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Market launch of the Beta 50cc RK 6 (Racing KTM 6-Gear) models
Financial problems force Cagiva to sell Ducati to the American investor group TPG.
KTM introduces the distinctive orange as its brand color.

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Models in this year
World champions of the year

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Events
The EU driving license category A1 is introduced. The 80cc restriction is replaced by the 125cc category (up to 11 kW / 15 hp). Since you can now ride a 125cc bike with the same driving license, there is no longer any reason to buy a technically inferior 80cc bike.