The company’s first motorcycle is developed – the R100
1953
The company becomes officially known as ‘Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen’ (KTM). A team of 20 employees is producing three motorcycles per day
1954
The 100th KTM motorcycle is delivered
1955
A businessman, Ernst Kronreif becomes a sizeable shareholder of the company, which is renamed Kronreif & Trunkenpolz Mattighofen. KTM Tourist (125cc) model is developed
1957
KTM builds first sports motorcycle – the Trophy 125cc
1959
Motorcycle production ceases. First KTM Pony scooter and moped are introduced