Revealed: KTM's secretly derestricted and highly polluting motorcycles
An investigation reveals that KTM is systematically removing speed and power restrictions from its motorcycles, making them illegal and highly polluting. This practice has been disclosed by a dealership manager, highlighting a circumvention of EU regulations designed to limit emissions. The situation raises concerns reminiscent of the 'dieselgate' scandal in the automotive industry.
- ▪KTM is facilitating the removal of restrictions from its motorcycles in France and Europe.
- ▪Motorcycles are delivered restricted to pass certification but are modified afterward for sale.
- ▪This practice circumvents EU regulations aimed at reducing pollution and noise emissions.
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Solène Reveney / Le Monde with Istock Les Décodeurs Les Décodeurs Investigations Investigations Investigations Revealed: KTM's secretly derestricted and highly polluting motorcycles By Anne Michel Published today at 10:14 am (Paris) 7 min read Lire en français Subscribers only Make us preferred on Google (() => { const scope = document.currentScript && document.currentScript.parentElement; const element = scope && scope.querySelector('[data-element="google-discover-button-link"][data-google-discover-ready="false"]'); const referrerType = document.documentElement.dataset.googleDiscoverReferrerType || ''; if (!(element instanceof HTMLAnchorElement) || !referrerType) { return; } element.href = referrerType === 'discover' ? element.dataset.discoverUrl : element.dataset.searchUrl;…
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