On July 23, Gennady Moiseyev passed away after a long illness.

Moiseev becomes president of the Russian Motorcycle Federation (MFR).

Genadi Moisiev can defend his world championship title from last year for KTM. Among other things, he also benefits from the new Öhlins shock absorbers, with their extremely precise valve system and the use of the highest quality materials, which do not yield even under the toughest loads and heat.

At the season finale in Wohlen (Switzerland), Gennadij Moiseev loses to Jaroslav Falta despite massive support from his teammates, but he is nevertheless crowned world champion due to opaque machinations behind closed doors. It is the first world championship title for KTM.