MV and KTM join forces in North America
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Re: MV and KTM join forces in North America
Sure...why not? I don't think there's much overlap - if any, within their ranges.
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Re: MV and KTM join forces in North America
KTM are huge in MX so will have some cash to spend, I think it will do MV good tbhKwacky wrote:Looks like a decent idea.
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Re: MV and KTM join forces in North America
It'll reduce overheads and shipping costs for them as well.
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Re: MV and KTM join forces in North America
Isn't Gas Gas also part of the KTM group as well. Will be interesting to see where they go with the development and ranges.
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Re: MV and KTM join forces in North America
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Re: MV and KTM join forces in North America
I hope they keep MV as a separate entity but can’t see it somehow.
I read the other day that Ford are stopping production of the Fiesta and Focus and not replacing either. Streamlining of the range.
I read the other day that Ford are stopping production of the Fiesta and Focus and not replacing either. Streamlining of the range.
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Re: MV and KTM join forces in North America
I just hope they don't start using KTM plastic parts on MV bikes. The amount of plastic KTM usesv is what's put me off them in the past.
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Re: MV and KTM join forces in North America
focusing on the puma and electricduke63 wrote:I hope they keep MV as a separate entity but can’t see it somehow.
I read the other day that Ford are stopping production of the Fiesta and Focus and not replacing either. Streamlining of the range.
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Re: MV and KTM join forces in North America
Seems like MV changes hands more often than a spliff at a Grateful Dead show.
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Re: MV and KTM join forces in North America
It is frustrating. Things looked settled under the current owners but them being Russian has caused a few issues due to the war.
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Re: MV and KTM join forces in North America
MV has officially terminated all dealership contracts. They want dealers to apply again so they can be reviewed. MV say that combined KTM and MV dealers are preferred
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Re: MV and KTM join forces in North America
To be honest I don't think it's going to make much difference in the short term. MV will still supply them with parts and technical support
I think MV want to make sure that dealers know how to sell and look after their bikes. This is the start of the process.
I think MV want to make sure that dealers know how to sell and look after their bikes. This is the start of the process.
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