KTM Full Form

KTM is one of the leading names in the automobile industry. The full form of ktm is Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen. It translates into English to mean "motor Vehicle". Thus, it is evident that it is a sports car and motorcycle manufacturing company based in Austria. 

A Tad Bit of History of the KTM:

Every company has a history of its origin. The KTM, too, has a glorious history behind its success. Johann Hans Trunkenpolz founded it in 1934 in Mattighofen, Austria. Though it started as a fitter’s and car repair shop, later in 1954, the businessman Ernst Kronreif invested in the company, and the company came to be known as Kronreif Trunkenpolz Mattighofen. 

For several years the company garnered quite a lot of appreciation, also earning its first racing title in the 1954 Austrian 125cc National Championship. In 1957, the company built the amazing Trophy 125cc first sports motorcycle.

Growing and expanding for years, in 1991, the company split into four entities:

• KTM Kühler GmbH  as a radiators division.

• KTM Fahrrad GmbH for bicycles.

• KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH as a division for motorcycles. 

• KTM Werkzeugbau GmbH as a tooling division.

Origin Of KTM

KTM AG (previously KTM Sportmotorcycle AG) is an Austrian bicycle, motorcycle, and sports vehicle manufacturer that is jointly owned by Pierer Mobility AG and Indian company Bajaj Auto. It was established in 1992, although its roots may be traced back to 1934. KTM AG is now the parent company of the KTM Group, which includes several motorcycle brands.

Off-road motorcycles are what KTM is renowned for (enduro, motocross and supermoto). Since the late 1990s, it has been making street motorbikes and creating sports cars such as the X-Bow. In 2015, KTM sold nearly as many city motorcycles as off-road bikes. Since 2012, KTM has been Europe's largest motorbike manufacturer for four years in a row. The company is one of the world's most well-known off-road motorcycle manufacturers. KTM sold 203, 423 motorcycles globally in 2016.

Some Important Dates:

Here, we present you a list of dates important in the history of KTM:

• 1994 - the company started the production of the Duke series of road motorcycles.

• 1995 - KTM took over the Swedish motorcycle manufacturer Husaber AB and the Dutch Company White Power Suspension.

• 1996 - the company introduced its pieces of machinery in their signature orange colour.

• 1997 - The very loved and acclaimed liquid-cooled two-cylinder Supermoto and Adventure motorcycles were brought into the market.

• 2007 - the KTM X Bow sports car was released. Also, Bajaj Auto of India bought 14.5% of the company’s stake.

• 2013 - Bajaj now holds an interest of 47.97% and KTM acquired Husqvarna from its prior owner BMW, then in the same year, KTM re-integrated the brand Husaberg into Husqvarna motorcycles.

• 2021 - Bajaj became the indirect stakeholder in KTM by selling 46.5% of its shares to Pierer Mobility AG.

Something About the Ownership:

Two powerful owners now own the company. The major owner is the Pierer Industrie AG owned Pierer Mobility AG with a stake of 51.7% and Bajaj Auto Limited International Holdings B.V. with a 47.99% stake.

Some of the Fabulous Creations of the Company:

The company has been producing some amazing models throughout its lifetime. Its products have been leaving a blazing trail in the world. We can list a few of the remarkable produces for you to have a look at: 

• 50 SX, 60 SX, 85 SX- with 50, 65, 85, 105, 125, 150 and 250 cc single-cylinder two-stroke models

• 250 SX-F

• Street Legal EXC Enduro

• 690 cc Enduro R dual-sport motorcycle

• KTM Duke 620

• 1090 Adventure

• 1290 Super Adventure

• 1290 Superduke GT

• KTM X-Bow

Wide Range Of Off-Road Bicycles By KTM

KTM produces a variety of off-road motorcycles. Not every country has access to all of its models. The following section is a list of bicycles available in the United States.

Motocross – The current SX Motocross range comprises single-cylinder two-stroke models with displacements of 50, 65, 85, 105, 125, 150, and 250 cc (the 50 SX, 65 SX, and 85 SX models are kids' and youth motorcycles), as well as single-cylinder four-stroke models with displacements of 250, 350, and 450 cc (SX-F). The new KTM 250SX-F was launched to the general public in 2005. KTM's latest racing motocross line, the SX-Fs, has been available since 2007. The current KTM SX-F series has a twin overhead camshaft engine known as the "RC4".

Cross-Country — The current XC cross-country line comprises two-stroke models in the 150, 250, and 300 cc range, as well as four-stroke models in the 250, 350, and 450 cc range. The two-stroke XC bikes come with either a wide-ratio or a close-ratio transmission, except for the 150 cc model (when switching gears, there is a more or less pronounced rpm change). A semi-closed gearbox is included with the four-stroke variants. The majority of vehicles come with an electronic starter.

Enduro – The EXC enduro versions of KTM's XC cross-country motorcycles come with plusher non-linkage shocks, a larger gear ratio, and lights.

The 250, 350, 450, and 500 (really 510 cc) four-stroke EXC models, as well as the 690 cc Enduro R dual-sport motorcycle, are now available in the United States.

Free Ride — KTM-developed off-road motorbike that is a hybrid between Enduro and Trials motorcycles. The Freeride 250R is equipped with a newly constructed six-speed gearbox with close transmission ratios in the lower gears and a wide ratio in the sixth gear. It is powered by a lighter, modified version of the 250 EXC Enduro engine. In Europe, there is a four-stroke 350 cc free ride model with comparable qualities, as well as the all-electric single-speed versions Freeride E-SX, Freeride E-XC, and their street counterpart Freeride E-SM.