KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister is delighted: “We’re growing faster than the market!”

KTM’s parent company, Bajaj Mobility AG, reported very encouraging half-year figures for the Upper Austrian manufacturer last week. The Mattighofen-based firm has returned to profitability under its own steam. According to the latest figures, turnover exceeded 700 million euros in the first half of the year.

Over 147,000 units were sold across the group in the first half of 2026 – earnings before interest, tax and depreciation (EBITDA) reached 37.6 million euros. KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister is relieved and satisfied. “We are selling more motorbikes at better prices, with significantly fewer discounts and a reduced cost base,” said Neumeister in an interview with the Austria Press Agency (APA).

Neumeister analysed: “We lost 165 million euros last year, and turning that around into a profit is a major milestone. We are growing faster than the market.” Importantly, KTM’s engine and components plant is already operating a second shift. Neumeister also confirmed that the workforce reduction was “largely complete”.

“We are even hiring staff again in certain areas, such as production,” Neumeister continued. Furthermore, many motorbikes will continue to be produced in Austria – namely at the headquarters in Mattighofen and in Munderfing. Neumeister added: “All off-roaders come from Austria; even the heavy motorbikes over 400 cc are produced here.”

According to Neumeister, the focus for the second half of 2026 will be on further stabilising profitability. This will centre on a portfolio rationalisation, efficiency improvements and “focused management of the product and project portfolio”.