Scorpa S.A. is insolvent and files for bankruptcy (liquidation judiciaire) with the commercial court in Nîmes.

Marc Teissier buys back "his" old brand from the insolvency estate. He does this officially through his holding company or via Sherco.

Beta presented its first large four-stroke engine.

A group of investors led by businessman Jordi Cuxart acquires the Ossa naming rights. The new company operates under the name Ossa Factory.

CFO Jon-Erik Burleson has been appointed president of KTM North America. His father is enduro legend Dick Burleson, who won the national enduro championship eight times in a row.