Motobi
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| Industry | Motorcycle |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Headquarters | , |
Motobi was an Italian Motorcycle manufacturer in production between 1950 and 1977. The brand was revived by Austrian company Michael Leeb Trading GmbH in partnership with Demharter GmbH in 2010.[1]
As well as selling a range of 50 cc (3.1 cu in) scooters, the brand provides sponsorship for the JiR motorcycle racing team in the Moto2 class.[2]
Early history
Motobi was established in Pesaro, Italy in 1949, by Giuseppe Benelli. Giuseppe left Benelli the long-established family company set up by himself and his five brothers in 1948, reportedly after a family row. He set up independently nearby with his two sons Marco and Luigi initially trading under the name Moto 'B' Pesaro. This was shortened to Motobi in the 1950s.[3]
References
- ^ "Der Österreicher Michael Leeb rollt das Zweiradsegment auf". pressetext.at (in German). Austria. 05/05/2010. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Motobi". www.jir.mc. 2010. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ^ Walker, Mick (2000). Mick Walker's Italian Racing Motorcycles. Redline Books. pp. 38â41. ISBN 0953131114. Retrieved 23-07-2010.
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