KTM is making a notable shift in how it handles warranty coverage for its street‑legal motorcycles, announcing that all 2025 and newer models will now come with a free Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty on top of the standard one, for up to four years of coverage. The change replaces the patchwork of coverage KTM previously offered, where warranty extensions depended heavily on the model and displacement. That means riders choosing from a small‑bore commuter to a flagship adventure bike will now receive identical long‑term protection. 

The Premium warranty applies across the Adventure, Dual Sport, Naked, Supersport, and Supermoto categories, with a few exceptions. Track‑only and closed‑course competition bikes remain outside the program, and the EXC‑F dual‑sport range is also excluded from the four‑year term. KTM says the goal is to create a more transparent and predictable ownership experience, where riders enjoy long‑term support.

KTM also notes that the Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty is attached to the motorcycle rather than the rider, meaning the coverage follows the bike if it changes hands. However, the company does state that to maintain coverage for the full four‑year duration, all required services must be carried out in accordance with the official service plan by an authorized KTM dealer. 

Husqvarna is making the same shift, extending its Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty to all street‑homologated models in the Travel, Naked, and Supermoto categories. In addition, customers in eligible European markets will benefit from Service Activated Roadside Assistance (SARA). With each annual service performed at an authorized dealership, roadside assistance coverage is extended for up to 12 months or until the next scheduled service.

As both KTM and Husqvarna move to a unified four‑year warranty structure for their new street‑legal models, the shift brings a level of consistency the brands haven’t offered before. For riders weighing a new machine in the coming model year, the updated warranty framework adds another factor to consider as the next generation of bikes begins to roll out.