Mannesmann Sachs AG is discontinuing engine production and selling its patents. The current models will be converted to Minarelli engines.

Keihin, the global market leader in fuel injection, merged with Hadsys Co., Ltd., a specialist in air conditioning technology, and e-Giken Co., Ltd. (research and development). This merger combines mechanics, electronics, and thermal management.

The production of Kram-IT / HRD is being discontinued.

Piaggio sells the trademark rights for Puch bicycles to the Swedish Grimaldi Group (Cycleurope).

Fantic is officially declared insolvent and the factory gates in Barzago are closed.

Roger Harvey joins Honda UK in a management role and is responsible for the Castrol Honda Team in the British and World Supersport Championships (road racing), among other things.

Cagiva's project to start production in Czechia fails due to financial difficulties, and production of the ČZ brand is discontinued.