Re: Volkswagen plans to sell Ducati

So, no smoke without a fire, eh? Somewhere out there was connecting dots from existing info which led to this news:- https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/38...g-meeting.html

And the rumours are back...

There has been global speculation for a very long time about the sale of the Ducati motorcycle brand by the Volkswagen Group ever since the Dieselgate scandal. Audi had reportedly enlisted Evercore Partners Inc. for this purpose and the motorcycle brand was previously valued at around 1.5 billion euros. Companies like Hero MotoCorp and Eicher Motors which owns Royal Enfield had shown interest in purchasing Ducati along with Bajaj Auto. However, some reports later in 2017 stated that due to labour union opposition, Volkswagen had put off its decision to sell Ducati.

However latest reports suggest that KTM Bajaj has recently revisited this topic and actually have made an offer for the Italian company.

More info below...


Source: Ducati on sale - KTM Bajaj has made the offer | IAMABIKER

Re: Volkswagen plans to sell Ducati

If this comes true, then the KTM onslaught will continue!
They are already at 73%YoY growth rate in 2018 in the US market, inspite not having any products in 1L superbike and 600cc supersport to compete. With Ducati they can add the missing bits to their product line and dominate the competition.