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KTM reports that it sold over 100,000 motorcycles worldwide in the first half of 2025, delivering 50,286 motorcycles to dealers and importers. Reporting that retailers and importers are saying that " demand for all brands is high globally ", KTM claims it is " back on track for success " and " actively recruiting again." In a July 08, 2025, news release CEO Gottfried Neumeister said that it had " significantly " reduced inventory levels and " successfully reactivated its entire supply chain " with " qualified specialists and managers being sought throughout the company." A 15-member panel has been assembled from over 5,000 applications to create a forum where customers can provide feedback to management and openly discuss key topics. Aware of another area where it has much work to do to restore industry confidence, KTM has established a new ' Dealer Excellence Center ' to support its global dealer network.
As of June 20, the German market will see Parts Type Approval replace parts certificates. Turn signals, brake systems, exhausts, footrests, and suspension elements are affected, with the Federal Motor Transport Authority( KBA) saying that the previous parts certificates may no longer be certified by technical services such as testing laboratories and certification bodies. Instead, manufacturers must apply for a national parts type approval from the KBA. The KBA points out that manufacturers who already had a general operating permit( ABE)( fivedigit code " KBA xxxxx ") can continue to use it. Parts approved with a national parts type approval can be identified by the six-digit code " KBA xxxxxx." After a transitional period of three years, parts certificates may be used exclusively for individual approvals in accordance with Section 21 of the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations( StVZO) starting June 20, 2028. Parts certificates for vehicle parts already installed in vehicles remain valid / B & B.
Norton parent company TVS Motor Company has announced that the brand that it bought out of bankruptcy for around € 19m in 2020 has confirmed that the iconic, 1898 founded brand is to enter( reenter?) the Indian market by the end of 2025, with up to six new models expected by 2027. Speculation suggests that Indian customers can expect to be offered small displacement Indian market-oriented models at some stage. Norton is also set to re-enter the German market.
BRL Drag Specialties " Battle of the Baggers "
Presented by Memphis Shades
Bagger Racing League ' s Drag Specialties " Battle of the Baggers " ignited the GingerMan Raceway with heart-pounding rounds 5 and 6 of the five-race weekend, ten-round 2025 season, South Haven, Michigan on June 29.
Round 5- June 28
Saturday ' s ideal weather set the stage for a day of relentless battles at GingerMan Raceway. The V-twin and Bagger beasts roared to life, with riders pushing their machines to the edge across multiple classes. Fans packed the grandstands, buzzing with anticipation as the asphalt sizzled with competition:
• Andrews Products Bagger GP: Cody Gilmore stormed to victory.
• Pirelli Pro-Stock Bagger: Jake Masters owned the field.
• Barnett Clutches & Cables Super-Street Bagger: Brendan Foley left rivals in the dust.
• Zippers American Twins Unlimited: Tyler Elliot scored a
It was back in 2023 that Bill Mevin ' s Grand Rapid, Michigan-based Buell revealed the prototypes for its SuperTouring and Super Cruiser motorcycle models. They were planned as bikes that each would do exactly what their names suggest by combining superbike-derived V-twin engines with touring and cruiser styles respectively. Now both models have been confirmed for production later in 2025 and Buell has confirmed the first of their technical details. Both bikes are built around the same 1,190 cc V-twin that ' s at the heart of all Buell ' s current bikes, but in different specs. The Super Cruiser is rated at 175 hp, with 100 lbft of torque, with the engine bolted into a steel tube chassis while retaining the typical Buell cast
Report by Carl Schlacht; Picture – NVUS Images
commanding win.
• Air Cooled: Anthony Bangma dominated.
• DP Brakes Liquid Twins: David Lancaster powered through.
Round 6- June 29
Sunday dawned with South Haven alive and electric, as fans flooded GingerMan Raceway, their bikes lining the vibrant vendor row in a sea of chrome and horsepower. With temperatures soaring near 90 degrees, the heat only amplified the intensity on the track. Riders ' nerves were as taut as their throttle cables, and the racing was wild, hot, and heavy. From superbikes to baggers, the GingerMan circuit became a battleground of heart-pounding action:
• Andrews Products Bagger GP: Cody Gilmore doubled up.
• Pirelli Pro-Stock Bagger: Jake Masters continued his reign.
• Barnett Clutches & Cables Super-Street Bagger: Brendan Foley- another dominant victory.
• Zippers American Twins Unlimited: Anthony Bangma stole the show.
• Air Cooled: Anthony Bangma outran the pack.
Buell ' Super ' Models By Ben Purvis
aluminium swingarm. The result is a weight of 225 kg, relatively light for a cruiser-style bike, and performance that should put the machine well clear of most rivals. In the USA, the price will start at $ 25,900. The SuperTouring, by contrast, uses a cast aluminium, fuel-in-frame chassis closer in style to the design used on Buell ' s Hammerhead superbike and 1190SX roadster, tracing the roots of its construction way back to the Buell XB9R of 2002. Paired to side-mounted radiators that help keep the wheelbase short, it makes for a more compact bike than most sports tourers. In this bike, the engine is tuned to 185 hp and 102 lbft of torque, while weight is just 199 kg wet without the luggage fitted. At a
• DP Brakes Liquid Twins: David Lancaster sealed the deal.
2025 Championships Clinched
Rounds 5 and 6 at GingerMan Raceway weren ' t just about the races- they were about making history. The following riders clinched their 2025 Bagger Racing League championships with grit, consistency, and sheer determination:
• Zipper ' s American Twins Unlimited: Carl Schlacht roared to the title, now 2X ATU Champion.
• Metric Twins: Cody Gilmore cemented his dominance.
• Middleweight Superbike: Christopher Muck ends the season with championship glory.
• Unlimited Superbike: Rob Oliva powered through to secure the title.
• Next Generation Superbike: Kraig Bailey etched his name in the history books. Next Up: July 26- AMA Bagger Championships at the iconic Mid- Ohio Sports Car Course during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days( no series points). Featuring Pro-Stock Bagger and Super-Street Bagger classes.
SuperTouring
US-market MSRP of $ 23,995, it ' s priced above the $ 19,995 1190SX and $ 20,995 Hammerhead, but below the Super Cruiser. Buell has also confirmed that it ' s returning to the European market for the first time several years, initially teaming up with Rainbow Moto in Devon, England, to put the Buell brand back on sale in the country for the first time since the original version of the company that was closed by thenowners Harley-Davidson back in 2009.
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