Dakar 2025: KTM’s Daniel Sanders and Toyota Privateer Yazeed
The 14-day Dakar Rally 2025, which spanned 8,000 kilometers of Saudi Arabian terrain, has concluded. Yazeeh Al-Rajhi made history by becoming the first Saudi driver to win the Auto category on home soil and finish in the top ten overall. In the motorcycle category, Daniel Sanders secured a 20th Dakar victory for KTM, consolidating its dominance in the rally. Sanjay Takale also created history by becoming the first Indian driver to complete the Dakar Rally. Takale finished 18th in the Classic class in a Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ78 with co-driver Maxime Raud. Hero MotoSports also showed their strength with Jose 'Nacho' Cornejo finishing seventh in the moto class. Thakale's achievement in the classic car category highlights the growing international profile of Indian drivers and drivers in the Dakar Rally. 2025 Dakar Champion: Yazeed Al-Rajhi After 11 attempts, Saudi billionaire Yazeeh Al-Rajhi finally won the 2025 Dakar Rally. The race was heavily hyped when favorites Carlos Sainz and Sebastian Loeb both…
KTM’s global unsold inventory reaches 265,000 units
KTM Unsold Stock – Reference Photos Accumulation of unsold inventory for a year is due to poor management decisions and wrong production calculations Team Orange is experiencing something of a crisis around the world. The company has also filed for bankruptcy. It is estimated that KTM is saddled with about $3 billion in debt and is in poor shape. The company has announced that it will temporarily suspend production in January and February 2025. The move affects up to 1,000 workers. There are reports that KTM did not pay workers their December wages and Christmas bonuses. Now, a recent report suggests that the temporary production shutdown may be due to unsold inventory of up to 265,000 units. KTM unsold inventory Amid all the negative developments for KTM, a recent report brought to light one issue. According to German publication Der Standard, KTM did not sell many motorcycles last year. The number of unsold vehicles in KTM's inventory is as high…
KTM’s global unsold inventory reaches 265,000 units
KTM Unsold Stock – Reference Photos Accumulation of unsold inventory for a year is due to poor management decisions and wrong production calculations Team Orange is experiencing something of a crisis around the world. The company has also filed for bankruptcy. It is estimated that KTM is saddled with about $3 billion in debt and is in poor shape. The company has announced that it will temporarily suspend production in January and February 2025. The move affects up to 1,000 workers. There are reports that KTM did not pay workers their December wages and Christmas bonuses. Now, a recent report suggests that the temporary production shutdown may be due to unsold inventory of up to 265,000 units. KTM unsold inventory Amid all the negative developments for KTM, a recent report brought to light one issue. According to German publication Der Standard, KTM did not sell many motorcycles last year. The number of unsold vehicles in KTM's inventory is as high…
Reported creditor KTM’s MotoGP future still in doubt
MotoGP requires significant financial investment, with bike development and team operations often costing hundreds of millions of dollars. Despite these challenges, KTM remains confident in its MotoGP plans. KTM is addressing financial challenges through a self-management process. The company has partnered with global investment bank Citigroup to guide its restructuring efforts. Reports indicate that the KTM Group of Companies faces debts of approximately €3 million. Austrian media focused on the arrears of employees' November wages and Christmas bonuses. By partnering with Citigroup, KTM seeks to stabilize operations, resolve financial issues and focus on growth in the motorcycle market. This partnership reflects KTM’s efforts to consolidate its industry position and achieve long-term stability. KTM said in a statement: "We are very relieved! Today, the judge ruled that all three companies can continue to operate during the proceedings. However, today is only the first step in a 90-day restructuring process. Also read: MotoGP: Augusto Fernandez officially announced as Yamaha test rider “This…
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