Italian motorcycle brands
Italian engineering is considered among the best in the market. It is high-quality, durable, elegant, and fast. Experts recognize that Italian motorcycles are often far ahead of their competitors in both domestic and foreign markets. Motorcycles from the Italian peninsula have won numerous racing championships. The country is a perennial favorite in racing competitions and design exhibitions.
Italian brands
Bimota
The Bimota company was founded in 1973. It was one of the smaller firms that produced motorcycles using modern materials and advanced technologies. In the 2000s, the company reported bankruptcy. However, in 2004, Bimota was purchased and returned to the market, further improving its product quality.
Benelli
The Benelli company became famous as a manufacturer of motorcycles in 1967, although its debut occurred before the First World War when it manufactured firearms. Giovanni Benelli is considered the founder of the company. Its logo features three stars and a lion with a raised front paw, enclosed in a laurel wreath.
Borile
Umberto Borile established his eponymous company in 1988. In its early years, it manufactured well-modified copies of more renowned brands. Motorcycles of its own design were produced much later.
Moto Guzzi
Moto Guzzi is one of the oldest Italian brands, established after the First World War. The company was known for its bold engineering solutions. Moto Guzzi motorcycles have been winners in various international competitions.
MV Agusta
Initially, the MV Agusta company did not manufacture motorcycles. The firm started in the steel and aviation industries, which lasted until 1943. MV Agusta motorcycles became perennial winners of different racing championships. This unique brand is the result of the hard work of talented designers.
CR&S
CR&S is a niche company located in Milan. Motorcycles of this brand are considered reliable, high-quality, and surprisingly affordable given their characteristics. They are typical representatives of artisanal series production.
Garelli
The history of the Garelli brand started when engineer and racer Adalberto Garelli decided to manufacture his own motorcycles. Being a passionate lover of the road and speed, Garelli paid particular attention to the endurance of his machines. Production gradually declined until 1998, but in 2007 the company re-emerged on the world market and introduced new models.
Morini
The Moto Morini company was created by Alfonso Morini in 1937. The firm has experienced many ups and downs throughout its history. In 1986, the Castiglioni brothers, founders of Cagiva, became the owners of Morini. After that, production volume gradually decreased before the brand was later revived.
Piaggio
The Italian Piaggio company is the fourth largest enterprise among scooter and motorcycle manufacturers worldwide. It was founded in 1884. In 2004, Piaggio collaborated with the Chinese Zongshen company to expand its production of engines and component parts.
Aprilia
Aprilia is a popular Italian motorcycle manufacturer that began its existence by producing scooters. Today, the company is well-known as a producer of high-performance motorcycles.
Ducati
Ducati is internationally renowned as a motorcycle manufacturer. Initially, the company specialized in radio engineering. The production of motorcycles started later, in 1946. Nowadays, the brand is considered premium and is in high demand worldwide.
