750 million € needed

Crashes, rider changes: This is how the toughest race went

Insolvency proceedings against KTM were opened on November 29. Around two billion euros in claims have been recognized.(Bild: Krone KREATIV/Joel Carrett (2), Markus Wenzel, Mohd Rasfan (2))

"We are now making a pit stop for the future." With these words, Stefan Pierer declared at the end of November 2024 that KTM would be filing for reorganization. On Tuesday, the creditors will vote on the motorcycle manufacturer's offer. Read here to find out who is sitting at the negotiating table with investors and how KTM is leaving no doubt to the outside world that something could go wrong.

"I have been a part of KTM for many years. It is something special to be able to give them the title - especially in these difficult times when employees are being made redundant. It's tough, but we're still fighting, we're still winning," said Daniel Sanders in mid-January when he won the Dakar Rally in Shubaytah, Saudi Arabia. After more than 53 hours of riding time and almost 7800 kilometers, the Australian thus clinched the 20th victory for KTM in this prestigious race.