‘LIMITLESS’ SPECIAL EDITION MAGAZINE PEELS BACK THE KTM ORANGE



The magazine explores KTM’s roots and history from a humble workshop on the outskirts of the town of Mattighofen (one of the three letters in the ‘KTM’ acronym) through their trials, tribulations, and triumphs to arrive to its position today as Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer and one of the most prominent vehicle fabricators and powered two-wheel companies in the world. 

At the heart of the rise is the READY TO RACE mantra and, among other contents, LIMITLESS delves into the people and the technology of a racing department that grew from a few dedicated individuals and a few dirtbikes to a multi-continental presence in almost all motorcycle racing disciplines and over 340 FIM World Championship titles. 

The pages roam KTM’s past and present stars of the Dakar Rally and a near two-decade streak of success as well as reveal the imprint of icons such as Heinz Kinigadner on the rise of modern day KTM and the close links with beverage giants Red Bull. Brad Binder, Manuel Lettenbichler and Chase Sexton are some of the racing heroes featured in stories crafted by journalists at the heart of the scene or with intimate knowledge of the firm. 

Articles examine the philosophies and influence of management characters like Philipp Habsburg (Member of the Executive Board and former R&D Head), Pit Beirer (KTM Motorsports Director), Harry Norton (MXGP Team Manager), Manfred Edlinger (Head of Motocross Development), Wolfgang Felber (a technical cornerstone of KTM), Sebastian Risse (MotoGP™ Technical Coordinator), Hubert Trunkenpolz (Member of the Executive Board), Laura Kraihamer (MD of KTM Sportcar GmbH) and more. 

These figureheads are some of the names that have not only contributed to the formation of KTM’s sporting prowess but influenced the thriving product and technological output of the company as it soared to the position of market leaders and performance benchmark-setters. LIMITLESS examines some of these milestones, such as the conquering KTM SX-Fs, the forthcoming KTM 990 RC R, 30 years of the awesome KTM DUKE Naked bikes, the KTM e-minis and the deployment of electric power, the robust engineering of KTM ADVENTURE models and the flowering spread of the adventure riding scene. KTM’s EXC Enduro machines and the unmissable KTM X-BOW also get the in-depth treatment.

 LIMITLESS is not only people and power. There are stats, facts and a ‘tour’ of the outstanding KTM Motohall in Mattighofen to immerse the reader into the full KTM universe. 

Stefan Pierer, PIERER Mobility AG CEO: “We are really pleased that we can offer all KTM customers and fans this anniversary magazine. A special milestone deserves a special gesture, and we know very well that there are many stories to tell. The word ‘LIMITLESS’ can be associated with many typical KTM characteristics – not least, the great commitment by the employees with their persuasiveness and dedication to the brand, with the creativity and imagination of our designers and developers, with our expansion into the global markets and with the knowledge that we have now been accumulating for 70 years. Even in terms of KTM’s future prospects, I wouldn’t dare to set any boundaries. Enjoy the read and come with us for more highlights in years to come.” 

Hubert Trunkenpolz, Member of the Executive Board: “I have the most profound respect for what people can accomplish in support of our ambitious goals, whether they are racers, engineers, our factory staff or the loyal customers and fanbase. We have pushed the company and our brand message hard in recent years and we felt it was time to celebrate all the effort and the achievements. With the investment in this print magazine, we know we are mixing ‘the old school’ with the continued desire to tell stories. But this is an important gesture, and an appropriate one, as we celebrate our history and then look towards the KTM of tomorrow. Make sure you find a copy before they’re gone!” 

LIMITLESS can be purchased in authorized KTM dealers or online from 15 August 2024. The magazine is available as coffee-table standard hard copy or digital version or both as a bundle. Click HERE to purchase it online. 

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