A MASSIVE Joyful New 12 months from the wBW group!
Maintain on to your eggnog – this specific batch of motorcycle information is a doozy:
- In a transfer that no person noticed coming, Energica has been swiped off the liquidation block with plans to re-enter Energica bikes to markets within the new yr.
- A Canadian kingpin’s motorbike assortment has been seized by authorities; sources estimate the rows of ultra-rare MotoGP machines to be price round $40 million.
- CFMoto’s 450 SR-S is being rebirthed as a Crew Orange machine, and up to date filings have proven that the KTM RC450 is near market debut.
- With KTM slowly stabilizing from their chapter of monetary difficulties, CEO Gottfried Neumeister has agreed to remain on till 2028, offering further proof of stability to the using group.
- Mips has acquired KOROYD!
Let’s begin with the juicy bits surrounding Energica’s resuscitation, we could?
Electrical Every little thing: What’s Going On With Energica?
Prior Chapter Announcement is Overwritten by New Chapter with Dealership Help
Energica, considered one of our favourite Italian electrical powerhouses, has formally dodged their closing curtain for brand new beginnings with Future Mobility! A latest press launch from Energica has named a brand new lifeline for the corporate which has arrived within the type of a bunch of Singapore-based buyers. We’re instructed these buyers stepped on this previous July with a proper supply and a major deposit, saving Energica’s property from being auctioned off.
For context, Energica revealed to our trade again in October of 2024 that, regardless of Energica’s wild gross sales information with the Experia mannequin, guardian firm Ideanomics had chosen to close Energica down. We discovered later that Ideanomics was crumbling beneath the authorized stress of a mid-2025 SEC settlement; the previous executives had engaged in huge fraud and income overstatement between 2017 and 2019, a authorized catastrophe that slowly “starved” the Italian manufacturing facility of the capital wanted to take care of Energica’s payroll.
With Energica saved from the worst of the wreckage linked to Ideanomics, a brand new chapter emerges beneath new possession construction, with CEO Stefano Benatti taking the helm (although the unique administration group stays on the helm in Italy). We’re instructed that Energica’s first order of enterprise might be to assist the present riders, with regional distributors like Future Mobility in Belgium and the Netherlands already aiding in bridging the hole to make sure that elements and repair is correctly out there and the Energica using group isn’t left stranded.
Anticipate the manufacturing of core platforms just like the Ego+, Eva Ribelle, and Experia to renew round now, with further information to come back within the new yr.
Mazel and an enormous congrats from the wBW group to Energica!!
Legal Collections: Meet the “Most Worthwhile Legal Bike Assortment in Historical past”
FBI Raids Reveal $40M Superbike Stash Linked to Canadian Kingpin
In information that tops the ice-breaker matters of 2025, the FBI and Mexican legislation enforcement have discovered what may very well be essentially the most priceless felony motorbike assortment in historical past.
In keeping with CBC Information, the stash is principally comprised of rows and rows of high-end GP bikes; these machines are thought to belong to Ryan Wedding ceremony, a 44-year-old Canadian and former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, now alleged to be a global drug kingpin. The gathering carries a staggering estimated worth of $40 million USD, with the ocean of Ducati GP liveries together with the enduring numbers of legends like Valentino Rossi, Loris Capirossi, and Jorge Lorenzo.
Whereas the FBI hasn’t but confirmed what number of of those bikes are genuine manufacturing facility race machines, the estimate suggests the true deal is probably going current for a lot of of those stolen bikes. Images present what look like a 1980 Ducati NCR860 from the Hailwood period and the unique Marc Márquez Moto2 bike, amongst others nonetheless to be recognized.
As for the person himself, we’re instructed that Ryan Wedding ceremony has been on the run since being charged with a number of drug offenses final yr, in 2024. Now on the FBI’s Ten Most Needed listing, Ryan has a $15 million bounty on his head and authorities proceed to unearth uncommon finds linked to this man’s money-laundering community.
All the most effective to the related forces within the location of additional laundering collections, and should these machines quickly discover their house owners – or on the very least, the museums at which they’ll lastly relaxation.
Quick Filings: KTM RC450 Breaks Cowl by way of CFMoto Partnership
New Parallel-Twin Bike Sports activities 55 HP and WP Suspension
It’s official: The long-rumored “490” hole in KTM’s lineup is lastly being crammed, with the bike’s DNA hailing straight from Crew Orange’s Chinese language companions.
The incomparable Ben Purvis (CycleWorld) has gifted us with one more improbable submitting affirmation. We’re instructed that latest type-approval paperwork present a KTM RC450 on the best way; this machine is slotted to be closely based mostly on the CFMoto 450SS – also referred to as the 450SR-S – and can home CFMoto’s 449cc parallel-twin coronary heart, although KTM’s model will apparently be able to squeezing out round 5 horsepower greater than CFmoto’s two-wheeled brainchild.
As for go-go perks, we’re instructed the brand new RC450 will carry WP suspension, a single-sided swingarm and a belly-mounted pipe, in addition to a shorter wheelbase (53.5 inches) and a lighter curb weight of simply 370 lbs. The filings themselves discuss “KTMR2R” branding for the Chinese language market, and the truth that check mules had been noticed in Austria suggests a world rollout is arising quickly.
Whereas the partnership between KTM and CFMoto has been lively for almost a decade, this marks a major shift into shared platforms for the entry-level sportbike section. For these of us in North America, don’t be shocked if this debuts as an RC490 to raised align with KTM’s “larger is healthier” christening habits.
Trade Insider: CEO Neumeister Anchors KTM Via 2028
Bajaj Mobility Confirms Management Stability Regardless of Possession Shift
Talking of Crew Orange, KTM’s CEO might be staying for some time longer to make sure stability for our world group of Katoomers.
In a transfer designed to sign Crew Orange’s “enterprise as standard”, Bajaj Mobility (previously Pierer Mobility) has prolonged CEO Gottfried Neumeister’s contract by way of to the top of 2028. This early extension comes arduous on the heels of KTM’s earlier monetary struggles, looming deadlines and consolidation of nearly all of their debt in favor of turning into a subsidiary of Bajaj Auto. To say stability is the primary goal is placing issues flippantly, and Neumeister’s continued presence is an important piece of the puzzle as KTM, Husqvarna, and GasGas formally make this huge transition beneath Bajaj’s proverbial wing.
In keeping with motorbike.com, Neumeister took over the reins following the departure of earlier CEO Stefan Pierer, navigating the group by way of a notoriously troublesome monetary restructuring. He’s even agreed to step down from all outdoors board positions to focus solely on placing KTM again on the trail to greatness, with further deadlines together with simplifying inner processes and strengthening the belief of sellers and suppliers who had been rattled by the latest possession adjustments.
Backside line, Neumeister’s staying to assist out the corporate means that, regardless of now being funded by an Indian firm, the ethos of the model will stay rooted in Austria. Time will inform after all, nevertheless it’s at all times good to see wherein course an organization leans when restructuring like this.
Security Synergy: Mips Acquires KOROYD
A New Powerhouse Pairing in Lid Markets
Mips AB, the Swedish chief in impression safety, has formally acquired the innovators behind a straw-like welded tube vitality administration system that spans head, physique and hand safety throughout sport, motorsport, defence, industrial security and little one restraint industries. This merge of Mips and KOROYD brings collectively two of the security trade’s most recognizable ingredient manufacturers beneath one roof, resulting in the unavoidable query:
What does this new merge imply for motorbike riders?
We now have solutions from the latest Mips press launch to be printed to our good markets:
- Every group is understood to focus on completely different areas of lid tech. Whereas Mips has mastered the artwork of managing rotational forces, KOROYD makes a speciality of linear impression absorption and cooling.
- Mips desires to department out. The model’s CEO, Max Strandwitz, has famous that the acquisition of KOROYD is a “springboard into adjoining product security areas,” although we’re instructed that each manufacturers may have minimal mixing and can proceed to function beneath their very own management groups.
- Mips’ 25 years of analysis and KOROYD’s 99 patents are a magical mix set to expedite new improvements, applied sciences and extra. On the most, we’re a partnership that may expedite the subsequent technology of lighter, extra breathable and extra protecting motorbike helmets. On the very least, a few of that tech and innovation trickle-down from R&D might be expedited.
After all, we couldn’t affirm the above with out together with some quotes from Max Strandwitz (CEO and President of Mips) and John Lloyd, Founding father of KOROYD:
– Max Strandwitz, CEO and President, Mips (Mips) |
– John Lloyd, Founder, KOROYD (Mips) |
As somebody obsessive about efficient communication and security predictions, that is undoubtedly a dream group state of affairs, particularly for anybody who values their assume tank. Massive congrats to each Mips and KOROYD, and you’ll want to test again for updates!
