Author: Riccardo Nuti

Since day one, Motor Valley’s mission has been to promote the automotive excellence of a unique territory in the world. Becoming a member means joining a community of entrepreneurs, professionals and industry players with a dream in common: to build, preserve and pass on the motorsport heritage of Emilia-Romagna. We are pleased to introduce the new members of the Motor Valley Association of 2021.

Motori Minarelli

A history of engines since 1951, born from the vision of Vittorio Minarelli and Franco Morini. Motori Minarelli represents Italian excellence in the production of two-stroke engines for mopeds and motorcycles, with over 6 million units manufactured.

Ciesse Progettazioni

Multi-sector engineering consultancy company with a strong propensity for innovation of products and services of client companies. With more than twenty years of experience, Ciesse Progettazioni guarantees the quality and reliability of services provided.

NGV Powertrain

NGV Powertrain has a clear vision of the future: a plurality of energy sources to make the transport sector sustainable. It develops and manufactures propulsion and power generation systems using natural gas, biomethane, dual fuel, e-fuel, hydrogen and hybrid-electric vehicles with low or no environmental impact.

Energica Motor Company

Energica Motor Company S.p.A. is the first manufacturer of super spots electric motorcycles Made in Italy. Energica electric motorcycles are the ultimate expression of Italian exclusivity, masterfully made in Modena.

Spin

Since 1999 Spin has been designing electrical machines and mechanical components for the following sectors: automotive, aerospace, automation, electromedical, energy, defense, household appliances and plant engineering. A multidisciplinary team, a precise and accurate project workflow and professional software allow to optimize time, results and customize each project.

Imperiale Group

In the field of special coatings, Imperiale Group is able to combine the best techniques with extensive experience and cutting-edge knowledge in order to create unique, limited-production, top-quality products. For years, Imperiale Group has been a reference point for the realization of high-level automotive design projects for Lamborghini.

RMU Moto

RMU Moto was born in 2009 as a branch of RMU Marking. Thanks to the experience of over 45 years in the mechanical sector, and the passion for motorcycles, this division is a reference point in the design and production of racing motorcycles for the junior sector.

Autopromotec

Autopromotec is the most specialized international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket. Every two years, it brings together all the product sectors of the automotive aftermarket at the Bologna Exhibition Centre, with more than 1600 participating companies.

Iron Lynx

Iron Lynx is a motorsport lab founded in 2017 in Cesena, from the meeting between Deborah Mayer, Claudio Schiavoni, Sergio Pianezzola and Andrea Piccini. A racing platform for young talents, professional drivers and customer drivers, covering GT and single-seater racing.

Argo Tractors

Argo Tractors is a reality that brings together under a single name three historical brands in the world of tractors: Landini, McCormick and Valpadana. Argo Tractors SpA, a company that is one of the most important players in the western world, was founded with the aim of creating a tractor pole of global importance.

Vyrus

Vyrus is a manufacturer of handcrafted and highly technological motorcycles based in Cerasolo in the province of Rimini. For 20 years, it has specialized in the design and manufacture of exclusive motorcycles, handmade by true motorcycle craftsmen.

Guidare Pilotare

Guidare Pilotare was founded as a safe driving school in 1982: the first in Italy. Its quality policy leads to have a continuous monitoring of the educational processes and their evolution also in relation to the continuous technological innovations of vehicles.

During the Energica Force Hub, which took place on 24 and 25 November 2021 in the modern CB32 Space in Milan, the Modena-based company presented the 2022 range of electric super sports bikes Made in Italy.

There are many new developments in the field of design, starting from the new two-tone saddle on the EsseEsse9 and the renewed lettering on the fairings of Ego and Eva Ribelle. In addition, a series of captivating liveries that enhance the sporty and avant-garde spirit of Energica.

Propelling the future

From a technical standpoint, Energica has presented the new “EMCE” engine, which thanks to the lithium polymer battery allows a weight reduction of about 10kg and an increase in autonomy of 5-10%, depending on the driving style. This will be present, as standard, on all models in the MY2022 range.

“Energica has always anticipated trends and technologies, because that’s in the brand DNA. This is the competitive advantage that characterise us the most, especially compared to the competition,” says Giacomo Stefano Leone (Sales & Field Marketing Director of Energica). “Among the most-liked aspects from our partners there is surely the attention to details which is typical of the Made-in-Italy design. The new range of motorcycles largely reflects the Italian style, which many envy us around the world. The shapes and liveries for the 2022 season show style and sportiness, in perfect harmony with the quality of the Energica bikes.”

When Vittorio Minarelli and Franco Morini founded Motori Minarelli (at that time F.B.M. Fabbrica Bolognese Motocicli) in 1951, they could not have imagined that their company would write the history of two-wheels. A history that this year celebrates its 70th chapter.

To celebrate this anniversary, the company has organized an event at its headquarters in Calderara di Reno, with the participation of the people who have contributed to the success of the brand, together with several special guests.

An adventure made of passion, success and satisfaction

The event at the headquarters is private, but all two-wheel enthusiasts can follow it live through the new Motori Minarelli YouTube channel.

During the celebration the new book “Motori Minarelli: La storia di un successo”, by Massimo Fiorentino and Marco Riccardi, will be presented.

Follow the livestream

Ducati announces the beginning of its electric era by becoming the sole official motorcycle supplier for the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup from the 2023 season. The agreement, signed with Dorna Sports, runs through 2026.

Ducati’s tradition of using competitions as an incubator for technologies that in the future will be made available to all motorcyclists continues.

Domenicali: “This is a historic moment for our company”

Lightness is the key element from which the Borgo Panigale-based company wants to start in order to produce the highest-performance electric supersport bikes ever, as CEO Claudio Domenicali declares: “We will work to make available to all participants of the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup electric motorcycles that are high-performance and characterized by their lightness. And it is precisely on the weight, a fundamental element of sport bikes, that the greatest challenge will be played out. Lightness has always been in Ducati’s DNA and thanks to the rapidly evolving battery technology and chemistry, we are convinced that we can achieve an excellent result.“