number of employees | 800 (2022) |
| Website | ktm-bikes.at |
KTM is now an Austrian motorcycle, bicycle and motorsports brand which is co-owned by Indian manufacturer Bajaj Auto and Austrian manufacturer Pierer Mobility AG. Today, Pierer Mobility AG operates as the manufacturer of KTM branded motorcycles; whereas KTM Fahrrad AG operates as the manufacturer of KTM branded bicycles.
KTM is known for its off-road motorcycles (enduro, motocross and supermoto). Since the late 1990s, it has expanded into street motorcycle production and developing sports cars – namely the X-Bow. In 2015, KTM sold almost as many street as off-road bikes.