KTM Freeride Prototypes

March 31, 2010 Leave a comment

KTM will show electric motorcycle prototypes under the name Freeride. This is an interesting development as these look like near production ready bikes. Details are still sketchy but it could suggest KTM is readying itself for launching electric motorcycles. This move would make KTM one of the first major motorcycle manufacturers to do so.

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Volkswagen Motorcycles?

March 31, 2010 Leave a comment

There has been a rumour on the net for some time that Volkswagen has an interest in producing motorcycles. With VW taking a 20% stake in Suzuki this has added to speculation although VW has not confirmed such plans. Also, chairman of the board, Ferdinand Piech has expressed a desire to add a motorcycle manufacturer to the OEM’s already impressive product portfolio.

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