The Vent brand is founded by a group of Italian entrepreneurs and investors. Quirino Tironi becomes CEO, with the mission of preserving the expertise of "Scuderia HM" and production in the Valsassina region.

John Hinz becomes president of KTM North America. He succeeds Jon-Erik Burleson, who has stepped down.

Sylvain Geboers officially steps down from his role as team manager after Suzuki announced its withdrawal from competitive motocross racing.