KTM AG
Type: Public
Industry: Motor vehicles
Founded: 1934
Founder: Hans Trunkenpolz
Headquarters: Mattighofen, Upper Austria
Owners: Pierer Mobility AG
Website: ktm.com
KTM AG is an Austrian bicycle, motorcycle and sports car manufacturer owned by Pierer Mobility AG & Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV.It was formed in 1992 but traces its foundation to as early as 1934. Today, KTM AG is the parent company of the KTM Group, consisting of a number of motorcycle brands.
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.
From 2012, KTM was the largest motorcycle manufacturer in Europe for four consecutive years. Globally, the company is among the leading off-road motorcycle manufacturers.
