KTM has opened a new R&D Centre at Rosenheim in Germany (near the Austrian border, south east of Munich).
The focus will be on the development and evolution of motorcycle electronics – “from ideas to preliminary development, prototype design, and the implementation of new processes right through to innovative concepts”, including systems that facilitate digital connectivity between the rider and motorcycle, and, following on from that, interconnected vehicles for long-term accident prevention ("Connected Motorcycles").
"As a premium manufacturer in the motorcycle segment, we place particular emphasis on the area of research & development. New products and the constant implementation of technical innovations enable us to meet the high expectations of our customers and open up new markets on a long-term basis," says Philipp Habsburg, head of the KTM Research & Development department.
"In 2016, KTM AG invested around 110 million euros in model development and the infrastructure of the Mattighofen and Munderfing sites and thus further strengthened and expanded the Austrian location. With the opening of the new KTM R&D Center in Rosenheim, we are continuing this trend in Germany."
The new KTM R&D Centre covers an area of 438 m2 and can accommodate up to 30 employees. It is part of the KTM R&D department in Mattighofen and also reports to the Austrian site, where an average of 487 members of staff are employed in the R&D department.
