A quiet but significant change is coming to the ownership experience for riders of KTM motorcycles. The Austrian brand has confirmed that all of its road-legal bikes starting from model year 2025 will carry a four-year manufacturer warranty as standard, replacing the shorter two-year coverage that has been common across most of its lineup.

The extended coverage forms part of what the company calls its Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty. Until now, the four-year protection was limited to select models, leaving many bikes in the range with the usual two-year guarantee. From MY2025 onward, the longer warranty will apply across the entire street portfolio.

That means riders purchasing machines across KTM’s road-focused categories—Adventure, Dual Sport, Naked, Supersport, Sports Tourer and SuperMoto—will automatically receive four years of factory coverage. The change covers all engine capacities in the brand’s street range, including popular models such as the KTM RC 390, the KTM 390 Adventure and the KTM 390 Duke.

Track-only machines and motorcycles designed solely for closed-course competition are excluded from the scheme.

Importantly, the extended warranty does not require customers to pay an additional fee. According to the announcement, the four-year coverage will be applied automatically to eligible motorcycles, removing the need for separate registration or purchase of a warranty package.

The warranty also remains tied to the motorcycle rather than its owner. If a bike is sold during the coverage period, the remaining warranty will continue to apply for the next owner. KTM notes, however, that servicing and maintenance must be carried out through authorised dealerships. Repairs or work done at independent garages may invalidate the warranty.

For riders in certain European markets, the company is also linking the policy with a service-based roadside support programme. Through Service Activated Roadside Assistance, commonly referred to as SARA, owners can extend roadside coverage by up to twelve months when they complete their annual service at an authorised KTM dealer.

The broader warranty initiative arrives at a time when KTM’s operations are undergoing structural adjustments. Since India’s Bajaj Auto took full controlling ownership of the brand, several financial and operational steps have been introduced, including global rightsizing measures, refinancing arrangements and divestment of non-core assets.

Sales momentum has also shown improvement. KTM reported combined domestic and export sales of 16,411 units in January 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 143.70 percent. Domestic volumes rose 56.14 percent compared with the same month last year and 70.16 percent over the previous month.

The company has also been adjusting its product strategy alongside tax changes, with plans to introduce new 350cc motorcycles that will sit alongside existing 390cc models. The idea is to serve riders looking for a more affordable entry point while continuing to offer higher-spec performance machines.

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Within that broader shift, the extended warranty appears aimed at strengthening buyer confidence. For riders weighing long-term ownership costs, the promise of four years of factory backing may prove as meaningful as any mechanical upgrade.