Robby Moto Engineering

What Robby Moto Engineering does

Robby Moto Engineering S.r.l. (RME) is an Italian privately-held engineering firm founded in 1996 and headquartered in a 2,450 sqm facility in Casalmaggiore, Lombardy. The company operates three business divisions: RME Special Parts (aftermarket motorcycle components such as rearsets, triple clamps, camshafts, pistons, and titanium connecting rods), RME Engine Division (complete racing engines including the MOTO3 250cc), and RME Avio Division (aerospace propulsion systems such as the RAP 98-90 light aviation engine, the TEPS twin-engine pack system, the UAVE UAV engine, and an Urban Air Mobility Engine). RME also provides prototyping, CNC machining, and dynamometer testing services across motorcycle, automotive, and aerospace clients.

The underlying technology stack combines TopSolid CAD/CAM, Ansys FEM/CFD simulation, five-axis MAZAK CNC machining centers, Leonardo REVO 3D printing, and eddy current dynamometer test benches, enabling vertically integrated design-to-production workflows. RME holds patents on the RES Range Extender System, the TEPS Twin Engine Pack System, and an oil-air thermoregulated cooling system, with TEPS certified for EASA-FAA aeronautical applications. The firm is ISO 9001:2015 certified (TÜV Italia) and a member of the Lombardy Aerospace Cluster.

RME's business model spans hardware sales (special parts and complete engines) and professional services (engine development, prototyping, and testing). Distribution combines a global dealer network across 19+ countries for aftermarket parts with direct B2B relationships for racing teams (Forward Garage SAGL, Moto2), aerospace OEMs, and government research bodies (CNR for the Aviolancio Cape Canaveral project). Revenue is generated through bespoke, quote-based pricing on specialty motorsport and aerospace components, with revenue figures not publicly disclosed.

Name

Robby Moto Engineering

Legal name

Robby Moto Engineering S.r.l.

Website

https://robbymotoeng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Robby Moto Engineering (RME) is an Italian privately-held engineering firm that designs and manufactures high-performance motorcycle components, racing engines, and certified aerospace propulsion systems, serving racing teams, aerospace OEMs, EV makers, and a global dealer network across 19+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Engine Manufacturing

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Powersports Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Braking Systems Manufacturing (IMACAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Powersports Body, Frame & Plastics Manufacturing (Frames/Fairings/Tanks) (IMACAEAM), Motorcycle Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAEAA)

Keywords

• Motorcycle aftermarket parts
• Racing engine manufacturing
• Aerospace propulsion systems
• EV range extender
• CNC precision machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Casalmaggiore

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Special Parts Manufacturing: Design, prototyping, and production of special parts for motorcycles including rearsets, triple clamps, camshafts, pistons, connecting rods in titanium, and other performance components. Distributed globally through dealer network.
2. Engine Development & Prototyping Services: Third-party design, prototyping, and experimental development services for mechanical components across motorsport, aviation, and industrial sectors. Services include CAD/CAM, CNC machining, and testing.
3. Complete Engine Systems: Design and manufacture of complete engines for racing (MOTO3, Moto2), aviation (RAP, UAVE, TEPS), and automotive (Range Extender) applications.
4. Engine Testing & Validation Services: Dynamometer testing services using eddy current and accelerative roller test benches for engine development and optimization.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Robby Moto Engineering designs, engineers, and manufactures high-performance special parts for motorcycles, complete racing engines (MOTO3, Moto2, KART), and aerospace propulsion systems (UAVE for UAVs, RAP 98-90 for light aviation, TEPS twin-engine pack system, Urban Air Mobility engines), plus a patented Range Extender System (RES) for electric vehicles. The company also provides prototype development, CNC machining, and engine tuning services from its 2,450 sqm facility in Casalmaggiore, Italy, serving racing teams, aerospace manufacturers, EV OEMs, and aftermarket motorcycle consumers across 19+ countries.

Product overview

Robby Moto Engineering is an Italian manufacturer specializing in high-performance motorcycle components, racing engines, and aerospace propulsion systems. The product portfolio comprises three core divisions: Special Parts (aftermarket racing components including rearsets, camshafts, pistons, and connecting rods), Engine Division (MOTO3 racing engines, Range Extender Systems for EVs, and complete engine development), and Avio Division (aerospace engines including UAVE for drones, RAP 98-90 for light aviation, TEPS twin-engine systems, and Urban Air Mobility engines). The company also provides prototype development services and Moto2 racing support. All products are developed using CAD/CAM/FEM/CFD engineering tools and manufactured with CNC machining centers, reflecting over 25 years of motorsport and aerospace engineering experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RME Special Parts: Special parts for motorcycles including rearsets, triple clamps, camshafts, half-handlebars, pistons, connecting rods, throttle controls, stands, tools, tank caps, fork preload adjusters, and chain tensioners.
• RME Engine
• RME Avio Division

Products and services

• RME Special Parts A product line of high-performance aftermarket components for sport and supersport motorcycles, including rearsets, triple clamps, camshafts, half-handlebars, pistons, connecting rods in titanium, quick action throttles, stands, workshop tools, fuel tank caps, fork preload adjusters, and chain tensioners. Developed from racing experience and distributed globally through RME's authorized dealer network for individual motorcycle enthusiasts and racing consumers.
• MOTO3 250cc Engine A four-stroke 250cc single-cylinder racing engine developed for the Moto3 World Championship, featuring dual overhead camshafts with DLC-coated finger follower valve actuation, titanium valves with TiN coating, 14:1 compression ratio, dry sump lubrication, and a total weight of 20.6 kg. Designed for professional racing teams competing in Moto3.
• RES Range Extender System A patented compact internal combustion range extender unit integrated with a generator, designed exclusively for emergency charging of 100% electric vehicles. The unit can run on gasoline or natural gas and is dimensioned to fit in the spare wheel compartment of a vehicle. Winner of the CLEPA Innovation Award 2020 in the Environment category. Targeted at electric vehicle manufacturers seeking to address consumer range anxiety.
• UAVE Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Engine A two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine designed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), suitable for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing applications. Features a 40% weight reduction compared to traditional engines of equal dimensions, 23 kg total weight, liquid cooling, 500cc displacement, and 0.7 kg/hp power-to-weight ratio. Designed for UAV manufacturers and aerospace operators.
• RAP 98-90 Aeronautic Engine A 2700cc four-cylinder boxer aeronautical engine family for light aviation and rotorcraft applications, producing approximately 120 hp with patented oil-air thermoregulated cooling, redundant digital electronic fuel injection and ignition, Heron combustion chamber, and a target cost under 100,000 euros. Designed for ultralight aircraft manufacturers and light helicopter operators.
• TEPS Twin Engine Pack System A patented innovative aeronautical propulsion system combining two independent endothermic engines in a single engine body, with each engine capable of operating independently or synchronized. Certified for EASA-FAA aeronautical applications for light helicopters up to 1000 kg takeoff weight. Received the European Commission Seal of Excellence in Horizon 2020 SME Instrument Phase 1. Designed for light helicopter manufacturers.
• Urban Air Mobility Engine (Innovated TEPS) A redesigned Otto cycle engine derived from the TEPS architecture for general aviation, air taxi, and UAV applications, featuring completely redundant systems to ensure no power loss in case of failure. Incorporates Industry 4.0 technologies including Digital Twin, simulations, and 3D printing. Targeted at the urban air mobility and air taxi market.
• Prototype Development Services Complete prototyping and small-series production services for mechanical components across automotive, motorcycle, aerospace, electromechanical, mechanical, research, automation, and robotics sectors. Capabilities include CAD-CAM design, CNC machining, and materials expertise in Avional, Anticorodal, Ergal, Titanium, Stainless Steel, Acetal, and PVDF. Available to industrial clients and engineering teams.
• Workshop Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% weight reduction in UAVE engine compared to traditional propulsion systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Forward Garage SAGLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2024Technical partnership for Moto2 World Championship. RME collaborates with Forward Garage SAGL for design and manufacture of frames and swingarms, representing a flagship racing relationship for the company.
• CNR (National Research Council of Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Aviolancio project at Cape Canaveral, USA. RME Avio Division worked with CNR on satellite launching rocket technology, demonstrating aerospace engineering capabilities.
• HUMANS Hub ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with REI, MUSP, Officine Aiolfi, Balance Systems, ACT Operations Research IT for Industry 4.0 digital transformation project focused on human-centered manufacturing technologies.
• Regione LombardiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple collaborations including TEPS project funding (Bando per interventi di ricerca industriale e sviluppo sperimentale), sustainable nautical supply chain projects, and Range Extender System project support.
• Università degli Studi di ParmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnerships for structural design, thermofluid dynamics research, and Formula SAE collaboration involving PR2 vehicle development.
• Università degli Studi di BresciaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration for mechanical resistance and vibration studies on crankshaft for light aviation engines (thesis project).
• CLEPA (European Association of Automotive Suppliers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognition partner awarding CLEPA Innovation Award 2020 in Environment category for RES Range Extender System, validating company's innovation in sustainable automotive technology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BRP-Rotax: BRP-Rotax manufactures engines for motorcycles, karts, light sport aircraft, and small UTVs. Closest direct peer to RME given the highly overlapping product portfolio across motorcycle engines and aviation propulsion, with a similar multi-vertical engine strategy.
• Termignoni: Termignoni is an Italian premium motorcycle exhaust and aftermarket parts manufacturer with a global dealer network. Comparable to RME Special Parts in aftermarket positioning, premium Italian heritage, and racing-derived product lines.
• UL Power: UL Power builds lightweight four-cylinder boxer engines for light aircraft and experimental aviation. Directly comparable to RME's Avio Division (RAP 98-90, UAVE) in product class, target customers (light aviation/UAV), and engine architecture.
• Polini Motori: Polini Motori is an Italian manufacturer of motorcycle aftermarket parts and high-performance engines for scooters and small displacement motorcycles. Directly comparable to RME on the engine development side, with a similar Italian heritage and performance positioning.
• Akrapovic: Akrapovic is the leading premium motorcycle aftermarket parts manufacturer, specializing in titanium and exhaust systems. Comparable to RME Special Parts in premium motorcycle aftermarket positioning, titanium component expertise, and global dealer-driven distribution.
• Hirth Engines: Hirth Engines is a German manufacturer of two-stroke and boxer engines for UAVs, light aircraft, and paramotors. Closely comparable to RME's UAVE and TEPS product lines in niche aviation propulsion, with a similar focus on lightweight compact engines.
• Continental Motors: Continental Motors produces certified piston engines for light aircraft and general aviation. Comparable to RME Avio Division in light aviation propulsion, but with a much larger scale and longer certification history.
• Lightech: Lightech is an Italian manufacturer of premium motorcycle aftermarket parts (rearsets, levers, fluid reservoirs, frame protections). Direct competitor to RME Special Parts in the same product categories with overlapping dealer networks.
• Arrow Special Parts (MARVEX): Arrow Special Parts (MARVEX) is an Italian manufacturer of motorcycle exhaust systems and aftermarket components. Direct competitor to RME Special Parts in the Italian motorcycle aftermarket with similar titanium and racing-grade product offerings.
• Simonini Aviation: Simonini is an Italian manufacturer of two-stroke and small engines for ultralight aircraft and paramotors. Directly comparable to RME Avio Division on a like-for-like Italian small-engine, light-aviation basis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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