Scorpa signed an agreement with Yamaha to use their engines exclusively for trial purposes.

Strategic differences arise between the founders of Scorpa. Marc Teissier wants to expand and sees great advantages in manufacturing in Spain (Barcelona). Marc Teissier leaves Scorpa and sells his shares to his partner Joël Domergue and other investors. With the money and his vision, Teissier founds the Sherco brand.

Marc Teissier, a former professional trial rider and co-founder of Scorpa, acquires the naming rights to Bultaco.

Betamotor Deutschland GmbH is founded in Schönbrunn (BW).

KTM acquires all distribution rights from Helmut Staab and Toni Stöcklmeier. KTM Sportmotorcycle Deutschland GmbH is founded with headquarters in Ursensollen (near Amberg). This ends decades of division of the German market between the areas of Aschaffenburg (Staab) and Amberg (Stöcklmeier).