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{{Short description|Italian motorcycle engine manufacturer which was founded by Vittorio Minarelli}} |
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| type = [[Subsidiary]] ([[Società per azioni|S.p.A.]]) |
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| founder = [[Vittorio Minarelli]]<br>[[Franco Morini]] |
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| area_served = Worldwide |
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| industry = [[Automotive industry|Automotive]] |
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| products = [[Motorcycle engine]]s |
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| owner = [[Fantic Motor]] |
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| parent = [[VeNetWork]] |
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| foundation = 1951 |
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| location_city = [[Calderara di Reno]], [[Bologna]] |
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| location_country = Italy |
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| homepage = https://motoriminarelli.it/en/home-eng/ |
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==History == |
==History == |
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Minarelli was founded in [[Bologna]] in 1951 as a motorcycle manufacturer. |
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 |
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|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 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.<ref name=History/> |
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.<ref name=History/> |
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===Yamaha=== |
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In 2020 Fantic Motor acquired 100% of the shares from Yamaha.<ref name=History/> |
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== Gallery == |
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File:Motori Minarelli 50cc Engine,Testi Racing Motorcycle - Flickr - mick - Lumix.jpg|Minarelli P6 50cc, 1975. |
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==References== |
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{{Yamaha Corporation}} |
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{{125cc/Moto3 World Constructors' Champions}} |
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[[Category:Yamaha Corporation]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:42, 30 October 2023
Company type | Subsidiary (S.p.A.) |
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Industry | Automotive |
Founded | 1951 |
Founder | Vittorio Minarelli Franco Morini |
Headquarters | , Italy |
Area served | Worldwide |
Products | Motorcycle engines |
Owner | Fantic Motor |
Parent | VeNetWork |
Website | https://motoriminarelli.it/en/home-eng/ |
Motori Minarelli is an Italian motorcycle engine manufacturer. It is part of the Fantic Motor group.
History
[edit]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]
Gallery
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Minarelli P6 50cc, 1975.