A delivery of 36 new KTM junior motocross motorcycles has
been stolen from a lorry in Kent on the evening of Friday December 9.
Thieves took 35 KTM 50 SXs and one 65 SX. The bikes were
still in their individual transportation boxes, still requiring a small amount
of assembly from the dealerships they were intended for.
The 50 and 65 SX Sport Minicycles are incredibly popular
motorcross machines for junior riders.
The theft has many implications and not only makes availability
of the 50 SX extremely difficult but will very much spoil Christmas for many
families as the majority of the bikes stolen were pre-ordered via KTM dealers
ready to arrive as gifts.
Even though these are off-road bikes, each machine has a
unique VIN (vehicle identification number) and engine number that can be used
to trace its identity. Police and KTM dealers have these details and, together
with KTM UK, will be working with motocross clubs and tracks across the country
to make sure these stolen machines are returned.
Shaun Sisterson, Managing Director of KTM UK, said: “This
theft has a massive affect on availability of the bikes and will result in a
lot of disappointed children this Christmas as we are aware that many of the
bikes stolen were earmarked as gifts.
“We’re doing all we can to get additional replacement units
in time for Christmas, however these models are in short supply. We’re sorry
for any inconvenience this has caused but the theft has been a matter out of
KTM’s control.”
Anybody with potential information regarding these bikes can
contact KTM UK on 01280 709500.
