KTM Philippines enters into big bike manufacturing

For the first time in the Philippine motorcycle industry, big bikes will finally roll out of the KTM Asia Motorcycle Manufacturing, Inc. (KAMMI) factory line. Here’s the news from KTM:

Since the 790 Duke global launch in early 2019, the local motorcycle community has been abuzz with rumors and clamor for big bikes to be locally-made – with the anticipation of making it affordable and accessible to Filipino riders seeking for their next upgrade.

Thus, KTM Philippines is glad to announce that finally, with the start of the 790 CKD Family line, KTM Asia Motorcycle Manufacturing, Inc. (KAMMI) will assemble 800 cc parallel twin platform motorcycles at its state-of-the-art factory in Laguna.

“It’s the ultimate dream for KTM Philippines to build world-class motorcycles. After only three years of KAMMI operation, our factory will produce the 790 CKD Family line (790 Duke, 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure) for the domestic and the ASEAN markets.”

“On the local front, this industry breakthrough makes our motorcycles priced more competitively – and more Filipinos can now be proud owners of KTM in the country. Owning a KTM would also mean supporting our local automotive industry,” says Dino Santos, President and COO of KAMMI on the announcement of 790 CKD Family line at KTM Philippines FB Page.

“Like many, our business was not spared by the pandemic crisis, but fortunately our export demands continue to keep us moving forward. Today, the export markets contributes around 80% of the factory output. This gives us pride that the Filipino is building motorcycles for Asia.