Orwell Motorcycles has become Suffolk’s only KTM street-bike dealership and will be holding an official launch event for customers towards the end of January.
One of the Ipswich dealership’s directors, Rob Walters, said: “KTM has very much been an up-and-coming brand that has now hit the big time. Annual sales are growing fast, year on year. KTM was looking to expand its dealer network in the UK and we had all the attributes it was looking for. We see it as a partnership that will benefit both Orwell Motorcycles and KTM.
“KTM is a well-established brand and one we saw being successful so we wanted to be part of it.
“It gives our customers an alternative to Japanese brands and complements our Kawasaki and Suzuki ranges.”
Director Dave Willis said: “We’re looking to have up to 25 KTM bikes in the showroom, the full line-up with something from each range. The new franchise is already drawing customers to the showroom. We’ve already sold three brand new bikes as well as some used models.
“We are seeing completely different customers. Some people will only ride KTMs so the franchise is bringing new people into the showroom, and it also means owners have not got to travel such a long way to get their bikes serviced.”