KTM

KTM sells over 100,000 motorcycles worldwide in first half of 2025

KTM says it delivered 50,286 motorcycles to dealers and importers in the first half of 2025, as part of total global sales to end customers of some 100,000 units.

Reporting that retailers and importers are saying that "demand for all brands is high globally, KTM claims it is "back on track for success" and "actively recruiting again."

In a July 08 news release, CEO Gottfried Neumeister says that KTM AG "exceeded its own expectations. The last six months have shown that the motorcycle community's support for the KTM brand remains unbroken. Our innovative spirit, our know-how, and our passion are responsible for our strong market position - over 100,000 motorcycles sold in the first half of the year give us confidence that our bikes are popular all over the world and that we are back on the right track."

The company says that it has "significantly" reduced inventory levels and "successfully reactivated its entire supply chain" with "qualified specialists and managers being sought throughout the company, particularly at the headquarters in Upper Austria.

"The last few months have shown us that we are only so strong thanks to our employees. KTM is back on a growth path and is therefore intensively looking for enthusiastic employees for all Austrian and international locations. Anyone who wants to actively shape the company around the KTM brand will find a place with us," emphasizes Gottfried Neumeister.

The company statement says that "KTM has its sights set firmly on the future. The focus is on customer satisfaction, quality, and sustainable success. This requires listening. With initiatives like 'Orange Blood' and the participatory 'Orange Board,' KTM aims to actively involve customers. 

"A 15-member panel was assembled from over 5,000 applications, where customers can provide feedback to management and openly discuss key topics. The goal is to drive practical innovations, further develop the brand, and address current industry trends early on.

"The newly established Dealer Excellence Center supports the global dealer network and contributes to even stronger customer loyalty. If we put the customer at the center of our actions and focus on quality and differentiation, this will be reflected in the economic success of our company in the future," Gottfried Neumeister concluded.

News Briefs

Honda appears to reach significant milestones at a dizzying rate, but by any measure this latest one is extraordinary. The company has reached and surpassed the 500-million-unit milestone in cumulative global motorcycle production. Their first motorcycle model, a Dream D-Type was produced in 1949. A super Cub was the 100 millionth, a Gold Wing marked 300 millionth and now, a Honda Activa was the 500 millionth, 76 years after the first. On its way to the historic milestone, the company now has motorcycle and scooter production facilities in 23 countries, having opened its first outside of Japan in Belgium in 1963. 

BRP President and CEO José Boisjoli has announced his retirement after 22-years at the helm of the Canadian powersports Industry major. On his watch BRP grew from a Bombardier spin-off to a publicly traded, leading global OEM. His tenure included leading BRP to market-share dominance in the snowmobile and personal watercraft markets. He also brought massive growth to BRP's ATV/UTV and off-road segment, introduced Can-Am Spyder three-wheel motorcycles, and made segment-defining moves in the marine market. "In 2003 we had two product lines that were profitable and two product lines that were not profitable," said Boisjoli. "Today, we have seven profitable product lines, and we have a diversified product portfolio and an international manufacturing footprint." That said, welcome to 2025. In common with other powersports industry and motorcycle businesses, the serenity above the water line isn't matched by the furious paddling going on below.

Sponsored by Nashville, TN, based Boswell's H-D (Bubba Boswell), Flat Track racing star Brandon Robinson has been named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship. A proven contender with an impressive 16 National wins and 45 podium finishes, this brave new production bikes AFT era sees him racing aboard the all-conquering H-D XG-750R for the Mission Foods Roof Systems JCS racing Team (which is also supported by Ben Evans Racing, Liqui Moly, R&B, Arai, Vance & Hines, Underground Suspension, Wilwood, Motion Pro, Alpinestars, Saddlemen, ODI, CTI and WCHS).

Buell

Buell Super Cruiser and SuperTouring models

By Ben Purvis

It was back in 2023 that Bill Mevin's Grand Rapid, Michigan-based Buell revealed the prototypes for its SuperTouring and Super Cruiser motorcycle models. They were planned as bikes that each would do exactly what their names suggest by combining superbike-derived V-twin engines with touring and cruiser styles respectively. Now both models have been confirmed for production later in 2025 and Buell has confirmed the first of their technical details.

SuperTouring

Both bikes are built around the same 1,190 cc V-twin that's at the heart of all Buell's current bikes, but in different specs. The Super Cruiser is rated at 175 hp, with 100 lbft of torque, with the engine bolted into a steel tube chassis while retaining the typical Buell cast aluminium swingarm. The result is a weight of 225 kg, relatively light for a cruiser-style bike, and performance that should put the machine well clear of most rivals. In the USA, the price will start at $25,900.

The SuperTouring, by contrast, uses a cast aluminium, fuel-in-frame chassis closer in style to the design used on Buell's Hammerhead superbike and 1190SX roadster, tracing the roots of its construction way back to the Buell XB9R of 2002. 

Super Cruiser

Paired to side-mounted radiators that help keep the wheelbase short, it makes for a more compact bike than most sports tourers. In this bike, the engine is tuned to 185 hp and 102 lbft of torque, while weight is just 199 kg wet without the luggage fitted. At a US-market MSRP of $23,995, it's priced above the $19,995 1190SX and $20,995 Hammerhead, but below the Super Cruiser.

Buell has also confirmed that it's returning to the European market for the first time several years, initially teaming up with Rainbow Moto in Devon, England, to put the Buell brand back on sale in the country for the first time since the original version of the company that was closed by then-owners Harley-Davidson back in 2009.

2025 Mission King of the Baggers Road Racing series

Wyman and Rispoli in Laguna Seca Double Header Wins

Race report, results & pictures from Harley-Davidson

The Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Kyle Wyman continued his domination of the 2025 Mission King of the Baggers Road Racing series. He set a new lap record to lead qualifying - going on to win the Mission Challenge and both championship series 'main event' races in a double-header race weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California (rounds 7 & 8, July 12 & 13, 2025).

James Rispoli scores two Mission Super Hooligan victories

His #33 race-prepared Road Glide has propelled Wyman to six victories in eight King of the Baggers races this season, and a massive 76-point lead in the standings as the series heads to the Mid-Ohio circuit next, rounds 9 & 10, August 16 & 17, 2025.

Kyle Wyman doubles to dominate King Of The Baggers at Laguna Seca

Also at Laguna Seca, KWR Harley-Davidson rider James Rispoli rode a race-prepared Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 ST motorcycle to a clean sweep in the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship Presented By Roland Sands Designs and powered by Harley-Davidson. Rispoli topped qualifying and won both races in the double-header event, his first victories in the series.

KOTB - Laguna Seca Race 1

1. Kyle Wyman (H-D) Harley x Dynojet 

2. Loris Baz (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle

3. Rocco Landers (H-D) RevZilla/Vance & Hines H-D

4. Troy Herfoss (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle

5. Bradley Smith (H-D) Harley x Dynojet 

6. James Rispoli (H-D) Harley x Dynojet 

7. Cory West (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development

8. Max Flinders (H-D) Lyndall Brakes/M3

9. Tyler O'Hara (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle

KOTB - Laguna Seca Race 2

1. Kyle Wyman (H-D) Harley x Dynojet 

2. Rocco Landers (H-D) RevZilla/Vance & Hines H-D

3. Tyler O'Hara (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle

4. Loris Baz (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle

5. Troy Herfoss (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle

6. Cory West (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development

7. Cameron Petersen (Ind) SDI Racing

8. Bradley Smith (H-D) Harley x Dynojet 

Super Hooligan - Laguna Seca Race 1 (Top 10)

1. James Rispoli (H-D) KWR Harley-Davidson

2. Cory West (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development 

3. Cody Wyman (H-D) KWR Harley-Davidson

4. Hayden Schultz (H-D) KWR Harley-Davidson

5. Travis Wyman (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development

6. Andy DiBrino (Tri) Competition Werkes Racing

7. Jason Waters (Tri) Edge Racing

8. Corey Alexander (Arch) ARCH Racing

9. Hunter Dunham (Yam) Fighting Charlie's/HDR

10. Hawk Mazzotta (Yam) Strack Racing

Super Hooligan - Laguna Seca Race 2 (Top 10)

1. James Rispoli (H-D) KWR Harley-Davidson

2. Cory West (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development

3. Hayden Schultz (H-D) KWR Harley-Davidson

4. Travis Wyman (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development

5. Andy DiBrino (Tri) Competition Werkes Racing

6. Corey Alexander (Arch) ARCH Racing

7. Jason Waters (Tri) Edge Racing

8. Hunter Dunham (Yam) Fighting Charlie's/HDR

9. Hawk Mazzotta (Yam) Strack Racing

10. Josh Baird (Tri) 210 SpeedLab Racing

NAMZ Custom Cycle Products

Instrument Extension Harness for Pan America and Sportster S

NAMZ Custom Cycle Products (NCCP, Oreland, PA) celebrated its 25th anniversary last year by adding to the existing NCCP, Badlands and Letric Lighting product brand programs with NOS - NAMZ Original Stuff. Everything NAMZ does is dedicated to helping you to "Do It Right", and this new brand concept is a small but passionately dedicated, personally curated line of "parts that have been overlooked for too long," says CEO and founder Jeff Zielinski. 

Seen here is an additional fresh new NAMZ product from "The Ideas Man", a 100% plug-n-play, 15” PVC jacketed replacement speedometer and instrument extension harness - a classically simple solution for all 2021-2025 Pan America and Sportster S Models.

NAMZ CUSTOM CYCLE PRODUCTS

www.namzccp.com 

Legend Suspensions

Legend REVO-ARC Extended Coil Touring Shocks

Sturgis, South Dakota based Legend Suspensions has released details of its REVO-ARC remote reservoir shock absorber upgrades for FL applications from 1999–2025.

Featuring adjustable rebound and compression damping, a touring-specific extended coil has been designed to deliver a "plush, performance-driven experience. The extended coil increases control and resists bottoming out - without changing the overall shock length."

There are external knobs for precision rebound and compression tuning - no tools are needed as the design means easy hand-adjustments with the ACME threaded body. Legend says that minimal preload changes are needed across varying weights and loads.

The high-performance build features billet aluminum monotube dampers, PTFE bearings, and low-friction seals.

The adjustable rebound allows riders to fine-tune how their bike responds after hitting a bump - controlling how fast the shock returns, which can be tuned according to riding preference to make the ride feel either more or less "bouncy".

The compression is built into the reservoir - this lets riders adjust how firm or soft the ride feels by controlling oil flow during compression, resulting in customizable suspension performance. Precision-installed spherical bearings allow the shocks to pivot side-to-side, preventing chassis binding and ensuring smooth, stable cornering. 

REVO-A shocks are also available as piggyback shocks for selected Dyna, FXR and Sportster fitments.

LEGEND SUSPENSIONS

www.legendsuspensions.com

Kraus

Kraus - KR8 Inverted Bagger Front End Kit

Kraus KR8 Inverted Front End Kits, designed specifically for performance Bagger upgrade include Öhlins inverted front forks, known for their superior handling and ride quality, as well as new KR8 triple trees, Kraus radial brake mounts, and KR8 fork guards to protect the fork seals. 

The kit is also compatible with the Kraus Isolated Riser system, allowing for a customizable riding position. This kit is the result of a partnership between Kraus Moto and Öhlins racing technology, ensuring top-of-the-line quality and performance. Choose between performance valving for a refined ride or touring valving for a plusher feel.

Benefits are said to be improved handling and ride quality for a better overall riding experience, a customizable look and riding position, increased braking power for added safety and high-quality components for long-lasting durability. There is a choice of +1" (standard) and (+2") fork length options.

The KR8 triple trees deliver a custom look and improved stability; Kraus 108 mm radial brake mounts deliver increased braking power and, importantly in performance applications, the KR8 fork guards protect the fork seals. The kit is compatible with the Kraus Isolated riser system for customizable riding position.

Touring Valving means the upper part of the stroke provides a comfortable, plush ride. As the stroke deepens, the valving manages the forces, allowing the fork to adapt to the road surface for optimal traction and road-holding capability, even with a fully loaded bike. "This fork is specifically designed and recommended for long-distance riders seeking the ultimate touring experience."

Performance Valving is "developed tuning" of the kind used by track riders and those who ride hard. The length option is +2" which is especially suited for aggressive riders looking to maximize their lean angle. This option raises the ride by 2 inches, boosting ground clearance - "perfect for high-speed twisties and track use."

Fitment includes 2008-2013 Harley Touring Models (1" Stem) and 2014-Up Harley Touring Models (30 mm Stem). Note - the 21" front wheel will not fit "Standard Length (Touring Valving)." Fender clearance is limited on 21" front wheel and fender. Outer tube tops must be flush with top of tree during install; 08 mm Radial Brake Fitment Only. 2024 models will require purchase of KR8 Fender Adapter Brackets or 23' and below year model fender; CB-FFN-19MD-210 & CB-FFN-19SH-205 are compatible. 

2024 Street Glide fitment is coming soon; see also SX5 Inverted Front End Kits for Softails.

KRAUS MOTOR CO.

www.krausmotorco.com

Kodlin

Kodlin USA Ascent Pro Pullback Risers and Gauge Bezel Kits

Precision CNC-machined from billet aluminum, these Kodlin designed risers feature 1.5" of pullback in 8" or 10" height with a 1 1/4" bar clamp size.

Drilled for internal wiring, they are available in choice of black anodized or chrome finishes, and ship with all necessary hardware for all Harley models with 3-1/2" on-center handlebars (including 2024 and 2025 Road Glides without the need to extend cables).

Also seen here, the matching CNC billet aluminum machined Digital Gauge Bezel Kit for the Kodlin Ascent Pro risers uses the OEM/aftermarket instrument cluster of Street Bob MY18-24, Lowrider ST MY22-24, MY18-24 Breakout and Softail Standard MY20-24 models. They are also available in a choice of black or chrome.

Finally, Kodlin also offers a CNC machined billet aluminum Round Gauge Bezel Kit for the Ascent Pro risers, that uses the OEM/Aftermarket instrument cluster of round speedo, used on MY22-25 Lowrider S models and all MY25 Softail models.

KODLIN USA

www.kodlinusa.com