KTM

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Austrian motorcycle brand tracing its foundation to a repair shop of 1934 in Mattighofen, known for off-road bikes.

Founded: 1934, by Johann Trunkenpolz
Location: Mattighofen, Austria
Known for: Off-road motorcycles and MotoGP
Owner: Bajaj Auto, controlling stake since November 2025

Johann Trunkenpolz set up a fitter's and car repair shop in Mattighofen in 1934 and began selling DKW motorcycles in 1937. The first KTM motorcycle, the R100, was built in 1951 and series production started in 1953.

The name comes from the 1953 registration of the business as Kronreif & Trunkenpolz Mattighofen. In November 2025 Bajaj Auto completed the acquisition of a controlling stake of about 75%.

1934Trunkenpolz opens a repair shop in Mattighofen
1951First motorcycle, the R100
1953Series production begins; business named Kronreif & Trunkenpolz
2025Bajaj Auto takes a controlling stake

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