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The Sherco HRD 50 with Minarelli AM 6 engine is launched on the market.

Yamaha acquires majority stake in Minarelli.

KTM Sportmotorcycle Benelux N.V. is founded in Sauvenière/Gembloux (Belgium) and takes over imports from Brouwer.

Motocross

Models in this year

125ccm Cross 250ccm Cross

500ccm Cross WM

Last year for 2-stroke engines up to 500cc in this class.

WM 500ccm Cross

World champions of the year

125ccm Cross WM — Maschio Mickaël — Kawasaki
250ccm Cross WM — Pichon Mickael — Suzuki

Europe and US champions

250ccm Cross US Nationals — Carmichael Ricky — Honda

National champions

125ccm Cross KNMV Kampioenschap — de Reuver Marc — Yamaha
125ccm Cross British Championship — Sword Stephen — KTM
125ccm Cross Campionato italiano — Stevanini Cristian — Husqvarna

Enduro

Models in this year

50ccm Enduro 250ccm Enduro

World champions of the year

125ccm Enduro Enduro WM — Petteri Silvan — Husqvarna