KTM in the crisis: 130,000 motorcycles threaten to become worthless!

KTM in the crisis: 130,000 motorcycles threaten to become worthless!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - The concerns about KTM, a leading motorcycle manufacturer, increase dramatically in view of the upcoming EU regulations. From January 1, 2025, the Euro 5+ standard comes into force, which prescribes stricter exhaust gas and security standards and makes it impossible for manufacturers to continue selling motorcycles that are only approved according to the old standard. According to apaototes are currently unsuccessful in KTM the camps, which threatens a loss of value of over 290 million euros. MFG state party chairman Joachim Aigner criticizes the inactivity of the government and EU policy, which in his opinion endangers the economic basis of the automotive industry.

Aigner describes the Euro 5+ standard as hostile to economics and warns of serious consequences for the industry. In order to be able to legitimately sell the unsold motorcycles, the so -called “daily registration” could offer a solution; However, the vehicle value drops drastically. This would be another setback for KTM, since the associated costs would amount to almost 20 million euros, as the Linza reports. The Situation is tightened by inadequate transitional regulations for expiring series, which only apply by the end of 2026 and only apply to a limited number of vehicles.

In the middle of this financial turbulence, the MFG is faced with the proposal of an EU exit under Aigner and plans to score with a clear focus on criticism of exaggerated regulatory requirements in the upcoming National Council elections. Aigner and his colleagues rely on honest and transparent politics, far from lobbying and influence, which sees the well -being of people in the foreground. In the last elections, the MFG has already proven that it can achieve success without great resources, which may draw attention to its demands on EU policy.