CFMoto & KTM

[bigdamo]

I'm seriously considering selling my CFMOTO 650NK and buying this bike. Power to weight is incredible similar to a Yamaha RD350. which was a bonkers 2 stroke. I have the most fun on mountain roads and large outdoor kart tracks. This bike would rip, it's a freaking weapon.

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...ull/23845.html

Might be more aimed at this market http://www.visordown.com/reader-arti...class/273.html

This class is huge in Australia.

[bikerdoc]

CFMoto & KTM partnership announced at 12th CIMA 2013.

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On the 17th October, KTM and CFMOTO officially announced the launch of their cooperation in China with KTMR2R trademark.

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Mr. Trunkenpolz (KTM CSO) said “The rapid development of the Chinese economy is giving rise to a new type of Chinese customer, one who demands product differentiation. KTM has the product to fill this gap in the market and the perfect partner in CFMOTO to see the process through for the long-term.”

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KTM was founded in 1953 in Mattighofen, Austria. Since its inception, KTM has won many world championships including a streak of 12 consecutive wins in the world-famous Dakar Rally, which they will defend in 2014.

Recently, KTM has stepped into the street bike arena and is encountering success at every corner. The entrance into China was logical and is an extension of the globalisation strategy of the company.

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When asked about the timing of KTM’s entry into China, Mr. Trunkenpolz explained, “KTM is experiencing greater success in emerging markets than we ever thought was possible. Considering the current economic development of China and how the motorcycle market is maturing here, we feel that this move fits our globalisation strategy right now.”

Mr. Lai (CFMOTO president) mentioned that CFMOTO has many similarities with KTM, and that their partnership was a natural fit. Both CFMOTO and KTM emphasize high-end performance motorcycles that form part of the rider’s lifestyle. Based on this shared philosophy, KTM and CFMOTO will cooperate to promote the orange brand in China.

CFMOTO was founded in 1989 and has 'teamed up' with more than 1500 companions. It has developed various differentiated products distributed in over 70 countries and regions. CFMOTO is edging into the advanced ranks in the world in the powersports industry and aims at supplying super products to dealers and fans globally.

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In answer to many of the media’s questions, Mr. Plöckinger (KTM COO) contributed, “after this Chongqing show, we will immediately open our first dealers in Shanghai and Beijing, and then going into 2014 we will continuously be expanding the dealer network in China. In order to offer a competitive price to the customer in China CFMOTO will import the 200 & 300 DUKE on a CKD basis.”

The press conference was the first KTM activity in China and is tangible proof of the transformation that is occurring in the Chinese motorcycle market.

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[bikerdoc]

KTM & CFMoto in Joint Venture.
Kiwirider
Friday 1 November 2013
by MICHAEL ESDAILE in Chongqing

Will Chinese consumers take to the KTM range with the same enthusiasm that Indians have? KTM and CFMOTO are betting they will.

ENCOURAGED by its success in India, Austrian manufacturer KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG has decided to enter the huge Chinese motorcycle market – through a partnership with Hangzhou-based CFMOTO.

The cooperation between the two companies was announced at the 12^th International China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition (CIMAMotor) in Chongqing on October 17.

The deal will see CFMOTO assembling the KTM 200 Duke as well as the 390 Duke at its Hangzhou plant and the two companies will jointly market the Austrian machines through a network of new dealerships, the first two of which have already been opened in Beijing and Shanghai.

Commenting on the joint marketing venture, Mr Harald Plöckinger, Member of the Executive Board of KTM AG and KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, said “going into 2014 we will continuously expand the dealer network in China. In order to offer a competitive price to customers here, CFMOTO will import the 200 and 390 Duke on a CKD (completely knocked down) basis.”

Mr Plöckinger is responsible for logistics, business development, production and procurement as well as KTM’s business interface with Bajaj Auto, the Indian manufacturer which owns 47 per cent KTM AG and manufactures several KTM models in India.

FIRST PRESENCE IN CHINA
The press conference at CIMAMotor 2013 was the first KTM activity in China and its large stand at CIMAmOTOR 2013 attracted lots of attention from Chinese enthusiasts.

According to KTM’s financial statements, in the first half of 2013, Bajaj Auto sold 3392 more 125cc and 200cc Dukes in India the six months ended June 30 than in the corresponding period in 2012.

“KTM is experiencing greater success in emerging markets than we thought was possible,” said KTM’s Chief Sales Officer Mr Hubert Trunkenpolz at CIMAMotor.

Mr Trunkenppolz is the grandson of KTM founder Hans Trunkenpolz and son of Eric Trunkenpolz.

“Considering the current economic development of China and how the motorcycle market is maturing here, we feel that this move fits our globalisation strategy right now,” he added.

ROAD BIKE SALES UP
Since diversifying back into the street bike market, KTM has steadily increased its sales in that arena. In fact, in the first six months of 2013, to June 30, its global sales were up almost 10 per cent, to 55,144 units. Of these, 20,461 were dirt bikes (down 1087 units on 2012) while road bike sales were 27,552 (up 6142 units on 2012). The other segment showing growth was the sport mini-cycle market where KTM posted a 1956 unit increase in sales.

If KTM does as well in China as it already has in India, then the first half of 2014 should see another boost in KTM sales, with associated benefits for CFMOTO. In India, as well as making the KTM 125 and 200 Dukes, Bajaj Auto uses the 200cc single cylinder KTM engine in its Pulsar 200NS model, which is fitted with triple spark plugs in the combustion chamber.

CFMOTO's 150cc V-Knight could be upgraded with a KTM engine in the future.

Whether a similar model from CFMOTO will be forthcoming has not been mentioned, but the Chinese manufacturer does have a svelte-looking 150cc water-cooled four-stroke single in its range. This is the V Knight which uses a twin beam frame. It is not beyond the realms of possibility that this could be upgraded to a 200 with the KTM engine.

However, first CFMOTO has to dedicate one of its six assembly lines in its Hangzhou factory to assembling the 200 and 390 Dukes.

GOOD ‘FIT’
One of the smaller, and perhaps more flexible players in the motorcycle manufacturing business in China, CFMOTO is seen by KTM to be a good ‘fit.’

“Both CFMOTO and KTM emphasise high-end performance motorcycles that form part of the rider’s lifestyle. Based on this shared philosophy, KTM and CFMOTO will co-operate to promote the orange brand in China,” said Mr Lai Guogui, the CFMOTO President.

CFMOTO is a joint stock company with external shareholding but the majority stock is held by the Lai family through its ChunFeng Holding Group Co. Ltd., a private holding company founded in 1989.

The group now has eight wholly-owned subsidiary companies. One of these is Hangzhou Motorcycles Manufacturing Co. Ltd. which was founded in 2003 in Yuhang Economic Development Zone, Hangzhou, China. The bikes it builds are made with the brand name, CFMOTO (ChunFeng Moto) and the factory covers an area of more than 200,000 square metres (50 acres).

The factory produces 800,000 engines a year, ranging from 125, 150 and 250cc single cylinder and 650cc twin motorcycle engines to 250, 500 and 600cc single cylinder and 800cc V-twin ATV engines – as well as a 1500cc in-line three cylinder marine engine which can be mated to either a stern-drive unit or a water-jet thruster, which CFMOTO also manufactures.

SIMILAR COMPANY STRUCTURES
In terms of company structure, CFMOTO is similar to KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG.

KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG is a 100 per cent owned subsidiary of KTM AG, which is in turn owned 51.69 per cent by CROSS KraftFahrZeug Holding GmbH and 47 per cent by Bajaj Auto.

CROSS KraftFahrZeug Holding Gmbh is in turn is owned by CROSS Industries AG which on June 14, 2012 came under the indirect control of Pierer GmbH, a company controlled by Stefan Pierer, who is also the CEO of KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG.

LIFESTYLE
Commenting on the KTM-CFMOTO partnership in China, Mr Li Bin, Secretary General of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers' motorcycle section, said, “the Chinese motorcycle market is going through a structural adjustment and the products on offer are being updated as a result. The rise of the motorcycle as a lifestyle is upon us, which highlights the potential need for companies such as KTM and CFMOTO. So personally I have a lot of confidence in this cooperation between CFMOTO and KTM. One is an internationally famous brand, the other is a local firm that insists on a differentiated development strategy. I believe this cooperation will be a breath of fresh air in the Chinese motorcycle market and provide Chinese customers a higher quality product and service.”

While the 200 and 390 Duke models assembled in the CFMOTO factory will be the first KTMs available in China, the two companies registered demand for the entire range of Austrian machines at CIMAMotor so fully imported models will be available as well.

[MJH]

There will be a RC version of the 200 and 390...


There are varying images of the RC versions...

[bikerdoc]

There will be a RC version of the 200 and 390...

There are varying images of the RC versions...
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LoOks like a crime scene (note the outline shaped very much like a human body), hmmm me wonders if the photographer got caught taking shots of the bike(s) without authorisation LoL...

[Jonsims]

I remember riding original lambretta 250 scooters way back.. They would pull over 100mph.. but dont' forget a two stoke puts out almost double the power of the equivalent cc four stroke.

Might be more aimed at this market http://www.visordown.com/reader-arti...class/273.html

This class is huge in Australia.

[Jonsims]

So.. would all those big mouthed doubting Thomases (down under) like to down trows.. Bend over and officially take it up the arse in apology? You have to remember .. we are just down the road from the CF plant.

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Inter-bike UK announcement
The Great Ride of China CFM & KTM announced @ CIMA
Autoevolution KTM & CFMoto PRC operations rumour

[CFMOTO Brad]

Yeah right KTM is going to have some form of collaboration with a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer.

I'm underwhelmed with KTM. Was given an 690 Duke to ride for a couple of weeks and didn't like it at all. Firstly the fairing broke loose(at 200kph I admit) and then I found a false neutral between 5th and 6th and that's after I'd been rattled apart by the big single thumper. It came across as a bike that didn't know what to be, offroad or onroad? Lots of power but cornered like a pig with offroad suspension. Was happy to get back on the NK.

[MJH]