Honda acquires a majority stake in Montesa. The company is now known as Montesa Honda S.A.

Montesa enters into a partnership with Honda. Honda models are to be produced in Spain for the European market in order to utilize the factory's full capacity.

Franco Perfini had a perfect year. While he won the first title for Simonini in the 125 class, he also secured the first Italian title for Montesa in the 250 class.

Der Industrielle Pedro Permanyer und der motorsportbegeisterte Techniker Francisco „Paco“ Bultó gründen zusammen Montesa.