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Indian Motorcycle ' Took It to Harley ', winning in the MoCo ' s Back Yard by taking both the race wins at the Road America KOTB double header on May 30-31( rounds 5 & 6). Reportedly, this was despite rule changes that were designed to favor the Harley Racing Road Glides. Indian Motorcycle CEO Mike Kennedy said: " The impressive showing was yet another testament to the race-winning performance of the Vance & Hinesbuilt Indian Challenger powered by the PowerPlus 112 engine. Through six races, the J & P Cycles / Motul / Vance & Hines Factory Indian Motorcycle Racing team remains undefeated." Harley ' s Kyle Wyman and Bradley Smith took second and third in race-1, and third and second respectively in race-2.
BAJAJ Mobility AG( the renamed KTM parent company) announced its 1st Quarter 2026 results in May. The company reported " significant revenue growth "(+ 70.2 % vs. Q1 2025) to € 331.3m( approx. $ 385m) with KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS brand motorcycle unit sales " more than doubled "(+ 125.1 %) to 40,332 units- from 17,915 units Q1 / 25- marking a " successful start into the motorsport season." Motorcycle revenue rose by + 151.6 % to € 272.4m( approx. $ 317m); it reported positive EBITDA of € 5.5m( vs. €-55.8m for Q1 / 25) with EBIT improved by € 65.5m(+ 71.5 % vs. Q1 / 25) and Equity of € 350.7m at an Equity ratio of 22.2 %. Bajaj Mobility reported the successful refinancing of its KTM AG subsidiary- the tune of € 550m( approx. $ 640m). " Worldwide inventories have been further reduced with strong demand and improved earnings situation confirming the performance of the restructuring program." Overall, motorcycle unit sales rose from 17,915 to 40,332 units(+ 125.1 % vs. Q1 / 25).
LiveWire Acquires Dust Moto
There may be no more money headed their way from ' parent company ' Harley-Davidson, but that hasn ' t stopped EV maker LiveWire from getting " acquisitive ". Eschewing the dreadful track record that Harley-Davidson has where acquisitions in the ' EV Moto Space ' are concerned, LiveWire has announced that it has " expanded further " into the electric off-road category with their own first acquisition Dust Moto. The deal to acquire the assets of the Bend, Oregon based business is said to " combine complementary capabilities " with the objective of " accelerating product development " and " facilitate strategic expansion " into the burgeoning electric off-road segment. With the S4 urban / commuting and additional U. S. Trail oriented 125 cc displacement equivalent LiveWire ' Honcho ' electric minibike slated to launch on the S4 platform at some stage in the Spring of 2026, this is clearly designed as an acquisition that could lay a foundation for entry into the only other apparently and currently viable electric motorcycle niche. The S4 Honcho will be a road-legal Street Model that qualifies for A1 licenses in the UK / Europe and M- endorsements. The U. S. Trail Model will be an off-road version that does not require a license. Both models will " feature lightweight, accessible designs " and be equipped with swappable batteries. The Dust Moto acquisition is said to bring " deep off-road knowledge and expertise to LiveWire " strengthening its ability to " grow beyond on-road electric motorcycles and address a rapidly expanding electric off-road market that is being driven by riders seeking incredible torque and performance with the added benefits of reduced noise, lower maintenance, and an accessible riding experiences through simplified operation and single-speed drive." It is said that the completed transaction will see LiveWire is advance Dust ' s electric dirt bike platform toward production, " leveraging LiveWire ' s engineering capabilities, manufacturing scale, and global marketing, sales, and service network to accelerate development and go-to-market execution." " LiveWire pioneered the on-road electric motorcycle market, and this acquisition allows us to build on that leadership as we expand into off-road, continuing the journey that began with STACYC ten years ago," said Karim Donnez, CEO of LiveWire Group, Inc. " Dust Moto is a strong strategic fit and an accelerator of our vision, bringing proven off-road insight that will contribute meaningfully to LiveWire ' s leadership position in electric powersports." " Joining LiveWire marks an exciting next chapter in our journey," said Colin Godby, CEO of Dust Moto. " LiveWire shares our fundamental DNA as an American brand focused on performance, innovation, and putting riders first. With LiveWire ' s scale, resources, and global reach, we can bring our electric off-road bike to market with a worldwide audience and deliver an unmatched off-road experience." Eighteen months ago, Dust Moto announced that it was starting to take fully refundable $ 100 deposit preorders for its sub-100kg all-electric 42 hp / 660 Nm torque ' Hightail ' dirt bike. The design would feature a compact chassis, 4.4 kWh battery pack. In December 2025 Alpharetta, Ga. Based Turntide announced that it was to supply critically important Inverter Technology to Dust Moto. A provider of high-performance axial flux motors, power electronics, and energy storage announced, Turntide stated that " its automotive-grade inverter has been integrated into Dust Moto ' s electric motorcycles " with Godby simultaneously slating Spring 2026 as a production start-up date. At the time of reporting the terms of the acquisition had not yet become public. www. livewire. com www. dustmoto. com