Could KTM be saved by its investor's significant contribution?
KTM has been able to secure capital from external investors and contributions are rumoured to be around €900 million.
The Austrian manufacturer has been in a fight for survival in recent months. In November KTM went into self-administration in the middle of a financial crisis. KTM has gone through a series of changes to survive, they have stopped production until February, scaled back their workforce and reduced their racing efforts for 2025.
In December an initial creditors hearing stated that KTM's restructuring could continue, which raised doubts about its MotoGP future. A withdrawal from the sport is supposedly 'planned' for 2026 according to Austrian media.
KTM's confirmed debt stands at €1.8 billion, and in recent weeks it has been able to gain significant interest from investors. Recent reports from GPOne suggest that KTM investors have pledged €900 million.
On the 25th of February KTM will meet with creditors in a meeting where a vote will take place on its restructuring plan.
As for the 2025 MotoGP season KTM will still have four machines on the grid. However, the GasGas and Husqvarna brands have disappeared from the paddock.
Brad Binder and Pedro Acosta will continue to ride for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team, with Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales riding for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 squad. All four riders will receive factory-specification KTM RC16s for the upcoming season.