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Phil Waters Episode 492

Watch the video here: 

https://www.youtube.com/live/vlOXzNl457A?si=fZ2bJwv8KMWeXbhi


Our report from the 2025 AIM Expo in Las Vegas. 

What is the AIM expo? 

https://aimexpousa.com/

Here are some numbers for AIMExpo 2025: 

  • Exhibitors: More than 400 exhibitors, including more than two dozen OEMs and nine distributors
  • Dealers: Over 1,000 dealers registered to attend
  • Media: More than 70 media members registered
  • New product presentations: More than 25 new product presentations
  • Show floor: Nearly 300,000 square feet of show
  • Jan 7-9th Anaheim California 

KTM (owes 2.2BILLION)  fails to satisfy US Creditors. 


https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/major-creditor-clashes-with-ktm-ahead-of-crucial-restructuring-vote/


--KTM’s current owners would lose all their shares, meaning they would no longer control the company. In their place, creditors would take over ownership.



https://www.rideapart.com/news/750246/ktm-creditor-whitebox-advisors-llc-akv-insolvency-debt/


"KTM would likely be liquidated in order to meet its debt obligations. It could also just restart this insolvency affair, which would be worse for nearly everyone"



Life Lesson: Don't borrow money from people who are used to buying distressed companies at a profit.  February 25th is going to be a big day in the company's future.



Will the Isle of Man govt. shut down Green Lanes during the TT? 



https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2025/february/isle-of-man-lane-closures-during-tt/


Well, that would suck. 


MotoGo Shopclass Benefit is coming up real soon...get a ticket. 


https://motogocleveland.com/benefit2025


Aprilia Selling their new mid-size sportbike made in India: 


https://www.overdrive.in/news-cars-auto/aprilia-rs-457-production-commenced-at-baramati-plant-in-maharashtra


$6599 Gets you 42 HP as a Tuono or an RS 


https://storeusa.aprilia.com/tuono457.aspx


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