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{{Short description|Italian motorcycle engine manufacturer which was founded by Vittorio Minarelli}}
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'''Minarelli''' is an Italian [[motorcycle engine]] manufacturer. It is part of the [[Fantic Motor]] group.
'''Motori Minarelli''' is an Italian [[motorcycle engine]] manufacturer. It is part of the [[Fantic Motor]] group.


==History ==
==History ==
Minarelli was founded in [[Bologna]] in 1951 as a motorcycle manufacturer. In 1954 it also began to build mopeds. Two years later Minarelli switched exclusively to [[2-stroke]] engine manufacture and a new 2000 square metre factory was constructed for these purposes. It employed 20 technical staff and produced 70 engines a day. These were sold to companies in Italy, other parts of Europe and South America. <ref name=History>{{cite web |author= |title=Company |url=http://www.minarelli.com/aziendaeng.html
Motori Minarelli was founded in [[Bologna]] in 1951 as a motorcycle manufacturer. In 1954 it also began to build mopeds. Two years later Minarelli switched exclusively to [[2-stroke]] engine manufacture and a new 2000 square metre factory was constructed for these purposes. It employed 20 technical staff and produced 70 engines a day. These were sold to companies in Italy, other parts of Europe and South America. <ref name=History>{{cite web |author= |title=Company |url=http://www.minarelli.com/aziendaeng.html
|work= Motori Minarelli |publisher= Motori Minarelli Spa |accessdate=2011-05-21}}</ref>
|work= Motori Minarelli |publisher= Motori Minarelli Spa |accessdate=2011-05-21}}</ref>


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In 1990 the company began a business relationship with Yamaha. Five years later it employed 350 people and engine production had reached 450,000 units a year. In 2002, following changes in the world motorcycle market, Motori Minarelli became a member of the Yamaha Group.
In 1990 the company began a business relationship with Yamaha. Five years later it employed 350 people and engine production had reached 450,000 units a year. In 2002, following changes in the world motorcycle market, Motori Minarelli became a member of the Yamaha Group.


In 2020 Fantic Motor acquires 100% of the shares from Yamaha.<ref name=History/>
In 2020 Fantic Motor acquired 100% of the shares from Yamaha.<ref name=History/>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Motori Minarelli 50cc Engine,Testi Racing Motorcycle - Flickr - mick - Lumix.jpg|thumb|Minarelli P6 50cc, 1975.
File:Motori Minarelli 50cc Engine,Testi Racing Motorcycle - Flickr - mick - Lumix.jpg|Minarelli P6 50cc, 1975.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
{{Yamaha Corporation|state= collapsed}}
{{Yamaha Corporation}}
{{125cc/Moto3 World Constructors' Champions}}


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Latest revision as of 14:42, 30 October 2023

Motori Minarelli S.p.A.
Company typeSubsidiary (S.p.A.)
IndustryAutomotive
Founded1951
FounderVittorio Minarelli
Franco Morini
Headquarters
Calderara di Reno, Bologna
,
Italy
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsMotorcycle engines
OwnerFantic Motor
ParentVeNetWork
Websitehttps://motoriminarelli.it/en/home-eng/

Motori Minarelli is an Italian motorcycle engine manufacturer. It is part of the Fantic Motor group.

History

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Motori Minarelli was founded in Bologna in 1951 as a motorcycle manufacturer. In 1954 it also began to build mopeds. Two years later Minarelli switched exclusively to 2-stroke engine manufacture and a new 2000 square metre factory was constructed for these purposes. It employed 20 technical staff and produced 70 engines a day. These were sold to companies in Italy, other parts of Europe and South America. [1]

In 1967 the company changed its name to Motori Minarelli and opened a new plant in Calderara di Reno. By the 1970s engine production had reached 250,000 units a year. The company also entered motorcycle racing and won a number of titles.[1]

In 1990 the company began a business relationship with Yamaha. Five years later it employed 350 people and engine production had reached 450,000 units a year. In 2002, following changes in the world motorcycle market, Motori Minarelli became a member of the Yamaha Group.

In 2020 Fantic Motor acquired 100% of the shares from Yamaha.[1]

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  • Minarelli P6 50cc, 1975.
    Minarelli P6 50cc, 1975.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Company". Motori Minarelli. Motori Minarelli Spa. Retrieved 2011-05-21.
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