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The Garelli brand is acquired by FIVE srl, based in Bologna, Italy. In collaboration with e-bike specialist Armony, e-bikes, e-scooters, and in particular the electric Garelli Ciclone will be marketed under the Garelli name.
New revised version of the D50B0/B1 engine for the Euro 4 (and later Euro 5) standard, recognizable by technical details such as the ignition and housing coating.
The Austrian KSR Group acquires the trademark rights to the Malaguti name. Behind the KSR Group is the Austrian family business Kirschenhofer. The company is managed by brothers Christian and Leonhard Kirschenhofer. The company is headquartered in Gedersdorf, Lower Austria. KSR primarily operates as one of the largest importers of two-wheelers in Europe. They specialize in licensing or purchasing well-known brand names (such as Malaguti or Lambretta) and having these vehicles manufactured by partners in Asia (primarily in China, e.g., by manufacturers such as Zongshen). In addition to Malaguti, the group's portfolio also includes its own brands such as Brixton Motorcycles and Motron.


The Moto Morini brand has been acquired by the Chinese Zhongneng Vehicle Group.
Beta is bringing a 125cc 2-stroke back onto the market for the first time with the RR 125. With an engine developed in-house.
Beta Motor de Argentina becomes the exclusive distributor for TVS Motor Company (India) and Zontes (Guangdong Tayo Motorcycles) in Argentina.
Roger de Coster will become Motorsport Director North America for the entire group (KTM and Husqvarna). He will hand over direct management of the KTM team to Ian Harrison.
Roger Harvey is moving into the role of HRC advisor for MXGP.

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Eric Geboers is dead. He drowned while trying to rescue his wife's dog from the water.