The manufacturing plant of KTM in Manaus, Brazil officially opened a few days ago as the Austrian manufacturer established a dedicated assembly operation for KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles. The factory is already operational and has an installed capacity of 20,000 motorcycles annually – compounded by 100 direct and indirect employees. The initial production programme comprises ten models across motocross, enduro and adventure categories.
Previously, KTM assembled motorcycles in Manaus through Dafra Motos under a partnership established in 2016. The new facility received an investment of around R$20 million (Rs. 37.49 crore) in facilities and equipment. Notably, KTM’s new operation shares an industrial location with Bajaj Auto’s Manaus facility but runs independently for KTM and Husqvarna.
The factory operates on a completely knocked down (CKD) basis and assembles motorcycles from component kits. The workflow includes kit preparation and engine assembly before technicians complete the motorcycles and conduct quality checks. The site also handles packing and dispatch as the finished machines move into the distribution network. Furthermore, KTM AG says the Brazilian factory adheres to the same technical requirements and quality standards specified for its Austrian operations.
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The motocross lineup comprises the KTM 250 SX-F and KTM 450 SX-F. The enduro selection is larger as KTM has assigned the 250 EXC-F, 350 EXC-F 6DAYS, 300 EXC and 300 EXC 6DAYS to the factory. The Husqvarna FE 350 and TE 300 PRO complete the enduro roster. The eight competition-based motorcycles account for eight of the factory’s ten initial models.
The final two motorcycles are the KTM 390 Adventure R and KTM 390 Adventure X. The adventure models were introduced in Brazil in August 2026 and are scheduled to reach dealerships during October. The 390 Adventure R carries a retail price of R$37,990 (Rs. 7.12 lakh) and the Adventure X costs R$33,990 (Rs. 6.37 lakh).
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The company expects to assemble 3,500 motorcycles by the end of 2026 before increasing output during 2027. The initial forecast covers only the first operating months – in contrast to the plant’s installed capacity of 20,000 units per full year. The manufacturer also says the factory has been designed to accommodate additional models as its Brazilian production programme expands.
The authorised dealership network currently comprises 12 locations and KTM aims to reach 30 by 2027. The expansion will help add 18 retail outlets as the company increases local assembly output.
