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what does ktm stand for?

By alexandork, November 25, 2005 in General Dirt Bike Discussion

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alexandork

Posted November 25, 2005

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I always wanted to know what KTM means. Does anyone know? :applause:

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This was posted on the KTMtalk.com web site, here ya go-

I've seen this question asked many times, so I figured I'd provide the answer as well as a little bit of history.

KTM is the initials of the two company founders (Ernst Kronreif and Hans Trunkenpolz), and the location of the original factory (Mattighofen, Austria) - Hence - "Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen".

The first production KTM motorcycles were produced in 1953 (hence the '53' logo you see on some of the Hard Parts apparel). In 1968, the Penton "Six Days" model was produced for export to the USA, and in 1970 KTM began producing their own engines (they had been using Sachs engines in the past). 1978 saw the establishment of "KTM America, Inc." in Ohio, and 1982 began the development of a water-cooled 4-stroke engine (which later became known as the LC4, for "Liquid Cooled 4-stroke).

In 1991, the KTM parent company filed for bankruptcy, and was divided into independent successors for their various products (motorcycles, bicycles, radiators and tooling). In 1992, KTM GMBh (the new motorcycle division) opened its doors under new management, with new motorcycle designs and a "Hard Enduro" concept. In 1995, KTM acquired both Husaberg and White Power (WP) suspension as subsidiaries.

1999 saw the opening of a new factory, and production of the RFS (Racing Four Stroke) 400 and 520 models, which (with minor refinements) pretty much brings us up to the present, and also answers the question "What does RFS stand for?"

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good job with the research :applause:

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Gees to work for KTM or something.....

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The letters stand for the first letter in the last names of the guys that started the company. They started with farm equipment and switched to scooters. They were jsut about broke when John Penton approaced them to manufacture the first Penton motorcycles in 1967.

In 1978 they pushed Penton out and began branding the bikes with the KTM name.

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This was posted on the KTMtalk.com web site, here ya go-

I've seen this question asked many times, so I figured I'd provide the answer as well as a little bit of history.

KTM is the initials of the two company founders (Ernst Kronreif and Hans Trunkenpolz), and the location of the original factory (Mattighofen, Austria) - Hence - "Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen".

The first production KTM motorcycles were produced in 1953 (hence the '53' logo you see on some of the Hard Parts apparel). In 1968, the Penton "Six Days" model was produced for export to the USA, and in 1970 KTM began producing their own engines (they had been using Sachs engines in the past). 1978 saw the establishment of "KTM America, Inc." in Ohio, and 1982 began the development of a water-cooled 4-stroke engine (which later became known as the LC4, for "Liquid Cooled 4-stroke).

In 1991, the KTM parent company filed for bankruptcy, and was divided into independent successors for their various products (motorcycles, bicycles, radiators and tooling). In 1992, KTM GMBh (the new motorcycle division) opened its doors under new management, with new motorcycle designs and a "Hard Enduro" concept. In 1995, KTM acquired both Husaberg and White Power (WP) suspension as subsidiaries.

1999 saw the opening of a new factory, and production of the RFS (Racing Four Stroke) 400 and 520 models, which (with minor refinements) pretty much brings us up to the present, and also answers the question "What does RFS stand for?"

Over-achiever. :applause:

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i thought it stood for kant take much keep the money kick till monday haha jk

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Katoom!!

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I heard kill the mechanic :applause:

But seriously, I think KTM's are awesome bikes.

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I always thought it was for "Keep The Manual" :applause:??:ride:

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I always thought it was for "Keep The Manual" :applause:??:ride:

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Konstant tuning and maintenance or Konstant time and money.

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A riding buddy on the South side of the Ohio River says his is a Kentucky Trail Monster.

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My kids call them "K-Mart Trail Machines and back in the days of the LC-4, we used to call them "Kick That Mother". All kidding aside though, KTM as come a long way and we all owe them a dept of gratitude. Without them, we may still be riding bikes with drum brakes and our new bikes would certainly come with steel handle bars. Thanks KTM.

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KTMs are pretty cool. There are just to many phrases that can be made from the name :applause:

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kick for twenty minutes :applause:

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I'm surprised no one said, "Keep The Mutha'" or Keep Throwin' Money"........ :applause:

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K-mart Trail Machine??? :applause:

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all of these names are pretty funny :applause:

Sad thing is... I can't think of any that haven't been listed.

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Kost Too Much

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