KTM Manaus plant in Brazil will locally build 10 KTM and Husqvarna models across the motocross, enduro and adventure segments
KTM has opened a new production facility in Manaus, in the state of Amazonas, in Brazil. It has an annual production capacity of 20,000 motorcycles as it is already up and running with 100 direct and indirect employees. The brand has set a target of rolling out 3,500 bikes by the end of 2026 and to scale up the production further through 2027. Built on an investment of around R$ 20 million (Brazilian Reais) in facilities and equipment, KTM Manaus plant in Brazil will be responsible for the local production of 10 KTM and Husqvarna models across the motocross, enduro and adventure segments.
The opening ceremony was attended by several renowned dignitaries which included Petra Preining, CFO; Fabian Steinbacher, Vice President Operations, Peter Stuhlberger, Lead Overseas Operations, Leopoldo Júnior, Superintendent of Manaus Free Trade Zone (Suframa), and Gustavo Igrejas, Amazonas State Secretary for Economic Development, Science, Technology and Innovation.
The Manaus factory in Brazil will produce the KTM 250 SX-F and KTM 450 SX-F in the motocross segment. Both these models are developed for competition and off-road riding. In the enduro segment, the KTM 250 EXC-F, 350 EXC-F 6DAYS, 300 EXC and 300 EXC 6DAYS will be build at this manufacturing unit. Husqvarna FE 350 and TE 300 PRO will also undergo production at this facility.
The European brand will also locally build the new KTM 390 Adventure R and KTM 390 Adventure X at the Manaus plant. Both of these models were launched in August 2026 in Brazil while customer deliveries are likely to start in the next few days. The 390 Adventure R and 390 Adventure X are sold at suggested retail prices of R$ 37,990 and R$ 33,990 (Brazilian Reais) respectively.
Presently, KTM has authorized showrooms at 12 locations in Brazil and an expansion is on cards with the aim of reaching 30 outlets by 2027. It began assembling motorcycles locally in Manaus in 2016, through a partnership with Dafra Motos. With the new facility, which runs on a CKD (Completely Knocked Down) basis, the Austrian manufacturer now has an independent industrial operation dedicated exclusively to its two brands.
Speaking on the occasion, Rakesh Sharma, Joint Managing Director, Bajaj Auto Limited said, “Brazil is an important market in the global portfolio of both Bajaj and KTM, and the inauguration of the KTM facility co located with the Bajaj Auto facility in Manaus is yet another signal of our commitment to Brazil. The Bajaj and KTM partnership is anchored on complementary strengths, and now we bring these strengths together to serve the passionate riding community of Brazil and build a strong business.”
