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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