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motorcycle market for good. “We are
a challenge but with the right partner
now in an era of new mobility,” Martin
we will be able to prepare for this shift.”
asserts. “We truly believe that sooner
Looking ahead, the future is bright
or later they will be a move to electric
for KTM Group. The firm has cemented
motorcycles. We have been developing
its position as Europe’s largest
off-road electric bikes for many years
motorbike manufacturer, and now
already. We’re seeing a shift in that
Asia’s motorheads need to look no
direction and we want to be part of this
further if they want to get their hands
movement.” This market swing won’t
on a high-quality race machine.
come without its challenges though. Whilst the weight of a battery may only slightly alter the performance of a car, it can “completely change the handling of a bike”, according to Martin. “This is w w w.suppl yc ha i ndi gi ta l. com